| Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
"It's all good from Diego to the Bay
Your city is the bomb if your city makin' pay
Throw up a finger if you feel the same way
Dre puttin' it down for
CALIFORN-I-A"
We'll miss you D!
:)
| Posted in NKETLK | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010
Allow me to copy-paste...
Have you forgotten already? On January 12th, Haiti endured a massive earthquake, which reportedly claimed over 100,000 lives, left approximately one million people homeless, and caused incalculable damage to the nation's inhabitants and its infrastructure. While the press coverage may have subsided, Haitians still need our support.
To help, we at NikeTalk have teamed up with six immensely talented artists, the sneaker customization gurus behind Evolved Footwear, JGoods Custom Sneakers, 1of Customs, JBF Custom Shoes, and Revive Customs, to present NikeTalk's first ever custom sneaker charity auction.
Each artist has generously donated a pair of amazing custom sneakers, designed specifically for this event. You'll be bidding on the only pairs in existence.
Normally, you'd hear something like "proceeds will benefit..." or "a portion of the proceeds will benefit" charity in events like this. However, due to the generosity of these artists, the FULL 100% of your bids will go to Doctors Without Borders, in support of their ongoing efforts to rebuild Haiti's medical infrastructure, provide on the ground care and support, and further their courageous efforts around the world.
In addition, NikeTalk will go one step further by MATCHING your bids up to $1,000 per pair to help maximize our overall community contribution to this important cause.
Below, you'll see all five items along with a brief description composed by the artist. The last day to submit bids will be THIS Sunday, May 23rd. After 12:00 AM EST on May 24th, we'll no longer accept bids and auction winners will be contacted.
How do I bid?
We'll follow a silent auction format. Just post here or send us an email with your bid. Please be sure 1) your bid is greater than the current leader's and 2) you specify the item(s) you're bidding on.
Please keep in mind that these shoes are one of a kind and are ONLY available in the size listed.
Do I need to be a NikeTalk member?
No! You can bid by email. We'll update this page periodically to reflect the current high bids, which will include those submitted via email. If you win, we'll contact you by email to finalize your purchase and arrange for the shipping of your new, one of a kind custom sneakers.
Item #1
JGoods Custom Sneakers www.jgoodsonline.com
Shoe: Nike Air Force 1 Mid Supreme Air Max CB
Size: 12
Description from JGoods:
A country long tormented by poverty, environmental degradation, violence, instability and dictatorship was devastated in January when a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck at its heart. Haiti will need to be completely rebuilt from the ground up.
Through all their trial and turmoil, Haiti has maintained a rich culture and fervor for the arts. Haiti is world famous for its distinctive art, bold designs and brilliant colors. Taxi cabs, also known as tap taps, are elaborately decorated by their owners with bright colors and other artistic elements, which stands in contrast with some of the desolate city blocks.
These particular shoes were inspired by the superbly painted tap taps; A more colorful way to travel. The shoes feature a balanced mosaic of geometric shapes and line using the colors of the Haitian flag. The base shoe is a classic in its own right: The Nike Air Force 1 Mid Supreme Max Air CB.
The rear quarter shares the French phrase "L'Union Fait La Force", the same phrase on the country’s flag, which loosely translates to: strength through unity. It will take the efforts of many, united by cause, to begin to restore all that has been lost. JGoods one.
Starting Bid: $100
Item #2
1of Customs www.1ofcustoms.com Shoe: Nike Air Force 1 low size: 10
Description from 1ofCustoms:
These shoes are a tribute to the most important people on NikeTalk. People that give information months before a shoe comes out? Nope. People that help others get shoes for little to no profit? Uh-uh. The OG members? HELL NO. I'm talking about the prepubescent kids that blow their load over a little side boob. This one's for the beasts.
And just like any self-respecting beast, this Nike Air Force 1 low comes with blue fur and the 2 most important questions on NikeTalk: "Pics?" and "Info?" written all over them. A yellow swoosh and toe bring the whole thing together.
Starting Bid: $100
Item #3
JBF Custom Shoes www.facebook.com/pages/JBF-Customs/67358172488 Shoe: Nike Blazer size: 10.5
Description from JBF Customs:
Nike Blazer SBs, re-constructed of black oil shale leather with carbon fiber swoosh cutouts. The shoes also include red cross detailing on the heel tab as well as JBF branding on the tongue.
Starting Bid: $100
Item #4
Evolved Footwear www.evolved-footwear.com Shoe: Nike Dunk high Size: 9.5
Description from Evolved Footwear:
Iconic Nike: orange and elephant print with a side of NikeTalk on one of the most discussed shoes in NT's 10 years: the Dunk. They feature a black on orange engraved elephant print with two NikeTalk logos on the back heels from the 10th anniversary t-shirt line.
