Photo Credit: Reebok
Being an active member of the streetwear community and a sneaker enthusiast for around 6 years has taught me a few things: one, how to survive for a few days sitting outside of a store on a crowded, freezing New York City street; two, how to haggle with other sneakerheads over the price of a pair of size 12 De La Soul Hi’s; and perhaps most importantly, three, how to accept sneakers as not just footwear, but art.
Photo Credit: Whitney Summer
A few years back my brother Yanick introduced me to a film that gave me a glimpse into a movement of which, up until that point, I didn’t even know I was a part. The film was Afro-Punk, directed by James Spooner, and it touches on not only the musicality of black fronted punk and hardcore bands like Bad Brains and many others, but also the very real racial aspect of being black in the punk rock scene. While no one can really dictate what is or is not black (I’ve actually had other black people tell me I wasn’t black enough, go figure. I was born and raised in Africa, folks!), the film was nevertheless profound.
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Located in New York City’s infamous Meat Packing District, the Wired’s pop up shop has been attracting many visitors due to the hot items it is hosting for 2010. While it has been continuously impressive, Friday night had a plethora of unique stuff on offer: video games (Mario Wii and Tony Hawk Ride ), plush couches to kick back on, an eco-friendly open bar, free 10 minute massages from townhouse spa (townhousespa.com) and music from talented artists. The line-up for the night consisted of a large range of musical talent starting with English DJ Mark Ronson, English alternative by Dan Black, heavy rock by Delilah featuring Jamie Burke and hip hop electronica fusion by Theophilus London with DJ Treats.
photo credit Barry Yanowitz
When a friend offered me a ticket to the Pixies sold out show at Hammerstein Ballroom last Tuesday, I couldn’t resist. Even though I’m the most casual of Pixies fans, being able to identify two, maybe three songs at the most, I figured seeing them perform their 1989 masterpiece Doolittle in its entirety would be the perfect introduction. I couldn’t have been more right.
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When describing this next group I have the tendency to call them the “Norwegian Black Eyed Peas”. It’s not because Donkeyboy is known for infectious dance tracks with hip-hop flair, but because, like BEP, the band has seriously dominated the charts this year in their native country. Donkeyboy released its debut single, Ambitions, this summer and it clung to the #1 spot on the Norwegian charts for a record 12 weeks, only to be usurped by the band’s sophomore single Sometimes. Clearly, to say that they are popular in their homeland would be a gross understatement.
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Two of our favorite SF boutiques, HUF and The Brooklyn Circus SF, are having Black Friday sales it’d be criminal to miss. Both shops have been hard at work crafting new looks for 2010, and it shows in their respective lines. Go check out the fine new threads for yourself, and while you’re there, score discounts on equally fabulous attire from last season. We all know shopping on that most insane of days can get crazy, so stay safe and from all of us here at The Retrospective, have a great holiday.
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