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VisVim Crispy Red Hockneys

Posted on June 12, 2007 Under Fashion

Since Japan-based cult brand VisVim made their U.S. debut earlier this year, they've been getting quite a bit of underground buzz. A little while ago, I shared with you all my belief that boat shoes are essential summertime apparel, and…

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Start Mobile + XLR8 Mobile

Posted on June 12, 2007 Under Life

Widgets are the future: they essentially erase the need for consumers to visit websites, by bringing the website to the consumer...or at least to their phone, and in the realm of artistic mobile phone content, it looks like Start Mobile…

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Fujizaki Cushioned

Posted on June 7, 2007 Under Fashion

When trucker hats became trendy a few years ago, who thought we'd get to where we are now? Behold Fujizaki's new Cushioned Collection; these hats are limited edition and are a preview of what's to come in their Fall/Winter 2007…

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Bud Light Swear Jar

Posted on June 7, 2007 Under Life

Last night I went to see the film Knocked Up, and it proved to be every bit of the gut splitting, no holds barred comedy that everyone says it is. At the end, I wondered to myself how many times…

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Tom Judd: Wheel Time

Posted on May 29, 2007 Under Art

For the last six months or so, our U.K. based friend Tom Judd "“ who's no stranger to this site, and also a member of the Spear Collective "“ has been working on this kick ass animation called "Wheel Time."…

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PantherAttack

Posted on May 22, 2007 Under Art

The new issue of So-Cal based Happy Magazine features ten pages of artwork by Spear Collective member and our favorite rock star Ryder Robison. If you don't have a paper copy easily accessible, you can see the issue online; click…

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Modern Postcard's 2007 Spotlight Awards

Posted on May 17, 2007 Under Art

The nominees have just been announced for Modern Postcard's 2007 Spotlight Awards, and we were elated to see our favorite shutterfly and Spear Collective member Zach Cordner on the exclusive list of finalists. He was one of five photographers (out…

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Marc Jacobs x Vans: New Models

Posted on May 17, 2007 Under Fashion

It's no secret we love our Marc Jacobs x Vans sneaker collaborations around here. They've been a mainstay on the site since 2004, when Josh stated clearly: I love limited edition sneakers, skateboarding, and Marc Jacobs. I'll go ahead and…

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Secret Service: Los Angeles

Posted on May 16, 2007 Under Fashion

Although it's not as secret anymore, the awesome appointment-only boutique in Downtown Los Angeles aptly named Secret Service is one of those not-to-be-missed men's shopping experiences. Catering even to guys who claim to despise shopping, SS goes beyond merch and…

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Hecklewood Goes Behind the Scenes with UNKL

Posted on May 15, 2007 Under Design

Sammy and the guys over at Hecklewood seem to do a superb job of getting behind the scenes with (and into the minds of) artists we love. In preparation for their upcoming UNKL exhibition called 'Amerkin Wasteland,' they recently uncorked…

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