Give us an idea of your upbringing and personal history. How was Chicago growing up? Were you always involved with art? When I was growing up, my family moved around the South Side a lot — from 90th & Escanaba, to 86th & Drexel, to 81st & Kenwood and then finally to 80th … Continue reading Q + A with Troy Scat
Nike Dunk Low ‘University Red’ Before cementing its status as a streetwear icon and skateboarding staple, the Dunk began its journey on the college hardwood. The design made major waves in 1985 when it debuted in a pack of color-coordinated products for college programs. Now, a handful of those treasured team colors are … Continue reading Nike Dunk Low ‘University Red’ Raffle
Nike Dunk Low ‘Champ Colors’ The Dunk began its journey on the college hardwood, making major waves in 1985 when it debuted in a pack of color-coordinated products for high-profile teams. Now, that theme is being revived to commemorate today’s leading programs in honor of the silhouette’s 35th anniversary. This edition blends an … Continue reading Nike Dunk Low ‘Champ Colors’ Raffle
Founded in 2018, ESCRO Market is a Chicago-based brand by Cornell “Nu” Green and Muizz Ogbara. Recently, you may have seen or stopped by their pop-up in our Chicago location, which ran for three days in February, alongside the release of their “Defunct Suits” collection. Learn more about the brand and the minds behind … Continue reading ESCRO MARKET
In an effort to benefit the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, StockX has announced that it has partnered with over 75 individuals and companies, including Eminem, Sarah Andelman, Don C, the Golden State Warriors and more to giveaway hand-selected items from their respective collections. Participants can look through the list of prizes here and enter to win … Continue reading StockX “COVID-19 Solidarity Fund” Benefit
Led by current “innovator in residence” Brian Foo, the Library of Congress has shared a preview of a project titled “Citizen DJ.” The project, launching sometime this summer, will allow users to access the libraries’ extensive catalog of audio files dating back over a hundred years, with all files available for royalty-free download and use. … Continue reading Library of Congress Launches Open-Source Sampling Tool for Music Producers
Chicago-based artist and RSVP Gallery alum Louis DeGuzman took to Instagram yesterday to announce an art-contest and giveaway to encourage the continuation of social distancing while we remain under stay-at-home orders. To participate, all entrants must: 1) Download the line-art for DeGuzman’s “Time Heals All” piece for free on his website here. 2) … Continue reading Louis DeGuzman “Time Heals All” Contest
