This year, the Stussy tribe has increased its retail presence, hooking up with noted local retailers in each of the new cities. These Chapter Stores continue the unique aspect of Stussy culture that merges the local with the global. They also represent cities that have grown in stature within the “streetwear” community in recent years. This growth is due, in large part, to the efforts of a few people who’ve worked to change the retail landscape of those places.
Over the course of the next couple of weeks we will present you in-depth looks at the most recent Stussy Chapter Store openings and the people that are behind the respective stores.

In Washington, DC, COMMONWEALTH founder Omar Quiambao is that person. His vision has taken DC retail away from it’s traditional core, and transformed a stretch of Florida Avenue into a streetwear mecca. I spoke to him about the Stussy Chapter store and how it fits with the city and his other shops.
Read The Interview Here…

Jason Dill has made a name for himself as a skateboarder and in recent years also as a photographer. Others might know him through his brand Fucking Awesome (which is by the way coming back soon).
Fellow artist Don Pendleton sat down with him and interviewed him for Blacklodges. Read it here.
Also in case you missed it, we presented last week an upcoming Etnies x Jason Dillcollaboration sneaker .

i-D Magazine interviews Kaws on his work, his life, his goals and of course the process of their collaboration. It is great hearing Kaws speak about his own work, how he got where he is today and you also get a nice look inside his studio at some of his work.
Watch the video here below.

RockersNYC TV presents their next episode as part of their Sound & Fury series. This time they were invited into the home of Chuck Dukowski, founding member of the 80’s punk band Black Flag. They talk about the early 80s punk movement, police brutality and life in general.
This episode is an interesting history lesson and thus you should definitely not miss out on it. They did a nice job mixing old interviews and scenes of the band from back in the day with scenes of today. Part 2 of the Interview can be seen here.

Last year the Elms Lesters Painting Room held an exhibition, Pirate Utopias, showing works by Futura and Jose Parla. Blag Magazine made a nice video recap of the exhibition including short interviews with the artists and a guest appearance by Stash as well. Check it out here below.

Undrcrwn’s 2007 Holiday line has dropped in stores throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Japan later this month.  Undrcrwn has gathered five influential DJ’s to showcase the brand’s new Holiday collection in a 64 page Look-book that will be distributed to all retailers worldwide.  Undrcrwn was able to bring together all the DJ’s for a photo-shoot in their Philadelphia offices. We took the opportunity to have a chat with all five DJ’s.

After previously presenting to you King Britt, Rich Medina, Prince Paul and Neil Armstrong, we present you today the last interview in the series, a one on one with DJ Green Lantern. He’s created some of the most sought out mixes, he has his own Radio show on Sirius, he’s an accomplished producer and he’s Jay-Z’s DJ on tour… he hails from the land of Gotham….be prepared to be enlightened…
Read the Feature here…

UNDRCRWN is a contemporary lifestyle brand fueled by its founders’ passion for sports and fashion.  You probably know that UNDRCRWN’s designs are inspired by basketball, but it is not a performance brand.  Instead, UNDRCRWN products are deeply rooted in the vintage looks, high level of detailing and quality workmanship that represent sports culture from “back in the day.”  While many know UNDCRWN for its clever tees with strong graphics , the brand has quietly been making a name for itself with its full collection of tees, footwear and apparel.  UNDCRWN’s classic designs with a fashion twist, appeal to the sports junkie, the fashionista and everyone in between.

Undrcrwn’s 2007 Holiday line will drop in stores throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Japan later this month.  Undrcrwn has gathered five influential DJ’s to showcase the brand’s new Holiday collection in a 64 page Look-book that will be distributed to all retailers worldwide.  Undrcrwn was able to bring together all the DJ’s for a photo-shoot in their Philadelphia offices, throughout the next week or so we will be bringing you exclusive interviews and visuals of the photo-shoot and interviews with all five DJ’s.

Next one in line that we present you is none other than DJ RICH MEDINA!  If you are not up on Rich Medina or been mesmerized by one of his DJ sets be prepared to be elevated.  Rich Medina is an accomplished Producer, DJ, and Poet.  Worldwide DJ Rich Medina is known for his ability to transform a dancefloor into a collective consciousness of bliss.  His musical expertise spans across many genres including Afro-Beat, Spoken Word, House, Funk, Soul, Jazz, & Hip-Hop.  With further ado I introduce to you DJ Rich Medina…
Read the Feature here…

UNDRCRWN is a contemporary lifestyle brand fueled by its founders’ passion for sports and fashion.  You probably know that UNDRCRWN’s designs are inspired by basketball, but it is not a performance brand.  Instead, UNDRCRWN products are deeply rooted in the vintage looks, high level of detailing and quality workmanship that represent sports culture from “back in the day.”  While many know UNDCRWN for its clever tees with strong graphics , the brand has quietly been making a name for itself with its full collection of tees, footwear and apparel.  UNDCRWN’s classic designs with a fashion twist, appeal to the sports junkie, the fashionista and everyone in between.

Undrcrwn’s 2007 Holiday line will drop in stores throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Japan later this month.  Undrcrwn has gathered five influential DJ’s to showcase the brand’s new Holiday collection in a 64 page Look-book that will be distributed to all retailers worldwide.  Undrcrwn was able to bring together all the DJ’s for a photo-shoot in their Philadelphia offices, throughout the next week or so we will be bringing you exclusive interviews and visuals of the photo-shoot and interviews with all five DJ’s.

Highsnobiety’s first feature in this series is on King Britt.  A Philadelphia native King Britt has traveled the world and DJ’d, produced or remixed for some of the biggest names in the music industry.  As we will find out his diversity is not just in music but in all aspects of his life.
Read the Feature here…

Urb did an interview with the man behind Freshjive, Rick Klotz, during the last Magic Tradeshow, this past summer. Listen to the veteran of this industry and to what he has to say!
“I don’t need a fuckin’ 17 year old kid with fuckin’ bright kicks and a matching hat telling me what’s cool.”