Friday, 29 July 2022

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Tremaine Emory Reigns Supreme
The newly crowned creative director of Supreme has spent his career exploring the intersection between fashion and history. Now, he’s ready to tell his own story. (GQ)

The New J.Crew
At its peak, J.Crew might have been the most important menswear retailer in America. Then it went bankrupt and tasked downtown New York designer Brendon Babenzien with bringing it back. In a world that’s gone crazy for streetwear and high fashion, can he make oxford shirts and khaki pants cool again? (GQ)

His Audio Speakers Are Coveted by Supreme, Mark Ronson and Prada
Devon Turnbull is the founder of Ojas, a high-end audio company. Previously, he was the streetwear pioneer behind Nom de Guerre. (NYT)

Small Revolutions With Joshua P. Matthews
The NY-based cyclist and writer on biking everywhere and the outlaw aspect of the outdoors. (SSENSE)

A Discussion With Leo Fitzpatrick
An in-depth interview with Leo Fitzpatrick, talking about the cult classic 
KIDS and all sorts of other things. (Serving The People)

First & Last: Mark Gonzales
Mark’s constant creativity, unique talent, and way of looking at things has influenced skateboarders the world over. He has remained a luminary for five decades, a pure love and obsession with skateboarding guiding his endeavours throughout. (Slam City Skates)

The Story of RaD Magazine, UK Skateboarding’s Seminal Title
Read and destroy. (Huck)

The Story on Nope’s Jesus Lizard, RATM & Other Punk/Alt-Rock T-Shirts
Jordan Peele has always had great taste in t-shirts in his films, and that really continues in Nope. His third film, which is currently #1 at the box office, has a particular fondness for punk and alt-rock shirts.
(Brooklyn Vegan)

How Did a $6 Bass Pro Shops Hat Become the Hot New Menswear Accessory Among Gen Z?
It’s a strange time for hats. Bucket hats are back, cowboy hats are riding into town and the most popular baseball caps are dad hats. The confluence of these seemingly disparate trends is the Bass Pro Shops trucker cap. (SPY)

July Radio + Mood
Check out our monthly playlist and mood selection, featuring some of our favourite songs as we get through the heat this summer. Curated from our studio in Brooklyn, we hope you enjoy. (Corridor)