http://home.wrgmag.com/ WRG Magazine - News en-us Sunday April 20 CakePHP info@wrgmag.com info@wrgmag.com http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/vfw-apr08 Vancouver Fashion Week began this weekend and Aaron 'A*maze' Joseph has all the shows covered. Lookout for daily updates. Heres a recap from Day 1 & 2 day 1day 2 day 3 Sunday April 20 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/vfw-apr08 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/CAZAL Many may be familiar with the traditional Cazal translucent coloured vintage glasses but now Cazal brings you a new 80's inspired look. Colorways also come in red and blue. This German brand enjoys using playful colors and details always adding a bit of an unususal touch. You must keep in mind these are not current designs but are originally from the 80's. These glasses go for $235.42. For this style and more visit cazal eyewear or purchase at vintage sunglasses. Saturday April 12 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/CAZAL http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/converse_event_nyc Last week, Converse launched its Conversations  event in NYC. The event featured a showcase of artist contributions, live installations and a DJ set by Sonic Youth member Thurston Moore.  Celebrating its 100th year in the footwear game, Converse enlisted 100 artists to customize a pair of Chuck Taylor's by hand. Some of the usual suspects have designed shoes, along side a few lesser known names and our very own homie, Jeff Hamada. Other artists include including Rostarr (USA), Rinzen (USA), Hiroshi Fujiwara (Japan), Jeremyville (Australia), Colletivo Design (Brazil), Grandpeople (Norway), Supakitch (France) and UPSO (USA).  Converse has been a leader in the (RED) campaign, the global fund to fight AIDS.10% of the net wholesale price of these shoes goes to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Geneva, Switzerland).   Shoes drop in June, more info at www.converse.com  more pics from  the event here  Wednesday April 2 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/converse_event_nyc http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/mama-clothing-spring-2008 Mama is one of our favorite female lines in and around the game and brands keep jumping in bed with Mama because they make collections that keep it real, for real chicks. Montana Paints, New Era, Adidas--the collaborations speak volumes. The new lookbook shot in sunny SF makes us out on the east--in the cold--a bit jealous, but the new Cut-n-Sew collection makes up for it by giving us a warm feeling inside. Check out the lookbook here, and head down to your favorite retailer ASAP.  Wednesday March 26 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/mama-clothing-spring-2008 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-kid-vanilla Kid Vanilla is a graffiti and hip hop inspired brand from Antwerp, Belguim. This line does not believe in Seasons but prefers launching lines for the whole year. This year they have something special for you those who seek colors and unique patterns! Their prints are made with slikscreen and tobia and you'll feel special knowing that all of the clothes are hand made. Be sure to check out this out. Saturday March 22 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-kid-vanilla http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/MarchMadness_Undrcrown March Madness begins this week and just in time for the tip off Undrcrown and Ubiq have collaborated on a little celebration for those in the P-H-I-L-L-Y. Play video games, listen to music and watch college ball.  Go test your skills and listen to the sounds of DJ Cash Money, March 20, 8pm-midnight. Tuesday March 18 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/MarchMadness_Undrcrown http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/10-Deep-Spring-08-Delivery-1 10 Deep launches the first installement of their Spring '08 collection "Blue Collar Blue Bloods". Delivery 1, "Champion Life," features the secret cliques of high society and captures collegiate culture--collars, cardigans and cognac. Introducing new denim styles, rubber-coated fabrics and technical outerwear this collection drops in stores March 19. View the look book here.  Coming soon, "The Rise of the Tenth Brigade."    Tuesday March 18 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/10-Deep-Spring-08-Delivery-1 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/Mama-X-Adidas-Pro-Mama-Interview Jump over to Sneaker Freaker for an interview with Mama Clothing and our homie Gabriella. Great questions, great answers, and great shoe. "Adidas had access to the best materials, resources and newest/latest technologies. It’s cool to see how the big companies run and it was a tremendous learning experience. It was really interesting to see all the factors that go into making and launching a shoe." Read more Tuesday March 11 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/Mama-X-Adidas-Pro-Mama-Interview http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/Nom-De-Guerre-Under-The-Open-Sky-Spring-Summer-08-Collection Nom De Guerre announces their Spring/Summer 08 Collection "Under The Open Sky." The collection combines a high styled outdoorsy feel with classic clean lines. If you can't afford the high prices, you can always window shop the looks on their website. While there, you can also preview their upcoming Fall/Winer 08 Collection. Thursday March 6 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/Nom-De-Guerre-Under-The-Open-Sky-Spring-Summer-08-Collection http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/lincoln-143-foundation-group This kid is going to be a star. Checkout his first single 143 (143 is a cell phone text code for I Love you or I miss you). Lincoln's voice and the production is going to help you get some clothes off, plus you'll get mad points for discovering a new artist.  