Hold Fast: Jordan Weinstein
A little over a year ago I was given the opportunity to create an identity and plant the seeds of brand for Proper Barber Shop based here in Denver. The shop is ran by master barber, craftsmen, and good friend Jordan Weinstein. Recently Sailor Jerry featured Jordan in an installment of their Hold Fast series. In the video Jordan discusses his take on tradition and dedication to craft. Taken from personal experience Jordan is an extremely skilled craftsmen and a very passionate one at that. Jordan broadcasts ‘barber shop banter’ over twitter and facebook, though nothing replaces spending a half hour or so at Proper talking shop with the boys.
A Conversation With Benny Gold
I’m not particularly wrapped up in the “streetwear” scene, but always find myself excited to hear what local designer and label owner, Benny Gold has to say about design, motivation and the San Fancisco community. Check out what Benny had to say in a recent conversation with Hypebeast.
Don’t forget to to swing by Benny’s new space, at 16th & Albion, on the 30th, for the grand opening soiree. More information on Benny’s blog.
Creative Mornings LA – Eight Hour Day
Our good friends, Nate and Katie (Eight Hour Day) recently had the opportunity to speak at Creative Mornings, while in Los Angeles, during their year long, work-abroad adventure.
The Shoppe is Dead! Well at least our “Shoppe”!
To all of our friends, family, and community in Denver we regret to inform you we are no longer associated in any way shape or form with The Shoppe: Cupcake and Cereal Bar on Colfax. We’ve been silently attempting to resolve conflicts with our former business partner in the background while they have continued to manage the day-to-day operation of The Shoppe for a little over a year now.
While trying to sort everything out we were advised to remain silent, which we respected. Over this past year we’ve had multiple people approach us with negative experiences and comments in regards to doing business at The Shoppe, and as a result we felt it was our responsibility to come forward in public and announce that we are no longer affiliated with the business. We had a very specific vision for The Shoppe, that image was part of everything we did during our control of the business from customer service, the environment, down to the music that was played and art that hung on the wall. We know that many of you showed your patronage at The Shoppe because we made it a priority to provide a positive experience with good vibes every chance we got, we cannot thank you all enough for the support and encouragement you showed us during that time. We are extremely fortunate to have been a part of the community and family along East Colfax and are both very proud of what we all accomplished. We apologize to anyone that has had a negative experience during our absence and want you all to know that moving forward, The Shoppe is no longer owned, operated, or managed by either of us. The current owner continues to do business under the name, idea and branding we created without our consent. If you continue to enjoy the service and experience The Shoppe provides, so be it, to each their own, we just want you all to know if The Shoppe seems to be a little off as of late, different, or not quite the same, there is both a rhyme and a reason.
Though saddened by what has went down over the past year, we will not let this slow us down. We believe in the Denver community that has shown us nothing but love for the past several years, as a result we are currently focusing and putting our positive energy into our newest venture Super Ordinary, a gallery/community creative space in the Rhino District off 31st and Larimer. We will have monthly shows every second Saturday featuring work from established and emerging local, national, and international artists. The space will also hold other events, classes, lectures, and happenings throughout each month. We also continue to collaborate with other passionate small business owners in and around Denver on a variety of projects from creating fashion and art events to bed and breakfast’s and barbershops. We will do our best to create other spaces and experiences around town that honor everything we have all been building together for the past 7 years.
xoxo,
Tran & Josh Wills
Banksy Mini Documentary
An interesting 13 minutes or so, of information, you may or may not know, about the irregularly skilled artist, Banksy. It’s a short, but effective piece. Enjoy.
Skateistan: To Live and Skate Kabul
Skateboarding changed my life in ways that I’m just starting to realize now. It’s amazing to see the impact these little shred sticks continue to have on younger generations around the globe. Those wood planks provide an outlet and escape from the world as most people see it… challenging all who take it up to be fearless, creative and resourceful. The physical landscape you occupy and your connection to it is changed forever, a set of stairs, handrail, or ledge becomes more than just a means of passing, it becomes a challenge, a calling, a hunger. You become used to looking impossible in the face and confronting it head on. I cannot think of a better vehicle of self expression to introduce to the youth and people of a worn torn region filled with oppression. More interesting to me is what the future holds in store for all those whom come in contact with something as simple as a piece of wood, two trucks, and four wheels…. you can already see the world being changed in their eyes, they are looking at the landscape in front of them through a new lens with a perspective all their own.
More about : SKATEISAN : More info on the film via : SLAMXHYPE
Influencers – Steve Stoute
In the latest video in the Influencers series, Founder and CEO of Translation, Steve Stoute, talks about cultural behavior, what makes a good artist / brand collaboration and how that process has changed over the years.
TDK Chronicles: Nas
Nas reminisces about growing up with mixtapes and their influence on him and on hip hop culture. Definitely an interesting topic and a great video piece shot for TDK’s Chronicles campaign.
Via: YesYesYall
Giant Robot – Famicom Scion xb
It’s always nice to see the reinterpretation of something as utility-based as a car. Eric Nakamura‘s recent project with Len Higa of Oni Motorworks, is a great example of the power of recontextualization. Their 8 Bit inspired, Scion XB, matches the imagination of video games with a sort of whimsical look at the future of automotive fashion.
For more information on the video game in the car, check out Returnofthequack.com
Maestro Knows – Shot By TONE
A few quick words of wisdom from Maestro Knows on motivation and success.
This video is part of a series of short montages shot by New York photographer, TONE. The series covers a variety moments with up-and-coming creative people from around the world. See additional artist profiles and more on TONE’s site.
Glen E Friedman
Glen E. Friedman became one of the most important photographers of his generation, shooting skateboarders and musicians throughout the 1980s. During that period of time, Glen captured stills of some of the most iconic figures in the early counter culture movement in the United States. Doing so, almost entirely through the happenstance of association. Today, his photographs are celebrated as capturing the raw energy, ambition and rebellious nature of a generation lost to commercialization and popular culture.
The short above, documents his work for, “Fuck You All,” showing at 941Geary, here in San Francisco. Fuck You All will be showing until December 30th.
I’m sort of pissed that I missed the opening.
HUF – Trajectory Part 3
The third video in the HUF, Trajectory series just dropped… These types of behind the scenes peeks are super motivating for me. I always enjoy watching someone’s story unfold.
M.A.S. Report (Multicultural’s in Action Sports)
A highly under investigated segment of the action sports market, let alone any market, is the rapidly growing Latino demographic. Equipo Roca, Huemanitas and Mentalounge, have started to examine this market and are now sharing their findings in the M.A.S. Report (Multiculturals in Action Sports Report), which is available as a free download on their site.
