THE EMERGING MARKETS

RECESSION

2009-10-10T00:03:00.025+02:00

Because of the recession and some stacking problems I am forced to sell some gear. Hope you like what you see. All gear is authentic and worn a few times (or crisp) by Peter Kolks. If you like something you see please contact me on peter_kolks@hotmail.com. (price negotiation is possible)

Vans Wtaps Bones Chukka US 10 (worn, in good condition) € 50,-

Vans x HUF Sk8 Hi Satin Pack US 10 . New in box €70,-

Nike SB Dunk Low C-Mon&Kypski US 9.5 (worn once) € 100,-

Nike Air Max 95 Black Suede/Red US 8.5 (worn multiple times) €40,-

Nike SB Dunk High MF Doom US 7 (NEW) €100,-

Nike SB Milk Pack Blazer US 7 (NEW) € 75,-

Nike Trainer I SB US 9.5 (worn a few times) € 50,-

Pointer Mathieson Grey/Green Suede US 10 (worn multiple times) €25,-

Alife x Patta Everybody Hi US 9.5 (worn once) €75,-

Assorted Snapback caps from left to right: HUF, The Hundreds,Crooks&Castles, Nike SB(fitted), Supreme 5-panel, Supreme Snapback. All go for € 15,-. Supreme hats are €20,-

Ransom Security Shirt XL (worn multiple times, mint condition) € 40,-

Stussy Flanel Green/Red/White. XL (worn multiple times) € 25,-

Freshjive Cotton Varsity Jacket Black with Leather patches Large (worn 5 times) €50,-

Nike SB Wool Varsity Jacket XL (worn 10 times) €60,-

HUF SF Hooded Zip Up Black with zigzag lining XL (worn twice) €50,-

HUF SF Dirtbag Crew Varsity Jacket Black Wool. NEW! Only 50 made!

HUF SF Dirtbag Crew Varsity Jacket Black Wool XL . NEW! Only 50 made! € 200,-

Ransom Khaki Work Pants with Flanel lining.36 waist (worn 5 times) €50,-

Crooks&Castles Denim Size 36/32(worn a few times) € 35,-

Carhartt Saloon Pant 34/32 (worn a few times) € 40,-

I have a lot more stuff which I will put online later on. You can also come by my house to check things out etc. But please do contact me first. All prices are without shipping.

OFF

2009-08-04T00:29:00.003+02:00

Sorry been off the blogging a little bit too much. I lost a bit of drive to keep pushing this thing. Mainly because of the job being a bit busy lately. My daily routine is driving to these bigass wholesale supermarkets and take out the cherries for you, the customer. The spots I go to look as inspiring as they do in the picture. Fast salespeople with Volkswagen's, Birkenstocks, big ass bracelets and TMF. Hang in there maybe I will be updating this on a daily soon again. Otherwise check my other blog, no not that one, this one..

MUSICAL

2009-07-23T20:22:00.003+02:00

I fucking hate musicals.

XXX

2009-07-21T21:49:00.001+02:00

It's out there. Get yours this weekend at Ben-G or next wednesday at Freshcotton. Dot com that is.

YAYE

2009-07-21T01:03:00.003+02:00

I usually don't like kids on skateboards, but this is pretty solid.

G-CITY

2009-07-20T22:00:00.005+02:00

For those who gave up on me (it took me 4 days to do something here). I am back. I know a blog reader's attention span is no longer than 2 days so I might have to start all over and win back the 12 dedicated followers I had. Please forgive me.

Went to Groningen this weekend to see the Blocnotes' album showcase. Arnhem people where there as well.

S. Jelle. and a waitress.

ONTOUR

2009-07-16T00:46:00.004+02:00

Just got back from buying Ontour's best collection yet. These guys surprise me every season with the progress they show. From a buyers point of view you really feel the cohesive strenght of the brands image and the way they put together a collection. It will be one for the long haul, but it will be a good one. Makes you proud to be Dutch.

POINT

2009-07-15T01:08:00.003+02:00

They're here.

ILL

2009-07-11T11:35:00.003+02:00

I have been feeling bad since Berlin, now I am at my parents chilling and trying to recover. Not much updating though, sorry.

