NEW YORK - Obed Rios took us around to some of the Brooklyn spots where he and his friends would skate. After getting caught up, Obed realized he wanted to do something better and ended up opening a skate shop because of his passion for skateboarding. www.obednyc.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Luis talks about how Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong started Giant Robot as an Asian/American pop culture magazine, leading to a franchise of retail stores selling artist goods, vinyl toys, and much more. www.gr-sf.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Flight 001 is an all inclusive, design forward retail experience that satisfies the modern traveler's every need. For their locations, check out their site: www.flight001.com
NEW YORK - Take an exclusive tour of Zoo York Institute in NYC and find out how the art department designs and creates t-shirt designs, board graphics and more. www.zooyork.com
NEW YORK Dunderdon is a work-wear brand that started in Sweden and has the buzz for its simple, yet practical, well constructed clothing material. Stay fresh in the work place or even on the streets and get yourself some Dunderdon. www.dunderdon.com
Dunderdon
25th Howard St.
New York, NY
(212) 226-4040
SAN FRANCISCO - From hip hop and house music to diversity and high rent, Mixerfriendly is inspired by San Fran and dedicated to preserving the underground culture through fashion and design. www.mixerfriendly.com