A couple months back I got an email from Eva who runs a watch boutique in Paris.  Eva has been emailing me back and forth and they have been doing what they can to promote the release of the Gshock x In4mation watch that they just received.  This is what I think takes retail to the next level and Eva has bought all these little trinkets and Hawaiian themed items to help bring this release into fruition.  Thanks so much Eva for bringing Hawaii to Paris!

Thanks again Eva…We will keep you updates with all of our projects with Casio in the future!

http://blog.chezmaman.com/

I guess I am getting old as shit and I just heard my good friend Rob(Carlyon) is about to be a father…and I just missed Ren’s(Matthyssen) daughters first birthday.  I did get to see Ren at a undisclosed place and I am glad to see that he and Rob are doing good with their own businesses.  Rob is the half of APB Skateshop and Ren aka Rene M is the other half of Fitted Hawaii.  I recall when you tube just came out I was talking to various people who could upload videos and wanted to see Ren and Rob the awesome duo of the Children of the Sun to be uploaded and thanks to RPSTAR…he uploaded all the parts that Hawaii is so proud of.  Pink Benches and White Curbs in Downtown was our favorites and you would occasionally get bird shit on your grip tape.  I hated that!!!!!!  Rob and Ren…this is for you guys as I do appreciate everything you both have done.  Pantylands…Salt lake Elementary and Hickam Hanger where we all started meant a lot in my life.  Thanks also to Ryan Toyama of Hi Rolling Media who has took me in when I was just 16 and brought me to everywhere.  Next Chapter is Shaolin Apparel and Jef Hartsel and Slick!!!!  I got a lot to say!

Take a peek at the vids below:

PS…I learned how to drink Heineken and Becks from these guys! Represent Represent.

Figure it out!

Raekwon the Chef should be landing in Hawaii in a Half Hour and people are kind of getting crazy as I am getting some random text messages.  Hes doing 2 shows this weekend and on Sunday he is filming a music video at a strip bar up the road from Jun’s and my house.  Jun…I am walking to your house then we can walk over!

There is also a limited edition tshirt that we did just for the people who get to go to this.

HEADS UP…If you cant find it at our fine retailers give us a call.

In4mation: 808-597-1447

Aloha Army: 808-923-0888

Heres an ad I found while googling some of the old companies I loved.  The Nicotine Wheel Company was found at one store in Hawaii and what I loved more then having the wheels was having all the Tees.  Nicotine, Metropolitan and a hint of Polo Caps was the everyday wear back then.  Take a look at A. Correa doing the steeziest backside Smith.  

This is what all skate/boutiques should look like.  100 percent skateboarding!

This photo made my day.  I love the display of the old Vans and retro boards.

Josh…your shipments on its way!  

http://www.premierskateboarding.com/

Summer 09 available now at BOWLS LA!

Guilty by Association! Crooks x In4mation also coming up next fall!

Mark your Calendars…The Palace 5ive crew is doing their thing on National Go Skateboarding Day!

Please go and visit Nick and the Crew at Crsvr…pronounced Crossover!

www.crsvr.com

I guess im having a little fun with this.  Just dug up some of the Archive pics of our past.  Photos were taken by my partner Rhandy and every design that Rhandy has done has some kind of significance in what we were going through or what we were into.  Enjoy!

Above: Standard.  Note this one was hand screened by a good friend Jeremy Phillips.  The bottom left side hit was something we wanted to do different.

Above: Take Warning Tee!!! Op Ivy was and will always be something of influence in our lives.

Above: In4mant Tee…Mrs. Jo before she was a family woman.

Above: Shorty Tshirt.  We kept telling Rhandy to keep this one going and he finally accepted as this Tshirt was always a great seller in the stores.  Rhandy loved to use them Gels back then.

Above: Nobody Beats the Biz!  Gel print to bring out that bling.

Above: Hellraiser Tee.  A strong design that we have in our front doorway of our retail store.  Its been there for 4 years now.

Above: Unit 101 4 Year Anniversary Tshirt with the GB inspiration.  Unit 101 is a great group of friends who has come back together for a reunion concert for our Anniversary.  We had rented out this crazy warehouse in the Ghetto part of Honolulu but the turnout was amazing.  Thanks so much guys…more to come tomorrow.