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United Taken @ Magic

Mark Arcenal — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:48:59 +0000

We, the UnitedTaken, represent a culture, lifestyle, and mindset based on dreams, ambition, and the pursuit of achieving all that is in the imagination.

Imagination + Individuality + Creativity + Quality.
As with every day, moods change as does our expression. Choose your garments accordingly.

We are UNITED by the culture, TAKEN by our passion to create despite any hardships or boundaries. Fusing these key elements, we bring to you the utmost quality in all of our expressions. We do not lower our price points dramatically for the simple purpose of having cheaper clothing for mass consumption. Our priority is the quality, craftsmanship, and details within our work. Be UNITED with your inner genius. Be TAKEN by your passion. -UnitedTaken

Visit the United Taken Booth at Magic this week.
Project Booth # 14027

illest 2012 at Magic

Mark Arcenal — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:41:28 +0000

Come check out the illest Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter 2012 at our private suite inside the Mandalay Hotel & Casino. We’ll be renting out a 1500 Sq.Ft. Suite and will be displaying our line along with In4mation & Quintin. To book an appointment, please contact: illestwholesale@gmail.com and we’ll get you locked in.

Also be the first to check out our collaboration with Phase 5 Tactical.

Magic 2012 / February 13-15

MKSIM. goodies

Mksim — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:58:27 +0000

Mike Kauffmann has just received his MKSIM goodies pack (find yours here). I wish him all the succes that he deserves for this season who will be (that’s a secret) full of surprises… More to come soon

Mike Kauffmann vient juste de recevoir son pack de goodies MKSIM. Souhaitons lui tout le succès qu’il mérite pour cette saison qui (c’est un secret) va être riche en surprises… More to come soon

WWW.MKSIM.FR

WWW.MKSIM.TUMBLR.COM

Natalie Rukavishnikova

Mksim — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:48:18 +0000

Don’t trust your son when he tells you that he wants to trip to Spain for studying. A little visit of Barcelona, the world skate capital, by night, with Natalie Rukavishnikova enjoying the sweet Spanish life.

Ne fais jamais confiance à ton fils si il te dit qu’il veut aller voyager en Espagne pour ses études. Une petite visite nocturne de Barcelone, la capitale mondiale du skate avec Natalie Rukavishnikova qui profite de la douce vie à l’Espagnole.

Click here to view the embedded video.

WWW.MKSIM.FR

WWW.MKSIM.TUMBLR.COM

Ball So Hard… STARK: Videojacking

Mark Arcenal — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:31:48 +0000

Before the release today of “Ni**as in Paris”, this video by STARK called Videojacking which shows a bunch of graf artist taking over Paris. Check it.

Jay-Z & Kanye West “Ni**as In Paris” Video

Mark Arcenal — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:20:40 +0000

If you missed the concert, sit back and relax and trip out on this.

Event Coverage ~ 2012 Grand National Roadster Show ~ Friday

Jae Bueno — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:40:12 +0000

Day one at the 2012 Grand National Roadster show was a great one! The crowds are normally lighter on Friday because it is a work day but this year seemed to be a bit heavier. Thankfully with media credentials we can get into the show an hour before the doors open to get some shots. After the morning press conference we head straight to the buildings where the Lowriders were set up.

Jose from Imperials CC Los Angeles and his newly patterned Monte Carlo.

Rick Dore built this Lincoln Zephyr for Metallica’s James Hetfield. One word: Beautiful!

A trio of great guys. Fast Cracker Tom Foster, Steve Castillo (Owner of the sickest Harley out) and master painter Steve DeMan.

Steve’s Harley painted by Steve Deman and engraving by the super talented Hernan.

Albert G from Lifestyle was showing “Love Me Two Times” , his 64 Impala.

2011 Lowrider of the Year “El Rey” showing the masses what a rolling piece of art looks like.

Joey from Techniques CC Los Angeles. He took first in his class this weekend! Congrats!

Carlos from Cartel Ink. Thanks for the tee!

Albert aka DJ Xscape had his LoLo at the show!

Chop top 1959 Chevy Impala!

I’ll end this post with a fully restored Fuel Injected 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible. Beautiful!

Knyew Las Vegas, Nevada

Todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:56:32 +0000

Next Monday Magic starts and just wanted to Thank Crooked, Neva and Jaz at Knyew for this great opportunity on their window real estate. For everyone who is attending Magic please go check out Knyew as they are proud supporters of Illest and In4mation. Here is a little gallery of the process on putting up these craziness of die cut vinyl stickers. I do admit it does take a ton of patience and much props to www.grafikimpact.com for getting this done so fast!!!

www.knyew.com peep it!

Below are some flics of the process!

