This past weekend, we hosted a grassroots-style car meet and pop-up event with our friends at Frenchie Division to launch the exclusive Illest Pet Capsule. And what better place to bring it all together than AT230—surrounded by slammed rides, good people, and some of the coolest French Bulldogs in the game. The turnout was everything…
Towards the end of last year, I started noticing a wave of cars online with wild, graphic liveries, clean shapes, futuristic lines, and just enough attitude. At first glance, most of us thought they were real cars. Turns out, they were Gran Turismo 7 builds by @Noizy.t_atelier. His work was so convincing, it blurred the…
Toyota Fest 2025 lit up Long Beach with a stacked lineup of classic and modern Toyota builds. Hosted by JCCS (Japanese Classic Car Show), this annual event continues to be a cornerstone of the JDM community, celebrating the legacy, passion, and creativity behind one of the most iconic automotive brands in the world. From spotless…
This one’s told through the lens of our guy Junney his words, our experience. A real look at what it means to hit the road with good people, solid cars, and that same energy that’s powered Fatlace and Illest since day one. We made our way from L.A. to Vegas for the Karuma vs Lowballers…
This past weekend, the team and I had the chance to be part of Spocom Anaheim — one of Southern California’s staple summer shows blending cars, streetwear, and community all under one roof. For ILLEST, this one hit different. As part of the program, we were invited to run a small fashion segment. With just…
We’ve been on the move lately, pushing to roll out some incredible projects. We had the chance to pull up to a truly standout event hosted by our brothers at Grassroots Edition and Prime NYC. Shoutout to Edo and Pravan of Prime NYC, and Eric and John from Grassroots, for putting together something special for…
We’ve been saying it, the culture always comes full circle.What we saw at Slammed Sunday was proof. After months of grinding behind the scenes, quietly stacking projects and planning moves, we finally brought one to life at AT230 Cars and Coffee. And the energy? It felt like a reset, but not a rewind. It was…
Our recent trip to New York was more than just a visit it was a full-circle moment. We had the honor of witnessing our good friend Daniel‘s RWB build—RWB Queens—come to life at the RX2 Expo during the New York Auto Show, a milestone that meant so much to everyone involved. Daniel has been a…