Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Skateboard Cinema .... Skate Wine Palestine

The 18th of March was the 4th episode of the skateboard cinema in Coffee n Skate. This time the       screen was taken charge of by North Devons media mogul, Rob Aton... Rob is the head honcho at Skate Wine, a series of short news based shows covering the UK Skateboard scene.

            Here at Beatsworkin we have known and grown Rob since the early days of his skateboard career/hobby! He has always been a stand out and stand up guy, except when he is riding his luminous pink body board over at Croyde bay (Joke!)  

Seriously tho, he likes to stand out.

          He also has an opinion on most things, which is what I recon lead him to go to Palestine and make this film. Anyhow Rob went, filmed and documented his trip. In which he traveled around Palestine hanging out, skateboarding, inspiring kids and giving the guys at Skate Pal a hand. Rob does like to stress he isn't part of Skate Pal and the work they have done is amazing and all off there back.

          The Film ....  The first surprise to me was the lack of narrator, it felt like at the start I was about to which someones holiday video, not a film. I was wrong! Quickly the lack of narration but masses of inspiring imagery got me thinking about Palestine, their skate scene and the upliftment skateboarding can give to a person of any background. Nobody needs to be told theres not much for these kids and it isn't rocket science to see how much they enjoy hanging out and having a roll around.  In true Skate Wine style there are some great sound effects and funny moments to lighten the tone and keep you engaged. Of course theres some footage of Rob Showing off, but then what would you expect?! I'm no film critic, but it gets a thumbs up from me and a respectful high five outa five! 
       
         Go Check out Skate Wine, I think Rob will be adding the full length film to watch online at some point soon.....    till then heres a link to his Trailer......






Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Serious Serials a serious brand .....

New things from our Man Pres aka MR MR Price ...  
                       
                          Fresh new brand outa the shire set to sink some ships or at least rock the boat about ..  Documenting the lifestyle and skating of the North devon skateboard scene ,
          Our boy Mr P has created a Gully Line of Garms and edits for the crew them worldwide ......

        Mr Mr Price as he is known has been a creative fellow since day one , infact many a moon ago in his more youthful days he did work experience with us and at the tender age of 15 redesigned one of our logos sprayed up a million carrier bags and i think maybe cleaned Glenns car ...  ;)  in the last ten years Mans refined his skills and directed his energy into Serious Serials .. I real brand from a Real Place for Real People .......      Go Check him out go support the Serials !!


https://www.instagram.com/seriousserials/


Monday, 22 February 2016

Huf Spring 16 Drops instore

As always Huf kills the Apparel game dead !
                                 This seasons is no exception , with the seasonal colour ways and fabrics in the Staple designs such as triple triangle and Classic H tees, personally really loving the washed grey Pigment dyed Classic H Tee ...
                Other themes are the tiger camo ..  running tru hoods tees and Hats ... Standout piece is defiantly the Hood , with a thick oldskool quality feel to it and an embroidered chest H its just a striking piece and i don't think anyones been in who hasn't picked it up ...

       Huf x  Collabs this season...

              Huf x Annie Free .......... Socks designed by Annie Free , They aint gunna be around long i can tell ya ... too sick

             Huf x Family Acid ......   Huh x Slap Mag ...        check out a future blog post for info on these collabs ....

Check out the few images bellow ... and check the video look book...














           


Saturday, 20 February 2016

Love Park .... The Final Dayz

Love Park ..... Sure everyone has heard of the place ... Philly / Philadelphia... I grew up watching iconic footage of this place on videos tapes like 411 n that .... well they are knocking it down ... shame really ... I've complied a few links to some footage of the last few days of the park , couple of news articles or course summin on Kalis and Williams footage ....if your interested go have a read and watch ....
rip love park

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Reggae @ The Palladium Irie Earthday

Yes Boss.... Its that time again when the Onedrop Cru spin there 45's down the Palladium ....   still keepin it to just a  few times a year  to keep everyone keen ....  these guys play for the Love of there Reggae Music and the opportunity to share there tune-age with the wonderful people of North Devon ....   expected a roadblock as standard and lots of Nice people all very Happy !!! No egos No Hype No superstar business just Reggae music and Vibes ....  Ya Dun Know !!!!

This time its the Irie Selecta's Earthday .........

Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Pondering about Tee Shirts ...

