Standard (ATL Boutique)

With the world becoming ever smaller, no longer are trends necessearily unique or bespoke to geographical locations. Every major city is now full of three or four "Sneaker Boutiques" selling often the same clothing lines, brands and kicks. Often these carry various low-key t-shirt brands from that town or city, sneaking them on to the end of the nearest Stussy rail. But what is unqiue and a raretity is service without a snigger. So many of these shops are full of protentious "I know more than you, I'm therefore cooler than you, where art thou's BAPE and BBC? assistants". London is guilty of more than filling its qouta of poncy scenesters self-gratificating through denouncement of unsuspecting consumer. The Standard in Atlanta is different. I strolled in on a quiet Thursday afternoon, greeted by two helpful assistance or store owners devoid of all pretence.

Walking me through the rails, the lines and brands, showing me the latest stock, telling me what's new in, what I might like and shooting the breeze on London, the A and clothing in general, my experience held a lasting impression. They know their stuff and are happy to help you, but this might just be an accentuation of Southern Hospitality into Sneakerdom, but needless to say, moments like these truly are enjoyable. I'm a consumer, I'm a fan, and I like to enjoy my shopping experience and discuss without hype or "oneupmanship" with those in the know.




Testament to their service with a smile was how they treated the 5 or 6 "heads" who qued for the Air Yeezy's. They put on a Breakfast Of Champions!



The new Alife's had just dropped that day, I made sure to cop a pair.

New York Dolls - 'Subway Train'

DMG$ Interview For Converse Music

Two weeks ago I caught up with Damaged Good$ aka DMG$. Two great rappers from Texas and a wicked producer from Dalston. Great combination. Kicked it with them for about 45 minutes before their soundcheck. They killed it, despite the mixed crowd and technical difficulties. Check the interview and footage below:

Exclusive Damaged Goods interview from Orange Dot on Vimeo.

The Reset

The other weekend the guys at Nike teamed up with the rising brands of the UK and put on an expose of British talent at the 1948 store. More things are needed like this to bring the people of London together. I didn't cop any Trapstar but my A.IN.T Slick Rick Tee and ALL CAPS Hard Times Tee are both doing alot. It was a cool little event, good tunes, nice people, sun was out, garms were fresh.

City Rats

I was actually quite looking forward to this film. Released on the 22nd April it documents some rather niche elements of London life. Then I found out Danny Dyer is in it. This drags the levels of anticipation down dramatically, but probably still worth a watch.

"Ain't I, Ain't I, Ain't I, Ain't I Got It Going On"

I've been meaning to post long extensive blogs about how amazing my life is, and how much better it is than yours. But business gets in the way, work prevails, and as narcissistic and egotistical as I can be, in this age of "Hey Look At Me" I've sort of toned it down. Follow my twitter for that kinda of OG Flamboyance.

Atlanta was a once in a life time trip. Shout out to Derek for holding it down and putting up with me for a week, Flip for being really cool and letting me roll with him on his interview. The Fourth Ward for being extremely gully but also incredibly hospitable. Pals is my kinda bar, Gangsta Pill, Fish and the real OGs, the Chicken Trap hustlers, Magic City for the best strip club in the world and all that good shit. I've got a couple of detailed posts coming but for now admire the pictures with gleeful envy. I wish I was an actual photographer, because Derek took me to places I really shouldn't have gone and I don't think many other Londoners roll down Simpson Road and kick it at The Grand Hustle studios...

Attack of the Swine