Even tho’ I don’t post drops at XXL anymore they still found a way to pwn me. Robbie from Unkut forwarded me the link where they list the Hip-Hop website 100. They took a nice little shot at the kid with their faint praise…
“A heavyweight in numerous ways, always-entertaining Dallas Penn and friends chew the fat about hip-hop, sneakers, food and ever-important boozing at New York City industry events.”
Whoever wrote that shit is a cockblower. I’m glad they are entertained tho’.
So the latest industry event for me to booze it up at wasn’t really an industry event per se. NYC has a nightlife scene that intersects the entertainment industry at a myriad amount of positions. The intersection last night was where sneakers, streetwear and Hennessy Black collide. It was the 5th anniversary of Goliath NYC up in east Harlem. You might remember that spot from several SFU-NYC tour videos.
Goliath is a nice little boutique nestled into EAST 105th Street. They are understated in their signage and appearance, but if you know the haps then you know how serious they go in. The crowd that made the trek to the store were all the most ardent fans of cutting edge streetwear and design. Nike Sportswear was lucky to have the centerpiece for the event.
The crowd was live as hell and the store was retarded packed inside and on the street outside. The gift bag rumors had everyone buzzing. You get spoiled in NYC with the idea that a gift bag is the minimum requisite for coming to a hype event. I’m more interested in drinking and building with my peoples that came through. The Almighty DJ KO was up in that piece as well as the big homey Meka (2DopeBoyz).
Don’t get it twisted and think that I wasn’t still trying to come up on some swag too. Mikey Fresh hit me off with two(2) limited edition Goliath fitteds. I already told Mek that I am holding a joint for him since he sk8’d before the hats were doled out. Definitely some fly ish right here.
Happy birthday Goliath.
Now when does the holiday sale kick off?
DP!
Yeah, I saw that lil wise crack @ my dude, had to boycott by not even leaving a comment…but I’ll leave it here, tho.
DP! FTMFW!!!
Oh yeah….lose that red & I need those AF1’s in my life.
Let’s go Lakers, LET’S GO!!!
I guess XXL is a little salty at the kid, huh DP? Whatever it’s the holiday season throw em the pass, DallasPenn.com is above the bullshit. Just got back from Tokyo saw lots of sneakers out there but those prices were to severe for ya boy. There was nothing that I have not seen in NYC or the DMV; Adidas, Nike, Tiger and Pumas are all over the place out there. Hope there is another SFU before Xmas. Peace.
Thank god the Knicks passed on Iverson. We trying to slim that salary cap down and the roster (eddie curry has got to go) for next year.
I need to come up on free swag (and booze) immediately. I gained weight and can’t fit in most of my jeans, shirts are all a little tighter, and I’m too broke to just simply go buy more haha. Besides the lovely people at Durkl, I feel like free shit is seriously lacking in the DC area. We need more parties like this one.
Not to mention that if Hennessy Black is mentioned…I’m there. That ish is like crack to me. Shout out to my liver.
That fitted is nasty, fam. I need to make that migration out there from Chicago. (Don’t say Shy-Town)
yeah i saw that over at XXL too, Grandz. the real shit is, that your absence is DEFINITELY being felt. and its obvious by the backhanded compliment. cause they couldnt in good conscience leave you out. ur blog is too ill! and felt all across the internets. AND some of the most original content by far. and brave. who else would put them ass ugly AF1’s as their post photo? sike naw! the red is throwin em off is all…
whats good with the picx sirr
I have come back to dub those kicks the “Excalibur” Air Force 1’s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9hCZLNWxEs&feature=related
blurry video but it’s the best I could find to show that the squad, who is called “Excalibur” of Cheer Dynasty in VA has team colors that happen to be purple red and black. It’s quite a fitting name too, since in that particular routine, they really put on a show and were rather flashy…but they didn’t win and didn’t get the bid to worlds. Kinda like these kicks.
Random secret fact about the ambassador #2350983: I used to cheer alongside one of the guys on that squad once upon a time.
CHRYBABY,
I haven’t been in my lab all weekend and to be honest, the pics I saw with you in them were meh. Here’s what I’ll do for you…
Let me take a look and see if I have some pics from the party at Vault that you can use.