So I was able to find some time and steal Jonathan, the creative director and founder of Mor’s Footwear away from his busy, hectic schedule to introduce you guys to his line. Mor’s footwear is pretty rad, the shoe looks awesome yet very sleek and clean still with very high quality. Being able to find out of what’s to come for the next season actually has me psyched because Jonathan is extremely talented and capable of doing the unknown. Extremely friend guy with a creative eye.

1) What made you decide to use your last name for the footwear’s name ?

Well, the name is mors… (my name minus one ‘s’) which means ‘death’ in Latin and its an Island in Denmark too. It looks good on a shoe label as well… or maybe I’m an egomaniac.

2) What are your inspirations when it comes to designing your products ?

I take inspiration from all kinds of places… 80s sports stars, nature and vintage sci-fi are just a few.The important thing is to combine it all into a cohesive, stylish product.

3) Where are you based out of ?

London, UK

4) How did you get started ?

I started out as a footwear designer for adidas and designed for a few big sports and fashion brands before deciding to start out on my own.

5) So how long have you been in the game now ?

7 years

6) Where do you see your company in the next 5 years ?

Well respected and known for a high quality, well designed product.

7) If you could have a collabo with anyone, who would it be ?

Someone creative or known for quality, maybe an artist like Andy Warhol (yeah.. I know he’s dead).

Do you have a brand philosophy?

Creating high quality, stylish footwear with a fresh perspective.

9) What should we expect to see from you this fall ?

The fall range is really exciting. There’s elk suede premium runners, high top elk skin runners…Arctic fish skin sneakers too. All the leathers are sourced from the arctic, exclusive, tactile and rare.

10) What made you decide to go into the shoe industry rather than clothing?

I’ve always been into sneakers and I’m just doing what I love.

11) How do your shoes differ from other well crafted shoes?

Mostly in the kind of materials we use, I go to great lengths to make shoes in the highest quality, most interesting leathers there are (like arctic elk or fish skin). As the season’s progress, you’ll see mors stand out on its own more and more.

12) What’s an average day like for you as the company director?

Emails, emails, emails… sometimes I get to do some sketching too.

Okay, I REALLY want a pair of these, and i’m a huge critic when it comes to shoes. Created by Bedega and Converse, the original high-top can be rocked rolled down. The kicks are made of a waxed canvas upper complimented with a deerskin lining to create a completely unique experience that’s both durable and resistant to abrasive materials. With a charcoal colourway and gusseted tongue and waxed laces, the shoe is set to release March 13th at Bodega, including an etched flask for those of 21+ years. Retailing at $120, the piece is set to 100 pairs. To those that are reading this, my birthday is coming up and I would kill to purchase a pair.. and a gift would be even more awesome!

BODEGA
6 Clearway Street
Boston, MA 02115
617.421.1550

Pulled from Hypebeast

Labeled as one of the greatest classics in Hip Hop Raekwon the Chef’s solo effort “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…” still sounds as fresh as in 1995. Witty wordplay and grimy beats were all a true Hip Hop fan could ask for. Thanks to dirt_dog of Philaflava the music world can now rejoice as a digitized version of Rae’s promotional cassette hits the internet. Here’s detailed information on this special treat.

I had mentioned in the forum a few days ago that I stumbled across a box of old tapes in my basement. Some mixtapes, some promo samplers, some custom tapes from the days of trading. After posting a short list, it looks like the people have spoken and they want to hear just about all of them. So first up is Raekwon’s 1995 promo cassette sampler for the upcoming release of “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.” Nothing mind blowing here, but an exclusive freestyle and (at the time) an advance opportunity to hear a couple album cuts. NOTE: all scans are included in the .rar file as well as a full scan of the sleeve.

enjoy,

–dirt_dog

United + Taken has dropped their look book for Spring / Summer. All clean. Sophisticated edginess. Check it out. And lurk the website http://unitedandtaken.com/

So I was able to grab some time from JULIE over @ Creative Recreation, even with there hectic schedule. I wanted to give you guys some more info behind Creative Rec and where they’re from, what they’re about, etc. Check it out !

1. Where is your company Based from ? Creative Receation’s main office is based in Los Angeles, CA . They also opened up a NY office in Soho about a year ago

2. How did Creative Recreation get started ? Creative Recreation was started out of Orange County by Robert Nand and Rich Cofinco. Their vision was to create a shoe that catered to those that live a life with style….to create a versatile, fashion forward shoe that could be either dressed up with a suit, or dressed down with casual jeans for those that lived a life with style

3. Where did the name of the company come about ? Creative Recreation:  Characterized by originality and imagination, a refreshment of ones mind or body through activity that amuses and stimulates play.

4. How long has Creative Rec been around ? Since 2002

5. What influences the designs ? World travels and the desire to continue to be the best footwear company in the market

6. What is your personal favorite in all of the collections ? For Spring 10 we are really excited about the Testa from the Choice Collection as well as the Essentials category, for men and women, which is a new launch for us this Spring!

7. What should we expect from you guys this year ? Get ready for Creative Recreation designers to take the brand to a new level. We are introducing 2 new styles for our Choice category for men for Fall, as well as a killer women’s line-up comprised of heels, wedges, sandals and boots for Fall 10

8. What’s an average day in the office for you like Julie ? I would say that I never have an “average” day part of the joys about my job is that every day is different, which keeps it super interesting. On a daily basis though, I correspond with key editors and stylists, plan events, oversee our social media and online outreach, attend network events and build strategic and genuine relationships and partnerships for Creative Recreation. I also help with the branding of Creative Recreation, implement new marketing initiatives, and lots of other fun things!

So here is a few sneak peaks on what’s to come this spring, as well as a few items that I will be using in our next few shoots because we Love Creative Recreation. Thanks a lot JULIE !

If you’ve ever visited the Orlando area in Florida, then you should be familiar with Sunshine State staples such as Zaxby’s, Universal Studios, the huge McDonalds on I-Drive, the block of Vietnamese restaurants in Downtown, and the only streetwear boutique worth visiting – REIGN.

Owned and operated by my fellow ninjas James, Mike A, and Mike B, REIGN is your one-stop-shop for clothing, accessories, and toys located a stone’s throw away from UCF. They carry Mens and Womens styles as well as books, toys, and DVDs.

If you’re visiting the Mouse House in Orlando – make sure to stop by. They’ve also established their online store – shop til’ you drop at http://www.reignfl.com and follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/reignfl

Straight from Brooklyn, my homegirl Jenny cooks it up yet again with her newest line “Fuck The Economy.” In retaliation of the current economic status, the line includes dresses, tees, a hoodie, and leggings decked out with real Craigslist ads. The line is currently available here: http://www.yourstrulybrand.com/

Everybody who knows me knows how much I hate the new generation of “photographers” flooding the world.  With digital SLR’s i’m glad the medium is reaching a broader population, but the lack of education creates lack luster individuals who think that because they understand f/stop and shutter speed that they’re automatically labeled a photographer.  While I have no idea what the sole purpose of Art Pants is, two of my friends (Will Roegge and Linhberg Nguyen) have created a revolutionary website/blog.  The site contains photos they take on a daily basis, but rather than using crappy cell phone photos, they’ve gone full out showing people the extent of the capabilities of their Canon 5D’s and whatever other mediums they may use.  Both are ridiculously talented and while I never say this enough (for good reason) the two are gifted individual and I respect both in the field of film and photography.  Make sure you take a look at their site and follow on a regular basis because my prediction is you’ll be blown away over and over again by the images these two put out.  [ www.artpants.com ]

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