Dank Magazine - issue 2

Over the weekend, my copy of Dank Magazine came through. I've been pretty excited about this publication from when I first came across it in this months Monocle, and I must say it definitely lives up to the high expectations I had. Good design, good photography and easy reading.

I won't sit here and lie to you, I am no skate head nor have I ever bought a skate orientated publication before, but I am sure this magazine would be a great read for any skateboard enthusiast out there.

At £10 a copy it may seem a tad bit steep, but seeing as they release a issue twice a year I'd say it was worth it.
Available over on the HUH Store

Because the magazine's copy is all in Norwegian, there is this neat little translation book for all the articles.

Loving bntl like a fat kid loves cake.

Missoni X Converse A/W

Can't front, I haven't been the biggest fan of the last couple of converse X missoni drops. Fruity colourways and bait patterns just haven't been able top their a/w 2010 drop or original drops in 2009.

But this time I can't say a bad word about these badboys I came across a couple of weeks back thanks to the Tres Bien Instagram page. Sick is not the word!
Missoni took the colabo up 20 notches.

Loving bntl like a fat kid loves cake.

JURASSIC COAST

Took a trip to the Dorset coast-line to size up some cliffs and whatnot.

EPPING FOREST

NO to Ferris Buellers Day Off 2

It was a teaser for Honda's Super Bowl commercial. Not sure how I feel about it...can't lie though, it fully drew me in...

We're About

Oi Polloi for Clarks Wallabee

The ever consistent boys at Oi Polloi have dropped one of the best Clarks Wallabee collabs to date. Choosing to use the best materials and colours over messing with the panels. I would have loved to see a mid top version but the shoe as a silhouette seems synonymous with the Manchester look. The Wasabi colourway is a winner...

"When tasked with creating a variation on one of our favourite shoes, we were initially stumped. How to improve on a design as classic as the Clarks Wallabee? Something special was in order — ‘Unicorn Leather‘ — the name given to elk hides by the specialist tannery tasked with producing the raw materials. As with all deer and antelope skins, the resulting leather is naturally very soft. When using hides from wild animals, there are always plenty of scars and scratches on the leather. The tannery have rightly made a feature of this natural quality, accentuating it with the use of aniline dye. Aniline dyed leathers are tumbled for up to 12 hours, in order to enhance the subtle variations of each hide and ensure a vibrant colour."


Available to buy now HERE.

Dean Atta - I'm Nobody's Nigger

ATG X TOOMUCH®

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TOOMUCH®

Tune of the Day - 2morrows Victory 'Lift Off'

2morrows Victory

Essential #GRIME downloads

First off is Spooky's 'Best of Grime 2011' mix for Kids Of Grime. As one of the main DJ's who made a very important impact within the grime scene last year it seems only right that he was chosen to compile a mix of the top vocals and instrumentals that did the rounds in 2011.

K.O.G presents: 'Best Of Grime 2011' mixed by SPOOKY by KidsOfGrime

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The second of the essential downloads comes from Ipswich's very own DJ Ethic as he puts together the second installment of the Mixclique vision mixes. Expect to hear plenty of upfront vocals and instrumentals both from some well known MC's and producers and a number of newcomers as well.

Mixclique Mix 002 by DJEthic

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Mixclique Vision



The last of the essential downloads comes from J Beatz and his mix for Sonic Router x Uncle Albert that showcases a truck load of his own new material alongside a number of fresh productions from others making moves in grime production at the moment.



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Read the article and interview that accompanies the mix here

Ferris Bueller's Day Off 2?

Could it be that the cult classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off is set for a sequel? From this clip released yesterday it looks highly likely...

Men's File Pop Up on Lambs Conduit St.

If you haven't been over to Lamb's Conduit St in Bloomsbury, it's worth a visit. A classic pedestrian thoroughfare of shops and eateries with some great stores along the way. Home to both Folk menswear and womenswear shops and Oliver Spencer amongst others it's worth a visit. Two new additions have arrived, Men's File have filled the Cube PR space and Private White VC have set up shop there permanently as well. Now on it's sixth issue, Men's File isn't a fad "heritage" mag. It'll be around long after the high street flirts with tailoring and classic outerwear silhouettes. It's worth a read, featuring great photography and if you like motorbikes and vintage cars it'll tick those boxes for you as well. With a nice little pop-up housing the likes of Buzz Rickson and Lewis Leathers, stop by it's open for another week or so.