Just a quick one to let you know that King will be having a Carnival Bank Holiday sample sale at East Gallery on Brick Lane. Booyah. Full info on the flyer below. www.king-apparel.com...

Stussy Deluxe has partnered with Palladium for a special A/W 2010 footwear collaboration. The Pampa Mid, a version of Palladium’s popular Pampa boot, has been revised and reduced by an inch in height to create a casual mid-boot. The Pampa-Mid mixes the classic 60 year heritage of Palladium with the legendary laid-back aesthetic of California-based Stussy. “Way before the sneaker explosion, athletic canvas shoes in Europe were hard to find,” says Nick Bower, Stussy Deluxe’s creative director. “America had Vans and Converse but Europe, lacking the influence of surf or skate and without an established sportswear style, had to...

Maharishi have released their Summer 2011 look book, showcasing a collection entitled ‘Theatre of War’ which takes inspiration from 1940’s North African desert military.  While highlighting military inspired staples along with some more elaborate pieces, the look book also gives a sneak peek at some interesting collaborative projects with heritage boot brand Palladium. Palladium made boots in 1947 for the French Foreign Legion, who fought in the deserts of North Africa, making for a logical partnership between the two brands.  While all models in the Maharishi lookbook wear Palladium boots, a unique item in the collection is the ‘Palladium...

On 24th July, Team King will be at Southsea Skatepark in Southsea, on the south coast of England for the KING KONG 2010 Urban Culture and Skate Jam. Southsea’s homegrown urban mash-up aims to celebrate & encourage the creative aspects of urban culture, while raising a bit of money for Southsea Skatepark on the side. Featuring skateboard jams, live street art & workshops, top local DJs and fresh grass-roots fashion brands showcasing their work, King Apparel will also have an exclusive trade store on the day. So, get down with your five's, ten's and twenties to see some killer...

With Glasto and Wireless done and dusted, I think it's safe to say festival season is well under way! One for the calendar is the Relentless Nass Festival of action sports and music, featuring performances from the likes of Plan B, Chase & Status, Tinie Tempah, Wiley, Caspa and more. Plus, the World Cup Skateboard competition and the brand new Euro BMX Series will sate your appetite for action sport. The festival is taking place on 9th to 11th July (this coming weekend) at Bath & West Showground, and King Apparel will be there in the traders hall. Make sure...

Europe's biggest bi-annual sport and street tradeshow - Bread & Butter - is going down from 7th to 9th July next month. Supremebeing will be there. They'll be throwing a party in association with Clash magazine. The freshest DJ to walk this planet will be there: A-Trak (youngest ever World DMC champ and Kanye's tour deejay). Matt Helders of The Arctic Monkeys will also be there. The party will be legendary. Check out the flyer. Keep your eyes peeled for more Matt Helders x Supremebeing shenanigans in the near future... www.supremebeing.com...

Just a little reminder that the UK heat of the 55DSL X Panini Galactic Battle of Foosball is nearing... The project has picked up some serious momentum and the competition is on! There is after all one amazing prize at the end of this! 55DSL even had a Pre-Season friendly last week with foosball tables dotted all over Newburgh and Carnaby St, DJs and punch flowing rather freely! That was just a warm up. Details on the flyer and remember you can sign up on the night if you get there between 6pm and 7pm. See you Wednesday. www.55dsl.com/foosball ...

King's Deluxe Range is consistently one of its best season after season. This weekend only, get that finger lickin' goodness for 10% OFF. Check the flyer and click to cop. www.king-apparel.com...

So as you all know, the good people at VNA magazine have dropped their 11th issue. With a little help from us lot at Canoe and 55DSL's Studio 55, the launch party was, quite frankly, a rammed affair. If you missed it, you missed OUT. The limited edition INSA screenprinted copies sold out too. Of course. The limited edition INSA-signed copy. Big night! Toasters was in attendance painting one of the walls, and luckily for you, the launch exhibition will be running until 28th April. If you have time, make sure you head on down to Studio 55 and the...

So, the legendary Manhattan Records in Tokyo is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. And to mark the milestone with a bang, the wax store is putting on an event in the form of a battle between two of the world's most legendary, iconic musicians: DJ Premier (Gang Starr) and Pete Rock (of Pete Rock and CL Smooth). Without these two, it's pretty safe to say music wouldn't be what it is today. Anyway, Premo's produced some of my all time, top records (including tracks from Nas' 'Illmatic'). The man is a straight up legend. And here he is rocking...