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I might need one of these during the summer time out here in South Florida. Sometimes the heavy rain sets up some of the most beautiful shots out here. Problem is the actual rain. No one wants to get their camera wet.

I dig this idea because I’m sure it was born out of necessity as are most inventions. If I could understand Japanese a little better I’d tell you a little more about the product. But I don’t, so find out more about the clear DSLR camera bag over here.

Since I’ve gotten my camera, I’ve been putting in work taking pictures of everything. Photography is very interesting because your dealing with capturing light in order to emulate some form of reality. What you see isn’t always what you get depending on the type of camera you have and the settings your using, making it possible for you to literally create your own reality photographically at the click of a button. Read more…

I saw these things on Likecool.com and I gotta say they’re, like not cool. Why would I waste energy putting on and taking these things off, when I can just take my shirt and wipe my screen off every once in a while? The only reason I brought these things to your attention is because someone is making money off of other peoples anal retentiveness for cleanliness. This is the old, “Why didn’t I think of that.” I could have at least been a hundred thousandaire off this. I hate this product, but I have to respect the hustle. “Give to Ceasar, what’s due to Ceasar”

I’ve been following Maiden Noir for a couple years, but it wasn’t until this collection that I was moved enough to splurge on one of their pieces. They’ve always had outstanding quality and craftsmanship, but this season they’ve outdone themselves by crafting the entire collection out of wax coated cotton canvas from the British Millerain Company. I don’t know exactly what that feels like, but I’ll let you know when my jacket comes in the mail. This particular collection is also all muted darker colors, which is right up my alley.

Maiden Noir had always been one of those brands where I peeped their collections each season on the fashion blogs, and I liked them, but they were pricey and I was already doggedly loyal to a few other brands. I would describe their aesthetic as classic Americana meets crazy Pacific Northwest hermit woodsman with Military silhouettes. Sound confusing? Peep some of the pieces in the Maiden Noir Autumn/Winter 2009 “Darken Days” collection.

Select pieces from the Darken Days collection are available now at the Maiden Noir Online Store. The entire collection will be available within the coming weeks at Haven in Canada, DRGN in Mexico City, and Union LA. It’s really a shame that Union NYC shut its doors because they probably would have carried it too.

After the jump check out some more of the eclectic pieces on sale now at the Maiden Noir Online Store.
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Mark Ong aka SBTG is one the most famous sneaker customizers in the world, and Owner and Chief Designer of the Royalefam clothing line. Although based in Singapore, his name is known the world over in the underground fashion, and sneaker enthusiast world.

FH: In your own words, briefly tell the readers who you are and what you do.

SBTG: I am Mark Ong aka SBTG. I run a brand called Royalefam and i am a punk rocker , freedom fighter , a husband, a leader, a voice for Asia and a contributor to the world’s fashion / street subculture.

FH: I know you got your start in the fashion game customizing sneakers; tell us a little about that.

SBTG: I started out patching up my ollie holes throughout the late 80s throughout the 90s. The SBTG name gained worldwide recognition in 2003 when I killed it in a custom sneaker competition. Since the popularity was growing and all the branding elements were ready, Royalefam apparel was born.

FH: Tell me a little bit more about your start as a sneaker customizer, since that is probably what you are most well known for.

SBTG: Its been a crazy ride and a great life experience to be able to have this as a career. I have gone from being on the top, with all the opportunities in front of me to being down and just cashing in. There has been a lot of self realizations and shifts in way of being throughout the past 2 years and now I am back with a strong team and I am recommitting to my craft to contribute to peoples lifestyle. It ain’t just about me anymore u know?

FH: Tell me how you got in to customizing sneakers, and did you have a long term plan to have your own apparel brand, or did you start out just wanting to be a sneaker customizer?

SBTG: Well back in the 80′s when i started skateboarding at about age 8 or 9, i didn’t have a big rotation of sneakers. as a matter of fact i only had one pair. Being heavily influenced by my dads artistic talents, most things around me were aesthetically driven. Patching the holes up wasn’t enough, I cherished what i had so i made sure they were patched up in a way that looked like it was designed that way. It had to look dope! I always wanted to be known for something, and I was very into sneakers all my life. I wanted so much to have my own sneaker / colorway so nothing could stop me. I actually wanted to have a clothing brand but it worked the other way. But the whole point is I basically threw away the key the minute i walked in that door. I told myself that this is gonna be it, I’m gonna be here for a while now.

FH: So your customizing basically started out as a basic desire to design your own sneakers?

SBTG: Yup, very accurate.

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