Sunday, November 18, 2012

when pigs fly x nike sb

ILL! With teasers starting to appear online a few days ago, we can finally give you a detailed look at the latest collaboration between Concepts and Nike Skateboarding. Slated for a Black Friday release, the two have cooked up the Nike SB 2012 “When Pigs Fly” Dunk Hi. Inspired by the 80′s flick Porky’s, the high top sneaker comes with a light pink premium suede upper, that is paired with a light grey suede on the tongue and contrasting blue laces. Final touches include the gum outer sole and of course the flying pig lace lock and a silver Swoosh, all coming nicely packaged in a “Shower Box”. The Concepts for Nike SB “When Pigs Fly” Dunk Hi’s will release on Black Friday, November 23 exclusively through Concepts in Cambridge at 6:00 a.m. A series of other goodies will be released along with the sneaker, including a skateboard deck, sweaters, hoodies, as well as caps.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

LTD EDITION GP-75 FROGSKINS® #RIBBIT

militant, ill, lets just say... ILL'ITANT... Inspired by the early days of off-road culture, this special edition of Oakley Frogskins™ carries hues of ice blue and military olive to salute the alpine escape of those who find freedom in undiscovered country. Vintage styling comes with the clarity and protection of High Definition Optics® (HDO®), along with the all-day comfort of lightweight O Matter™ frame material. The lenses are Grey to help you maintain color recognition and optimize your vision in bright sun, especially the light you’ll find when you explore the high ground of possibility. Frogskins aren’t just for leading today’s look with smooth retro style. They carry premium optics, courtesy of Plutonite® lens material that maintains superior clarity while filtering out all ultraviolet light – not just UVA and UVB. With Oakley HDO® lenses, you’ll have sharp and accurate vision with optical performance and impact resistance rated at ANSI Z87.1, the high mark of today’s standards. ill out with me! #RIBBIT

Monday, November 5, 2012

A Bathing Ape x Ferrari 458 Italia GT3

so... kc's bday is coming up... hint hint... In celebration of the new Ferrari Maserati showroom in Repulse Bay, Ferrari Maserati of Hong Kong and I.T hosted an invite-only party earlier this week with a special project at the helm. Unveiled at the event was a special edition of the Ferrari 458 Italia GT3. Created in conjunction with A Bathing Ape and NIGO, the Italian supercar turned GT racer appears in BAPE‘s signature 1st CAMO motif and was undoubtedly the showstopper of the event as it was prominently displayed in the state-of-the-art 19,000-square-foot facility. The small gathering also included music by NIGO as the brand founder continued his interest in the automotive world. I will atleast get to test drive this ill beast. -kc

Friday, October 26, 2012

oakley airwave goggle... gear check! shred em!

After long wait, and months after Smith hinted at its I/O Recon Goggles, Oakley comes out with its Airwave Goggle. Arriving in time for the holidays — not to mention the snowboarding/skiing season — the Oakley Airwave makes use of the latest HUD technology from Recon Instrument — giving riders an in-depth reading of information including distance, airtime, temperature, speed and altitude. The goggles will also be able to connect to mobile devices via Bluetooth, showing incoming calls and text messages — while at the same time, allowing full control over the device’s music player. As this technology is still rather new to the market, the price is set at a considerable amount, retailing for £499.95 GBP (approximately $800 USD). Just in time for the shred carnival... ill out kids... kc

Thursday, September 13, 2012

a bathing ape 2k12 grrrrrrr pack

Utilizing a strong, prominent theme, A Bathing Ape unveils their BAPE LEOPARD collection. Harnessed over such items as the SHARK FULL ZIP HOODIE, DOWN JACKET, BD SHIRT, ARMY SHIRT, LEOPARD SNAPBACK and two stylish and animal-inspired pieces of footwear, the range is both cohesive and indicative of past, daring offerings. Expect to see the BAPE LEOPARD collection at select international A Bathing Ape locations. Im all for it... rage out kids... TOO ILL -kc

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

valentino rossi VR|46''s... ill ill ill !

The beast VR|46 x oakley... Check out these signature series frogskins sooooo ill and of course the campaign and print design all done by your truly mr. too ill.
Shades have come a long way since we first started to break rules and bust limits. Every now and then, we crack open the design vault to bring back a classic for a limited time. Valentino loves the vintage look of Oakley Frogskins, so we created a special edition for his Signature Collection. The earstems carry one of our original logos in a rainbow of colors, a slice of the graphics Valentino provided for the collection. On the inner facing of one stem, we printed his initials and racing number in his favorite color. With a Polished Black frame, we had a few choices when we zeroed in on the perfect lens color. Fire Iridium® salutes Valentino’s high-octane personality while boosting contrast to enhance depth perception. A 16% transmission rate makes these lenses scream for bright sun, and you’ll have comfortable vision for everything from medium bright to blinding solar rays. Frame: Durability and all-day comfort of lightweight, stress-resistant O Matter® frame material in Brown Tortoise for this collection edition Classic logo highlight on each earstem Lenses: High Definition Optics for clarity, visual fidelity and impact resistance that meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards XYZ Optics® to extend clarity to the edge of a wide peripheral view Glare reduction and tuned light transmission of Iridium® lens coating UV protection of Plutonite® lens material that filters out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400nm

