Interview by Dominic CiambronePhotos by Bryan Villacres Before we get into everything about your life, let’s talk about how we connected in the first place because it’s pretty closely related to your overall story. You came to me with the idea of customizing your Balenciaga Crocs. What’s the name of this boot? I do not … Read more
“Times are changing.” We hear this phrase every year as tattoos become more acceptable in the workplace. Looking at 2022, one would hope that we already find ourselves in a world where offices are dominated by baggy sleeves, face tattoos, colorful hair, and piercings on every part of the body without anyone batting an eyelid. … Read more
Black and gray realism tattoos have come a long way in a very short period of time. Artists like Oscar Castano do mind-blowing work every day, forever changing what we thought was possible 10 years ago. Born in Colombia and intent on advancing his art, Castano left his shop in Pereira for the United States. … Read more
By Ariana WestPhotos by Lindsey Byrnes Addiction is all consuming. Nicholas D. Miller, known to the world as Illenium, saw just how bad heroin addiction can be when he overdosed in 2012. But at rock bottom he found his purpose in life – music. “I was trying to find something, not even knowingly,” says Miller. … Read more
Los Angeles-based alternative metal band Motive Black released their cathartic single “Fight Alone,” which gives us a taste of the band’s upcoming debut album, Auburn. Produced by Grammy winner Nick Rowe (Bloodsimple, Vampire Weekend), the single features Elana Justin’s passionate vocals backed by Rowe’s shredding guitars and Ray Luzier’s (Korn, KXM) pounding drums. Overcome with … Read more
Photos by Bryan VillacresWardrobe/styling by Dominic Ciambrone, Surgeon + NahmiasStyle Assistant: Christian FerretiKey makeup by Dominique Lerma There is no child living with spotless textbooks. Scribble in the margin while half-heartedly trying to pay attention is a rite of passage for any student. Brittany Byrd was no exception as she would spend hours drawing and … Read more
When etnies and Ryan Sheckler sat down to create the design for his eighth pro model sneaker, the renowned skater knew one thing was what he wanted above all – versatility. Sheckler is a busy man and he can’t waste his time changing shoes for every possible situation, so he wanted a shoe that was … Read more
Interview by Dominic CiambronePhotos by Bryan Villacres Let’s start from the beginning. Can you introduce yourself? My name is Jaysse Lopez and I’m from Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Puerto Rican descent. Section 8 boy. And I didn’t know we were poor. I had too much fun, you know what I mean? [Those weren’t] Things you … Read more
The United States in 2022 is quite simply a land of litigation. There always seems to be an attorney willing to take on a lawsuit, no matter how false the allegations, the results of which can be career-devastating for a small business owner. And while decades ago the tattoo industry was on the fringes of … Read more
A world full of giant robots sounds either terrifying or fantastic, depending on what their motives are. In the world of Gundam, giant robotic ships called Mobile Suits are used by ordinary humans to wage war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon, an amateur crew who find themselves on a new starship … Read more