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A Record of Streetwear & Urban Art — 2006–2014

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FM–2006–00962 November 28, 2006
CAT: COLUMNS

Yer Playin’ Yerself

It’s 2006 and muthafuckers still don’t know when they’re playin’ themselves, so let’s set the record straight. (Note: this is for true sneakerheads only – everyone…

FM–2006–00748 November 25, 2006
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The Art of South Korean Emulation

To the typical North American mind, the word Asia strikes up images of deep peace through Buddhist mediations, Japanese simplicity and an over-populated world that lives…

FM–2006–00747 November 23, 2006
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McRobot?

If one company is to be heralded as the pioneer for art toys in the West, most people would struggle to argue against Kidrobot taking the…

FM–2006–00746 November 22, 2006
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The Man-child

Some things make you feel old. It’s inevitable as you age, but palpable reminders can still hit you in the face. LeBron James is one of…

FM–2006–00543 November 19, 2006
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Where The Kicks Are

Sneakers are everywhere and as my man, Bobbito Garcia (aka Kool Bob Love) told me, they are “MEGA ACCESIBLE!!!” With the implementation of the Internet, sneaker…

FM–2006–00542 November 18, 2006
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Scribble on My Sneakers – Please!

At summer’s end, after being overworked from that summer camp where you had to deal with all those snot-faced hyperactive kids, nothing was more rewarding than…

FM–2006–00541 November 17, 2006
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Game-tight

Spike Lee is film’s premiere voice for the African-American community. Through his movies, he represents not only black reality, but also our dreams. Currently, the aspirations…

FM–2006–00540 November 16, 2006
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On the Other Foot

Toy collectors and trainer collectors aren’t exactly a million miles apart [they call sneakers “trainers” across the pond –Ed.]. Both spend their days searching out their…

FM–2006–00539 November 15, 2006
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The G.O.A.T.S

What would a sneaker issue be without a list of the best sneakers of all time? Bias is inherent, but I tried to make it fairer…

FM–2006–00538 November 13, 2006
CAT: ALL BEEF, NO CHICKEN

Digging Your Soles Out

In Lebanon, two 18-year-old men are running from the law after pulling a 16-year-old from his bicycle, beating him and forcing the sneakers off his feet.…