Illest SF: Restock And New Product

Fatlace Crew — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:32:26 +0000

We received a big restock on vinyl stickers and Illest sweaters. We also now have the RWB tray and lighter in stock.

llest Japantown
1630 Post Street x Laguna
San Francisco, Ca. 94115

Hours: 12-7 Tuesday – Sunday / Closed Monday

Phone: 415.409.3281

Lafayette Spring / Summer 12 Video Lookbook.

Todd — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:40:12 +0000

Lafayette is a store in Japan as well as its own brand. My good friend Teddy King has been helping them with sales alongside helping in this great video short. The vid came out amazing and I am sure you will not only see but read the familiar guests below.

starring
LANO,JACK
&
DJ Bobby Trends,Jeff Staple(Staple),Akira Mowatt(am),Tony Touch,N.A.(Deadline),DJ Clark Kent,Arthur Lara(am skate team),Chris(THE HUNDREDS),DJ Teddy King,Diego,Will(TNYCinema),Dave(SSUR),Mike(FRANK`S CHOP SHOP),DJ Camilo,Joel 40oz Van Fuller

photographer
RIO

sound
Maffew Ragazino ft Das Racist ‘Jackson Pollock’ prod. by Harry Fraud

directed by Lafayette.

Super Bowl whatever; super good times…

Jarod — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:59:45 +0000

Super Bowl weekend was a blast, hanging with family & friends, riding bikes, watching women play football and more…

My Felt Z5 bike is looking on point, just caught some Easton EA50′s…

Red hubs next to the red Loaded Precision skewers looks FRESH!

My State Bicycle FGFS is getting a few more miles lately…

Animal Bikes stem looks damn good…
New KNOG light keeps it safe too..

Rode our bikes to see our friend Amanda play some football, flag yeah right! They got down…
Philips fam! Great friends…

Our bike gang on the greens…

Homies… myself, Ryan and Marc

The PJ & the Philips girls…

And who knew it they won!

Wifey and I climbing Camelback…

Peace ya’ll going off the radar for a minute, GITTIN crazy!

Good Wood for Illest

Mark Arcenal — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:57:08 +0000

Recent collaborations with Beats By Dre & G-Shock, the illest brand worked with Good Wood on these very simple bracelets. 2 colors to choose from. 100 of each colorway. Available on 2.10.2012 in our SF and LA location as well as our Online Store. $25.

Illest Los Angeles
316 E 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Illest San Francisco
1630 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Yokohama ADVAN DRIFTing 35 GT-R

Mark Arcenal — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:58:25 +0000

Ben Sopra styling, Advan Drifting R35 GT-R. This was Nomuken’s car for drifting then they decided to scrap it because of it not being that competitive. They still turned it into a drift car producing 1000hp. Here’s a video of the car with a blown turbo doing mighty good on the track drifting with Driver Nobuteru Taniguchi.

You’ll see this car at Hellaflush Kansai at Central Circuit this May.

Love.

christine — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:08:52 +0000

Valentine’s Day. My favorite holiday of the year. More than Thanksgiving, more than Halloween, more than Christmas. Why? Because I’m a sucka for love. The romance, the flowers, the well thought out card (ha!). The one day of the year that some might say is completely overrated, yet, I happily soak it all up. And even more happily, give.

Men, if you’re out of ideas on a beautiful gift for someone special in your life, I suggest a love letter. Simple, sweet, romantic and forever treasured.

Here is a short excerpt of a love letter written by Ludwig van Beethoven addressed to his ‘Immortal Beloved’, whose identity has not been established.

You - my Life - my All - farewell.
Oh, go on loving me – never doubt the faithfullest heart.
Of your beloved
L
Ever thine.
Ever mine.
Ever ours.

Damn. He had me at hello.

Love.

Till the next episode…

Illest X Crooks&Castles Double Label

Mark Arcenal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:24:32 +0000

On February 17th, 12pm PST, Illest SF will be releasing a special collaboration with Crooks & Castles at their San Francisco Location. Also, join us on February 18th at Wekfest SF as we will also have a small run of products available for sale from the collaboration.

Illest SF
1630 Post Street
San Francisco, CA
415.409.3281

Hello!

Todd — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:28:40 +0000

Hello New World.

Going to be adding tons of randomness.

eGarage presents ICON Derelicts

Mark Arcenal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:26:34 +0000

Check out this video of ICON by eGarage. ICON, a vehicle without peers for a journey without boundaries. Classic styling, modern performance, and timeless utility designed by Jonathan Ward.

