Articles by: Masa

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Red Bull Music Academy New York City – An Inside Look

We got a sneak preview of the facilities at the Red Bull Music Academy in New York City during the recent lecture session with hip hop legend, Rakim. This traveling academy moves from one major city to another, year after year, presenting opportunities for musicians to interact and … READ MORE

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BWGH – Paris Pop-Up Store Opens

BWGH announced the opening of their first pop-up store in Paris. Although, this store will only be open for four and a half months initially; however, its success may trigger plans for more permanent venue for the label. The new space is located inside Les docks Cité … READ MORE

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Bata Shoe Museum – “Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture” Exhibition | Toronto

Sneaker collecting is not frowned upon these days, and on the contrary, it almost commands the same respect as collecting vinyl or toys. In many ways, everyone owned at least one pair of sneakers in their lifetime, linking each one of us with this specific footwear genre. … READ MORE

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Rapha – Luggage Collection

Luggage for cycling enthusiasts requires slightly different functionality when compared to conventional bags, as these items should not get in the way of riding. Rapha has released a wide variety of bags from their Luggage Collection. Made up of six styles, each is optimized for use both … READ MORE

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MACAFRAMA – “Massan 2013″ | Video

Since his first feature length part in the MASH DVD, Massan Fluker has been a source of inspiration for many fixed gear riders around the world, defining downhill riding in the steep hills of San Francisco. Even though Fluker switched camps to MACAFRAMA a few years back, … READ MORE

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Stussy – Wildlife Collection

Just as we saw Gourmet utilize various animal prints in their Spring/Summer 2013 Women’s Footwear Collection, Stussy also looked to animals for their inspiration for this Wildlife Collection. Created for the urban jungle, the iconic Stussy graphics – Stussy No. 4, SS Link, and Stussy Logo – … READ MORE

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Deluxe – Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Lookbook

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Japanese menswear brand Deluxe. Since their goods are designed by DLX Co. Ltd., the same company that produces Bedwin & The Heartbreakers, Deluxe is sometimes overshadowed by Bedwin. However, the brand’s timeless designs have definitely garnered core international fans over … READ MORE

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Gourmet – Spring/Summer 2013 Women’s Footwear Collection Lookbook

Gourmet provided us with a sneak preview of their women’s footwear line last month when they launched the Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Video Lookbook. The video served as an appetizer for the official release of the sneakers, which are currently available in their online shop. To start, Gourmet … READ MORE

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT HPE650 Tuned by Hennessey Performance | Video

If you are looking for a sleeper that can take on most sports cars, then look no further than the 2013 version Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT HPE650. Mildly tuned by Hennessey Performance, this beast of an SUV can reach 60mph in 3.9 seconds and finish the quarter-mile … READ MORE

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Chari & Co. – “NYC Store” | Video

Chari & Co. has become a staple in the New York City bicycle culture, catering to various types of cyclists and lifestyles. Packed inside their compact store is new and old gear for fixed gear and road bikes, as well as their in-house brand of the same … READ MORE