To test out the capabilities of the Ignoble Marion Tombs backpack we decided the only way to take it out for a test drive first hand. The backpack was to be usee it for a few weeks as the primary bag for a person who can’t stand still. Being a blogger having a good bag is [...]
In the digital world that we live in you still need some essentials including a bag to haul around all your daily needs. Anything from laptops, iPads, extra clothing or shoes a bag helps you have access to everything you need on the go. A new option for your daily needs is the new Marion [...]
Founded in 2010, Sprayground burst onto the backpack scene and quicker than quick became one of its leaders. Started by artist David Ben-David (DBD for short) as a means for artists to carry around their spraycans, that limited audience clearly wouldn’t do and now you can see Sprayground packs on just about everyone. Mishka did their work [...]
Last season all the talk was about what Kevin Durant had in his backpack during post game conferences. Well for the Durant fans out there why not have a KD backpack to lug around your gear? Made up in two colors this isn’t the same backpack the reigning scoring champ wore but maybe he will [...]
The Medicom Toy Life division is as it again. This time a new backpack has appeared featured in designs by artist Mike Perry. Perry’s signature pieces adorn the backpacks many panels taking up most of the base of the backpack. Black striping along with Pink highlights work well with the nubuck bottom to balance the [...]
We saw a short video teaser on the project, but now we get to see the special Benny Gold and Jansport backpack in it’s entirety now. Set to release tomorrow, November 15th, this project, as they all are, was near and dear to Gold’s heart. The Black base features a deep Brown nubuck bottom along [...]
Since it is his birthday today, Benny Gold decided to hit us with a teaser look at an upcoming collaboration with Jansport. The classic Jansport backpack is memory many kids have when growing up and for Gold it is no different. Set to release exclusively at his flagship store in San Francisco later this month [...]
With this “Wishe You Were Here” exhibition in Tokyo recently we have seen a number of collaborative projects come from the mind of Eric Elms. Here we see a special backpack created with the help of Jansport and their familiar model, the Right Pack. Here we see a Black backpack used as the base complete [...]
JanSport, the original outdoor gear brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, announced its second collaboration with HUF, the west coast purveyor of hard-to-come-by goods, owned by pro skater Keith Hufnagel. Together they’ve crafted fresh new details, including leather zipper pulls and a special JanSport x HUF label, resulting [...]
School may have started up for many already but that doesn’t mean you can’t still show off with fresh gear. Diamond Supply Co. is looking to keep you looking good everyday with their new backpacks. Featured in a couple of different colorways featuring Diamond specific touches like the diamond shaped leather labels and various other [...]
Interview with RDQLUS, creator of Connoshoer
At this year’s MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas I had the privilege to finally meet and talk to Steve Gordon also known as “RDQLUS”. I have followed RDQLUS’ work with the famed OSD cast and his own top of the line brand. I was delighted to hear that one of his biggest projects [...]
Interview: Reebok Designer Jeremy Sallee
This last week, we spent some time in Las Vegas for the MAGIC/Project Trade Show. One of the highlights was the media event held by Reebok Classics that brought out some of the creative influencers that are helping bring the brand back to its previous glory from the Nineties, which include Swizz Beatz, Dominique Wilkins, [...]
Behind the Kicks: Ms. Solemate
This week I had the pleasure to chat it up with Ms. Solemate. Hailing from the fresh windy city of the Chi, Ms. Solemate has been in the sneaker community for quite some time. A very genuine and articulate female that lives and breathes this culture. She has an extensive collection of fresh kicks and [...]
Nike Launches the “Air Max Hunt” in San Francisco and New York
Nike gears up for Summer with a campaign involving some reinterpreted Engineered Mesh Air Max styles as part of its limited-edition Sunset pack. To add to the excitement and set fans on a literal run for their dollars, Nike will be introducing them as part of an event, no doubt inspired by the success of their previous [...]
Watch as Chaz Ortiz, Dave Willis and Brandon Westgate visit the world famous Yankee Stadium in epic fashion.
Following from the unveil of his single “New Slaves” and a performance on season ending Saturday Night Live, along with the sighting of all red Yeezy 2′s, Kanye West now shares the official artwork for his forthcoming album entitled Yeezus. Look for more information on this as it approaches it’s release on June 18.