CAMO

2009-07-08T22:11:00.002+02:00

Looks

The Future.

DRAKE

2009-07-07T20:23:00.000+02:00

Drake "Best I Ever Had" from kwest on Vimeo.

Drake reppin' Toronto. Really bumpy clip.

CROOKED

2009-07-07T20:12:00.003+02:00

Ransom x Adidas interview on Crooked Tongues. Mr. George doing well.

DOGG

2009-07-06T22:09:00.000+02:00

BBB. This might be Big C reincarnated.

ELI

2009-07-05T13:48:00.000+02:00

Just found this on youtube. It will probably be off it later today, but this part is soooo good. I told you Eli Reed was bangin' right ?

BBB

2009-07-05T01:01:00.002+02:00

I have been at this spot for a whole week. Sorry for the lack of updates, but the internet was too slow at our hotel. Bread & Butter will come to you soon in pictures. Right now I have Brien and Scotty from The Hundreds sleeping over at the Mansion. Busy.

VISVIM

2009-06-28T22:50:00.001+02:00

A nice video interview with Hiroki Nakamura. I will be in Berlin this week for BBB so it will be a little low on the updates I think. Speak soon.

MERCH

2009-06-26T22:22:00.003+02:00

Blocnotes are about to drop their stuff. This is the shirt done by Vuitton himself.

And even more important the album. We've just had a Mansion gathering to sit down and listen to the whole album. It is a refreshing sound without the help of Heineken. It is everything you liked about the Bloc plus an update like the one you get for your Iphone. Independently owned, designed, produced, written, spread and hustled. DIY that's why you gotta support.

LNDN

2009-06-25T23:03:00.003+02:00

Pointer is doing good ish. Looking forward to their fall 09 line where this shoe will make it's entrance.

NEXTOP

2009-06-24T20:31:00.002+02:00

This has been in the works for quite a while, but the clip turned out pretty summerish didn't it ? Blocnotes Nextop will be available on July 1st at Freshcotton. Get that record that is going to remind you of your '09 Summer.

STRANDED

2009-06-24T20:30:00.003+02:00

Ontour's new Spring 2010 line seems to be looking really like I hoped it to be. Nextop ?

THE GNAR

2009-06-23T23:50:00.003+02:00

I used 2 words in my title for this post cause that's what The Gnar deserves. Good job on this picture which makes part of a bigger project that involves photography and videography. Check out his clip on the Tube.

RANDOMS

2009-06-23T00:34:00.009+02:00

Part 2 ?

Ontour x Patta. A really good collab if you get it, get it ?

Greenbeats weekend with JB on the spinning tip.

Limps at the beach. Hasselhoffing.

That's right. Gouden Kooi. You know.

Coins.

Greenbeats is here to stay if you ask me. The comedy show over there was splendid as well. Good job for a college assignment.

WOOL

2009-06-22T03:23:00.004+02:00

Converse Woolrich from another perspective. Had a long day yesterday, tired now and have to get up early today. For today we will have Harmen Bazuin's edit online, ours is almost finished and gonna check out the new Altamont collection. Chrome out.

NEXTOP

2009-06-20T02:27:00.002+02:00

About to drop.

NIGHT

2009-06-19T03:38:00.002+02:00

Had a pretty intense day today. I am going to sleep now. Thanks Remco for the Ontour x Patta sweater. Will break it in tomorrow.

LOST

2009-06-17T21:51:00.004+02:00

Lost it. Nothing for today. Tomorrow will be Vans Spring '10 and that talent night thing with the free food. Catch you later alligators.

FLEA

2009-06-17T21:37:00.003+02:00

Flea Market at the Bread&Butter. We will be there next to some other hardcore european shops such as the WoodWood, Norse and Firmament. Looks like this is going to be a good one.

DEUX

2009-06-17T00:24:00.005+02:00

Plombieres.

Part.

Deux.

Fin.

GARDEN

2009-06-17T00:22:00.003+02:00

Germany.

PLOMBIERES

2009-06-16T01:30:00.003+02:00

This is where I was this weekend. The reason for a lack of updates and a little tan on my arms. Plombieres in Belgium is a beautiful area. I enjoyed the good life with my family.