Starting Bid: $100
Item #5
Revive Customs www.revivecustoms.com Shoe: Nike Air Trainer I size: 9
Description from Revive Customs:
This is the second installment of the "What the One" series from Revive Customs. This time, the Nike Air Trainer I was chosen as a base to honor Nike's involvement in the development of Cross Training. Each panel represents a certain Nike Training shoe design from the past.
Starting Bid: $100
I hope you'll all join me in thanking the five artists responsible for this event. Through their exceptional creativity, generosity, and compassion they've demonstrated the very best in our community. We're thrilled and honored to be a part of this and it is my sincere hope that, together, we can raise a great deal of money to help Doctors Without Borders continue their work in Haiti and elsewhere.
I'd like to extend a special thanks to jayhawk17 of Evolved Footwear for bringing such exceptional talent together and organizing this fantastic fund-raiser.
Best of luck, everyone!
- Method Man
To view the original entry, please click HERE.
| Posted in Gravis , RADYO , weLegendary | Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time for the knowledgeable to come forth with some throwback stuff.
New arrivals at YOUR favorite skate shop.
BALIKBAYAN TRIBE (BBT) REPRESENT!!! 90's Hip-Hop heads should know this easy. 995 pesos only.
New Era snapback 2,295 pesos
Hello Gravis...
Mr. Ortega
Guess where this guy will be next week
Together with Mr. weLegendary
Star light, star bright
Lucky Me
Not for sale
Remember this from the Pacquiao-Cotto fight? No alcohol this time though. Only iced tea.
We gonna end Summer 2010 with something huge yo!
Stay tuned.
| Posted in Commune , The Collective | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010
Aren't you glad weLegendary didn't drop new Nike SB stuff today? That would've made it four weeks in a row! It's alright, you can breathe now...
Not!
Jason Markk Premium Sneaker Solution was officially launched today by Sole Movement and Commune. I joined the good peeps who run and frequent this shop to show my support for the product.
Perea must-stop
So fresh, so clean
I see my Munn inside the store
Imports
UNSCHLD
More stuff
Sneaker wall
Php 1,300 for the set. Email martin@solemovement.com if you want one (additional delivery charge). Mention the promo code "Krux" to get a free smile.
Ice cold beer!
Thin crust pizza. Good call on this one.
Swoosh, 3 Strpies, Swoosh
5-2
Raoul in the hizzouse
The crowd
Hi Nicole!
Moments before I snapped this photo, I sneezed twice and snot shot out of my right nostril and formed a bubble. I went to the car but there was nothing to wipe on except for Mia's top. Remind me to include it in my next laundry.
I told Julo to install a camera outside the store. Lots of nearby condotels housing Brazilian models.
I felt old around these folks
Never seen a Jansport in that colorway
Food and drinks lasted until closing
Good job Martin!
Thank you SKYY! * HIK *
My Bay Area peeps, expect this guy to visit soon.
With Ryan and Jen (Converse). I need to stop wiping my face on my sleeve. :\
Commune peeps
Commune peeps
Person 1: "You guys going to The Collective?"
Me: "What's that?"
Person 1: "It's like the Cubao X of Makati, it's along Malugay St."
Me: "Oh where B-Side is?"
Person 1: "Yeah."
I thought only the "Then & Now" concert was poppin' Saturday night but there was a party at the old compound where the car shops were on Malugay St. in Makati. The whole place was remodeled and transformed into, well, something like Cubao X. I was told that it was the place to be for today's generation of hipsters. I'm not a hipster and I don't wear hipster briefs but I didn't feel out of place. I can't wait for the rest of the stores to open.
The entrance to "The Collective"
PJ's place
T to the H to the E
Loud music. Very loud music.
The ice cream lady remembered me from the Adidas event last week even though I forgot to give her a nice tip. Yes, I randomly tip. Heck, I even tip my own pillow.
Tonight was different. Tipped before the first cup. Ice cream, you scream! I had three cups before they shut the machine down.
I wonder how far the owners of these bikes live from this place
Laklak Inc.
Aimee Marcos on the drums
Sanya with friends
Nice ink!
More shops and galleries are now open
Switchtrik with the gf
One round on me gets you a bottle of Red Horse. HA HA.
Live music all night long
Saab with the bf
Auggie with the gang
This is Jill. She's a musician. Buy her CD. I think Miko has one.
The Armory
Little Miss Val. Follow HER on Twitter.
Lechon Macau fix before heading home. Next Door Makati Ave.
SAWSE!
Makes you sober with a huge dose of cholesterol
* DROPS DEAD *
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