October 2009
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WatchA Tour of Japan by Aaron Rideout.
Photographer, musician, all around sexy guy. Aaron Rideout is all those things. Here, he chronicles his recent trip to Japan.
Here is the video of my Japan trip. I was the photographer for Tsedhaqah International Dance Company. They danced the Hula and also held several Hula workshops.
NEW! Fitted Hawaii “Cityscape” set →
This Saturday, before you go trick or treating for some Snickers, scoop up some dope eye candy at the Kona St. headquarters.
This week’s Saturday release features a black…
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ARTafterDARK presents All Hallows Eve →
Kick off your Halloween weekend with the FINAL ARTafterDARK for 2009. SO, swing by the Academy this Friday in your flyest costume and get down to the sounds of mixtape king DJ…
NEW! Kicks/HI Saturday releases →
This Saturday, before you head out for some trick or treating fun, don’t forget to swing by Kicks/HI to scoop up some new gear for the day after.
First up is a…
Hallowbaloo Music + Arts Festival →
As if Chinatown couldn’t get any more nuttier on Halloween, there’s an all out attack on your senses going on this Saturday night.
Hallowbaloo is a music and arts festival spanning the…
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WatchDating must have been hella easy in the 80s.
Rediscover Your Roots
I’ve been a big proponent of finding out your purpose and feeling out the process of life.
Well, life threw me a curveball this past week and now, I’m rediscovering things about myself that I completely forgot about. I forgot about the fact that I have a writing style that is unique, but is no way anything close to being professional.
I like writing and wish that I could do more of...
Night of the Living Halloween Hip-Hop Jam →
Halloween was made for all ages: candy, trick or treating, walking around in a fly costume. So, KUGA decided to take that feeling one step further with “The Night of the Living…
NEW! Olde Ivory “Ala Wai Canal Rats” →
The first in a series of shirts from the Olde Ivory Anchor League, this one is a shout out to the monsters of the Ala Wai… no not the giant crustaceans that inhabit the bottom of the…
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NEW! Fitted Hawaii “Pacific Vibrations” →
Another Tuesday, another dope Fitted Hawaii release.
This week’s drop is very timely, with all the crazy weather happening. The shirt is a tribute to…
The Legends of Hip-Hop: Masquerade Ball 2009 →
This week will be a non-stop stream of Halloween events because, well, it’s not often that Halloween falls on a Saturday. So, look for tons of things to be going down this Saturday….
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WatchDOPE Cinematography.
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Sunday Soundtrack 10/25: The Simpsons
This week’s Sunday Soundtrack was inspired by a tweet mentioning the first song of the playlist: CW McCall’s “Convoy.” Ian mentioned something about the episode where Homer gave Bart the magic mike for his birthday, in which he promptly used it to fake someone falling into the well. Yes, that’s TImmy O’Toole and we’re sending our love down the well.
That...
APB SALE! →
Better late than never. Go get it NOW. Sale at apb until Sunday. http://www.downwithapb.com
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NEW! Flying Coffin snapback hat →
Check out the last piece in the Flying Coffin Fall 2009 collection. It’s a red and black brushed canvas snapback, perfect for keeping that crazy hair down and when fixing your hair just…
NEW! Kicks/HI Fall 2009 shirt release →
The first of many Fall 2009 releases drop this Saturday at both Kicks/HI locations, Kicks/HI+GUAM and St. Alfred in Chicago.
These two shirts represent the opening…
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NEW! Fitted Hawaii HAWAIIANS pack →
Another Saturday, another Fitted Hawaii drop.
This new pack is the boldest statement that has come from the Kona St. HQ in a year or so.
Following…
Fashionista’s Market “Closet Swap” →
This Saturday marks the third annual Closet Swap, a collaborative effort between Fashionista’s Market and Q Laser Center. This event is a benefit for the Leeward Domestic Abuse…
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Looking For The Perfect Beat →
After the lightsleepers usher in the next contestant in the Beat Root Grand Championship battle, DJ Bone and the Got Rice? show will be on the hunt for the perfect beat.
This one has…
NEW! gear at in4mation Pearlridge →
Got some new HEAT for those chillin on the Leeward side.
The in4mants are bringing some new heaters for the Westside Connection…
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The Slapp Collective Release Party →
Westbrook and Let-T-Let are about to break out and let the world know about that Hawaii steez.
The first shot at this was the release of their “Slapp Collective” mixtape with DJ…
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The Film Stage →
Check out the new redesign of thefilmstage.com from atypicalLIVING co-conspirator @MissYumi and the honest review of films from the homie @addamh.
(add the link to your bookmark list. and no, they’re not paying me to say that.)
NEW! Fitted Hawaii “Multiplicity” →
Releasing today at 11am, the Fitted Hawaii crew brings a revisit to their classic “Multiplicity” design. This time, they’re bringing it on a black shirt with…
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Beat Root 2009 4.6 →
Beat Root 2009 is heading into it’s 4th qualifier this month, as half of the spots have been claimed in the Grand Championship so far.
DJAH, TKO and Ely have advanced into the next…
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Sunday Soundtrack 10/18: Married With Children
Kind of a short playlist this week. Sorry, I’ve been busy.
But, there is a theme to this week’s list: Married with Children.
This started when I randomly heard the Al Bundy theme song on the radio (Fabulous Thunderbirds’ “Tuff Enuff”). Then, I had to look up the other songs.
Which led me to look up some classic theme music. Of course, you’ll recognize the...
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Soul Saviour Film Festival – Second Showing →
The Soul Saviour Film Festival consists of dramas that focus on how average humans are being used by God to save souls. The Film Festival held it’s 2009 edition this past September to…