May17

URB teams with Lil Wayne’s Trukfit and CCS for a free gear giveaway! (Video)


URB Magazine has teamed up with CCS and Lil Wayne’s Streetwear brand, Trukfit to put together a free merchandise giveaway.  One winning entry to be chosen at random will win a $25 CCS Giftcard, a Trukfit hat, and a Trukfit shirt.

Entering is easy, multiple entries count multiple times… just tweet or share the following:

@phil_enn said that I just entered the @URBMag x @CCS_Skate x @Trukfit Contest.

CONTEST RUNS TILL THURSDAY, MAY 24th… contest winners will be announced online and notified via private message!


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Apr06

LA’s Apliiq Shows Off Customizable Fashions, Talks Getting Coachella Inspired

Just in time for Coachella, a SoCal-based line of customizable casual wear is debuting a tribute to this season’s most favorited fashion statement (florals) as well as to the care-free attitude of an upcoming celebration of all things art that’s about to cause this little area of the world to become overrun by the hippest design and music enthusiasts alive in the northern hemisphere today.

Housed wihtin Los Angeles’ renowned garment district, Apliiq (pronounced “A-pleek”) invited Urb into their airy downtown studio to talk about how the brand’s unique idea of allowing a fashion shopper to create a personally tailored apparel experience through the selection one-of-a-kind deadstock fabrics for a garment of their choice was just the right concept to get into ahead of a celebration known for its own take on innovation and astounding visuals. Read ahead for a convo with …

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Dec23

Stampedes and Destruction from the Air Jordan Retro XI

(Holy Cripes, I had the Air Jordan Retro XI when I was a junior in high school but back then, there was never this crazy of a demand; plus, I worked at Foot Locker so I was able to bypass the line but when I worked the Air Jordan release line, it was never this crazy).

In the news today, the Air Jordan Retro XI were (re)release but unfortunately, in several cities across the US, the popularity of these shoes caused ….well, lets look at the list so far:

  • Seatlle, WA:  ”Police at the Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila, Wash., were so outmanned they had to call for support from some two dozen officers around the Seattle Area.” Pepper spray …
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Dec21

FLuD Watches – 2011 Holiday Line (Collab w/ Disney, W Hotels & OCD) (Video)

Dear Santa, I’ve been really good this year and would love to get FLuD Watches Mickey Mouse pendant and wallet for Christmas!

For this Holiday ‘11 season, NYC-based FLuD Watches has expanded to more than just watches while still keeping it all about the watches. Introducing collaborations with Disney, the W Hotels and jewelry brand OCD (Obsessively Chasing Dollars) while also releasing their Backpack and small leather & utility goods collection, FLuD has focused on a more utilitarian approach to watch-making. The NYC based company has taken us in a new design direction with their watches, while still keeping the fun-loving vibe that has resonated so well with fans of the brand. Find out more at FLuDWatches.com.

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Oct27

15 of the top CMJ Acts from 2011 you might’ve missed, but can still worship via Internet (Review)



The annual CMJ Music Marathon brought an exciting buffet of music to New York City last week – including a handful of newcomers to the scene that are worthy of being on your radar. Some rocked and shocked crowds all week long – others had only moments to get their shine on to the captive crowd. Here are a few handfuls of CMJ acts that had that URB flavor. Sorry if we didn't go into great detail about the bands. We have lives too, and we ...

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