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I’m very proud to work with Anthony Masters and his family at Taylor Stitch for the Bob Lake Collection. Today marks the first launch of Bob’s flannel-lined project jacket (something in-between a light-coat and a shirt) and an accompanying set of 13 ounce flannel-lined jeans. Support the handmade and those that have a passion for learning and creating quality products with quality people. Mahalo… Continue reading Taylor Stitch x Solitary Arts – Bob Lake Collection
Born in Chinatown, Los Angeles, Michael C. Hsiung is known for his black-and-white pen and ink drawings. His work features a range of “strangely rotund characters from fantastical creatures, such as centaurs and mermen to somewhat contemporary and/or old fashion bearded males”. Currently living with his wife Rachel in Los Angeles, he spends his days… Continue reading So Far, So Good, So What: Works by Michael Hsiung
Speaking as a skateboarder/musician who grew up in Delaware and started skating in the late 80’s, Chuck Treece was a local legend and a true source of inspiration and pride for the Newark scene. Corny as it may sound, he was our hometown hero, the older guy who went out and made it happen. We… Continue reading McRad Dunk
Rammellzee wrote with Basquiat, mixed with Taketo Shimada, played with Buckethead, and inspired the formation of Cyprus Hill. I was completely awed by what the Rammellzee Estate and Suzanne Geiss put together for The RAMM:ELL:ZEE Room at MOCA Los Angeles. If you haven’t already, I suggest you experience it. That dude is radical. Thanks to… Continue reading Rammellzee: Letter Tracers & Barshaw Gangstarrs
A while ago I hosted a screening for the film An Island, a film by Vincent Moon about the amazing band Efterklang. This was definitely more than a music/video project, it’s an inspiring look at how important sound is to regional cultures. They are now releasing a limited edition DVD/EP designed by Hvass&Hannibal featuring the… Continue reading Efterklang Presents “An Island” EP/DVD
Permanent is a laboratory and distributing agency for the new generation of premium brands. We offer the finest skateboards, apparel, and accessories from around the world. This blog is a work-in-progress featuring the voices of dedicated individuals who help shape the culture of art, design, skateboarding, photography, fashion, and music. Somehow all of these seemingly… Continue reading What This Is