Be careful though, you're girl might just leave you for him, if she gets a chance.download Wednesday March 5 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/lincoln-143-foundation-group http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/black-history-month-skateboard We teamed up with Series skateboards for our first collabo. These decks are ultra limited and if you haven't played the puzzle, your missing out. If you think you're more of a hands on type, cop a deck quickly and try if for yourself.  Cop here  Wednesday February 27 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/black-history-month-skateboard http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-Bepriv-da-fellas For those who don't know what Bepriv is, it's a French brand from Paris created by two young suburban’s who were inspired by the 80's street fashion. Their first collection was launched in winter 2006, and they are continuing to provide you with that good stuff! They have created their concept of “Urban Luxur" mixing the streets along with the luxury. Their site preprivparis.com is presently under construction, but you can purchase some of their items on karmaloop and check out some of their previous collections on their myspace page. So be sure to check it out. Tuesday February 26 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-Bepriv-da-fellas http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/the-black-history-month-project WRG? launches The Black History Month Project. A collaboration with Series Skateboards, the project is a tribute to some of the world's most famous and pioneering Black professional skaters.The website, features an interactive crossword puzzle where the answers are made up of the names of 20 of these skaters. The project also includes a limited edition WRG? x Series collaboration deck with similar graphics, a poster, and an exclusive metallic sharpie.  test your knowledge here  Monday February 11 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/the-black-history-month-project http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/vans-half-cab-orange-spring-2008 Vans just dropped a new Half Cab model for spring. The half cab was the pro-model, before pro-models existed, for the 80's and 90's legend Steve Caballero. Along side the sk8 high and the chukka, it is one of the most classic Vans models.Spring 08 colorways include burgundy, white, and the orange model pictured here. Available at Underworld  Sunday February 10 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/vans-half-cab-orange-spring-2008 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/Archie-Alleyne-Vickery Being that it is Black History Month, there is no better time to take stock of the effect Black music has had on the world. Jazz drummer, Archie Alleyne is as Toronto as the CN Tower and late night Vietnamese food on Spadina. His career spans five decades and he has played alongside some of the giants of the art form. Not content with just cracking the sticks at some of Canada’s finest establishments, Archie has organized what promises to be a spectacular show as part of the BHM celebrations, in his hometown. He took a little time out to share some thoughts before the curtain went up. You are now in the presence of the professor of Hard Bop… read more Archie Alleyne plays weekly at The Stonegrill (51B Winchester @ Parliament St)Such A Melodious Racket presents: Many Rivers To Cross will be performed at The George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre For The Arts, 5040 Yonge Street on Sunday  February 10th. Doors open @ 7PM Price: $50.00 (plus gst and applicable taxes)Tickets available from Ticketmaster (416) 872 1111  Friday February 8 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/Archie-Alleyne-Vickery http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/Victory-Crooks-and-Castles Crooks and Castles accessories line keeps getting better and they've done it again with this Victory set of carrying pieces. Reminiscent of the vintage Gucci look, the set includes a duffel bag, back pack and a case for your PSP. Black nylon exterior, striped strap and croc stamp detail. Available at their online shop.   Thursday February 7 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/Victory-Crooks-and-Castles http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/sneaker-pimps-toronto Last friday Sneaker Pimps's slipped across the border, while the customs people weren't looking, to take over Circa Nightclub in Toronto. Their Canadian invasion continues with Montreal this Saturday (Feb. 9) and in two weeks in Vancouver (Feb. 21). Peep all the pics here.photos by william nguyen  Peep the interview here   Wednesday February 6 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/sneaker-pimps-toronto http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/king-stampede-spring-2008-lookbook King Stampede is well known for their New Era collabos; they should also be known for the simplicity in their designs. Nice clean lines, good color combos, and pieces that you can actually wear in the spring.  