SAMPLISM

2009-06-16T01:26:00.004+02:00

Two of my new favourite hats. Brought to me by Obey. Samples for Fall 2009 coming out soon. Thanks Sebas.

I lied. They just came in. Smooth silky suede baby's. Is that enough Albert ?

TOM

2009-06-12T01:05:00.003+02:00

Galensloot and Lou Reed. Live @ The Spui Store was a good one. Our best store employee was stunned by it. Anyways I am off to Belgium for a little family weekend in a castle. Will take some pics of the lovely view. Chrome out.

YARD

2009-06-11T00:33:00.004+02:00

We held a yard sale tonight at the Mansion. Made some people very happy with broke cd players and whatnot.

Old Louwness getting his hustle on.

PEEP

2009-06-10T20:28:00.002+02:00

Excerpts of the new Stussy line. Get Nordic.

LIVE

2009-06-10T20:22:00.002+02:00

Tomorrow from 17.00h in The Spui Store in Amsterdam live showcases from all of the artists above. If you're around drop by.

CANNON

2009-06-09T20:53:00.000+02:00

HARD.

SHAKE

2009-06-08T20:33:00.004+02:00

Making your own food is something that boosts your ego. At least it does for me. Bananashake every night as a dessert. Sweet.

MAFIA

2009-06-08T20:28:00.003+02:00

The Sk8mafia AM video is pretty tight. Peter Smolik still does it for me. All thugged out.

COTTON

2009-06-07T23:56:00.002+02:00

Smooth operaters are still operating.

SIN

2009-06-07T23:51:00.001+02:00

It's on.

H(Y)R2

2009-06-06T00:14:00.003+02:00

H(Y)R Collective released their much anticipated line at Roden Gray. Check out their magazine/website it's a good read.

MUSH

2009-06-06T00:10:00.003+02:00

When "stardom" hits you in the head.

BIKE

2009-06-04T22:14:00.002+02:00

My bosses will be so happy with this. My first non crack bicycle since I moved to Amsterdam. Now I don't have to take the tram with all the freaks and go slower than a bike. Let's hope I will get in time from now on.

DENNIS

2009-06-03T22:32:00.001+02:00

Busenitz is gnarly.

SEVEN

2009-06-02T21:37:00.005+02:00

Some freaky shit is about to happen at the Freshcotton.

ROUND

2009-06-01T19:31:00.008+02:00

After a night of heavy drinking I ended up in Sonsbeek Park in Arnhem. A lot of White Boys are alive.

It was busy with a lot of chilling couples.

Latin music and good weather go hand in hand. They gave salsa lessons for all the bored couples.

SUGAR

2009-06-01T19:19:00.003+02:00

Sixto Rodriguez was here on friday. Although I missed half the show. He definitely impressed me. Sugerman was the ender. Goosebumps and singalongs.

CANCEL

2009-05-31T23:08:00.002+02:00

The bad thing about buying stuff in advance is that you really look forward to getting it and then bad news hits you cause the shoe went wrong in production.

MARK

2009-05-30T13:37:00.004+02:00

News of the day. The Valley has been revealed.
Looking really smooth.

4 colorways of 1 model. Makes me curious what more is to come.

Wherever you go, leave your mark.

EDIT

2009-05-28T00:35:00.001+02:00

Got into the Imovie game tonight. I edited the only footage I had in about 10 minutes. Don't call me talented.

COUCH

2009-05-27T20:58:00.001+02:00

Gino on the Crail Couch and another Gino Sighting.

RANDOMS

2009-05-26T22:22:00.010+02:00

The pills I was on for a week. Antibiotics are killing everything inside of you. Good to have gotton a cold from having no immune system going at the moment.

On the road to nowhere.

The most money I have gotten since years.

Pyama party's at the mansion.

Pasta a la Stoopid Mouse.

Thumbs up. The most used non verbal sign in pictures next to the tough middle finger.

Louwerse hunting dear.

The beauty of the sun. Gone now.

STUFF

2009-05-26T22:15:00.003+02:00

The latest gear I bought from my bonus. Vintage re-issue.

First night under my Parra sheets.

WESC x Tony Arcabascio pants. A really good colab.

