Beinghunted has released the second part of their feature series on the Stussy x Neighborhood Boneyards project. In this part they sit down with Shinsuke Takizawa, Fraser Cook and Paul Mittleman, to talk about life, work, sneakers, and more. Also they present the Boneyards Terminator in detail. Check it out here.

For the majority of folk out there, footwear choices amount to two brand conglomerates. You’ve got your Nike (and Converse) choice or the Adidas/RBK option. Retros, new models, cheapos for Target, Sears and Wal-mart. The big three (now really just two) cover all price points and retail outlets.
For the “adventurous,” footwear choices often amount to the same two brand conglomerates. Plus, a small collection of VANS. Traveling the boutique rout, it is easy to forget the breadth and scope of the big two and focus on the bells and whistles packaging devised to attract “early adaptors” and “cool guys.” Nothing wrong with these affinities (I have a closet full of nikes, adidas and vans),  but there is more to life than a swoosh, three stripes and a vector.
One brand offering respite from the big boys is Pointer. Founded in 2004, Pointer offers simple, clean and well-conceived footwear. They are inspired by basic life activities. Childhood memory. Skating. Breakfast. Ian Rush. And, unfortunately, trips to White Heart Lane.
Gareth Skewis is one of the minds behind Pointer (and the one who, regretfully, takes trips to White Heart Lane). He graciously allowed me to pick his brain about the brand, footwear and the need for ancillary product.  We exchanged emails for roughly a week, learned of some personal commonalities and ended up producing what I believe is an interesting read. Gareth, presumably, was at his office in London, while I was at mine, in Philadelphia.  –Nick Schonberger
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Hats, no doubt, are one of the most prominent fixtures in the streetwear universe. Like the t-shirt, caps find their way to most every line sheet and offer simple canvas for brand identity formation. While several types garner respect (from the mesh backed trucker to the 5-panel) the fitted is king. For style and comfort, hard to beat. Also, for shear availability of design space, its the most versatile.

With firm connection to baseball, the fitted hat also screams AMERICA. Not literally, obviously, but there is that undeniable connection. And so, the fitted hat serves as a great entry point for discussing a wonderful rising trend in the industry. Locally made product. Against the tide of globalization, some brands take pride in assuring that their goods are hand and American made, a throwback to traditional manufacture.

Being interested in both hats and American made things, I caught up with Brett Wiley from Estate LA. Estate makes fitted caps in Los Angeles, CA and works with some of the bigger names in action sports (as well as a few of your favorite streetwear brands). Brett and I discussed hats (no surprise), brand building and NASCAR. He was nice enough to allow me to fulfill a dream of conducting an interview via instant messenger. Along with the rest of the Estate crew, we began to answer some of my questions.
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Jason Dill has made a name for himself as a skateboarder and in recent years also as a photographer. Others might know him through his brand Fucking Awesome (which is by the way coming back soon).
Fellow artist Don Pendleton sat down with him and interviewed him for Blacklodges. Read it here.
Also in case you missed it, we presented last week an upcoming Etnies x Jason Dillcollaboration sneaker .

Honeyee has released a new feature and sat down this time with artist Will Sweeney, who has also been successful recently with his brand Alakazam. Thankfully the interview has also been translated into English.
Check it out here.

Most of you have probably already seen quite some interview with Lupe Fiasco. His most recent one with BBC 1 1Xtra gives some interesting details about where his stage name comes from, his early influences, new acts he signed to his record label and more. Check it out here below.

A new interview has been uploaded to the Boneyards website, a conversation by Paul Mittleman (Stussy), Takishin (Neighborhood), Tonomori Tanaka (RIP) and Rob Abeyta Jr. (Stussy). Make sure to check it out.
Also, the next part of the Boneyards project will be released on the 19th of July, so you can already get ready for that.

Almost daily we are shown, or become aware, of a new sneaker collaboration. Stores, celebrities, bands and even YOU (via custom websites) have the opportunity to “design” (more aptly choose) colour schemes for longstanding favourites. The results are mixed. The hype derived from the perceived cool of the collaborator.

All too often, the selected model (or the model chosen for the collaborator) falls too close to the overly popular models. We see Reebok pumps, Nike Dunks, AF1s and Shell toes. Sure, we see a few runners, and the occasional surprise. But, most of the time things are just a touch predictable.

There are exceptions to this rule, in both brand and collaborator. On the brand level, PUMA has used a great number of their back catalogue for special editions. The Roma to celebrate a Johnny Damon All-Star game appearance. The RS-100 for a great collection featuring the art of BJ Betts. And, of course, the Clyde has proved very versatile. Latest in the high profile release mire is Puma’s work with Sneaker Freaker. Purveyor of sneaker history, news and related issues, the Magazine itself has already made waves with shock collaboration, namely meeting Lacoste.

Since 2003 Sneaker Freaker has documented the global phenomenon of sneaker mania. The craze for sneakers certainly captures the staff as well, who dive into all potential collaborations with incredible verve. Most recently, with Puma, the SF team produced two colour-ways of the Blaze of Glory. Once again throwing the sneaker community for a loop, Sneaker Freaker gets its hands on a long hibernating model, gives it some energy, and unleashes it with some secret animal DNA.

I spoke with Woody, founder and editor-in-chief of Sneaker Freaker, about the process of designing the shoe. While I had him, I figured who better to ask about the market as a whole and to clarify some perceptions I have.
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i-D Magazine interviews Kaws on his work, his life, his goals and of course the process of their collaboration. It is great hearing Kaws speak about his own work, how he got where he is today and you also get a nice look inside his studio at some of his work.
Watch the video here below.

Some things have changed since 1999. It’s no longer en vogue to talk about the "Y2K bug," and the desire to "declare war on the mayor" has been replaced by a homogeneous chorus of "F Bush" from the hip-hop ranks — change begins at a local level! As an underground stalwart for over 15 years, New Jersey’s Pacewon always knew how to keep it real. As he prepares for the release "The Only Color That Matters Is Green," Pace is proving that he still goes for his like Malik Sealy…really! The first single, "Hip-Hop," has a classic vibe and expresses a love for the art form, rather than the bitterness that we see all too often from over-the-hill MCs. This album is going to be fire! Don’t sleep. While Eminem sits around getting fat, Pace is sticking to his roots and doing what he does best.
We present you in collaboration with Fairtilizer an exclusive interview with the artist and also a playlist that he made especially for this feature, including his own songs and some of his favorite at the moment from other artists.
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