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30 for 30

Frank The Butcher — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:12:29 +0000

Starting June 1st, my boy Rick Williams of Burn Rubber will rocking a different pair of New Balance sneakers every day for a month. Classics as well as introducing tomorrow’s classics. At the end of the 30 days, Rick will be giving away 2 promo codes for New Balance’s “Custom US 574″ program.

Follow Rick on twitter for updates @RICKWLMS and the daily shoe

Peep flyers for additional info

NIke Bespoke trip

Frank The Butcher — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 02:37:47 +0000

Finally had the chance to hit the bespoke lab at the Nike Sportswear store at 21 Mercer. This wasn’t the normal visit— we were on a mission. Can’t wait to show ya’ll what we came up with— we as in Me, Clark Kent, Mayor and Deon Point.

Amazing experience— see you in 4 to 6 weeks!

Shouts to Izzy!

Clark Kent

Infamous Mayor buggin out

The “book”

Wes is good people — and is from the Bean

Not ready yet!

All in a days work!

It’s Party Time! Frank the Butcher & Deon Point’s B Day Bash!

Frank The Butcher — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:36:09 +0000

I needed a break.

Frank The Butcher — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:34:51 +0000

Simple enough but not as easy as it sounds. My brain is constantly moving and it affects the level of relaxation I can achieve. While I’m laying in bed my mind is racing and it doesn’t let me turn off the engine. Design something, blog something, write something, meet someone, then come home and do all those things while juggling a family. Its like walking up 10 flights of stairs with the comfort of leg weights.

Friday I was in court for a bullshit suspended license charge that had me as nervous as customers leaving the check cashing spot in the hood on the 1st of the month. I got through it though. Thanks. Fortunately I had a trip to Gloucester MA for a wedding and some much needed R&R.

Beautiful weather (and childless) had my wife and I smiling like we stole something.

Great weekend– I need more of these.

View from my hotel window

Found the local record spot

Also found the local diner

Oh yeah—- this isn’t an act for the camera. This is how she normally feels.

My Pops.

Frank The Butcher — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:18:21 +0000

Meet my dad. Frank R. Rivera

Contrary to popular belief, I wasn’t raised by wolves.

I didn’t have a picture perfect childhood but it made me the man I am today. My parents were divorced before I hit 3rd grade but my father did his best to be a constant figure in my life. Living in a neighborhood that was almost “dadless”, my friends were always interested in being around him when he came through. In 9th grade I moved in with him and so began my journey into manhood. His moral standards were always high– a very “do right” kind of guy and I believe I have a lot of that in me. His health is his top priority and at 51 looks almost too young to be my dad.

Avid reader, fitness freak, martial artist, ex marine, father and grandfather.

Life is not always easy but he has taught me that you have to stick it out.

I haven’t always been the ideal son but I can say my dad has done more than his part.

Here’s to you Pop.

The Butcher’s Block x Love Machine Coming Soon

Frank The Butcher — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:37:00 +0000

Help Save Haiti Event Raffle & Auction items | Part 3

Frank The Butcher — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:43:46 +0000

Let’s do this again!

Raffle and / or Auction items for the FOR THE PEOPLE: HELP SAVE HAITI EVENT

If you haven’t heard, we are hosting an event to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti at the Goodlife in Boston this upcoming Sunday.

Peep flyer and scroll down to peep all the goodies we have lined up!

Adri Cowan the Public Relations Manager from Mark Batty Publisher donated a stack of “pop culture / art / graphics” titles from their Spring 2010 catalog. Thanks Adri!!!

My brother Fresh from Concepts donated a crispy pair of Kobe V’s to the cause. Fresh is Haitian and is a major reason why I decided to get involved in the cause. Hold your head fam.

This amazing P Rod 3 promo skate deck and shoe package was given to the cause by Spungie of Concepts. An amazing contribution that is going to raise some eye brows! Thanks Spunge!

The first colorway in the infamous Spizike was donated, once again, by our Jordan Brand rep George McConnaughey— Peep the pics. SIGNED! Thanks George for opening your heart and your stash closet!

