It was a gray and dreary Saturday morning when I made my way to Downtown Los Angeles. It didn’t take too long to get their from Mid-City, but when the weather wants you to stay inside, everything takes an extra 15 mental minutes.
But heading to DTLA was well worth it. I had been invited by Ellen, owner of Hedley & Bennett the week prior at Northern grade to come check out the offices and sample sale. Continue reading
The Black Sheep Skate Team.
I crazily under-dressed myself for the Internet and went over to the Northern Grade pop up here in Los Angeles, donning a Topman T and a pair of cheap jeans. And I might have been cynical walking through the doors. But I will admit: It was a hell of a good time, and I met a lot of really swell folks.
One of said swell people was Justin Kerr, founder and craftsman behind Black Sheep Postal Service. The bright colors of his postcards caught my eye and drew me to his table, but it was the conversation that followed that got me interested and eventually led to a sale for him. Anyone can make a postcard. Well, not everyone. But it takes the added bonus of the postcard being pre-stamped that really rules and sets Black Sheep apart. No more needing to remember stamps or hoping HR doesn’t catch on that you’re using the office stamp machine to send personal notes. And that’s good.
I chatted with Justin about his project and life and future and music and drinking habits. Very interesting guy.
So, meet Justin. Continue reading
eBay find. $33 sans laces and only a handful of wears. Shined up nicely. Stoked.
Shoe game being rebuilt after the LA purge.
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