Time To Grow Up

Let me write about cliche lines and the burdens of the growth or growing up. The sub - cultures the movements and all the psycho - active drugs i may or may not have taken for real, carefully edited transcribed into subliminal pieces of personal expression called blog posts.

Yes i talk about vices for i care not about public image for this is identity we are speaking of and the expression of it freely. Isn't this why there are all these "local" brands now? Everybody wants to share who they are. A few of you have been following us and it is time to give thanks. Buy the ticket and take the ride.

About a year ago I started this blog with the intention of writing about my interests ; Art , Fashion , Graffiti , The Sex , the drugs and the rockers and rollers. Psh. I apologize to my beloved blog which started it all for i have been too distracted by all the other things i have had to do and for a minute there forgot that this site was to concretize my thoughts and not for anyone else... and if anyone wants to do a read through; well welcome.

Yes there has been a hundred changes thru the years. And it is time to responsibly share them.

A book has two faces, the front and back, several pages with different content in between. But it all starts with the blacks and the whites. The essence of a book is saturated by the way it should look, the book becomes slowly saturated by hard bounds , gold linings and overtly glossy pages. Read it's black and white some might bore and some might inspire. Experience is relative. You either like it or you don't. All you got to do is look. A matter of A.D.D.? Maybe. But it's putting your hand on the bible, and crossing your fingers. It's what you do with what you see.

Point is you make mistakes , shoo the bats away, they will come and swarm you ten fold and in your darkest , sweatiest hour bombard. Learn how to swat these infernal creatures away, you move the fuck on after bitching. No one in this "positive" "forward - thinking" "young" generation is getting older. It's time to act our age; and it's the age of now.

"That was the difference between Muhammad Ali and the rest of us, he came , he saw and if he didn't entirely conquer - he came as close to it as anybody we will ever see in the lifetime of this doomed generation."

"The person that does not scatter the morning dew, will not comb grey hairs" - Hunter S. Thompson

HAPPY 420! NEW APPRENTICE PIPES!

Untitled from Black Book Design on Vimeo.

Greetings from the Family!

We've been hearing your comments and suggestions about restocking APPRENTICE.

If you don't know , read up on it here at the previous post CLICK HERE .

So now you've read about it... come and see it and try them.

APPRENTICE batch 2 is now available only in Store.

They're one of one per design. First come first served.

Soul Fillet 2

This is the event that Manila has been waiting for. DEBUT was a successful night and we urge you to spread the glory to everyone around the Manila and music scene for

A revisit and a glimpse of the hip hop sound NOW

We break it down into 4 segments for you live n organic. electro and futuristic:

Djs: Rye . J -Hoon
Cypher with jazzy sticky trio: Fuego. James Sace. B-Serj. Special guests. Live emcess call out
Performance by: People's Future. Marquiss
Beatmakers Lounge: Ch++. Milkriddles. Medemessiah

AUGUST 13 at BSIDE! Supproted by BLACKBOOKdsn

If there was any testament upon the Soul fillet movement, this is one to legitimize it. Soul Fillet 2 promises to brng you the same smiles and beats verses all under one roof!

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IRONLAK 20% OFF SALE @ WALL LORDS!

Gear up or get destroyed at the Wall Lords Jam this SATURDAY August 7 @ The Collective 7274 Malugay St. San Antonio Village., Makati Philippines. With the participation of MSFPH, DNB, PSP, UGK, FTC, RS, KST, SDFK, TWCP.This event is sponsored by VANS and Nippon PYLOX paint

With live music from a plethora of local artists , free flowing Manila beer and a skate video by the we legendary crew!

ETRANCE IS FREE







FOR THE WLL LORDS EVENT, BLACKBOOKdesign is giving a 20% OFF DISCOUNT on all IRONLAK paint! Make sure to check out our stocks we got sa shit ton of other paraphernallia waiting for you at the event! SEE YOU THERE.

A Cut Above The Rest

Polks S/S

Lucky Clovers S/S

Deep Navy L/S

Here you go boys and girls...new FULKA releases; hand picked cotton fabric with Japanese cuts. All sewn up perfectly stiched to wrap over your shoulders perfectly.

