Vote Branded Baron in the Karmaloop Kazbah Battle

Hey everyone! I recently entered Branded Baron t-shirts on Karmaloop's Facebook contest where up and coming brands get a chance to sell in their independent section the Kazbah store. Karmaloop.com is huge in streetwear/urban apparel. It's definitely a great online retailer site to be on and this can be another helpful step in expanding Branded Baron. All you have to do is click on vote on any or all 5 designs that are up in the running. It only takes 1 design to be in the top 10 in order to be chosen to sell on Karmaloop Kazbah.

If you like what Branded Baron is doing and the designs being put out and like to help expand, I'd greatly appreciate your vote. Below are the links to the shirts that are on the voting block. You can click on the other images which will load to a new page where you can vote as well. Tell your friends, family, coworkers, teammates, whoever to vote for Branded Baron.

http://bit.ly/zTIsSu
http://bit.ly/wudNDn
http://bit.ly/wb7l8x
http://bit.ly/xiJkS3
http://bit.ly/xgdWZ7

Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,
      Joe

Skateboard-1 Lil Wayne-0

Mosaic Skate Shop Gallery in the Bronx holds Branded Baron

I'm proud to announce that Branded Baron is now stocked in the Bronx. You can check out Mosaic Skate Shop Gallery for all you skateboarding needs and apparel. What's really cool about this place, is that it has art hanging around the wall. Every month there is an art event and the exhibits range from paintings to photography. If you wondering why "gallery" was in the store's name, that is why. I personally think it is really cool to also promote the arts. I know they're planning a new art event at the end of July, will have a some sort of water balloon fight sometime soon, and their one year anniversary is coming up in August.

I originally knew about this store through another brand and I have to thank boy Chi for taking me, so I can meet with the owner Wilfredo in person. He's a cool guy and he's helping get a nice skate park built a couple blocks away from the store, which is great. It's great, because there's so many skaters in the area and the closest skate park is downtown. I applaud him to helping give back to the community. He also has some limited edition art prints to raise money for the Japan Relief Fund, because I don't know if you forgot, but it's still bad over there. Mosaic is a big win, skateboarding + stunningly fresh apparel + art + film + giving back to the community and world = awesome.

(Wilfredo hanging up the Statue of Liberty tanks)

I've been to this store a couple times and once I was able to get Branded Baron into the store it felt really good. I was really excited yesterday when I delivered the custom colorway tank tops to them. Yes! That's right, they have exclusive Statue of Liberty Gangsta tank tops in a heather gray colorway. There will be this design on a white tank, but if you really like THAT colorway you have to go to Mosaic. That is extremely exclusive and there are a very limited amount.

Overall, I'm very happy to add another retailer to the list of Branded Baron stockists and I'm very happy it's Mosaic. It's a very cool place and I look forward to coming through there to the events and w/ new goodies.

Check out the store at

Mosaic Skate Shop & Gallery 
1 Riverdale Avenue 
Bronx, NY 10463 http://www.mosaicskategallery.com

Stickers! You can see the Branded Baron sticker on it!

When you walk into the store you are welcomed by this fine gentleman.

Get your skate stuff!

This was picture of the tank after being printed. I used water base ink, so the print is soft.

Here's a picture of Wilfredo rocking the Statue of Liberty tee

Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,
      Joe

Justina's "Hard to the body" music video

This is a video from New Jersey native recording artist Justina. I've followed her music for a bit and she has a style that is cool. If I had to describe her music it would be an edgy hip pop sound, if that makes any sense. Watch the video, you'll get an idea what I mean or at least you can listen to her song "Go F*ck Yaself" to prove my point. Anyway, I just wanted to show some love and share this video. If you like follow here on twitter at http://twitter.com/justinamusic or watch her videos on youtube or buy her tracks at http://myworld.marketamerica.com/Justina/. The best bet to find more on her is to go to her site http://www.JustinaMusic.com/.


Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,
       Joe

Underground Skate Shop NOW SELLS Branded Baron!

