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As is often the case within the realm of specialized trades and niche skill sets, the growing shift toward accelerated efficiency has begun to drive out the once revered group of craftsmen. In our latest HBTV feature Modern Day Artisans, we highlight a range of individuals who have become experts in their field, effectively maintaining the authenticity, originality and art of their respective...

Lupe Fiasco's affection for sneakers has been well documented ever since he first entered the music scene with his Grammy-nominated first single "Kick, Push" in 2005. Being named a Vans OTW advocate, his involvement with footwear has now reached the next level as the Chicago native has taken an active role in designing. Last Wednesday, during Vans's launch event for its Spring 2012 OTW footwear...

Former Complex editor turned adidas Originals Trend Marketing Manager, Bradley Carbone, has enjoyed an interesting transition. Moving from publishing to marketing, the often jovial character discusses his time at both Complex and his new role and ambitions at adidas Originals. In addition to his new, so-called "9 to 5," he's also an integral part of poster-sized lifestyle magazine SNEEZE, which...

Something is changing in social media. A very noticeable shift is taking place from the data-heavy, status update-laden burden of platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to something lighter, more versatile and highly visual. As I covered in my last piece for Hypebeast, Tumblr seems to have blazed the path for this alternative philosophy of sharing over the web – one catered more towards...