FULKA by BLACKBOOKdsn

Red w/ White Weave Chambray L/SGray Chambray L/SWhite Polka S/S

Lucky Clovers Cotton S/S

Double Strap Waxed Leather Wallet Chain

Against All Elements is the first quarter collection of Fulka by BLACKBOOKdsn.
It's a reaction to everything around us. The apparel that we've made is meant to be worn everyday and it is made considering the basic needs of a man to be used as he goes through everything that bombards him.

This is just part of the collection You can see our whole line in A DISSERTATION OF STYLE this Saturday. Check the link.

other pieces : LORD VKTOR SELVAGE for BLACKBOOKdsn (available upon request)
Visvim Mastermind Kiefer

Destroy Your Enemy; Have A Better Taste

To all the sneaker heads out there, I introduce to you Taka Hayashi;

A self taught painter / illustrator / graphic designer, Taka was born in Yokohama, Japan in 1971. He moved to the U.S. in 1981 and relocated himself in Santa Monica where the early 80’s Skateboarding scene had a huge impact on his life & art. I've been a fan of his since his first syndicate line with VANS dropped in '09. He proves that there can be a fusion with self - expression / personal style and design together with footwear that is classic to produce products that are just a little above your run - of - the - mill tounge and taste buds. And another thing, it's all self - taught and natural progression.

And from a designers perspective; his attention to detail is a bar to reach. Watch and learn.

Engineered Garments. Intelligent Style.

Cambric or chambray is a lightweight cotton weave used as fabric for lace and needle work. It is possibly named after Baptiste of Cambrai which is in France.. It's usually made with Egyptian or American cotton. in some cases polymer fibres can be added. Cambric is also used as a coating for professional playing cards, to protect them for longer and make them easier to handle.
Chambray is one of the most malleable and versatile fabrics that you can use. During the 1980's and 1990 it was an iconic casual wear. In America, it used as workman's shirts and the fabric is dyed in indigo blue and weaved with white cotton to make it sturdy hence it's iconic look and it's history of use.. Therefore there is that term ; "blue - collar". The chambray shirts used to be sold by brands such as Ralph Lauren and would retail to up to 270$.

This time Engineered Garments has used chambray. With contrasting dark stitching and black and red buttons. 2 button - fastening utility chest pockets, reinforced elbow stitch detail gusset hem side seams and button adjustable cuffs. Im really liking the new Brogue slip - ons as well., as i've been wearing Brogue boots for some time now, this is a fresh twist in design for a classic style.
The jacket is just an add - on to what could be a good outfit. It's a great use of fabric and heritage style.

GET DESTROYED

It's on like donkey kong. Raise our flag up high, in Shanghai, China. But first, you got to destroy or be destroyed by fellow wariors in the biggest graff jam in Asia:

So you think your crew has what it takes to be the best? This is your chance to prove it!
Its official! The biggest graff jam in Asia is now on Philippine soil! WALL LORDS PHILIPPINES 2010 will push through on August. The best crews in the country will battle each other out for pride, glory, and the right to represent the Philippines at the Wall Lords Grand Finals to be held in Shanghai, China. No more stalling, no more holding back. IT IS ON! Who wants it the most?

The Philippine stage of Wall Lords is now officially open for registration!

To register your crew, email your crew info at wall.lordsph10@gmail.com.

1. Please include the crew name, names of participating members (2-3 members),
   
2. contact numbers (give 2 if possible),


3. 3 pictures of your works (in med-hi res quality),



4. and your reference website if possible.
   
   Decide wisely on which members you want to represent your crew before registering. You can only register your crew once.
   
   Deadline for registration is on Friday July 9 (one week from now). Submissions past this date will not be entertained.
   
   Thank you and good luck! VISIT THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR THE PHILIPPINE LEG HERE

THE VAEL PROJECT LAUNCH @ BLACKBOOK

What is the Vael Project?

“Vael designs are urbane, cultured and streetwise and indicative of Horn’s perspective on conventional fashion.”