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

eric krogskins... spelling b champions!

the illest pro skater on the planet, Eric Koston official oakley athlete has his own line of signature series frogskins. It's only right I pay homage to the legend and rep the #RIBBIT campaign. keep the frogs fresh, ill out, shred til the skin falls off! -kc

huf x "german camo cordura"

One of the latest camo trends has seen many brands make a shift towards the use of German flecktarn camouflage. For Fall/Winter 2012, West Coast mainstay, HUF debuts a special “German Camo Cordura” trio of accessories. As the moniker implies, the full range of goods is mocked up in all-over-print camouflage which is constructed from heavy-duty nylon cordura. The set of accessories takes shape with a duffle bag, backpack and camera case options. The full range of military-inspired goods are now offered directly through our online store. Gesundheit! -kc

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

#RIBBIT #RIBBIT...

another sick marketing campaign for the infamous oakley frogskins brought to you by yours truly mr. too ill himself. As most of you know the frogkins all have interchangeable legs and lenses so swap em out, make em your own, and keep the frogs fresh. #RIBBIT
ill out -kc

Sunday, August 19, 2012

RANDY SAVAGE X LTI X OAKLEY

check out this print ad yours truly put together. RIP "Macho Man" 1952-2011 Logistics: RADAR XL BLADES SUNGLASSES The most demanding sport professionals in the world have fueled more than 30 years of Oakley innovation. Athletes have won more championships and medals with our sunglasses than with any other single sport product on earth. The heritage continues with Oakley Radar XL, a milestone in performance technology. Radar XL is a specially designed edition of our coveted Radar eyewear. With an extra 7mm between the nose bridge and the top of the frame, this XL version extends your range of view. It’s a performance advantage for everything from MTB to baseball, and it was originally invented to solve the problem of restricted view in the head-down position when triathletes are digging deep in the Pain locker to bust their own limits.
The frame comes with our Blades lens shape, an angular look that salutes one of our very first single-lens sport shields. Think of it as nostalgia with attitude, a slice of history that we shaped for improved side protection against sun, wind, UV and impact. We offer an array of optional lenses, sold separately, for this interchangeable lens design. keep ill'n out... OOOOOOOOOH YEAH! -kc

Friday, August 17, 2012

oakley frogskins x collectors edition... RIB IT

New online release from Oakley. ACID FROGS!!! In pop culture, it was a time like no other. Ronald Reagan was in the White House, “The Terminator” was in the box office and Run-D.M.C. was in certified gold. It was also the time when Oakley created one-of-a-kind sunglasses called Frogskins. We resurrected the original tooling from the early ’80s to produce new limited editions, giving you a chance to own a piece of history. For each original color combination of this coveted style, limited quantities will be produced. This is an opportunity to own a rare retro classic, and once supplies are gone, the window of opportunity will be closed forever. Please note that this lens/frame color combination is available for a limited time only. Due to the exclusive nature of the design, warranty replacement parts are limited. ill out -kc

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music Collective has one of the strongest line-ups in today’s rap game and therefore we are not surprised that Complex Magazine gave them their upcoming August/September 2012 issue cover. The cover features Kanye, Kid Cudi, Common, Pusha T, Big Sean, John Legend, 2 Chainz, and Q-Tip, which was captured by Nabil, a frequent creative collaborator of Kanye West. G.O.O.D. Music’s debut album Cruel Summer is dropping on September 7, 2012, so timing for this cover was perfect. The issue hits newsstands on August 7th, exactly one month ahead of the album. #TOOILL -kc

Friday, March 30, 2012

air yeezy push back... :( fuckkkk that!!!



We have checked in with our Nike sources on the release of the Nike Air Yeezy 2 sneaker. With an expected release date in early April, at least for one of the two colorways that have surfaced so far, people had already started camping out 5 weeks in advance. We have bad news for those folks, as the official release date for the sneaker has now been pushed back to early June 2012.

Not only does it look like the sneaker will release somewhere around June 10th, Nike has also decided to release both colorways, the Wolf Grey and the Black one, on the same day. That is at least what we heard now. Both colors releasing on the same day of course changes everything as most likely no retailer will be getting both – who can stand in line at two stores at the same time? Nobody! FUCKKKKK THAT!

-ill out
kc

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

wtaps x tiger pouch


Continuing with its successful fall/winter collection, Japanese label WTAPS presents a wonderfully crafted Tiger Stripe Pouch. Designed to hold small personal items from loose change to stress-relieving medicine, the Tiger Stripe pouch features a heavy-duty zip closure with a metal eyelet in the bottom corner. Currently available at HOODS in Hong Kong for $1,159 HKD (approximately $149 USD).

vans syndicate w) taps x pack RON BURGUNDY


You all know what these are and how hyped they are. Check with your local Vans Syndicate dealer to get your pair. They have been arriving allover the US this week and are now in with our friends at 510 Skateboarding in Berkeley, who will be releasing them this weekend, in-store only.
Palace 5 in dc for the east coast ill-out'erz...

-kc

nike sb x sean malto


Already some some big moves in the new year as Nike Skateboarding announces Sean Malto as the newest member of their skate team. Congrats homie!