CHIPS

2009-05-25T13:04:00.003+02:00

After a long weekend full of skating I can tell you that there's a hole in my shoes.

And chips in my board. Oh and I feel like I had a car accident.

LIFE

2009-05-24T03:20:00.004+02:00

Today we had our day in the life shoot. It was pretty good. And I did get some stuff. You'll see it soon.

Here we are capturing. It's 3 o'clock now, so time to sleep with the fishes.

REED

2009-05-23T00:47:00.003+02:00

Eli Reed's Bangin' was truly bangin'. Hot stuff. Tomorrow we (me and Menno) are gonna film a day in the life with some videographers. Online somewhere soon, hopefully.

HOUSE

2009-05-21T21:46:00.006+02:00

The Mansion has turned into a skatehouse for a moment. Mouse is here plus Job Willemsen and The Limps.

Oh and Geoffrey and Gijs came by last night for a beer. Classic conversations.

Jaahhh Tooccchhh ?

JB is staying here till tomorrow and so is Mouse. Tomorrow Yani K and Simon will come here to film a day in the life with me and Menno. Good stuff plus some muscle aches with all this skating.

SALIDA

2009-05-20T23:08:00.001+02:00

We bought some old Vans stock for the Spui Store. About 150 pairs are available now for a bargain at Spuistraat 125.

BUCH

2009-05-20T23:03:00.000+02:00

New Clip. Ganjatime.

YEEZ

2009-05-19T22:49:00.003+02:00

Seriously how many times can you blog about Kanye West or Pharrel Williams ? These are some world records being broken here... I don't get all the fuzz about these people creating overpriced and overhyped product for people that read gossip magazines and take on the imaginary swag cause they bought a 300 dollar BBC sweater. Over it.

FAIL

2009-05-19T00:00:00.002+02:00

Saw this on Huubsch' blog. Watch till the end.

ANT

2009-05-18T23:27:00.003+02:00

We have got a little ant farm going in the mansion, now this isn't a hygiene thing or maybe it is. I hope the Monster of Louwness is going to step up his animal cruelty game cause we have some ant cooking to do.

BUREAU

2009-05-17T23:03:00.004+02:00

My what a spacious piece of asphalt.

This is the skatepark in my hometown Silvolde. They just rebuild the whole terrain in order to make place for more parking space for the gym which is situated next to the skatepark.

Now this is what your local government is capable of. There is not even one good roll up in the whole of this setup. Ain't it frustrating knowing that somebody thought this out ?

TORRANCE

2009-05-17T11:30:00.000+02:00

So this is how things really work.

PILLS

2009-05-16T19:31:00.003+02:00

Dear digital diary, I have been on pills for more than 5 days now. I hope to be done tomorrow cause it's no fun anymore. See you tomorrow. XO.

FUCT

2009-05-14T22:19:00.002+02:00

Last week Fuct came in at the office. I took the liberty of getting me some new shirts. The Fuct x Vanguard shirt is really nice.

GUY

2009-05-14T22:14:00.002+02:00

Mariano's last show. Some good and some bad news in the end.

BAKED

2009-05-13T22:22:00.003+02:00

Baked me some pancakes today and ate them.

McMuffin made a cheese pancake with my 7 euro cheese. He told me it was tasty.

ROLL

2009-05-13T22:15:00.005+02:00

This weekend I went to a rollerdisco in Studio K with Remco (Ontour) plus all his southern comrads and Sebastian Naughtycreek.

I rolled through as well.

Sebastian was one the best guys on the course makes you wonder if he has any hobbies we don't know about. By the way check out that guy on the right. He was the king of the rollerdisco and had a Kappa logo stitched on the side of his jeans. Better recognize son.

HYPE

2009-05-11T23:10:00.002+02:00

These days you can also find Mr. George here.

DEPUIS

2009-05-11T23:07:00.001+02:00

Still doing it.

CLEAN

2009-05-11T22:33:00.001+02:00

This is so funny. I can identify.

JOSH

2009-05-10T16:40:00.001+02:00

Josh Kalis' part in Mind Field is definitely one of my favourites. He still has it and brings some good new stuff. I am out to skate with a hangover. Like Frisco says. Go Skate!