Was having a think the other day about tee shirts and it just popped into my head , What the hell would I wear most the time if Tee Shirts didn’t exist? Which then swiftly became when did we start wearing them? How? And what did we do before?!     Eres what I found out..

Tee shirt as a term was officially recorded in 1920.. Altho the army had been wearing them since 1913 ish ..

When first released the Tee shirt was sold solely as an undergarment.

By the 1930’s there were three main tee shirt manufactures’
haynes ,……fruit of the loom,………. And  sears & robuck

Printed Tee shirts didn’t arrive until 1942 ish   check the image of Life Mag  from. Altho most sources seem to say the first printed tee was for the Governor Thomas dewey’s campaign in New york 1948 … Printed ..Dew it with Dewey…. But that’s obviously bollox!

When Marlon Brando stared in .. “A street car named desire”  1951 wearing a white tee ..see the image.. sales rocketed to 180 million in a year!!
From then on everyone wore Tee’s, Virtually everybody. Even your Mum!!

Some other interesting facts I found out …

1960’s …. Started the political tee and probably at the same time the artist tee
1969…. Tie dye Tee’s … …. They had a good run in the 60’s they had to fuck        summin up !
1980’s…brought them stupid tees that change colour when you sweat! Hyper colour…  Rubbish!
1995 …. More than 1 billion tees were sold


Wednesday, 19 March 2014

TurboKolor Reaches UK Stores...


Fresh on The Polish express ,,,

Its not often we take on new brands , especially brand new ones to the UK .. We are massively careful
In what we sell , in fact theres a strick application process brands have to go through ..... Nah not really but we are very selective !!!     This new Brand is sick tho very Ltd stockists in the UK as they want to keep there distribution tight and in the better stores ...
Which means some exclusive shizz for the wearer!!!
eres what they say about themselves 

Turbokololor is a brand from the heart of Eastern Europe – Warsaw. Thanks to our skateboarding and eastern heritage, we have unique a understanding of the streetwear game. We still remember the times before the fall of the Berlin Wall, but at the same time we happily embrace the opportunities of today.
People are in the center of our collections and the design process is always influenced by the individual, his culture, city, music, arts and environment.
The company was founded in 2007 by the artist and designer Swanski, together with his childhood friends, who all shared the same passions. Turbokolor has so far released collaborative projects with Vans, Casio G-shock, New Era caps, Foreign Family, Akomplice, as well as world's best artists such Jeremy Fish or Will BarrasMarokM-City and Zbiok. Turbokolor. Powered by eastern enthusiasm.

Go check the site for more info   www.beatsworkin.net

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Thursday Skate Sessions start up again ..

So there may of been a bit of a gap over the Jan Feb period   but hey its bloody cold !!  so now the Sun has made its self known again we back out ...

        Thursday skate session are all about skateboarding , it's an informal gathering of dudes at barnstaple skate park  cos skateboarding is fun and doing it in a group is even more fun ..  Thats it  simple as that meet skate smile in that order.
 
             EVERYBODY is welcome  this is not an exclusive club     come meet some new peeps ..


7pm     Rollin Fam !!!


Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Work Experience Kids.... err i mean young people..

Every year we have a stream of Dudes asking for work experience positions , some end up being Top Chaps some .... Well they dont!    The dudes we have this year are just that dudes..

                 Most the jobs they get asked to do cant be much fun .... such as Fold this Move that Tidy here , Try and stick a flyer to the back of  a police car and get a picture ..  !  ..

                   So being as these beys like there Garms we offered them the chance to select an outfit and go Model it ... Bless um ....


Getting Ready ..


The Outfits 
Both the Lads were wearing Carhartt Summer 14 Shirts
Levis Denims
Nike Sb Koston Max-Danny
Nike Sb Stefan Janoski-Oscar

Both Lads had to walk back in there socks ....

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Brixton And Thrasher Team up on a tour video Link Bellow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPqpZT9Cs7w#t=602

Video called Water Hazards..

