Currently obsessing: Omega Speedmaster

Might just be a fad but I think I’ve found a keeper. Vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional on a leather Nato strap, lovely.

Stuff to read: Gwarizm

I often get brain freeze on the internet just like when I used to in a record shop. I’d go into Selectadisc knowing exactly what I was looking for until I stepped over the threshold and then inexplicably find myself browsing the Underground Gabba section having no recollection of what I was supposed to be looking for. Anyway I get like that alot of the time on the internet, until I recently found this blog.

Basically it reads like an autobiographical appendix of ‘shit I’ve obsessed about since age 13′. It’s all there, Stussy adverts, Holmes T-shirts, Nike Lava Domes, Phat Magazine, Zoo York skate videos, Level Magazine (still got my iron on transfer), Vintage Ralph Lauren. The final straw was an unbelievably detailed write up about Ged Wells almost forgotten Insane clothing label.

I must add whats so great about this place is the quality and substance of all the articles, the author is not like me who chucks up a pic and a handful of lines of copy if you’re lucky. No this guys knowledge of sneakers, streetware and general dope stuff is frankly intimidating. The posts are all thoughtfully written with great attention to detail, you genuinely feel this guy is writing for himself and if you happen to be into it then you’re blessed.

Anyway I personally only know maybe two other people who would know or remember all of those things listed above and they’ll probably read this post and hopefully check out Garys site and get as excited as I have.

Sneaker heads at work

This picture cracks me up, they really love that shoe. Its from a pretty good tumblr here.

Rolex Explorer, adventure time.

Many people get blinded by bling and forget that the Rolex brand was the original adventurers choice of timepiece. The Explorer is still my favourite in the range, the watch that scaled Everest and the model Ian Flemming was wearing when he wrote the first James Bond novel, hows that for pedigree. pic via

Wild Clothing

This store brings back so much nostalgia for me, of being at art college and buying vintage Levis cords and Cons, then years later picking up fresh Stussy pieces. Whenever I’m back in Nottingham it makes me very happy to see they’re still there and thriving. This little film gives a good history, though it could have been spiced up with some music. One thing I remember about Wild is them always playing good, loud music. I can vividly recollect hearing Portishead for the first time whilst browsing the racks, then going up to Selectadisc and buying the vinyl, great days, great days…

Michael Kiwanuka : Tell Me A Tale

Just found out who this is after first hearing it being played at a ridiculous volume in the Supreme store. To add the staff in Supreme London weren’t half as snooty as I thought they’d be, I was even suited n booted when I visited but they we’re still friendly.

Grail item #432: A decent Belstaff

Landed one of my grail items yesterday on ebay, I’ve been close to getting a good Belstaff jacket too many times to mention but this one seems to be perfect (fingers crossed). The right model (Tourmaster Trophy), a decent vintage but not wrecked and its even still got the little enamel badge. Even though it wasn’t peanuts I figure 200 sheets is still a bargain for a jacket for life. I found this cool little film that manages to make rewaxing one of these things seem a pleasure, though in reality its second only to wallpapering in the ballache stakes. Via

Supreme London

Its been a long time coming but I can’t help but feel the ease of availability will diminish desirability. It also means every stylist is London can drape some red box cool on any muppet, we’ll see. Be worth a visit just for the Gonz installations, I wonder if he still remembers the Meanwhile gap?

T-shirt stories

Looks interesting, s’pose everyone has an old favourite.

Winter Sneakers: NB 710 Ivy League

I’m being prepared for the snow this year, lets hope I can track a pair down in time. Via