BUNDY

2009-05-10T16:34:00.002+02:00

Hef is still killing it in a lazy name calling kinda way. What's up with everybody wearing Supreme NE's ? You all know that shit is fake as a motherfucker. In what right mind does James Jebbia decide to give 6 of the lamest skateshops in Holland an Supreme account. Exactly. I wonder when the fake DC's will make their entrance.

JAR

2009-05-09T00:41:00.004+02:00

It´s movienight at the Mansion. Louwness was ready to roll. Patriotism Louwerse.
The movie of choice. Another one bites the dust.

OVEN

2009-05-07T23:43:00.007+02:00

Albert and Big C came by the Mansion after work for a little tour and off course to enjoy the legendary 3 star cuisine by ex-Librije employee Captain Coxxx.

Big C is the ambassador of salads.

It might look like a bowl of vomit, but it was some tasty sh*t.

The bitches working and the men chilling.

Salad a la Biggie. He cut the tomato's.

Fin.

VELOUR

2009-05-06T21:35:00.004+02:00

Their Spring stuff is looking bright, but this Fall stuff is off the hook.

The Swedish Velour is doing a good job running the clean look.

Velour on Selectism.

CUT

2009-05-05T21:09:00.003+02:00

Meanwhile at the Model Mansion... Menno is working on this project also known as our 30 m2. garden for 2 weeks now. He does it in stages. This is I believe stage 3. Hopefully a few more weeks and we will have the chance to actually sit here again.
In the left corner you see our future tanning center.

ELLE

2009-05-05T21:01:00.002+02:00

Alex Olson. Just for inspiration for when the sun starts to shine again.

LINES

2009-05-03T22:09:00.027+02:00

It´s 9.30 in the morning and me and Patrick Louwerse plus Aram our cameraman where in Groningen for Blocnotes first clipshoot.
Our first location was rather peaceful, until we showed up that is.

Director and Cameraman looking for lines. Not those lines you find in bars.

Louwerse directing like a professional beunhaas.In the park where a lot of people with dogs these chicks sat here for more than an hour while their dogs where doggin´each other.

Vintage with a perfect Hyves portrait.

The first session.

Aram is like the handyman but then with a steady hand.

Mr. Miyagi was fighting some ghosts in the back.

Shadowplay.

Pretty funny.

My Bloc tag... sorry Vuitton.

Coen is spelled with K. He doesn´t fall in love I heard.

Some last shots and then it´s off to the next location.

I blurred the copulating dogs.

The next location is top secret just like the cd Koen had on him. New tracks all day that day.

Caramel Saab. Steez.

Grunnings for Pioneer.

The last location(I pretty much didn´t show you the other 4) was this rooftop. Awesome view.

Take a look at the Martinitoren in the back. It´s shaped like a giant Martini bottle.

Blocnotes are going to be so next level with this one.

Be on the lookout for Blocnotes´album Nextop, their shirts, their hotness and their clip. It´s time for some refreshment.

TIRED

2009-05-02T23:58:00.002+02:00

I am fucking tired now so a little clip for now. Kevin Coakley for the Blueprint squad. The new BP movie will be out soon I bet it will be another classic. More updates tomorrow about clipshoots and sh*t.

BARGE

2009-04-30T19:04:00.003+02:00

The good thing about Queensday is the flea market throughout the whole city. I bought me these 2 beauty´s for a bargain. Thanks to Gee probably.

BAHN

2009-04-30T18:58:00.002+02:00

Yesterday was the so called queensnight. I went to Arnhem for 8Bahn and to get a piece of Job Willemsen´s pie.
It´s official. I am over the whole minimal/techno/whatever thing, I´ve tried it several times, but it just won´t work. I just don´t do drugs.

2009-04-28T22:33:00.004+02:00

Fraser A. is showing you some more Ransom x A.O. shoes.

This is getting better and better.

ST2D

2009-04-28T22:30:00.004+02:00

The new ST2D with Visvim's Hiroki Nakamura is out and you can check out a part the interview here.

MIX

2009-04-27T21:40:00.002+02:00

I can also pull this one off since yesterday. Got some new Ransom goods in my cotton library. I don't know if I can actually really pull it off, but I thought I was looking hella diesel.