New Huf Spring Summer apparel Hits the store check out the Video of the lookbook

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZObSgv_CSo

Jordan 1 x Nike SB release....... On Its Way Release Sat 15th March Retail £110


“Originally crafted as a high-performance basketball shoe for budding star Michael Jordan, the Air Jordan I inadvertently brought innovation to skateboarding world. Celebrating this unforeseen answer to the needs of skaters, Nike SB and Jordan Brand collaborate to release the Nike SB x Air Jordan I. Multimedia artist Craig Stecyk brings his signature tribal visual identity to the design, taking cues from Northwest Passage, his art installation that prominently features bronze casting and spray paint.
The green-and black-upper features “AJ One SB” tonally scribed in a typeface designed by Stecyk that was originally featured in a leading skateboarding magazine in 1982. The same inscription also shows up on the insole. From the start, the Air Jordan I caused a stir among sneaker fans and basketball executives alike. Specifically when fines were imposed on Jordan for breaking uniform regulations after he wore the black and red editions during a game, the shoe's rebel image was confirmed.
The mid 1980s were a significant time for skating too — Vert was dominating, street was evolving and clothes were loud. Stecyk was on the scene to document it all.
Skating takes its toll on a shoe, and often punishes the wearer. The supportive ankle height and Nike Air cushioning of the Air Jordan I; the very things applied to help Jordan hit terra firma with immunity, were perfect for skateboarders needs. The premium leather was more durable than the baked rubber, canvas and suede of other models, and the Air Jordan I soon became a skate favorite. Fast forward to 2014: the Nike SB x Air Jordan partnership returns with a unique makeup created in collaboration with two icons of the industry who ushered in the shoe's adaptation — Craig Stecyk and Lance Mountain. As a hit skateboard video from 1987 gained popularity, images of Lance Mountain in the Air Jordan I took the world by storm. From that point on, the Air Jordan I became a part of skate history, and the fashion in which Mountain wore his sneakers was nothing short of iconic.”


Thursday, 20 February 2014

This Tee Shirt .......

                      Love a Good Tee Design ...   There too many logos out there at the Moment and it seems the more creative graphics have been pushed by the wayside. Brands such as Dephect with there groundbreaking designs have been loosing out to the Logo Brands , For a lot of peeps its all about letting others know what your wearing , which is fine if thats what your into .....
              i personally love a good graphic tho , especially one with a message behind it     thats just what I'm into ...    so era summin that i love ....        yes its a tee shirt and of late they have just been undergarments   but soon come the spring      We all Hope !!!





The Hundreds .... Spring 14 Range Now in store ......


The Hundreds is the world’s first social merchandising company. Now in its 10th year, the global brand is a 2-part lifestyle project that houses both a clothing line and online-magazine. Co-founded by Ben and Bobby Hundreds in 2003, both ends of The Hundreds incorporate our trademark attitude and personal perspective on street subculture, with an emphasis on people over product. 

The Hundreds apparel is inspired by LOS ANGELES LIFESTYLE / CALIFORNIA CULTURE and Southern California’s skateboarding, surf, punk, and hip-hop cultures. The design is reminiscent of 1980s surf-culture t-shirts, independent skateboard company apparel of the 1990s, and the advent of “streetwear” at the end of the millennium. The line is comprised of graphic t-shirts, denim, wovens, fleece, outerwear, headwear, and accessories. In late 2008, The Hundreds also launched a shoe program monikored The Hundreds Footwear. And in 2009, The Hundreds’ optical program, The Hundreds Eyewear, debuted to the public. 

Currently, The Hundreds is stocked in over 400 accounts in every major city of the world. This includes The Hundreds’ four flagship retail locations in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, The Hundreds store in San Francisco’s Union Square, The Hundreds New York in SoHo, and The Hundreds Santa Monica. 

More than just an online magazine or clothing line, The Hundreds is a lifestyle project that remains personal and direct, reflective of the community and culture, and dedicated to its fanbase. The Hundreds is Huge.

Wednesday, 23 October 2013

GNARLEY HARLEY'S SHOE PIC OF THE WEEK!!


 YAGGA YAGGA!!
If your looking for a slick pair of sneaks to bless your feet look no further! The Adidas Busenitz Vulc's are a truly sick shoe!
Super comfy to wear day to day and rad to skate in. They are a low profile don, classy enough for any night in the club or road trip with the boys. They maintain well and keep there shape beautifully. The heal padding is next level and brings a comfort I've not felt since the Koston 1's. The Adidas Busenitz Vulc's treat the popular skate shoes to a technical upgrade. They feature a smooth all-suede upper, comfy molded sockliner, supportive GEOFIT™ collar cushioning and a new Vector Traction outsole with a grippier tread design.
Overall I feel the Busentiz Vulc is a champion amongst shoes and ticks all the boxes from style to comfort and beyond. In other words you need these comfy, god sent sneaks in your life now people!!
GNARLEY OUT!!

