2014 | THE OXFORD MAN

Finding Realness Within Yourself

"When you're famous, no one looks at you like you're human anymore; you become the property of the public. There's noth...

Cali Christmas 2014 Performance Rewind

For some of us, a Christmas gift came a couple weeks early with Power 106's annual Cali Christmas event going down last night. Featu...

Have You Been Eating Sushi Wrong All This Time?

Tokyo sushi chef, Naomichi Yasuda, dives deep into teaching all of us the dos and don'ts when it comes to eating sushi. Having grown...

Reincarnation - Karl Lagerfeld Short Film

Directed by designer Karl Lagerfeld. Music by the never-aging Pharrell Wililams. Featuring the gorgeous superstar model-turned-actress...

Classic Fine Art x Hip-Hop Lyricism = Fly Art

How genius of an idea is this?!

On the Radar: J. Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive

Who else is excited for J. Cole's third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, to drop in exactly a week's time ??

The Noragi

What you may already have: basic cardigan

Note to Self: Old Libraries Make for Stunning Fall Editorial Shoots

Although Fall is easily already slipping into winter, I want to quickly revisit my favorite (by a long-shot) 2 014 Fall Editorial by the U.K...

The Man Behind Visvim

Several years back, Hypebeast asked visvim creator Hiroki Nakamura during an interview ,

The Unspeakable Truth About Cleaning Sneakers

I came across this good read by Complex magazine about the type of person I used to be back in the day - the avid, slightly compulsi...

The Umbrella Movement - Hong Kong's Desperate Cry for Democracy

Unless you've been living underneath a rock , it has been just over a month and half since the citizens of Hong Kong first poured o...

That Soulful Instrumental Music: Key Wane

His work speaks for itself. That's what an artist wants to hear when it comes to crafting his art.

HBO x Kevin Durant - The Exclusive Off-Season Feature

If you thought the end of a grueling NBA season meant endless time to sit back on the couch to relax or to work on that hor...

Current Track Favorites: Music Installment V

Change of weather doesn't necessarily have to mean warm, summery beats are lacking. Swamped by deadlines and applications as of late...

Dolores Umbridge Revealed - Scarier Than He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?

"Her desire to control, to punish and to inflict pain, all in the name of law and order, are, I think, every bit as reprehensible a...

Hard Work on 3, Together on 6.

Nike has done it once again.

Best of Club Monaco's Men's Fall Look Book Inspiration

There are simply too many pieces from Club Monaco that I want for the coming Fall.

All Hail the Nike 'Sweat-Suit'

So all of the Nike community, fans, and enthusiasts from around the world erupted with an uncontrollable giddiness with news of this fresh d...

Current Track Favorites: Music Installment IV

With Fall officially coming down upon us (pun-intended) and winter approaching sooner than later , here are my latest track picks for the...

Ranking NBA Back-Courts 2014-2015

With the coming NBA season fast upon us and lots of trash-talking already taking place about who has the best back-court in the league...

The Tattoo Subculture in ATL

Using tattooing as a way to give back to their community, the tattoo artists in Atlanta have etched out a way to form a niche communit...

Keep Calm and Blazer On

Often people have the idea that wearing a causal blazer on a routine basis requites putting in a lot of unnecessary effort in the morning wh...

Current Track Favorites: Music Installment III

After a long hiatus from the music column, guess who's back, back again. Imma back, tell a friend. ✌️

Why You Need a Wool (Herringbone) Blazer This Autumn

Pulling out the wool pieces from your wardrobe are the welcoming signs of the arrival of Fall.

Frank & Oak Fall Favorites

POP! POP! POP! In light of the recent opening of the Frank & Oak pop-up on 267 Queen Street West , I was able to "pop" o...

Discover Yourself as a 'Culture Participant'

Stay curious and don't be afraid to discover.

The Hundreds: Passing Through Series

Even prior to all the protests and demonstrations happening in Hong Kong, I had a sudden feeling of homesickness down in my gut for the city...

Spotted: Best Paris Fashion Week Street-snaps

Who else other than Yeezy can capture the essence of how I currently feel about not being in Paris for Fashion Week 2014...

Harlem's What They're Reppin' - Revisiting the Rise of the A$AP MOB

YES, THEY'RE BACK.

Building Win-Win Relationships Via Networking - Long Live Coffee Meet Ups

I came across this thought-provoking read relevant for recent grads currently on the job hunt or for those looking to landing new intern...

#chillfridayvibes

Whether you're turning up or winding down this Friday night, tune into this awesome track (list) to kick off the weekend. Happy Fri...

Chase the Everlasting Simple Modern Classics, Not Trends

"Right now, we are all about simplicity, interesting compositions and finding the perfect fit. Stepping outside the trend circle,...

Current Track Favorites: Music Installment II

Happy end of August, everyone!

Football Season is BAAAACKKK: America's Game - 2013 Seattle Seahawks

This dog understands EXACTLY how I feel about the start of the NFL season...

