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“MANY THANKS”
It seems like only yesterday when Danny, Will and I were chilling on Hubbard Street, picking neighbors’ flowers trying to get the invite right for A Family Affair. It was March of 2010. Perhaps it’s the realization that we’re four days away from our tenth party that’s gotten me all sentimental. But regardless, I thought [...]
BLAKE GRIFFIN ON KENDRICK
Shoutout to Youtube for making this all possible. I know I’m not the only one who’s Facebook blew up around 9pm last night when the dunk of the year (so far) went viral. The announcer on NBA.com said Kendrick Perkins life just changed and I wouldn’t disagree. I wonder if anyone said anything to him [...]
CULTURE & CREATIVITY: A CONVERSATION WITH BRETTE SIMS
Photography By Max Gibson It was the summer of 2010 when Brette first told me she wanted to start her own clothing brand. We were sitting in the car, a couple blocks off of Telegraph in Berkeley when she shared her vision. “It’s going to be a brand to empower women,” she told me. “We [...]
A$AP ROCKY – “WASSUP”
In an era where one million youtube views can equate to instant stardom, it’s hard to define what’s truly fresh from what’s just popular. It’s a debate plenty of us have had many times over, and one that comes to light when considering the rise of A$AP Rocky. I think Dom understands. So when A$AP’s [...]
NEW JACK CITY: VINTAGE STREETWEAR FINDS A HOME IN SAN FRANCISCO
I’ll be honest, it’s been a while since I’ve copped clothes from a store. I had to let Urban go once I realized the thrift shop down the street had the same gear for half the price. Nonetheless, there is still room for the dope brick and mortar in the 2012. Enter New Jack City. [...]
SOPA AT A GLANCE
Surely your web browsing experience has been hindered in some way today. Whether you’ve tried to research something on Wikipedia, or search on Google, you’ve probably come across the words SOPA or censorship somewhere along the way. While Will highlighted the main issues of the bill last month, a recent video on behalf of fightforthefuture.org [...]
STYLE & SELF RESPECT: A CONVERSATION WITH JUSTIN BARCO
Justin Barco is a busy man. As a stylist, designer, model and budding actor, much of Barco’s life epitomizes what many have come to both cherish and loathe about Los Angeles. Born in Guatemala, and raised in Long Beach, it was Justin’s look that first caught my attention; a vibrant mix of old and new [...]
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ON ACTIVISM
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
STARTING SIX FEAT. MANN – “THIS AIN’T WATER (THIRSTY PART II)”
It started with “Thirsty”. A party anthem that went viral off the strength of a memorable video and an infectious hook. Six friends from the Bay who came together to form the Starting Six. The year was 2009. Fast forward to today and the Six are still in motion, forming a grassroots movement that has [...]
INSIDE THE MIND OF TOM FORD
“If I have fun when I’m designing something, and I love it, and I’m passionate about it, you can actually transfer that to whatever it is you’re working on. And a woman flipping through a rack will stop, and say, “Wow, that looks cool, I want to try that on.” Celebrated for rejuvenating the Gucci [...]
DO iPHONES CAUSE SUICIDES?
On paper, no. I for one, have not come across any person that has thought of or committed suicide as a result of an iPhone. However, in the town of Wuhan, China, some 300 have threatened to do just that. Well, not exactly, let me rewind. Foxconn, the single largest private employer in mainland China [...]
D.A. & THE SUPA DUPS – “WHO DO YOU KNOW?”
D.A. Wallach was the first person I ever interviewed for Wine & Bowties. One half of the duo once known as Chester French, D.A. provided vocals for the band, creating a style of smart pop music that left many people impressed. One of those people was Pharrell Williams, who signed the band in 2009, leading [...]
COACHELLA 2012
I know, I know, trust me, I know. You’ve seen it already, this is old news, and nothing will compare to Coachella five years ago. It’s cool, I feel the same way about Jordans. But still, for many of us, Coachella has simply been an annual observation of hype, hearsay and headbands. A yearly occasion [...]
SUNSETS BY TIAGO SPEROTTO
Photography By Tiago Sperotto Written and Photographed By Tiago Sperotto The sunset has always fascinated me, providing inspiration as a child. I used to admire the spectacle provided by nature, watching that huge fireball plunging into the sea or hiding behind the mountains. Since I started taking pictures the dusk was my favorite time of [...]