One of my goals for this year was to get into more stores and Underground Skate Shop is the latest store to now have Branded Baron in stock. This is a very cool spot, because it has a huge choice of skate decks as well clothes, plus there's a nice flat screen tv to chill and play some video games. The owner, Mark is a good dude and he'll definitely be there help you out if you need it. If you ever just chill at any store and chat it up, everyone always has a story or two. Mark may be a badass skater, but he also was killer dj and still designs turntable parts. How many people skate and dj?

Anyway you can pick up some t-shirts, crewnecks, and stickers at Underground Skate Shop. 

Address:

Underground Skate Shop

144 Chestnut Street
Nutley, NJ 07110

Phone: 973-320-2070

Store Hours:

Monday-Friday 11-6(ish)

Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Underground Skate Shop Facebook Page Click Here

Branded Baron crewneck on the wall of skate decks. You only see a small sample of all the decks they have.

Kick back and chill.

You need trucks, wheels, bearings, all your needs for your board

Kicks, anyone?

Another view of the store

Another view of the store with customers

Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,
      Joe

Skaters check out Maloof High Ollie Challenge

I thought that all the skateboarders out there might be interested in this competition. Here are the rules and skate shops that will be holding this competition. I know the closest one for me is the one in Bayonne, so hopefully I have time to head on by and check it out. For more info go to http://maloofmoneycup.com/skateboarding/

15 skate shops will run a contest on location throughout the month of January to see who can do the highest ollie.  One winner from each of those shops will be entered to compete against pro skateboarders at the semi-finals at Magic in Las Vegas February 14^th.  We will also run a viral High Ollie contest through MaloofMoneyCup.com. The contestant with the highest verifiable ollie will one spot in the semi finals.  Semi-finals will consist of the 16 skaters and a group of pro skaters. Top 4 from the semi-finals will go on to the finals at the Palms Resort and Casino on the 15^th. Grand prize is $10,000!

Click the links below for more details:

01/15          MIA Skatepark @ MIA, Doral, FL
01/22          Pitcrew   (if rain on 01/23) @ Fredricks Skate Park, Fredrick, MD
01/22          Skate Park of Tampa @ SPOT, Tampa, FL

01/23          Skateworks (if rain on 01/29) @ Derby Park, Santa Cruz, CA
01/23          Endless Ride @ City Park Under the Bridge, Wichita, KS
01/29          Cowtown Skateboards @ Cowtown, Tempe, AZ
01/29          Escapist Skateboarding @ KC Indoor Skatepark, Merriam, KS

01/29          Liberty Boardshop @ Shop Parking Lot, Brea, CA
01/29          Index @ The Pier Skate Park, Kennedale, TX

01/29          Cals Pharmacy @ Cals Pharmacy, Portland, OR
01/29          Val Surf @North Hollywood Park, North Hollywood, CA

01/30          NJ Skateshop @ Below the Bridge Skatepark, Bayonne, NJ
01/30          Reign @ Central Bucks Family YMCA Skate Park, Doylestown, PA

01/30          Familia Skate Shop @ Familia Skate Shop, Minneapolis, MN

Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,

      Joe

Skateboarding + Branded Baron

Early evening yesterday I went to the skate park in West New York with the crew from Urban Legends Shop. Blis, one of the workers and former pro-boarder, and I have been talking about doing a small photo shoot for awhile and finally we were able to do one. It's good that the skate park is conveniently up the block from the store. I gave out a bunch of stickers to everyone that was there. BOOM, they were slapped on the skateboards. I had my board, but I was really there to get shots of Blis doing tricks wearing Branded Baron. I had him wear some of the new stuff and he threw on the Stunningly Fresh longsleeve, since he always loved that design. Shane Marques took my camera and took the pictures, although I know he would rather have his camera, but he used my camera better than I would have.  I'll add upload video in the next day or two. Check out the photos.

Pick up some Branded Baron apparel at Urban Legends Shop
Address:
Urban Legends Shop

6128 Park Avenue

West New York, NJ, 07093

Stay no less than stunningly fresh,
      Joe


Click on the images to enlarge

You can barely see me on my board, but you see New York City in the background

Jersey Devil hoodie

Jersey Devil hoodie

Blis now threw on the new "Born Original" tee

Blis & I. I'm rocking the Royal blue t-shirt version of this design

Griiiindin

Uh oh, rocking the Cool Club crewneck

M&L Skateramp Demo cancelled

I found out a couple minutes ago that this event will be cancelled this Sunday. Hopefully Wayne Township changes their minds. Kids need a spot to skate at and this is a good day for them to do so. It's better than them skating on private properties where they're not allowed to, if that's a concern. Maybe they'll be plans for a skate park there.