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Winter Jackets Round Up...... The Mosley .. Carhartt

Carhartt Do make some of the best jackets ever .. They are as much an investment as anything as its going to last you years which ever one you buy ....

so according to the carhartt website .....

65/35% Polyester/Cotton, 5.7 oz
  • water repellent fabric
  • coated
  • insulation
  • chamois lined body
  • nylon lined sleeves
  • adjustable hood, waist, cuffs and bottom band
  • front closure with hidden double way zip
  • pocket flaps with hidden snaps
  • leather stopper
  • personalized snaps
  • leather square label at lower pocket flap
  • leather square label inside neck
           The style of the jacket is street casual  you could get away with a  smart occasion but really this jacket is at home when pacing the streets or pubs and clubs , as per standard for the higher end Carhartt jackets its tech even tho it looks like it's not ...   There was a lad, who regulars the store , bought this jacket last year and has waiting all summer for the cold weather just so he can wear his mosley jacket again !!!     RRP £185

Winter Jackets Round Up .... Enjoi Nice And Cozy

          Enjoi's Offering this winter is guna be a warm one   super thick and a Water resistant outa ...

                  Its got s seriously good price RRP £95   Thats guna be the deal maker on this one.. Style wise its a big black jacket with pockets on the front   its simple its does the job and the price is great.. Of Course enjoi has made it Fun as they always do by printing massive chunks of Meat on the inside of the jacket   .... Only enjoi would ever do this !! Crazy  but also great .....

Winter Jackets Round Up.... Brixton Verso Reversible Jacket

                Brixton Cut and Sow Product is defiantly some of the best out there and this reversible jacket is no exception.     Its not often a reversible product is actually good both ways around , this is .
       Practically speaking its going to be warm but not cooking it has a polyester filling in the jacket and is designed for winter use but it isn't going to overwhelm you when walking around the Town or the pubs and clubs. Neither is is waterproof ,i'm sure it will keep off the rain in an emergency but its not a tech jacket .

            It is a very styled jacket for those of you that like that a lifestyle look , Have beards or Fix up Motorbikes on the weekend. The style is complemented by the colours offered .. an earthly green with a fleece grey reverse   or a washed out black with a flannel check reverse option ...

Winter Jackets Round Up.... The Hundreds Kato Burgandy

New For Winter 13   The Hundreds  Have offered this Core Streetwear Piece.


  • Waxed Outer ... Water Proof 
  • Sherpa Lining ...... Sheep on the inside
  • Branded Buttons 
  • Streetwear Styling


     Altho this Jacket hasn't been tested by us yet, we can see its obviously Going to be a warm Jacket . It Contains most of a sheep on the inside (joke!) and waxed outa to keep out the wettest of weather..
Along with this the styling is Very street , The cut is quite short in the body so is not for the tallest People among us.  The colour Burgandy is Big this season .  ......   So all in a warm Trendy Streetwear Piece ...   RRP£125



Winter Jackets RoundUp .... The Hickman ...

                 So we thought its best to do a bit of a roundup on all the Winter Jackets we are offering you loverly People ...

First up the Hickman jacket ..
                         
                                   This is Glenn's Favourite Jacket ever.. each year he buys a new Carhartt Jacket (cos he can!!) and Each year he wears his old Hickman!!...

According to the Carhartt Labels .....65/35% Polyester/Cotton Vice Versa Twill, 10.4 oz
  • vice versa twill
  • water repellent fabric
  • coated
  • nylon taffeta lined
  • diamond quilted
  • removable and adjustable hood
  • adjustable cuffs, waist and bottom band
  • front closure with hidden double way zip
  • pocket flaps with hidden snap
  • square label
  • square label inside neck
              This Jacket Looks The part for both a smart dressy occasion and a less dressy causal occasion. Meaning you could hit the wine bars or the free party and feel like your dressed appropriately. Surprisingly for a jacket that looks so fresh its actually very warm and waterproof which to be fair you would expect for the price but unfortunately isn't alway the case with a lot of jackets ..  
           If your looking for a jacket that is going to last you years suit most occasions and be a real winter ready jacket..   This covers all the bases .... This jacket is worth the investment  ...  RRP £200