Monday, June 18, 2007

It reached South-East Asia!

Ok so let me tell you the story. I,Dianne was not born but raised in Bangkok and other remote parts of Thailand for 8-9 years. I've been back in the states for years now and haven't visited in about 4 years and I've always wondered about how the "street culture" QOUTE ON QOUTE is like in Thailand. What I'm trying to say is... I wonder if any of those kids in Thailand gives a shit about sneakers, t-shirts, hoodies, new eras, and vintage 80's sunglasses like they do here in LA. We all know Japan is like the headquarter of all things but I've never seen a sneaker shop or streetwear boutiques in Thailand. I was informed that they held the 25th Anniversary AF1 party there but nothing too crazy. They barely even posted any pictures.

Until todaaaaaaaaay... I read an article on Slam about Sneakerpimps Bangkok.
Dave White did a live installation on some Thai-kickboxing shit. (Muay Thai)


And then here comes these guys... goldchain, bandana, painter hat, t-shirt, cazal-wearing fools. Epitamy of a hypebeast.

My question has been answered. I guess the next victims will Africa and then it'll hit the Middle East. At least those guys are gonna be able to claim their scarves back. They wear it best anyway so please leave it alone. That shit was very 2005. Oh yeah, and I bet you these guys' parents are rich as hell because 40 dollar Alife t-shirts comes out to be about 1,500 Baht Thai. No joke. Imagine a pair of $125 AF1's? 89123798137 I can't even do the math. (somewhere around 5,000)

And by the way... Does this chick even know who the hell Dave White is? Go on girl, floss that shirt to the boys.


1 comment:

Unknown said...

thai kids love street wear! just check out all the cool shopd opening over there. definitely the next big city, and i aint being biased!

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