SMITH

2009-04-27T21:11:00.004+02:00

Elliot Smith by Autumn de Wilde is a book with pictures of the deceased singer/song writer and interviews with people who where close to him. Definitely an interesting read. I have it in my library since yesterday.

21

2009-04-27T02:07:00.006+02:00

The man Limp Dogg turned 21 so now it´s legal to drink a beer little one...
Gnarhar was there as well. Took the Limps to Babo for some fine wining and dining.

RAW is in at Frisco.

Ransom is in at Frisco. And in my closet.

The Chef killed it once again. Sleeping with the fishes.

MOVING

2009-04-25T05:20:00.002+02:00

Been hella busy on this thing called the Spui Store. No updates sorry. Also sorry to Patta and Ben-G I respect you deeply so I don't want any hassle, lets get this right.

BROKE

2009-04-22T21:55:00.003+02:00

An empty fridge that's what I got. The end of the fiscal month is here and so I am laying low on the highlife. I should be more wise about spending my money, but I just got the call: Ransom is in.

RANSOM

2009-04-21T23:53:00.003+02:00

News of the day. I am not really a big fan of Adidas, but when Ransom gives it their touch you get some fucking awesome shoes. Endurance.

IGNORE

2009-04-21T22:58:00.007+02:00

The crisis in on and kickin' Amsterdam's south part is still building.

Bussiness to bussiness

NYC.

ABN Amro people really have their head up their ass. Taking cabs when the trainstation is next to the office.

Marble.

Blind.

BAF

2009-04-21T22:53:00.000+02:00

Blog favourites are poppin' up on the tube again with some Nextop previews.

HIFI

2009-04-20T23:23:00.001+02:00

Hi Fi Wheels "Full Frequency Promo" from Stereo Sound Agency on Vimeo.

Didn't even see it yet, but check the line up: Puleo, Sabback, Kirby, Todd. I'm out.

BROWN

2009-04-20T22:57:00.004+02:00

Carhartt Heritage available Fall 09. Sharp.

AMS

2009-04-20T22:57:00.000+02:00

Skate Mental Am Chowder from swedun on Vimeo.

The Skate Mental Am Chowder is pretty fun to watch.

BUSY

2009-04-20T00:00:00.020+02:00

I have been hella busy with this Freshcotton Store that will open this saturday. It's hectic sorry for the lack of updates. Big one here to make it up.

Went to Hoofdorp with Jesse to buy a old supermarket inventory to drop in the store.. Hope things will work out good.

Thursdaynight we went to an artshow where Marcel Veldman had some works for the public eye. The gallery is done by Arne Toonen and his girlfriend Birgit Schuurmans.

Woei doggg.

Later on we went to an Irish Pub where the Nike SB squad was. Eelco, Bjorn, Mouse, Jimbo good one.

After a tough saturday afternoon full of work I took the train to Arnhem for a lil' party.

Afterparty with Limps. Curves and Bully's Gym. Double insecurity.

Rough grounds.

Skaffa.

Today was Frisco Team time. Menno (still drunk) and Limps and me waiting for a Trolleybus.

We went to Germany, just across the border is Emmerich where this really ill spot is, but it's a church and private property so soon the whole community of Emmerich started bitching against us and threatened to call the pigs. An hour later there where still no cops, but a lot of tricks went down.

Gnarhar celebrating Vitesse's victory on AZ.

Lucien stretching. Here is your update.

JB with a big ass nollie heelflip on a steep ass, raw ass, hip ass.

Biergarten Click, Emmerich, 2009.

Hennesy with a crooks. No worries, he also sacked it.

Nextop Aalten. I hate this spot and left.

Check out the Team Frisco clip of this day soon on the usual suspects.

COLD

2009-04-17T02:21:00.003+02:00

Hot'n Cold by some Ukranian band. Tubin' by Floor Manager.

CIG

2009-04-16T00:54:00.004+02:00

Gnarhar was here so we went to have a drink in the city with Captain Cock (pictured)

Captain Cock's damage.

PROMO

2009-04-14T21:23:00.004+02:00

Vans promo time. Got these French ones plus the USUGROW Half Cabs on the fo' free discount.

Gnarhar this is your package. Enjoy my breatherin'.