Stay no less than stunningly fresh,
    Joe

This weekend Craftacular & M&L Skate Demo 9/25 &9/26

This weekend Branded Baron will be at two different events, The Bust Magazine's Craftacular and the M & L Skate Demo. Two different entirely different events, but two worth checking out. Each event are two days, but I will be representing the double B's one day at each.

Saturday 25th
Bust Magazine's Craftacular
Here is the info:

The BUST Magazine Craftacular at World Maker Faire
100+ Crafty Vendors-DIY-Jewelry-Cards-Clothes-Posters-Housewares-Handmade + Unique Items-Music-Dancing-Coffee-Stitch N' BUST DIY Lounge-Meet BUST Editors-Learn to Knit with Debbie Stoller-
And So Much More!

September 25th, and 26th, 2010
at the former World's Fair Grounds in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, Queens.
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-6pm
2 days-outdoors!!

Purchase your tickets here : http://www.makerfairetickets.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=13

To learn more info go to http://makerfaire.com/
Branded Baron profile on the maker faire site:  http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/4794

Again Branded Baron's booth will be there only Saturday the 25th. Also, you will see that Branded Baron will be sharing the booth with Bluu Dreams. Founder of Bluu Dreams, Anderson Munro is cool people and I thought we can bounce ideas off each other and help each other out, especially at an event like this. You need to collaborate and build with like minded people.

 

On Sunday, September 26th, I will be at the M&L Custom Ramps Skate Demo out in Wayne, New Jersey. M&L is a company that creates custom skate ramps and what a great way for this company to gain more exposure by having a skate competition. You won't see doing kick flips, especially since it's been a long time since I've been on a board. Maybe I'll bring my board on Sunday, but I'm definitely there to support  the local skate scene. There will be two competitions on each day and the winners for each day will win prizes. Even though Branded Baron will not be there on Saturday, the winner will have Branded Baron included with the rest of the prizes. So to all you skaters out there, come out. Branded Baron shirts and hoodies will be on sale too. I'm definitely looking forward to this event and recording the competition. 

Location: Hot Dog Hut Parking Lot

126 Mountainview Blvd.

Wayne, NJ

Contest starts @ Noon

Register and practice 10a.m.-11a.m.

Stay no less than stunningly fresh,

     Joe

Cool Photo of the day

This is a cool photo and figured I'd post it.

Stay No Less Than Stunningly Fresh,

     Joe

P.S. Right now there's only 2 Blue Astrohop tees left and the chances of a reprint is slim.

Urban Legends Shop in West New York, NJ has Branded Baron apparel

Happy Monday, Everyone! I know everyone's not a fan of Monday, but hopefully it'll be all good. If you saw the Branded Baron facebook and/or twitter the other day, you would've noticed that Branded Baron apparel can be bought at Urban Legends Shop in West New York, NJ. It's a really cool skate shop. They have apparel, custom skate decks, trucks, wheels, stickers, sneakers, and more at the store. Also, if you have a son, daughter, niece, nephew, or anyone interested in learning how to skateboard and do tricks, you can go there and book a lesson with Blis, their skate pro. He'll take you to the skatepark that's down the block. The owner, Rob, is a cool guy and so is Blis, so you can stop by and chill there for a bit. It definitely has a nice feel when you enter, with the brightly painted walls, graffiti painted canvases, a clean look with some fresh gear. It's definitely a cool urban boutique and you should check it out if you're in the area.

The address is:

Urban Legends Shop
6128 Park Ave(at the corner of 62nd street)
West New York, NJ 07093

I took some pictures of the shop with my cellphone, because I didn't have my camera on me. You can be a fan of theirs on facebook as well. Become a Fan of Urban Legends Shop on Facebook. Also, if you are not a fan of Branded Baron, become a fan. Become a Fan of Branded Baron on Facebook

Stay No Less Than Stunningly Fresh,
Joe

Branded Baron stickers can be seen in the picture above and below.