Made in America 2014 - Performance Rewind

In case you guys missed out on the news, Jay Z wrapped up his annually curated Made in America music festival this past weekend and the per...

Hello There, Fall - The Made Issue: September

The September release of the latest The Made Issue by the Canadian-based menswear brand Frank & Oak is really getting me excited fo...

A Guide to Properly Barbecuing Your Meat Fest

With the Labor Day Long Weekend creeping up, don't get caught ill-prepared or dumbfounded with what to do on an extra day of rest. Take...

Sneaker Con NY 2014 - Wrap-Up

Where can you hear of the inspirations behind the creation of well-known sneakers that have dropped in the past AND actually see displays...

Federer x Jordan - A Collaboration of Two Court Legends

With the recent stir of news from the tennis great, Roger Federer, being caught wearing what at first glance appears to be Jordan-ins...

Add to the Bucket List: Bait to Plate

To add on the bucket list of things I hope to do one day: preparing a meal from the catch to setting up the fire to cooking and plating the...

How to Get Discovered As A Rapper

Takes notes all you aspiring rapper wanna-be's out there.

How to Make A Great Cup of Coffee - Pour-Over Method

After come across and watching the Mr. Porter video below, I realized that I've been brewing my coffee wrong the entire time.

Air Jordans Taking Flight... In Real-Time

I recently came across an article worth sharing for all sneaker heads x NBA fanatics ( you know you're a fanatic if you've already...

You Had Me At Fried Chicken

Just as I was starting to have harsh cravings for some fried chicken...

Toronto Men's Fashion Week Wrap-Up

For all those who didn't know, Toronto hosted its first ever Men's Fashion Week this past week. Following in the big-name fash...

Food Truck Phenomenon

For those who never really understood the hype around food trucks or why some people get so excited over lining up for food made in a dinky...

On the Radar: FKA twigs

Psychedelic, visually-mesmerizing and at times, uncomfortably drug addled, FKA twigs seems to have this ability to pull viewers into ano...

Art and Craft Trailer

Ever wonder whether the art pieces you see hanging on the museum walls are actually the real deal? Can one 100% authenticate a piece ...

Leonard & Church Kickstarter

One of my pet peeves in any type of industry is when companies or brands dominate the market in a way that makes the consumer feel like if t...

The Barbershop Subculture

"Barbering isn't a job. It's an art form, a culture, and a lifestyle."

Think Titanic

If you have just a tiny interest in something that gives you a flurry of excitement whenever you talk about it, just go for it before any...

Can You Spot the Similarities?!

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant have both been long talked about as having a similar style of play, demeanor on the court, and "clut...

Current Track Favorites: Music Installment I

Here is my attempt at updating you guys on any new music I come across and have added to my playlist of tracks I currently have on repea...

Menswear Dog - A Shiba Inu's Style Guide for Men

When a four-year old shiba inu dresses better than the majority of us...

Make Way For the Knitted Silk Tie!

Ensuring that you have picked out the right tie (in terms of color, texture, length and width) to your outfit speaks volumes as to whether ...

Marbleous Spaces

On the Radar: Bas - Last Winter

Although released a couple months back, I JUST recently came across rapper/song-writer Bas' debut album, Last Winter , and have...

For All the Coffee Nerds & Enthusiasts Out There

for those who feel a sense of adventure and willingness to travel far and wide just to try out the latest independent coffee shop that...

STATE OF NATE Life Lesson: Heart Over Height

"I felt like I did my part. I just felt like they abandoned me. I was once again abandoned by another team that I did everything th...

Favorites from 2014 London Collections: Men

With the recent wrap-up of the 2014 London Collections: Men , here is a collection of some of my favorite menswear looks from this year...

Faces by The Sartorialist

www.facesbythesartorialist.com based off of his observation that more and more people today own multiple pairs of eye-wear and t...

Helvetica

for all the typeface enthusiasts out there, this may not be news to you...

Am I Good Enough Now?

inspiration of the day: don't EVER let anyone tell you that you're not good enough

BAAAAD BOYS! BAAAD BOYS!

Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Bill Laimbeer, John Salley, Rick Mahorn, Dennis Rodman, Vinnie Johnson, Mark Aguirre

Dreaming of Sushi

one of the things I have truly come to miss is the FRESH sushi you can get in Vancouver

Future of Fashion & Technology

what if wearable tech extends beyond what is worn at the gym and becomes integrated into everyday wear, where fashionable pieces of cloth...

I Run New York

this one's for the morning commute

NBA Fashion Favorites - Playoff Edition

some fashion favorites so far from the NBA Playoffs

Trophy

"I had this image of a trophy and me accepting these awards and kinda training myself to be this champion. And at the end of th...

Tie Bar Style Collection

Who knew there were so many types of tie bar variations... Take a look at some of these cleverly designed accessories!

Restoring the Musical Experience - A Visual Album

"I see music. It's more than ju...

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