New York’s very own, Jeff Staple, sits down with GQ to talk about the adventures he went through to become who he is today.
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GOAT Celebrates L.A.’s Influence on Sneaker Culture at Pop-Up Gallery
The GOAT app is taking over a spot at the Platform in Culver City
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Jeff Staple Interviews HULA For Live 1-2-1 Series
Combining fine art painting with the stealth mentality of a graffiti artist.
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Pow! Wow! Returns To Create Street Art In Long Beach
Here’s your reason to walk around, explore, and find something beautiful.
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A-Trak Visits Long Beach On The Navigator Live
Downtown Long Beach is currently in it’s crucial renaissance stage. I should know, LBC is my hometown. Back in the day we knew which areas to avoid and which streets were safe…at least during daylight. A similar story is mirrored with big cities across the US that have established groups fighting for their turf. I have […]
Read moreStaple Fall ’15 Showcases LA’s Quest Crew Dance Team
New York streetwear in the iconic locations of Downtown Los Angeles – sounds like a contradiction, but the idea proved to be an effective way of bridging the gap between the two coasts. Having dancers in the spotlight added more to the similarities of East and West. Pioneering streetwear label, Staple, recruited the Southern California based […]
Read moreRECAP: Jeff Staple Sits Down With FAFI for His 1-2-1 Series
A vibrant crowd gathered outside of the Art Theatre in Long Beach last Wednesday night. Artists with fresh paint stuck on their clothes, patrons of the art scene and longtime fans of FAFI, the internationally known French artist. One could almost say she is the female equivalent of Sheppard Fairey, creator of Obey, in terms […]
Read morePow! Wow! Long Beach 2015
Continuing this constant Cali weather change, the heatwaves are at an all-time high and summertime in the LBC just got better. Previously exclusive to the islands of Hawai’i, Pow! Wow! has made its way to the mainland, and Sunday marked the first day of Pow! Wow! Long Beach. What’s in store is a weeklong celebration […]
Read more“The Board”: K•Swiss and Diplo Invite You to Help Bring the Brand Back to Life
American heritage tennis brand K•Swiss is on the cusp of making a huge return to the game and it’s looking for a little help. The brand recently released a new campaign, aptly titled “The Board,” which invites 100 of the most creative and connected young entrepreneurs to help build K•Swiss back into prominence. The campaign, […]
Read moreStaple Presents the Jacket You Need For the Zombie Apocalypse
Residents of killa-Cali, having an earthquake survival kit is crucial, but have you ever thought about a zombie apocalypse survival kit? We’re not talking about extra cases of water or first aid kits — we talkin’ bout guns, bullets, medical kits that include a beginner’s guide to amputation, and a shit ton of sun screen. […]
Read moreI got 5 on it!
New Years Eve is here! Do you know what you’re going to wear to bring in 2013? If you need some help check out our top 5 picks of fashion trends in 2012. 5) All Black Everything Some of our favorite artist and designers were rocking that sleek black look this year. From thick leather […]
Read moreThe Art of Camo
Who wants to blend in when you can stand out and be noticed. Camouflage may have been designed for stealth reasons but its found other uses, especially in the fashion community. Gone are the days when camouflage was exclusive to the military and hunting elite. The masses have integrated this classic pattern into their everyday […]
Read moreJeff Staple: Mike Tyson, Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles & Reed Space.
The 5th Element Magazine was fortunate enough to be able to catch up with Jeff Staple at The Agenda Show in Long Beach, CA.
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Agenda Day 2 Recap
Long Beach, CA. As we finished the second and last day of the Agenda tradeshow, we noticed there were still a few things we had missed on day one. We walked through the aisles and different sections and ran into some unfamiliar brands that deserved more recognition. Take a look at some more noteworthy finds […]
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The Anniversary Issue is OUT!!!!!!!
Hey readers!!! Our highly anticipated Issue 4 featuring CEO and Founder of Karmaloop, Greg Selkoe, is now out and ready for your viewing pleasure. The Magazine also features Phonte Coleman from Little Brother and Foreign Exchange, La Clique Clothing, Artist James Haunt, Red Bull BC One Champion B-boy Ronnie and much more. Peep the link […]
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