To Darrin Hudson

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I think everyone had a "Darrin Hudson" in their lives. Darrin Hudson was in my high school, back in Marlboro, NJ. You know, that person that you had to one-up all the time. Didn't matter what it was: Gear, hair, grades, sports, whatever...it was ON. Well for Darrin and I...it was kicks. Plain and simple. Oddly enough, in a school with over 1000 kids, me and him were the only 2 really into sneakers back then. This is my blog dedicated to Darrin. This is to tell Darrin that I'm still out there, and if he wants to battle, here it is son!! Bring it!! I've since lost touch with Darrin, but thanks to him, you all get to check out the kicks I have amassed over the years. So it is here, that I will archive every pair of shoes I own. It’ll include detailed photos, a grading system, a little tidbit behind each one and every single one will be available for purchase. (Simply POST A COMMENT with your offer). Some other little goodies sprinkled throughout also. Even if I updated a different shoe every week, it would take me about 3 years to complete this project. So sit back and enjoy! The project begins January 1st, 2006...

Saturday, March 01, 2008

CELUX & STUFF.

After an incredible 6 year run, LVMH's members only salon, CELUX will close its doors in the coming months. It was great to be able to work with CELUX and help them redefine the new meaning of "luxury". While sad and disappointing that they are closing, I find it to be poignant and also a clever move to step out of the game right now. I think the fashion and cultural landscape of the world needs to be figured out as a whole..from high-end fashion to street fashion to this concept of exclusivity to "limited edition"....it's just a very interesting time. With that said, CELUX asked some key designers...people who have helped and contributed along the way to be part of a collaboration project with Fred Perry providing the canvas. The list includes, Staple Design (NY), Libertine (NY), Duckie Brown (NY), Chatav Ectabit (NY), HTC (LA), Conrad Leach (UK), A Love Movement (LA), Suzukike (Japan), Jean Diadem (Japan. Designed by Japanese actor Asano Tadanobu), and Green (Japan). Only three pieces of each polo were made and it's only available to salon members.
Our concept was to bid farewell to Celux. I love the Elton John song, "Goodbye The Yellow Brick Road" and I thought it was fitting. Maybe in this case, "Yellow" more so representing "Gold". Haha. We added a touch of street by using a stencil and either spraypaint or acrylic fabric paint.
輝かしい6年間を経て、LVMH のメンバーズオンリー・サロン、CELUXがあと数ヶ月で閉店します。CELUX の方達と一緒にお仕事をさせて頂き、「ラグジュアリー」の定義を再認識させることに貢献出来たことを嬉しく思います。閉店する事は残念で寂しい気もしますが、この時期にこのような決断をしたのは賢いステップだと思います。今、ファッションやカルチャーの各界で考え直さないといけないことがたくさんあります。。。ハイエンドファッションからストリートファッションや「独占的」コンセプトと「限定品」など。。。アセスメントの時期だと思います。まあ、その後に言うのもなんですが、CELUXは今まで携わってきた数人のキーデザイナーとFred Perry のコラボプロジェクトをします。デザイナーは:Staple Design (NY)、Libertine(NY)、Duckie Brown(NY)、Chatav Ectabit(NY)、HTC(LA)、Conrad Leach(UK)、A Love Movement(LA)、Suzukike(日本)、Jean Diadem(日本、俳優の浅野忠信がデザインを手がけている)、Green(日本)。各ポロシャツは3枚ずつしか作られず、サロンメンバーにしか手に入りません。
僕たちはCeluxへお別れをいうためのコンセプトを考えました。僕はエルトン・ジョンの歌、「Goodbye Yellow Brick Road」が好きで、ピッタリだと思いました。今回のケースは「Yellow」ではなくて、「Gold」のほうがハマルと思いました。(笑)ストリートのセンスを残すためスプレーペイントかアクリルペイントを使ってステンシルでデザインを塗りました。

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(Black with Gold & Silver Spray Paint.)
(黒地にゴールドとシルバーのスプレーペイント)

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(White with Gold Spray Paint)
(白地にゴールドのスプレーペイント)

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(White with Tonal White Acrylic Paint)
(白地に同色のホワイトアクリルペイント)

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(STPL x CELUX label)
(STPL x CELUX ラベル)

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Also, thanks to NBJ for these dope 580s. Who said tech was dead? Not if it's done right.
そして、このカッコイイ580sをくれたNBJに感謝です。techが死んでるって?正しくやればそんなことはありません。

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REEBOK C'mon. Are you serious? It's not that hard to get a hold of us. You could have just asked. Damn...that's just unnecessary from some many different angles.
もう、REEBOKさん。本気ですか?そんなに連絡取りづらくありませんよ。聞いてくれればいいのに。ちょっと。。。色々な意味で残念です。

7 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

that shit will never sell.... blatant pigeon ripoff... reebok blows for a reason....

3/01/2008 5:35 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"I'm not that hard to get a hold of us"

3/01/2008 9:15 AM  
Blogger M.W.M Graphics said...

Mega overbite!
Someone deserves a fat lip.

3/01/2008 2:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Imitation is the highest form of flattery...

3/02/2008 5:15 PM  
Anonymous dachiworld.com said...

It is also a bite of SWOON's cut-out landscapes... Boo

Peace,
dachiworld.com

PS: I read Jeff Changs blog after Staples for jeff cultural balance...

Can yoU say derivative?
http://www.23hq.com/insky/photo/1374005/standard

http://dachiworld.com

3/03/2008 12:28 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Those are butt ulgy!

3/07/2008 11:29 PM  
Anonymous Dusty said...

I don't know, that reminds me more of the crow from Modern Amusement gear...just saying.

3/13/2008 3:44 PM  

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