MIA’s BAD GIRL Video

Mark Arcenal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:15:28 +0000

This video is right up our alley. MIA, BMW’s & Drifting. Well, sand drifting but still drifting. You’ve seen the hugely popular videos of sandal skating and crazy driving/drifting fwd & rwd videos, well MIA decided to shoot a video doing just that. Fresh.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

Mark Arcenal — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:40:13 +0000

One of the super limited 600 produced 911 GT3 RS 4.0′s made its way to its new owner and good friend Jeff Zwart. I believe the other 599 sold out in under 2 weeks.

Knowing Jeff he’ll commute to LA in this car and get some serious driving hours in it. Stunning without the stock decals that go along with the car. The following photos were shot with his iPhone.

Bigwick teaching at Canada

wicket — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:27:18 +0000

big shout out to fatlace for ALWAYS lacing me with the dope threads. im currently in Edmonton,Canada teaching bboy workshops at the StreetGroove Convention.this is me after teaching 3 intense workshops.

Here’s the staff

Candace Brown
Bradley Rapier
BBoy Wicket
Alex Pesusich
Joanne Pesusich
Megan Lawson
and JD McElroy

#donedeal! more pics to come

-Wicket
Www.facebook.com
and also check out my music at
Www.soundcloud.com/bboywicket

Groove Theory Fri 2/17

Reign — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:05:35 +0000

It isn’t about the old school or the new school… it’s all about the True School! Groove Theory brought to you by KNT and your friends at Fatlace. Check out the party if you’re down with dope beats and bboying. The DJ line up is solid. Ciphers are sure to pop up so be ready to get down!

FATLACE, ILLEST & KNT PRESENTS…

GROOVE THEORY
OLD SOUL, NEW ERA

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
330 RITCH SF

CLASSIC HIP HOP
SOULFUL HOUSE

WITH DJS

SHORTKUT (TRIPLE THREAT DJS)
MINDMOTION (PIRATE DJ’s)
SAKE ONE (LOCAL 1200)
FOXXEE LAWRENCE (YOUR MAMA’S HOUSE)
MIQUEL (KNT DJ)

9PM TO 2AM | 21 & UP | $10
ONE GROOVE, ONE VIBE, ONE LOVE…

Hellaflush Hawaii – April 14th, 2012

Mark Arcenal — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:44:15 +0000

For the third year in a row we’re extremely excited to bring you one of our most anticipated events of the year, HELLAFLUSH HAWAII. This is the one that kicks off our show season…

Join us on April 14th, 2012… Hellaflush Hawaii, The Original Fitment Society Since 2003 is coming back to the land of Aloha featuring Oahu’s FLUSHEST. VIP, JDM, Euro, VW, Truck, Drift & Time Attack!!!

Also introducing the first ILLEST B-Boy Battle. Solo & 3×3 Team Battle.

Hellaflush Hawaii
Ward Village Shops Parking Garage
1150 Auahi Street, Honolulu

For Vendor & Sponsor Info, please email Hellaflush@Fatlace.com
To Register your car or for the Battle, please check back here on February 7th, 2012 for details.

And to see our schedule this year of events, check it out here.

Cole Haan x Nike LunarGrand Wingtip

Mark Arcenal — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:33:04 +0000

Since the acquisition of Cole Haan by Nike you’ve seen quite a bit of mashup air type dress shoes. This one is no different but what does stand out are the colors. Lunar seems to be the choice and staple Nike’s been fiddling with in their mashups.

Introducing the LunarGrand Wingtip. Color Pop for those spring weddings. I’m actually thinking of picking up a pair for a wedding this March. Good stuff Cole Haan & Nike. For more info, read up on the Sneaker Freaker interview here.

Surf X Turf

Mark Arcenal — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:01:25 +0000

Beautiful friday today and Todd surprised us with a special live crab lunched cooked in coconut sauce. I decided to throw in some turf hand picked by Andy and Tim and bbq’d it on the Evo Grill.

The Evo Grill

Some Steaks

Todd’s Crabs

Grillin..

Real Hawaiian Shave Ice for Dessert on the Hatsuyuki.

A little game called HORSE after.

RSWD 5 Year Anniversary

Carlos Avalos — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:26:12 +0000

The Hundreds celebrated their 5 year anniversary at the Rosewood location this past Thursday, Feb. 1st. Personally I’ve seen the store open and I’ve made a lot of friends at RSWD store. Congrats to Ben, Bobby & The Hundreds.

Tony was excited to celebrate & Seventh Letter Josh was not too excited about Tony.

Alexander Spit wore timbs, he was pretending to stomp the yard all night.

Lil Mike is the big man around The Hundreds.

I’ve known Casey Veggies for a while now, since he was about 14 or so. Look out for his new mixtape coming out soon, Radio. Ha!

Old man, B Mo., and SLJ

Bobby ”Asian Mafia” The Hundreds & TK.