The Race: The Sydney Tower Run Up (time trial up the 1500+ steps of Centrepoint)

The Date: August 21st 2009

The Competitors: Teik vs V

The Bet: 50 beans to Teik if he wins, 100 beans to V if she wins.

Background:

Teik – is a pack-a-day smoker who quit last week to start training, he hasn’t played serious sport since ‘99.

V – plays regular ball 4 times a week on competitive teams but has just recently re-discovered her fondness of the gaspers after quitting for 8 years. She vows to chain-it right up until raceday.

So who’s your money on?

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Our boy Jules has been at it again. This time, his exhibition at the Chalk Horse features 7 new works focused on Japanese full-back pieces (woot!). We dropped in to say whatup last night for the launch which packed out pretty fast. If you missed out, the works will be up until the 22nd August at 94 Cooper St Surry.

Oh, and if anyone thinks they got pingpong game, Jules and Jasper are waiting FOR YOU at their studio just down the road from the gallery – white line fever baby!

The Original ‘F’; NY Kings in Wht and Gold (FDL series); and the famous Frank’s Chop Shop cap

Some New Era’s just in from none other than New York’s Premier fitted-cap crew – Frank151. All with amazing side and under-brim detailing.

Look out for the latest edition of the Frank 151 Magazine (De La Soul Edition) hitting our shelves soon.

We’re MASSIVE fans of this guy’s work. Thanks to Harry and Grant for making our day.

Indigo Dukes (slim straight), Indigo Shearers (more space in the thigh, tapered from the knee), Indigo Kings (relaxed fit, slight bootcut)

We’re super honoured to be the new exclusive Sydney stockist of Imperial Brand Clothing. We have all three styles, in both indigo and blk, and in full size ranges (28-36). For those of you new to Imperial, these guys do denim the way denim should be done – ie, concentrating on construction, cut and simplicity. 14.25 ounce Okayama raw sanforized selvage denim, manufactured 100% in Australia by Aussies.

Fade ‘em if you got ‘em.

and bigups to Ritchie for lending us his saggy indo ass time for the photos

Indigo Dukes 7.5 months down the track (no wash, no soak)