Megan Farry of New Era has been gracious enough to donate every MLB home cap to one lucky raffle winner. So if you win this raffle, your size info and address will be sent to New Era and you will receive each hat in your size!! That’s 30 hats!!!!!

I cant stress enough that the focus of this event is to raise money. Please come ready to spend for the cause.

Help Save Haiti Event Raffle & Auction items | Part 2

Frank The Butcher — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:47:18 +0000

Here are a few more items we will have available to raffle and auction at the “For The People: Help Save Haiti Event”.

My man Paul Middleman, the creative director of Stussy, has donated some amazing stuff. Can you say collectible? Holy shit.

Stussy x Bape “desert camo” jacket. Japan only exclusive from the mid 90′s.

Stussy x Hiroshi Sunglasses. About 3 years old. Shape designed by Hiroshi Himself— also the pair he currently wears.

Rza as Bobby Digital promo toy from his 1998 debut album— this bus has a record needle and will drive on a record and play it. Bong.

This is very interesting— Hiroshi Fujiwara Nike Presto miniature toys from 2001. Hong Kong bootleg that Paul picked up on a trip to China.

A nice Porter messanger bag Paul bought 3 seasons ago to bring some stuff back from Japan— Very dope.

These Tiffany x Nike AF1 lacelocks were an exclusive given to attendees of the One Night Only event in NYC.

Yeah I know!!

This picture obviously isn’t mine but I have the Air Jordan IV Thunder & Lightning Pack – both shoes with matching jacket! Donated from my man George our Brand Jordan rep. My man!!!

From my man Harmeet of Puma— one very big Puma Suede!!! Peep my phone for size comparison!

My man Levi Maestro sent me some of his MK13 tees he did with 13th Witness and his Gourmet x Pepsi friends and family colab. Big shout to Maestro knows!

My muthafuckin man OG Slick blessed us with some canvas work!! Amazing donation from a legend!

The Cult Leader Ill Bill has sent 6 limited “Ill Bill” New Era fitted caps! La Coka Fans stand up!!

See you there— bring your heart and your money!

Help Save Haiti Event Raffle & Auction items | Part 1

Frank The Butcher — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:46:24 +0000

Here is just a taste of the items we will have available to raffle and auction at the “For The People: Help Save Haiti Event”.

My big homie Bun B has donated the AJ 23 Finale that was only available in 23 accounts world wide. The last color of the last of the numbered Air Jordans. Holy Shit. Bun signed the box and sent me a pic.

My big brother Danny Boy of House of Pain and La Coka Nostra has donated a pair of the infamous HOP Adidas Campus. The designer of the shoe and founder of HOP has also signed the box! If you missed it last St. Patty’s day… here is your chance to get yourself right.

My good people at Mitchell & Ness has donated a Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan Limited Edition 1984-1985 authentic rookie jersey. 1 of 1,264! This jersey represents the moment the game of basketball changed forever. Want it? Come through!!!

The New Balance 574 Clips pack was one of the most limited and sought after set of shoes of 2009. Well guess what? My friends in the PR department at New Balance have donated the set of 4 for the event!

Nike SB and Supreme partnerships are always incredible and most wanted. Our people at SB have looked out once again and have donated the red and green Supreme Bruin! We also will have a couple pairs of Blue Lobsters to raffle off.

Good Wood NYC x For The People: Help Save Haiti Event

Frank The Butcher — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:19:29 +0000

For The People: Help Save Haiti Event has joined forces with Good Wood NYC to create these incredible pieces exclusively made for our event. These pieces will be available for sale at the Goodlife in Boston on Sunday night (peep flyer in previous post).

Only 15 pieces available in black and 35 in natural wood and feature the quote “L’Union Fait La Force” (Union Makes Strength) which is featured on the Haitian flag. The back features the Brek.One “B-Man” logo holding a cleaver to represent our partnership.

We will also have tees available at the event featuring the same artwork.