Oh shocking!! Yes this is all about culture and the He-Gassen, Japanese scroll created during the Edo Period 1603-1868, is all about it!! This scroll depicts a fart battle and apparently these drawings were created in response to increasing intrusion of Europeans in Japan during that period... Not sure what to think about this reference...
Great gig from DP last Saturday for the 10th year anniversary of Paul arriving in Hong Kong. Cool crowd, cool space and My Hyena song to end the show. We want more!!!
Before being seen as a street wear icon, Shawn Stussy was just a hippy shaper trying to have as much fun as possible. He's been inspiring many people and after selling his brand started again with his Double S new label, he recently sat with Empire Ave for an interview, check it out.
The Oak Canyon Ranch was full of bikers this week end for Born Free 5 edition. Another good way to get loads of ideas for the next winter built.
SIGN PAINTERS (OFFICIAL TRAILER) from samuel j macon on Vimeo.
Never really documented before here is the official trailer for SIGN PAINTERS a documentary by Faythe Levine & Sam Macon. Same technique is used to personalized paints on customs bikes and cars, can't wait to see the full finale version!!
When a designer ask another one to create something unique for him, its always a challenge. I had a special order a month and half ago from famous French designer Frederic Perigot, a guy of great taste. He loved them at first sight, all hand made and all in brown crocodile, thank you Fred for your trust!
Jewels can by found everywhere in Asia, our friend Dan just sent us this Indian he spotted around the corner in a shop not even specialized in selling bike, amazing!!
Designer and owner of Japanese brand Neighborhood Shinsuke (Sin) Takizawa has always been inspired by custom motorcycles for his creations. He is a collector of a few beauties including the Moon made by his friend Cole Foster, is involved with Hotdock builder, parts brand Nachtjaeger and here is his latest bike project. Quite special and tons of details as -almost- only the Japanese can do..
The great news of the week; they both wear caps, they both have a few white hair, they both wear some rings and preach the good word but one is resigning while the other get back to business! Yes you got it, the Pope of welding Jesse James is back while the Pope of hoping Benoit XVI resigned! So be it!
Celebration start today here in Asia, Kung Hei Fat Choi guys, welcome to the new lunar year of the snake!!
Mr.G found this Ironhead beauty yesterday. Afetr a few research we found more photos but still no information about who build this bike or this kick-ass girder fork!! I want that girder for the Daytona!!
Last Monday we missed another of those good parties and launch where you wish to be!! Our friend Cicero DeGuzman Jr. curated -with many others- "The Glory Bound" exhibition in NYC, a must see for custom bikes lovers and the people behind!! Here is the link.
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