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Growing With You: Ralph’s FC

Today it’s commonplace for smaller, low-slung vehicles to get lost in the sea of SUVs and sedan-sized “hot hatches”. Maybe that’s why Ralph decided to paint his FC orange so people don’t merge into him on the highway. “I did it simply because I wanted something a little different”, he insists to me when we caught up for a morning coffee by his Hoskins Auto workshop.

Manila to the World

For Love of the Game. Manila-based basketball lifestyle store, Titan, has collaborated once again with Nike and LeBron James. A follow up to 2019’s “Agimat”, the 17 Low “Titan” solidifies the brand’s 10-year journey into one of the country’s reputable homegrown-gone-global names. With details showcasing Titan’s distinctive storytelling through symbols, the sneaker is topped off…

Fifty Two Eighty: The Rocky Mountain 348

I had been actively searching for a new automotive feature as of late and posted a feeler looking for a unique setup that fit the bill. Although there have been countless sportscar and ‘supercar’ builds that have gained mainstream attention I tend to look for oddball outliers that fit the Fatlace mold. The 1994 Ferrari…

Buggin’ Out: Ronnie Ponce’s Type 1

The story behind Volkswagen’s inception will always be one of macabre, but there is no denying that Ferdinand Porsche and a certain tiny-mustached fellow created one of the most iconic automobiles of all time. With over 21.5 million units manufactured since 1937, the air-cooled Type 1, most commonly referred to as the Beetle, is the…

Circus Act: Brandon Schmidt

The journalism world has introduced me to a wide range of individuals. From musicians to professional athletes and die hard automotive enthusiasts, I thoroughly enjoy telling each and every one of their stories. Action sports have always been a major part of my life being that I’ve been skateboarding for almost 20 years. The culture…

FATLACE / ILLEST x BE@RBRICK by MEDICOM

MEDICOM Toy once again teams up Team Fatlace & ILLEST to bring you yet another amazing BE@ARBRICK designed by Illest Creative Director, Mark Arcenal. This set comes with a 100% and 400% sized BE@ARBRICK, channeling the inner racer. Inspired by one of the most iconic race cars, each city represents where the brand is represented…

Rut-World Begriff

I recently had the opportunity to chat with longtime automotive enthusiast and NASCAR television personality Rutledge Wood. I always enjoy interviewing like minded folks with the same way of thinking when it comes to cars and the like. We talked industry trends, his tenure with Top Gear, and his RWB 911. I’ll touch on the…