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10 DEEP

An exclusive one here, we got a new delivery in from 10 DEEP, one of NYC’s best kept secrets. You will not find this brand in many shops in Europe yet, so if you want to have something special: be quick, before the rest jumps on…

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Vans

These are going to end up in my top 10 list for most beautiful shoes for sure. Two new Chukka lows:

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MISHKA NYC

The second delivery of Mishka NYC came in today, beautiful as always:

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KOMONO

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Shepard Fairey (OBEY) May Day Exhibition at Deitch Projects Preview


Shepard Fairey has released a video with a preview of his upcoming May Day exhibition at Deitch Projects in New York. Enjoy!

NIKE SB

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Janoski white perforated leather !!

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Bruin orange.

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Blazer black/white

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P-rod purple.

Shepard Fairey mural in NYC

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The famous mural space on Houston in New York City is once again getting a make-over. After Keith Haring and Os Gemeos, Shepard Fairey is painting the mural to go a long with his exhibition at Deitch Projects, opening May Day. Via WC.

New Vans

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Atwood black / red

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G U R U RIP

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Yesterday a legend died. After struggling with cancer and a coma that he got out of some weeks ago, Guru passed away on Monday 19th April. What can you say about a man who has had such a great career? Known for his Jazzmatazz project, his solo records and, of course, the rap-super-team Gangstarr, that he formed with DJ Premier, he made a huge impact on the hiphop scene and listeners worldwide. The man shall be missed, luckily he leaves of a big legacy of great music… GURU RIP

While in hospital with terminal cancer, Guru wrote a letter, which was provided by Solar, to his fans addressing his illness, his shining music career, his family and loved ones.

“I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world. I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease. I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options. I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life. I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting,” read the official Guru statement.

“My loyal best friend, partner and brother, Solar, has been at my side through it all and has been made my health proxy by myself on all matters relating to myself. He has been with me by my side on my many hospital stays, operations, doctors visits and stayed with me at my home and cared for me when I could not care for myself. Solar and his family is my family and I love them dearly and I expect my family, friends, and fans to respect that, regardless to anybody’s feelings on the matter. It is my wish that counts. This being said I am survived by the love of my life, my sun KC, who I trust will be looked after by Solar and his family as their own. Any awards or tributes should be accepted, organized approved by Solar on behalf myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own.”

The statement reads on, “I do not wish my ex-DJ to have anything to do with my name likeness, events tributes etc. connected in anyway to my situation including any use of my name or circumstance for any reason and I have instructed my lawyers to enforce this. I had nothing to do with him in life for over 7 years and want nothing to do with him in death. Solar has my life story and is well informed on my family situation, as well as the real reason for separating from my ex-DJ. As the sole founder of GangStarr, I am very proud of what GangStarr has meant to the music world and fans. I equally am proud of my Jazzmatazz series and as the father of Hip-Hop/Jazz. I am most proud of my leadership and pioneering efforts on Jazzmatazz 4 for reinvigorating the Hip-Hop/Jazz genre in a time when music quality has reached an all time low. Solar and I have toured in places that I have never been before with GangStarr or Jazzmatatazz and we gained a reputation for being the best on the planet at Hip-Hop/Jazz, as well as the biggest and most influential Hip-Hop/Jazz record with Jazzmatazz 4 of the decade to now. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time. And we as a team were not afraid to push the envelope. To me this is what true artists do! As men of honor we stood tall in the face of small mindedness, greed, and ignorance. As we fought for music and integrity at the cost of not earning millions and for this I will always be happy and proud, and would like to thank the million fans who have seen us perform over the years from all over the world. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time and is my most creative and experimental to date. I hope that our music will receive the attention it deserves as it is some of the best work I have done and represents some of the best years of my life.”

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