More Vintage Jimmy'z Skate Ads

More beautiful dull newsprint JIMMY’Z ads clipped from the pages of Thrasher Magazine circa 1987. This was my high-school bedroom wallpaper of choice.

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posted : Thursday, October 29th, 2009

It’s Friday afternoon time to head over to the Blue Tile Lounge for a couple pops.

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posted : Friday, October 16th, 2009

posted : Monday, September 7th, 2009

Airwalk / Staple Terrian in Brown

Jeff Staple has recently collaborated with Airwalk on the Terrian model and it looks perfect for fall weather. Like the red laces that give the shoe a classic hiking boot look.

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posted : Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Adidas Gazelle Skate

Love the blue / orange color with the craft brown soles on these Adidas Skate Gazelles.

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posted : Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Vintage Jimmy'z Skate Ads

I took the liberty of clipping out these vintage Jimmy’z ads from the complete Thrasher 1986 magazine collection. Hosoi, Guerrero, Kaupas and Dresssen all representin’, unbelievable.

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posted : Monday, August 17th, 2009

Portland is Skateboarding Capital

According to WSJ Portland is the Skate Capital of the World. It’s nice to see some BK pics sprinkled throughout the story.

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posted : Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Old school BMX used as a kung fu weapon and I thought the BMX Brigade was ruthless.

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posted : Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

posted : Friday, July 31st, 2009

Shawn Stussy Studio Visit

One of my biggest “grins” this year was getting a personal email response from one of my all time design heroes; Shawn Stussy. Juxtapoz recently took a tour of Mr. Stussy’s new studio. (Yes he really writes like that.)

source: Highsnobiety

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posted : Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Idea Journal on Contrabrand

The Doane Paper Idea Journal recently made it’s way onto Brandon Wilson’s personal site; Contrabrand. Brandon is part of the extremely talented interactive team that holds down the fort at KC’s Bernstein Rein Marketing Agency. Here’s some of their recent work. To the side of that Brandon is the vision behind ALYCIUM a full blown cut & sew snowboard outerwear company. Thanks for the DP love Brandon, very much appreciated!

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posted : Friday, July 24th, 2009

posted : Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

“ That’s when you need a friend-when you’re wrong. When you’re right you don’t need nobody.
— Bear; Big Wednesday
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posted : Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Patagonia 23's Board Shorts

The unconvential plaid pattern on these Guadalupe: Blueback Patagonia 23’s Board Shorts is lights out! Best thing about Patagonia Board Shorts is that they dry in the blink of an eye.

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posted : Friday, June 12th, 2009