Where function and fashion co-exist in the realm of footwear, Coleman Horn is undoubtedly the deciding creator. Horn typifies a character out of an Ayn Rand novel paired with a piece of Willy Wonka gum – the more you chew the more complex flavors erupt. Horn is 34% urban, 29% edgy, 23% sleek, 18% cosmopolitan with a dash of hip-punk and his shoe designs reflect such. Any who have followed his designing career with Medium would not be surprised to learn that after taking a walk about the globe exploring, tasting, and experiencing he would emerge bearing a love child of sorts. He handcrafted the first creations of Vael in a soddy workshop while holed up at his parent’s homestead on the salty coast of Maine.

Vael footwear is primarily useful to increase the circumference of area traveled by those who wear them (a shoe’s function), sophisticated enough to be classified as timeless, and edgy enough to be worn by those with fashion-forward discernment (the deck shoe transformed by textured canvass fabric). Vael designs are urbane, cultured and streetwise and indicative of Horn’s perspective on conventional fashion.

A shoe that travels well is a shoe that is created by one who is well traveled. And for the worldly man, a shoe fit for function but sleek enough to be worn by the unpretentious fashion forward type could only be the creation of someone who has experienced the grit of life.

In these precarious financial times where judicial decisions are mandatory for most budgets, the addition to any shoe collection should include a Vael shoe. If limited to three pairs – go for a gym shoe, a Geoffrey Rush dress shoe, and by all means, a Vael shoe. You simply cannot go wrong. If nothing else, you will substantially increase your ability to walk greater distances while making a solid statement that you do give a damn.


-- From The Vael Project Files

COME IN BLACKBOOKdesign @ 7274 MALUGAY ST., SAN ANTONIO VILLAGE , MAKATI @ THE COLLECTIVE

ON JUNE 19 STARTING 5 PM

10 % DISCOUNT ON ALL VAEL PURCHASES FOR THIS DAY

10% DISCOUNT IF YOU AVAIL OF A FULKA SHIRT TO MATCH YOUR SHOES!

FREE BOOZE FREE FOOD!

WITH A SHORT FILM PROJECTION BY MARCO LIMJAP!

COME AS YOU ARE

WHAT IS VAEL?

"VÆL is a premium brand extending the range of mobile societies (Gesellschaft). We engineer and manufacture soft goods for the wandering global creative class. Using top-shelf components like Vibram™ soles and US hides, VÆL delivers unparalleled quality and coveted advances in materials and technology. We undertake this design project with commitment to best practices in human rights and ecological sourcing."

VÆL footwear is designed for men who desire to be seen as iconoclasts. They are not satisfied with the current offerings from CLAE or Creative Rec. They have an understanding of VISVIM and Dior-Homme, but refuse to pay $500 for a pair of sneakers.

They want subtle style cues, while letting the quality of the details in the shoes speak for them. The US-Hide full-grain leathers, the Italian Vibram Soles and European lasts are what set VÆL apart from the current offerings from most of the noise that is coming out of China footwear factories.

VÆL Project is culmination of the vision of the founder and owner, Coleman Horn. After selling his previous brand, M3dium, Coleman began a worldwide search for new inspiration to truly capitalize on the spirit of M3dium. However, this time it was going to be different - All of the difficult lessons that Coleman learned through starting, building, and selling M3dium would be infused with a fresh design doctrine that creatively evolves classic silhouettes. VÆL Project
began to take shape in November 2007 with the official launch of the brand during the PROJECT trade shows that following January .

In order to progress the brand, we have assembled a Board of Advisors that will offer their immense experience in guiding our strategic, operational, and design decisions. We have agreements from the following industry veterans:

• Shawn Stussy The Godfather of Streetwear with his brand, Stussy.


• Danny Kwock The founder of Quicksilver and President of Quicksilver Communications


• Thom McElroy The founder of Volcom & McEroy Communications


• Mossmo Giannulli The founder of his namesake brand, Mossimo


• Robert Beauchamp Former Executive Editor of GQ and Executive Fashion Director for Esquire Magazine
  

"The brand is based on travel in a simple way. Whether it’s walking in a city all day where comfort is an issue, or out at a bar where style is paramount, we have engineered VÆL footwear to maximize all these aspects."

