A while back I was commissioned to design a few different Custom Motorcycles Lately a few of them have come to life.


Above is a Suzuki Bking I did a few months ago. It made its debut at the 2008 Redbull MotoGP at Laguna Seca. I was stoked that the final product was in the orange colorway rather than the suggested yellow.

This next bike I wasnt exactly happy about the concept… I wasnt given much direction except that I was to use a “bandanna pattern” and the frame was going to be dipped in a new titanium look coating. I like the final look of the coating I cant wait to see what it looks like in person. As far as the bandanna treatment it wasnt executed like I would have hoped.

So far these are the only pics I have of these hopefully I will receive some better shots soon.

Free design services to anyone that can get me a pair of these size 11!
These shoes are a Japanese exclusive and is the result of a collaboration between Junya Watanabe (Comme Des Garcons) and Vans.

Formula DRIFT Announces Red Bull Drifting World Championship

LONG BEACH, Calif. – July 14, 2008 – Formula DRIFT, North America’s premier drifting Sanctioning Body, has partnered with Red Bull Energy Drink, the world’s leading energy drink, to create one of the world’s most anticipated drifting events ever – the Red Bull Drifting World Championship. The event, which will feature 32 of the world’s best drifters, will be held on the docks at the Port of Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday, November 15, 2008.

The Red Bull Drifting World Championship will bring the best drifting drivers in the world together to compete in a single historic event. Drivers from the United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe and Canada will participate, but only one will claim the title of Red Bull Drifting World Champion. Current and past champions from the world’s top professional drifting series will receive an exclusive invitation to showcase their skills and compete for the largest drifting prize purse ever offered.

“Formula DRIFT has worked over the last five years to bring the drifting world closer together via our partnered events in Singapore and Mexico as well as our open door/open dialogue with the top professional drifting leagues from each corner of the world. We are excited to be able to team up with Red Bull to bring the world together and stage the toughest competition with the best drivers,” stated Jim Liaw, President/Co-Founder of Formula DRIFT.

The purpose-built course will include unprecedented features that will test the limits of the drivers and their cars such as a long straight to ensure triple-digit entry speeds, a big, sweeping first turn for high-speed drifting and multiple, technically challenging turns. Trackside viewing areas will allow spectators to get up close and personal with the competition.

“It is an exciting time for the sport of drifting. Red Bull is the leader for innovative sporting events worldwide and now drivers will be challenged like never before in a completely different environment than we’re used to,” said Rhys Millen, 2005 Formula DRIFT champion. “I’m proud to be flying the Red Bull colors heading into the Red Bull Drifting World Championship.”

Formula DRIFT, North America’s professional drifting championship series, will play the role of organizer, co-promoter, and sanctioning body for the World Championship event. Judging will be based on current Formula DRIFT rules and regulations with the possible addition of two international judges.

More information will be disclosed at a later date including brand and media partners and participating drivers.

Lately my plate has been filled with some bad design problems….fixing other peoples mistakes, outdated cliche designs, etc. Today I got the new look books in the mail from Astars and it was such a breath of fresh air. The design of the books were fantastic and the clothes were on point also. Make sure to check it out www.alpinestars.com

First off I typically don’t rant about much but today I got the new issue of the CCS catalog and I noticed a few designs that were very similar to a line that I submitted to them a few years back. Im taking it as I am a few years ahead of “whats hot” NOW…. But just in case you are still thinking about dropping your paycheck on some fresh neon colored all overprint “streetwear” consider looking to the past for some fashion standards.

This book “Rebel Style” is a great source for the style challenged… It features great Hollywood photos of notorious on and off screen rebels. So this season maybe buy one or two good pairs of jeans and some other basics instead of unloading your guap on some bullshit.

Parting shot …Forth of July in the south.