Long gone are the days of having mixtapes in your glove box. Every few weeks, I will feature one of the DJs whose mixtapes are in heavy rotation in my ride. Most of these mixes were available at Mixcrate (RIP), but can probably be found either on Mixcloud or Soundcloud. One mix that I’ve been…
MNL. Manila-based, streetwear-lifestyle brand, The Rail recently released several new designs of the Illest Brand to cater to the local community. With branches at Glorietta 2, ATC, Robinsons Ermita, Festival Mall, Trinoma, Marquee Mall, Ayala Center Cebu, Serin, Solenad 3, UPTC and Vista Mall Sta.Rosa, The Rail continuously updates its selection of Illest merchandise. I decided…
HEX has dropped the Ranger Collection an innovative Clamshell Backpack and Sling. Both models feature black Cordura and a camo print. Input from renown street photographers, Trashhand, Misshattan, and Travis Jensen helped with the design and functionality of the pack. The Clamshell Backpack features a patent pending design for top, left, or right-side loading for…
Aug. 6, 2018 | Bobby Carter — There was a shift in Mac Miller’s boisterous demeanor as he started the third of his three-song Tiny Desk set. It’s the first time he’s performed tracks from his new album, Swimming, in front of an audience. On “2009,” he rubbed his chin with clinched eyes, looking like…
Lexus has revealed the next generation of their most popular sedan, the 2019 Lexus ES, with two new television commercial spots, titled “Stolen” and “Why Bother.” “Stolen” dramatizes the quest for mastery – taking the best of everything Lexus has to offer and executing it flawlessly. Featuring a high production, cinematic search for a “stolen”…
14.5896° N, 121.0682° E / Unit 104, 8 Rockwell. Milan-based luxury streetwear brand Off-White™ is officially welcomed in the Philippines. Founded in 2012 by Virgil Abloh, the brand’s “Manila” store marks its 27th retail location. Established with Abloh’s creative vision while carefully executed locally by Homme Et Femme, Off-White™ Manila procures the country’s “need” for a top-tier…
The 50th. Katipunan, Quezon City. Founded in 2009, Stance Pilipinas / Manila Fitted, a community of several Filipino enthusiasts at the Hellaflush forums materialized a meet late in 2011. Since then, gatherings have been held mostly in Bonifacio Global City to give way to the attendees from the Northern and Southern part of Metro Manila. With…
During the Gasket Alley dinner, a guy came up to me and introduced himself as one of the guys of No Equal, a visual media group that basically covers the scene in Malaysia. He mentioned that he had some friends coming thru so I could check out their cars. I of course obliged and was…