I am using every possible contact to complete my “Where the Wild Things Are” figure set… My office is getting cluttered but I need em!

Holla at me!

I’ve known the Crooks for a while now and they have expanded from a street wear brand to a true lifestyle brand with multiple lines and retail locations. I was at the opening of their Melrose store a couple years back and had the opportunity to check out the new Sunset Location which is also their main office. The store is crispy clean and doubles as a gallery currently showcasing the work of legendary photographer Chi Modu’s work. Had the chance to build and shoot the shit with Emil, Chris and the rest of the crew about everything from clothing to differences between our coasts. These dudes are fam.

I almost forgot that I went to Los Angeles for a reason.

Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles!!

Well that and the Adidas / David Beckham party. So after I indulged in what seemed to be the oddest combination of foods (fantastic by the way), it was time to head out to the event. And yes I put syrup on my chicken.

The party was what I imagined a Los Angeles party to be… celeb city. Quincy Jones and his daughters, Snoop Dogg, Ben Stiller, Anthony Michael Hall (16 Candles? Ask Deon), Mister Cartoon, Ciara, and Eva Longoria were a few of the notables that were there to support David Beckham. Dj Muggs and a trumpet player provided the music and there was paparazzi outside the club in trees, under cars and in disguise. Big shouts to Lucci and James Bond for taking care of us.

With David Beckham and James Bond of Undefeated

With Deon and Uncle Lucci. I think Lucci is the closest thing I ever had to an uncle. He’s an O.G., design genius, and has infinite insight. Thanks for the love Greg!

I lost Deon in the crowd and when I realized it I headed to the bar to find him. The bar is like the customer service counter at Caldors. When you loose someone you automatically head there in hopes of reuniting.  I didn’t mean to interupt his conversation with Eva Longoria. Sorry.

After the Adidas event we rolled to a spot where Romanelli was hosting an art show. First thing out of his mouth was “where’s Fresh?”

Pilot x Romanelli

The Butcher, The “other” Butcher, and Lupe Fiasco

After my life altering beach visit (post before this one) we ran up to visit my homeboy Everlast who lives about 40 minutes from Hermosa. It’s no secret that the La Coka / House of Pain guys are good friends of mine and always check me when they hit Boston, so it was my turn to visit.

Ev has been an avid art and toy collector before the surge in popularity due to the internet and has direct relationships with most of the artists others jerk off over. His crib was a archive of “ungooglable” (I made that one up – so ill and rare you can’t google them. Get it?) collectibles. Craola, Jose Parla, Bansky, Dose, Futura, Shepard Fairey and of course Kaws, were just a few creators of the amazing pieces he has amassed.

Everlast has a true passion for art but also has a comparable passion for sports memorabilia and of course sneakers.

Congrats to Ev on his recent marriage and upcoming birth of his first child.

Thanks for the love!

You might have peeped the You Tube video that showed Banksy sneaking Paris Hilton CDs with reworked artwork back into record stores in the UK.

Deon peeping an original Kaws phone booth ad. That’s O.G.!

A gift from Mr. Whitey Ford to Senor Frank The Butcher — thanks my man!! Do you have one of these?

Some people dont even believe the Kaws Companion with the Astro Boy pose exist… it does.

Timberland partnered with Concepts on an event to launch their fall 09 Abington boot collection. Abington, which is Timberland’s original company name, is a top tier offering of classic styles with an emphasis on heritage and quality.

All of Abington’s campaign and look book imaginary is the work of the super talented 13th Witness. The event not only showcased great product but Concepts was converted into a gallery showcasing 13th’s original photography with Bobbito Garcia and Futura providing the music.

Fall 09 Abington boot collection available now at Concepts.

Big thanks to Brian Coleman for the commitment to getting this event right and everyone that made to time to come through.

Harris and “I don’t know his name”

Stussy Drew and Fresh the Haitian Macaulay Culkin

Trife

Sky and Ricky Kim made it down

Dj Beyonder of the Blade Runners

with Aleko and The Kid Daytona

Joined by Deon Pizzoint and J.Landlord of Jackmove

With Bobbito Garcia

13th Witness, Leonard and Ian

Abington designers – Dave and Chuck

Brian Coleman with Bobbito

Bob and 13th

Bobbito on the wheels

with Tarek and Timmy (13th Witness)

Leonard

Bobbito signed my copy of his classic book on sneaker culture

My dog Hendrix has absolutlety nothing to do with the Abington event. He’s a Puerto Rican Shi Tzu

Just got mine and it almost as tall as me!

Just kidding… Big up to my fam Jei at Stussy / Undftd

As a part of Nike’s and Live Strong’s Tier O campaign, Nike has partnered with England’s Brooks Saddles to create some custom pieces to accompany each shoe drop. Concepts just received the first saddle (and wooden tool box) which is laser engraved with legendary Los Angeles artist Mister Cartoon’s “LA” icon. Toons’ Live Strong AF1 sold out across the country when it dropped this passed weekend.

More saddles to follow which include Futura and Busy P. We’ll keep you posted.

Frank The Butcher "Moment of Violence" By Greg Titus

Everyone deserves a moment of rage. A moment where you can unleash what has been building like scolding steam inside of your mind, body and soul. My said moment has been documented visually in a graphic novel-esqe illustration by my homeboy and incredible artist Greg Titus. Greg has worked for a list of legendary companies like DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, Lucas Film, Mattel, and Hasbro, just to name a few. Recently working and living in Chicago, Titus relocated to Boston to work with long time friends Pilot as a…. shit… go to man? He does it all from illustrating to sculpting to personal training!

Greg is a monster that captured my inner monster. And oh… we ain’t done!!!

Visit Greg’s site for the science.