Vael offers true value to a market who is smarter by the bill and who's taste combines both function and class.

BLACK BOOK design is proud to launch VAEL project here in MANILA this coming JUNE 19.
Come on down...see what the future of sneakers are.

KEEP GLUED TO THIS SITE.

Like a freakin' kamikaze pilot

BLACKBOOK was featured in this JUNE's issue of PREVIEW magazine! Check it out... And a big thank you to the people of PREVIEW.

Cheers!

TRILOGY FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY

First birthdays are always suppose to be celebrated.
Trilogy + Canteen is celebrating theirs!
Get your ass up and go!

It'll be ...The Dopeness.

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BART SIMPSON'S STILL AT IT.

You can go with this , you can go with that, or you can go with us.
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Follow us so you can see updates on our store / music / art / new clothing and projects.
Follow us and see why we stand like a blister in the sun.

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CLICK HERE TWITTER.COM /BLACKBOOKDSN or the side bar to your right! :)

THANK YOU ALL OF YOU!

LOOKING FORWARD - SAGAWAFUJI EYEFRAMES IN STORE

To every discovery there is always a story. So once upon a time I was traveling abroad and was looking for something interesting, something different. I always wear spectacles because i need them and I was sick and tired of the ol' Ray - ban or wayferrer pair that I was using. So i stumbled upon these alternatives in a random street in my travel. This was two years ago.

I got a pair for myself as I've learned that these are hand carved and made in Japan and to see these are very rare. One more thing is that I knew for a fact that there was NOTHING like this back then in the Philippines (until now). Unfortunately, I gave my only pair to my friend for a birthday gift. Mind you, these are real wood frames and not those 'wood - finished plastic' ones. So now that I was able to bring them here again not just for myself but for BLACKBOOK i've decided to not keep them a secret anymore.

SAGAWAFUJI eyeframes are now available in store a pair costs only 4,450php. For it's rarity and it's quality that's worth the price.

These frames would definitely suit and comply to those who are looking something different. As with everything in the store. I actually have a pair right now. See you in store!

NEW PAINTING BY CHI

Red-i Beat tape vol.2 by redisound

CHI's painting was featured in REDisound.com

Also check out their music page where you can see a jacket cover designed by him as well.

Don't forget to visit BLACKBOOK and BSIDE too! Heres the MAP:

KST | DUBPLATE

{DARKO | UNGGA | OKTO}

{GRAVER | NUNO}

{KDRAGON | EGG FIASKO}

{ORDI | DIRTY | KNOCK OUT }

{PEEK | CHICHI | BULK | MAKE SHIFT LADDER}

KINGS
dubSTEPpin on TOYS

special thank you to BSIDE (Red - I , Mulan , Astrid , PJ, Ana )

Come by BLACKBOOK and BSIDE
@
7274 Malugay St. San Antonio Village Makati


DIRECTIONS:
From Buendia ; Go straight until ayala intersection then turn right, Left on Yakal (fire station), Head straight til' the end then left again.

From Ayala : Go straight until you hit the fire station , turn left on yakal, go straight to the end then left and then left again... that's Malugay.

RAT BIKE

The Rat Bike is a custom build and local build by Black Book bretheren MFG ( Manila Fixed Gear). It has a trick geometry for freestyling and is designed after the gorilla frame.

The frame is part of the metal militia to it's core... It looks like it's ready to frontline a good charge.

For one thing this frame is as raw as shit.

The frames and bikes are all available at the BLACK BOOK STORE.

7274 Malugay St. Makati.

MONO

Mono is an independent jewelry line by two artists named CHIKOTUR and NIXON MARQUEZ.

I met these guys during the F*ck Art show and as I was looking around I saw their pieces and they were a stand - out as well. For one thing they were the only jewelers there. And another thing, everything is hand - made and one of a kind.

There is something raw about their designs. I don't know but it looks good in the store.

Come and see more of what they make in the BBD store! :)

OPENING MAY 15