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Exclusive: The Story Behind The Nike Roshe Run

by Aron Phillips on Apr 16, 2012 • 87 Comments

Sneakerheads that were saving their money for the release of the Nike Air Yeezy 2 this April have luckily found solace in a shoe that won’t break the bank: the Nike Roshe Run.

Interview / Photography

Interview: Sebastian Copeland

by Aron Phillips on Mar 27, 2012 • 3 Comments

I’ve interviewed a lot of people in my life, but no one as interesting as photographer Sebastian Copeland. While his early work ranged from fashion and advertising to album covers and celebrities, a conversation he had about global warming in the late-’90s changed everything.

Interview / Music

Interview: ZZ Ward

by Aron Phillips on Feb 28, 2012 • 1 Comment

Chances are you’ve never heard someone quite like ZZ Ward. And that’s just fine with her. Because after you do, you’ll be hooked.

Interview / Photography

Interview: Gari Lamar Askew II

by Aron Phillips on Feb 20, 2012 • No Comments

After catching up with photographer Gari Lamar Askew II about his time in the studio with Freddie Gibbs, I decided to dig deeper.

Music / Photography

Exclusive: In The Studio With Freddie Gibbs

by Aron Phillips on Feb 20, 2012 • No Comments

Without a doubt, Freddie Gibbs is one of the best emcees in the game right now. And during a recent recording session in L.A. with songstress ZZ Ward, photographer Gari Lamar Askew II was able to capture some awesome images of the process.

Movies

The Trailer

by Aron Phillips on Feb 1, 2012 • 2 Comments

Get excited…

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Movies

Best Actress Of All Time

by Aron Phillips on Oct 18, 2013 • 4 Comments

With Kate Winslet on the cover of the latest issue of Vogue, the magazine approached fashion photographer Matthew Frost to develop a more scripted approach to some of their content. The result? A really short film titled “Best Actress Of All Time” starring Winslet as herself.

Movies

Trailer: The Grand Budapest Hotel

by Aron Phillips on Oct 17, 2013 • 1 Comment

The release of a new Wes Anderson trailer is always a grand occasion. First, you’re brought into a world you never thought existed. Second, you see actors coming together like it’s the Academy Awards. And third, you’re just damn happy.

Fashion

The Business of Fast Fashion

by Aron Phillips on Oct 7, 2013 • 1 Comment

Whether you realize it or not, you’ve come in contact with fast fashion. But if you need a refresher, the phrase refers to clothing and accessories that are designed to reflect current industry trends, yet are produced using less expensive materials to ensure a lower price tag.

Music

Mumford & Sons “Hopeless Wanderer” Music Video

by Aron Phillips on Aug 5, 2013 • No Comments

For the latest single off of Mumford & Sons‘ Babel, another quartet found themselves some instruments and made a music video for the song “Hopeless Wanderer.” Who? None other than Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Ed Helms, and Will Forte.

Movies / Music

Picasso Baby

by Aron Phillips on Aug 3, 2013 • No Comments

When Jay-Z says he’s interested in making a performance art film, you make one. And that’s exactly what director Mark Romanek did.

Advertising / Fashion / Movies / Style

Prada Candy

by Aron Phillips on Mar 25, 2013 • No Comments

After co-writing Moonrise Kingdom together, Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola have teamed up with Prada to direct a modern-day interpretation of Jules et Jim.

Art / Design / Sneakers

Harsky x Nice Kicks Capsule Collection

by Aron Phillips on Mar 12, 2013 • No Comments

While he might not be an avid collector, Robb Harskamp‘s love of basketball fuels his passion for sneakers. So it only made sense that the new Austin resident connected with Nice Kicks for his inaugural SXSW experience.