Patagonia Surf

Patagonia in store video discussion with Gerry Lopez.... Very cool

The Present by Thomas Campbell

Once Again Thomas Campbell pulls together great cinematography, Soundtrack and a undeniable energy that speaks to everyone who has ever been passionate about anything. Check the trailer and then check the movie...

The soundtrack is also available on Itunes.

RAT HOLE GALLERY

Very nice Japanese operated online gallery showcasing artist:

KEIZO KITAJIMA

MASAHISA FUKASE

ANTOINE D'AGATA

OSAMU WATAYA

SEIRYU INOUE

ICHIRO KOJIMA

SWIICHI FURUYA

LEE FRIEDLANDER

http://www.ratholegallery.com/en.html

Republic Fixed Gear

republics are built by the people

Republic Bike assembles custom bicycles based on shared design. We offer component and color selection curated for quality, value and aesthetics. Pick, choose, swap and decide and we'll build it, box it, and ship it out. Built by us and you.

quality, design & value

We work hard to offer a rotating mix of affordable, custom designs to get you the bike you need the way you want it. Mix it up or tone it down, however you like it. We try to keep it bold & simple, clean & colorful.

The first thing that stood out to me was the colors they decided on with the builds in the gallery, then it struck me that this is a Miami based company then I began to see simularity in the bikes with photo's of Cuba and the cars and buildings...... I think the presentation here with republic is quite nice... Hats off.

http://www.republicbike.com/default.asp

I fell out of love with Magazines many years ago as I noticed the increase in the amount of ADs being run in my favorite monthly publications... I was a big fan of The Face, I-D, Interview, Tank, Surface, and many others that don't come to mind at the moment. I m still a fan of National Geo, Thrasher, Juxtapose, And many Japanese Fashion Publications that speak to our good ol' American way of being...uuumm, American.. Huge is one of my favs as well as Free&Easy. But! And I repeat..But! The only Magazine that I get absolutely bummed out when it's not on the stand is MONOCLE! This Magazine is a complete balance of style, culture, politics, travel and the arts. It's a cover to cover read for sure.... If you don't have friends that have already turned you on to it. It's been in circulation for about 2 years now and is the project of Tyler Brule, (Wallpaper Founder). This is a highly suggested monthly purchase if you are at all interested with things that are happening now outside your hood. For you LA people they opened a retail store in Brentwood where you can purchase collab products as well as back issues of the zine. Check It!

NaraXMurakami

This is a old collab I did with Nara, Murakami, FTC and Brutus Magazine back in the Day. It's a LTD. Edition skateboard Deck with Yoshitomo Nara and Murakami collaborating together. This was way before Murakami became world famous and Nara was just starting to gain international recognition.

Not a new concept.. but for those of you who don't already know Paul Rodriguez other wise known as P-Rod, The Nike SB sponsored Skater and Son of Comedian Paul Rodriguez SR. has a pretty nice Sneaker Boutique located in the Valley of Los Angeles.

Here is the about from his store site: Primitive is a retail Boutique owned by Paul Rodriguez Jr. AKA P-Rod. We specialize in collectible shoes and fresh apparel.

We carry more Nike SB than anybody else in the world. We also carry Adidas, Converse, New Balance, Alife, The Hundreds, Diamond, Stussy, 10 Deep, Upper Playground, In4mation, Alphanumeric, Brixton, Cappeline, Obey, Crooks N' Castles, etc...

We are located at :

17060 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316

(818)479-7171
(877)479-7171 (toll free)
M-F : 11-8
Sat : 11-7
Sun : 12-6

• Name: Paul Rodriguez
• Nickname: P-Rod
• Gender: Male
• Hometown: Chatsworth, California
• Date of Birth: December 31, 1984
• Family: Single
• Occupation: Pro Skater
• Began Skating: 1996
• Began Competing: 1996
• Turned Pro: 2002
• Favored Discipline: Street / Park
• Stance: Goofy
• #1 Sponsor: Nike

Paul Rodriguez Skateboarding Style and Strengths:Paul Rodriguez looks as relaxed and comfortable on a skateboard as anyone could. He's consistent and almost never falls. On top of that, he's able to bust out with some incredible tricks. Paul Rodriguez is one of those rare gifted skaters who is obviously born to ride.

Paul Rodriguez Favorite / Signature Skateboarding Tricks:Paul Rodriguez skates anything he can find. in an interview with EXPN, P-Rod said it's not so much what he can do, but where he likes to do it. "My favorite things to skate are ledges, rails, stairs, pretty much