Fiberops Spring Collection Second Delivery

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in Products | Comments Off

Introducing the new second delivery spring collection from Fiberops the “high end, low brow" brand... Fiberops was founded in 2002 by Alyasha Owerka-Moore and Tabo Kagaya. Since its humble beginnings, Fiberops has catered almost exclusively to the Japanese market, including a ...

A Bike From The Robust Flavor Fleet

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in Products | Comments Off

This is our favorite bike of the moment. This Schwinn Continental 10-Speed comes from the good old days of 1978 and still running a-ok to this day. It features an ample amount of rust, book rack and a vintage Belt ...

Interview With Sid “The Package” Abruzzi

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 Posted in Interviews | Comments Off

Introducing Sid Abruzzi, aka The Package. The founder of legendary shop Water Brothers in Newport Rhode Island, Sid is the definition of hard core. Still skating, still surfing, still punk rock. His surf report messages are legendary and have ...

UNIV Concept Shop South Beach Miami

Monday, March 24th, 2008 Posted in Features | Comments Off

In June 2007, the UNIV Concept Shop opened up in South Beach Miami Florida. Featuring wood paneling, vinyl flooring and assorted kitsch- the shop is a nod to old Florida, a time gone by, with additional curious flair. UNIV ...

Boardz- Aipa Stinger

Monday, March 24th, 2008 Posted in Products | Comments Off

While minding our own business (for a change), a beautiful 1970s Aipa Stinger twin fin just fell in our laps. Hawaiian shaper Ben Aipa has been shaping surfboards since 1966 and is still going strong today. This board is a ...

Interview With BMX Stylist Mike Ardelean

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008 Posted in Interviews | Comments Off

Midwest native Mike Ardelean is a longtime BMX pro and personality. He now lives in Los Angeles is one of the creative forces behind upstart brand Lavar and co-conspirator on the Defgrip blog. RF: Where did you grow up? Mike: Westland, Michigan. ...

On The Road With Takashi Kumagai aka Lake Tajo

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 Posted in Features | Comments Off

Robust Flavor had the pleasure of traveling with renowned Japanese style icon Takashi Kumagai, top fashion photographer (under the working name Lake Tajo), as well as stylist and owner of stellar Japanese label GDC (which also operates other labels Ventura, ...

Laurasaurus Mini-Shoes and Jewelry

Friday, March 21st, 2008 Posted in Products | Comments Off

Introducing the new Laurasaurus mini-shoe earrings and jewelry. Comin' straight outta San Diego, Laurasaurus has taken contemporary sneaker flair and handmade it into earrings, necklaces and other jewelry. Other styles of jewelry and trinkets are also available. Laurasaurus is available ...