This is gonna be a different kind of post. I took the photos but the words are by Kenny. Enjoy! 1983 Toyota Cressida I have been into classic toyota’s before i started driving. Owned a few ae86’s, fx16, 1983 corolla. Was previously into drifting but got deeply obsessed with Kaido Racer style. After traveling to Japan…
Rumor has it that Stephen Brooks was in town for the Long Beach event recently. Today that rumor was confirmed when he dropped this gem on his Youtube channel and facebook page. It’s rare now a days that I get excited about a drift edit, but when the name associated with that edit says, BROOKS…
This coming Saturday May 9, illest Los Angeles once again transforms into an art space for the opening reception of Impressions: A Collection by Kenneth “KSOLE” Soleta. I wasn’t planning on curating an art show so quickly after BRANDALISM; I wanted to take a little break and nurture my role. But this one fell on my lap organically…
With Spring showers here, Swedish outfitter, Fjällräven has showcased a collection of jacket styles perfect to keep you warm and dry. The outerwear pieces feature their signature G-1000 cotton-polyester fabrication infused with one layer of Greenland Wax, to help increase the wind and water resistance of the garments. The heritage silhouettes combined with the outdoor-inspired…
HEX has collaborated with Japanese artist, Toyoki Adachi under his Nowartt label, to release a collection of bags and accessories. The art is printed on canvas that is then waxed for water resistance and durability and combines HEX’s signature surplus grade cotton web strapping and interior micro fleece lined pockets. The design for the graphic…
The Asian American (read: immigrant) story is one that has risen to the forefront of mainstream media lately with the debut of Eddie Huang’s ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ and Aziz Anzari’s latest Netflix special. For better or worse, it’s challenged public perceptions of racial stereotypes and evoked exploration of a story that’s fast becoming the…
Throughout my entire automotive career I’ve attempted to connect my passion for cars with my other interests whether it be action sports, fashion, or art and music. I’ve always understood how each facet of the culture can interconnect and weave itself into daily life. From the personalization of choosing what outfit to wear each day…
Australian wallet brand, Bellroy has introduced their new Phone Pocket and Phone Pocket Plus, to help answer the solution to the comment, “if only my wallet also held my phone.” The slim and well-designed wallets can carry your everyday essentials along with your smartphone (the Phone Pocket Plus fits an iPhone 6 Plus and a…