We've got the scoop on their spring 2008 collection. Remember you saw it here first.  Checkout the Spring Collection here.  Tuesday February 5 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/king-stampede-spring-2008-lookbook http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/nike-sb-trainer-metallic-gold These are dope. The Air Trainer TW II is back and probably way more obtainable than their SUPREME counterparts. Gold & chocolate are delicious. The best news is now those Supreme joints will probably drop a few dollars on the resale market.   Tuesday February 5 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/nike-sb-trainer-metallic-gold http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/12-bar-spring-2008-lookbook London/LA clothing brand Twelve Bar gave us a sneak peak at their Spring 2008 Collection. Although most of the line will be shown over the next few weeks, with tradeshow season in full effect, we've got you a front row seat to the new tees, shorts, denim, wovens and much more.Check it all out here. Tuesday February 5 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/12-bar-spring-2008-lookbook http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/fabolous We all remember the ominous noise that brings the beat in for “Can’t Deny It”, the track that in 2001 broke Fabolous into the game. Then it was “Young’n (Holla Back)” that established him in the clubs and pushed him on to the mainstream radar. Now, Fabolous has managed to keep the hood on lock with his street anthems, while acquiring pop success with R&B hits. When the vintage jersey phenomenon hit, the look was synonymous with ‘Loso’. He’s known for pioneering trends. Think throwback jerseys, two-toned diamonds and Sidekicks. Since he’s famous for breakin’ new products the WRG? family moved our conversation beyond the music. What happened with all those jerseys, on jewelry, his clothing line Rich Yung, kicks, and jumping on a track with another Brooklynite. He may have little kids all over the world misspelling words, but it’s still the F-A-B-O … Monday February 4 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/fabolous http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-gold-cassette-chain If you love music, skateboarding, dj-ing or even guns, then you need to cop a piece from Complete Technique Jewelry. The chains look like dog tags and they come in gold or silver, or with diamonds if you would like to add some bling. They're small but very detailed. Price begins at $180.00 and you can get anything from a skateboard to a boombox to a walkman. In the past they've collaborated with Rocksmith Tokyo and have clients like Thunderdog, Vinnies Styles and Kid Robot. Even Biz Markie rocks it while spinning at jams. Sunday February 3 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-gold-cassette-chain http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/mike-wayfresher-sunglasses Our good people at MIKE are on fire with the accessories. They've truly been one step ahead of almost everyone in the game. Now sunglasses aren't new in the scene and yes other companies have done them already (too many to name) but the MIKE Wayfresher's a collaboration with Richard Walker of Blinde, are a step above the competition. The crackle frame with purple lenses pictured here are just the tip of the iceberg.Retailing at $150 they come complete with a custom hard case & lens cloth.  ps. peep the jump j-man logo engraved into the lens    Wednesday January 30 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/mike-wayfresher-sunglasses http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-kapital_jp Tired of graphic tees and Leggings?  Although the stir-up tights and heels look is cute, sometimes you just need to go against the grain.  For the past  13 years Japanese brand, Kapital has been  offering exciting alternatives to Western trends. What makes the brand so unique is the way they experiment with denim, volumous silhouettes and unexpected patchwork, while blurring the lines between womens and mens wear.   look book cop it The look book is tight, but the online shop is mostly in Japanese... Grab a translator! Wednesday January 30 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-kapital_jp http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-panuu For those who are not familiar with Pa:nuu, but are loving this picture, it's an 80's inspired brand from Denmark. They introduced their first collection in 2006 and since then have spread their funky designs throughout 15 countries. They have some of the freshest  hoodies and t-shirts in retro fashion. What better way to begin their new 2008 collection with 20 year old catwalk queen Agyness Deyn! One thing for sure she doesn't love this Pa:nuu for nothing. Sunday January 27 http://home.wrgmag.com/posts/News/news-panuu