Freeman Gets It's Shine On

Keeping this week theme of bovines and bikes here is another sneak peak. The headbadge, I designed for Freeman, got polished and is almost ready to go. I love that everything is coming together. I look forward to seeing these bikes on the street! Check the logo and sketches out here.

Mash Goes to Texas

I just got back from a Texas trip with Mash. They asked me to design a t-shirt for the trip. I turned the logo into a Texan cattle and added steam coming out of the nose to represent the speed of a fixed gear bike. It's funny how much the shield looks like a cows head to me now. We had a blast on the trip! It was great to meet the locals and experience riding in a new city. Thank you for all your hospitality!

Happy Anniversary

I find It important to support the the people and shops that hold you down. Black Chamber, in Singapore, has supported me and showed me love since I started the line. They have placed good sized orders and promoted it. I am forever grateful! They approached me to design a shirt for their 1 year anniversary. I created the graphic based on a play on words with our names and came up with the Black Gold theme. The oil rig is in the shape of a large number 1 to symbolize their first year in business. Happy Anniversary!

ESPN Background Props

This months ESPN magazine had a photo shoot with wide receiver Dexter Jackson at DQM. A hat from the holiday collection made it into the shoot. The new line will be available at DQM soon.

New Era's In

The hats for the S/S 08 line are finally in! Orders are being shipped. If you are around a retailer that carries the BG line you can expect them soon.

Sundays Paper

I finally got a hold of Sundays paper. They had a nice write up about me in the style section. It's good to see it in print, but if you missed the paper you can read it online here. Thank you to everyone that made it happen especially Travis and Matt!

Golden Sidekick

I got a really nice e-mail from Alberto from Oakland with pics of his sidekick flossed out. Thanks for the pics!

SF Gate Art Adventures

I recently spent the day with the San Francisco Newspaper so they can do a Art Adventure with me. Check the story out here. There also is a feature in the Sundays paper that accompanies it. Unfortunately I was in LA when it came out, so I have yet to see it. I have to go hunt down an old newspaper now.

Freeman Headbadge

Here is a sneak peek of the bicycle headbadge that I designed for Freeman. Before it goes into production a wax mold was made that will need to be cast in high polished steel. What I love about working with Freeman is that they are into the handmade aspect of bicycle building which fits with my hand done approach to design.This wax cast was hand cut by one of the founders. I am impressed and looking forward to seeing the final headbadge!

Rather Grey Logo

I recently finished this logo for new denim brand called Rather Grey. They are focusing on quality industrial denim with modern silhouettes. I wanted the logo to reflect the modern industrial aesthetic of their denim. I went with stencil approach to a modern type treatment to give the identity an industrial feel. We talked about keeping the identity classic, so I came up with a modern take on a classic letter lock up for the RG that can live independently. Look out for this brand, they have big things planned!

Sticker Contest Winners

I received so many entries for the sticker contest that it was hard to narrow it down to just one. I decided to give out hats to the four best entries that I received. Thanks to everyone that sent in for stickers and took the time to get me a picture. I sent out e-mails to the winners asking for their hat size.

Jose Martinez from NYC got all arty with this professional photo of Gold Street.

Jon Zamora from San Jose, Ca came through with the first good photo that I received. He risked going to jail to get this pic. That is worth a fitted hat for sure!

Jason Williams from Gainsville, FLorida sent in a pic of his girlfriend - hahaha. There is NO WAY my girl would let me get away with that.

Igotbraids went above and beyond and submitted the most creative and flattering entry.

Mash Bar Ends

I have been helping Mash to make some new handle bar ends. This time around for drops and bullhorns. We are proud of where we come from.

The Hundreds Opening Party

This past Saturday The Hundreds hosted an opening party for friends and family. Here are a few pictures from the party. It was nice to see old friends. It was also much easier to check the space out then at the hectic grand opening last week.

Common Magazine Feature

Japanese magazine Common was nice enough to run a feature on me. You can check the feature out here. Thank you so much Hiro for putting it together! If you come across a copy of the magazine check it out. My friend Massan has a nice spread of photos in this issue also.