Study your craft and know who you are and what’s special about you. Find out what everyone does on a film set, ask questions and listen. Make sure you live life, which means don’t do things where you court celebrity, and give something positive back to our society.-Paul L. Newman

Our friend Rob Fortier the editor of Rod & Custom and former editor of Classic Trucks is in the process of restoring his '39 Chevy Truck. We are going to follow the progress of his Bow Tie classic in an ongoing "featured special." So here we begin with the truck in her weathered original state. Layers of dented rust, missing rare parts and old chrome. Tag along for the journey. A diamond in the rough - not for long.

"It's amazing how much you can learn if your intentions are truly earnest."-Chuck Berry

"the epitome of what it is to be a rock 'n' roll guitar player, songwriter and singer." - Joan Jett

"There's only one true king of rock 'n' roll. His name is Chuck Berry." - Stevie Wonder

Not far from the previous post we encountered this?!?! An original Bell Telephone booth. These clamshell pay phone booths faded away over 20 years ago. They were easily distinguishable & visible to those in need of a phone fix. Simpler Times

Downtown Manhattan viewed from: The Esplanade, Brooklyn. Never Forget.

The changing of the seasons. Welcome to Spring friends, time to put away the heavy coats and dust off the lighter attire. Less headwear means more pomade. Classic pic of the of the Village we took not long ago.Stay Warm

We are all fans of the Van Doren Rubber Co. I was a team rider for Vans for almost a decade back in the day. Nothing beats a traditional vulcanized pair of sneakers. There was a time before the Van Doren empire, the Randy 720 from 1965. Look familiar? Back to the Future

For the "big kids." Action figure offered with your choice of detachable heads: Mark, Gerry, Alan, Bob 1, Bob 2. Pomps come pre-combed. Yellow Radiation Suit and Energy Dome included.Duty Now for the Future

Click on this picture of Vegas circa 1954, some legendary objects of "Style" unveil themselves in pristine condition. 1. The Sands. This font now exist in the catalog of House Industries. One of the best "text styles" re-captured by one of the best: House Ind. of Yorklyn.

2. 1949 Chevy Style-Line Deluxe 2 door coupe, aka the "turtleback." Clean lines, perfect stance & stellar attitude. Just add white walls.

3. 1947 Chevy Fleetline, the Don of Dapper. It really doesn't get any better than this ride.

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Marlon and James.The young turks "back in the day." #1 Paparazzi love.

A little inspiration from Sir Jack to get the week started.Keep your head high, Grant's

Acme Barbershop on Capitol Hill, Seattle is now supplying the Gent's with our superior pomade. Stop on in and get a killer cut from Kevin and the talented crew. They produce some of the top cuts in the Emerald City for an excellent price. Open seven days a week located on the corner of Bellevue Ave East & Denny Way. Old to the New - they can do.

Devo speaks to us. From: Automodown, the classic Booji Boy to one of our favorite videos - Freedom of Choice featuring our friends Salba, T.A. and Bulky providing the 4 wheel stunts the group proved that art students were the IN and the jocks were OUT. Fast forward 35 years and you will see their music, style and fashion still schools the budding garage bands of the now. To gain more insight into their world we recommend: The Truth About De-Evolution.We hope they speak to you.

Our friend Ari Burling in NYC, captures some of the greatest digital images that we have had the pleasure to view. The king of composition captures architecture and design with his zen like approach. Always embracing the content and never forcing the shutter, Ari has engrained his mark in the still life world.

Martin Scorsese: “He is the marker. There’s ‘before Brando’ and ‘after Brando." Jack Nicholson: “When Marlon dies, everybody moves up one.”

Brando was an activist, lending his presence to many issues, including the American Civil Rights and American Indian Movements.

We are proud to announce the addition of our new flagship account in Seattle: BLACKBIRD. This polished shop is located in the industrial/artsy neighborhood of historical Ballard. Offering quality apparel & apothecary for the modern man. Stop on in and grab some: Vintage Levis, Obey/ J. Jessee limited collaboration workshirts and a tin of Grant's Golden Brand Pomade.~ Word to BLACKBIRD.

"His kind of music is deplorable, a rancid smelling aphrodisiac...It fosters almost totally negative and destructive reactions in young people."Frank Sinatra, 1950's

"There have been many accolades uttered about Elvis' talent and performances through the years, all of which I agree with wholeheartedly. I shall miss him dearly as a friend. He was a warm, considerate and generous man." Frank Sinatra, 1977

"He was the original cool." Brian Setzer

“Before Elvis, there was nothing.” John Lennon

Six months ago our beloved brother Andy Kessler ascended to the next life. His time on Earth encompassed early involvement with today's pop culture staples. From graff art with the likes of legends Zephyr & Haze to rolling on his 4 wheeled wooden plank through the boroughs, Andy was an ORIGINAL with a heart of GOLD. A strong advocate for keeping the youth on the right track, Andy helped sever through the red tape to get parks built in the city for the kids. Friends, the Media & associates will always revere Kess as the City's infamous Mayor.Never Forget.

Tuxedo Club Pomade of yesteryear. The inner lid decoration advertises one of their other products:Queen Sarcoptic Mange Scalp Dressing. For those who are ITCHY.