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A-Trak Ticket Giveaway

A-trak will be performing tomorrow night at Sutra in Costa Mesa. Here’s your chance to see one of the best DJ’s live. I have 2 tickets for one lucky winner. All you have to do is follow me on Twitter (@john_pangilinan) or find me on Instagram and tell me why you want to see A-trak.…

Plan Check Kitchen + Bar Opens in West LA

Last week Plan Check Kitchen + Bar opened its doors in West LA. With modern design and architecture the restaurant makes a statement in the Little Osaka neighborhood, while the American comfort food and distinct bar selection give it a reason to “check” out. The chef is none other than, Ernesto Uchimura, who was corporate…

Quick Trip to SF

Last weekend I took a short trip to San Francisco to meet with a few friends including Mark and the Illest crew, check out the Wekfest car show and explore the city. The Bay Area has always been one of my favorite places to visit and each time I find I’m able to see something…

NIKE Unveils NIKE+ Experience for Basketball and Training Athletes

NIKE announced yesterday the NIKE+ Experience for basketball and training. The new technology incorporated within the footwear measures jump height, hustle and quickness for athletes and creates a game-like challenge. Data collected from integrated shoes with Nike pressure sensors wirelessly transfers data to users mobile phones. The social element is interesting in that now people…

Pirelli PZERO and Diego Dolcini Contour Classic Silhouettes

Pirelli PZERO showcased two new footwear designs with Italian designer Diego Dolcini with a motorcycle boot and strapped sandal. Pirelli consistently shows that they are more than just a tire supplier with their infamous calendar, collaborations (recently with Burton snowboard) and now with these new shoes. Full press release below. Milan, Italy, February 21, 2012…

Sh*t LA Publicists Say

Everyone has been creating these type of videos from “Shit Girls Say” to “Shit Sneakerheads Say.” I came across this one recently featuring up and coming comedian Zo Johnson and thought it was pretty on point as I’ve dealt with publicists in LA just like this…although most aren’t as masculine. Thought I’d share and let…

PUMA Motorsport Chopshop Event

One of the few lifestyle companies that understands motorsports is PUMA. With partnerships with key brands such as Ducati and Ferrari it was only fitting that they partner with Mercedes GP Petronas and BMW Motorsport. To celebrate the new collection of apparel they held an event coinciding with the Project / Magic tradeshow in Las…

Brisk Star Wars Bodega Recap

Tonight Brisk along with SA Studios held a special event in Downtown LA to celebrate the collaboration with Brisk and Star Wars. On display were several works of original art by various artists that took inspiration from the movie with a “Light Side” vs the “Dark Side” theme. My personal favorites were the pieces by…