What is it with these people???

Acid attack ...... AGAIN! Its becoming a real threat to people now.

Read more on the latest incident..... here

Loot even the pirates wouldn't steal

Bape's pirate store - a chance to grab some some cheap / one off gear or a way of getting rid of shit they cant sell? We know which way they market it, obviously, but after taking a look recently i beg to differ. To be honest it reminds me of an English store called TK Maxx. Basically, rather shitty gear that nobody could sell bunched together in the hope of making some space in the warehouse. With its rapid expansion over the last decade Bape obviously have a shit load of stock nowadays. Opening these pirate stores further commercialises the brand too & takes away more of the allure of which drawn you to it in the first place.

Its difficult to see what direction Bape will take in this new decade as they are now, weather the loyalists like to admit it or not, a fully fledged family brand. Shit, i even know a couple of housewives who follow the releases! However you feel about them though theres no denying their influence on street / fashion culture as we move into the tenties (that the correct wordage??). In the early years Bape offered something new, young & undoubtably cool. Take Biggie rocking the green camo jacket in the 90's. Wonderwall too helped shape the brands identity with the highly innovative store interiors Bape has become so known for.

The all over camo print, full zip hoodies, bland milo designs & those hideous AF1's knock offs seemed to catch on like wildfire. Looking back though, kind of laughable isn't it? Don't get me wrong i'm not hating on the brand, i was as interested as the next guy, i'm sure anyone who takes an interest in emerging trends was. For me it's the under the radar pieces that still keep Bape relevant today, amongst the stiffest competition than its ever faced before. Like i said, i do however HATE their footwear with a passion. How on earth a brand can blatantly copy some of the most recognisable styles in modern footwear & get away with it is beyond me. But thinking about it, maybe thats just a measure of how influential they've became over the past decade. Collaborating with Adidas on the superstar model was proof of that.

Of course, the fakes haven't helped the brands credibility over the years but hey, thats a problem being successful brings. For better or worse, its certain that Bape will remain just as relevant in the next decade as it has in the previous two.

This City.....

First off, apologies for the lack of updates to anyone who reads this blog (about 3 of you! haha). To be honest over the last little while i haven't been anywhere of note. And also my camera broke - which was a massive pain in the ass! Anyway, heres a few pics from about over the past 2 weeks or so.....

Kiehls x Kaws action

TST carnage. Everday seems to be a public holiday and the urban areas become chaotic at peak hours. Avoid if you can.

                                  

Please do not squat on the toilet seat - I assume this

applies to mainlanders, no?

View from the Sevva

 

Full.

 I know i know, worst day ever to go to the peak.

& finally... Some tomfoolery from the Lan Kwai Fong area........

Happy 2010

Protest.....

.....Even if you dont know why. Make some noise.

DJ Premier @ Dragon i, 18/11/09

Producer extraordinaire (& not to mention my personal favourite hip-hop producer ever) DJ Premier is back in Hong Kong this Wednesday @ Dragon i club. Happy.

Via HKH

A Bathing Ape Pirate store: Hong Kong

Bape is set to unvail Hong Kong's very own 'Pirate store' at citigate shopping mall (Tung Chung, Lantau Island) on December 12th. The mall also houses other outlets such as Nike, Adidas & New Balance.

Citigate Mall

Celebrity teachings

Parents of Hong Kong students seem obsessed with getting their children the best education. Influenced by the surroundings of course, HK as an international finance hub offers great reward to those with a high IQ. And so teachers that boast a high exam success rate come in strong demand.

Celebrity tutors can make a boatload from marketing themselves. Splashing yourself on billboards, buses and trams or posters seems to pay kindly for these new found celebs.

Check these pics out,

Meet Michael G, economics teacher & by the look of things one pretty cool muthafucker. Running with the familiar 'CHANGE' motto you could strap a guitar to this guys back & he wouldnt look out of play playing a gig down your local.

This is Joe Chan, looks mean doesn't he? Don't let that stern stare put you off, his economical knowledge is the shit.

More at HK mag --> http://hk-magazine.com/feature/star-tutors

Pop Attack!

HK based designer Lun Wong showcases his work @ MINT club on the 29th on October. Go support!!!

More info here --> http://1kstyles.blogspot.com/

Clockenflap

This years Clockenflap festival is just around the corner! Headliners this year include Blood Red Shoes (of 'say something, say anything' fame), Los Campesinos & a DJ set from Alexis Taylor of Hotchip.

The quality of bands HK is attracting is slowly rising with Placebo & British Sea Power both playing recently. Hopefully a sign of things to come.

Visit http://www.clockenflap.com/ for more details

Get with it!

Waffle on

These things are amazing.....

Toasted waffle with melted peanut butter inside

well worth joining a que for.