B.A.D.

Big Audio Dynamite was the second coming of Mick Jones after the Clash disbanded. Keeping up with the times Mick and his collabs produced a current sound featuring: layered sampling, heavy raga and electro. A prime example of their works is 1991's RUSH. Check the singles cover art, drafted by the one & only Shawn Stussy. Only one man can write fonts like that. Mick was part of the International Tribe-Stu Crew.Big Audio was what many consider would have been the next sound of the Clash, that would have been a shame. But they are still worth a hearty listen ..... for the change of atmosphere.

Pedro of RZB

Still Life Action shot of Pedro, Razorbacks. You are in good hands with Pedro, Jonny, Scott and the rest of the crew. With the likes of our old friend C. Hosoi and notables stopping in for a trim, you are destined for some great entertainment.These quality blk & wht stills taken by our own: Nelson K. Cheers

Razorbacks, Long Beach

We are proud to announce Razorbacks Barber Shop in West Los - So. Calif., is supplying the Gent's with our supreme pomade. Founded by Pedro Zermeno, Razorbacks has gained the reputation for High Quality cuts from a Highly Qualified crew. Pedro was one of the original Founders & Barbers of Syndicate who has recently moved on to open this "top shop." Stop on in for a trim and a tin of Grant's. Razorbacks is located at: 3400 E. 4th St. in Long Beach.

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Cool Hand

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

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Project 1939 "Style Feature"

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.

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Duck Rock Walk

"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

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Circa 1977

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

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Spring 2010

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

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Randy 720

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

DeVo pt.2

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

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Classic Style Points in LV

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.

Acme

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.

De-Evolution Pomp it

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.

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still life style

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.