Abominable Apparel

Giants Win World Series!

2010-11-02T01:33:00.001-07:00

Congratulations Giants! Definitely the greatest event in Bay Area sports in way too long!

SKATE DECKS HAVE ARRIVED

2010-10-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

The decks will be available for purchase shortly!

MADVILLAINY: THE POSTER

2010-10-14T20:49:00.000-07:00

Stones Throw just released a re-issue of the original Madvillainy poster from 2004. This thing is gigantic (32 x 24)!

I just ordered mine, fucking excited.

http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2010/10/madvillainy-the-poster

The Imaginary Zebra - Series III Popcorn Tee

2010-10-12T17:02:00.001-07:00

Benson, a true inspiration and friend of mine, was nice enough to ask Mingi and I to model for his upcoming release, Series III. Benson is the mastermind behind The Imaginary Zebra, a clothing company centered around the stimulation creativity. I don't want to reveal any pictures yet before Benson has already posted them, so here are some shots of the shirt I was asked to model.

The "Popcorn" shirt in all its yummy goodness.

The creative supplements are a nice touch to an already intricate design.

I see what you did there. ;)

The back has changed from previous releases. Dream like you mean it.

Also different from previous releases is the branding tag. You can read more about Benson's tag development here.

Be on the lookout when TIZ drops Series III on October 17th!

P.S. The Imaginary Yeti might not be so imaginary in the near future. ;)

SB 1449 Passes!

2010-10-01T10:48:00.000-07:00

MMMHMMM IS RIGHT! Yesterday, Arni signed into law a bill changing possession of up to an oz. of herb from a misdemeanor to $100 infraction in CA. This means going Off The Planet cannot get you arrested and does not go on your criminal record. Great success indeed.

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Arnold's Letter

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Prop 19 is on the ballots in Nov. If it passes smoking in public or around minors will go back to being misdemeanors. Unless it is amended to fit new state legislation I don't see how anyone can vote for a step backwards.

Anyway check out the video for Flying Lotus - MmmHmm. OTP for sure!

Flying Lotus — MmmHmm from Special Problems on Vimeo.

Abominable Apparel x Rws Skate x A Very Nice Design Studio Charity Skateboard Deck

2010-09-28T14:27:00.000-07:00

Before getting into breakdancing, I used to skate back in middle school and for a part of high school. Although I was never really good at it, I did enjoy it a lot. I made new friends, tested my own physical limits and had something to invest in as a kid. When the skatepark first opened in my hometown, I was ecstatic beyond belief. No more harassment from cops and finally a place to hone one's skills among like-minded people.

The skatepark has long since closed and I've personally moved on to breakdancing, but skating and skate culture are still very much alive. Kids out there need safe places to skate, but money is sometimes a deal-breaker when it comes to opening up a skate-park in a town. Other times, city officials don't care where kids skate and would rather allocate the money elsewhere.

To solve these issues, Abominable Apparel, Skate Rws, and A Very Nice design studio has gotten together to design a charity fund-raiser skateboard deck. Over 50% of the profits from the deck will go toward funding skateparks. Currently, the focus of this project is on Watts, CA, but with your help, we can fund many other skateparks across California and maybe even the nation someday.

If you're in the market for a new skateboard deck and want to help out a great cause benefiting fellow skaters, check out the deck on eBay.

Battle at the Buzz 3, UC Davis

2010-09-26T14:17:00.000-07:00

Battle at the Buzz, in a word, was intense. I entered with two friends from me and Wesley's old crew, Hip Hop Movement. We def had some first round jitters, but you gotta start somewhere, right? Below is the video of our battle (we're on the left) and some pics from the night. Can't wait until the next jam, Eye for an Eye.

Mycool (Yellow), Justin Abang (Red), and myself, Slick (White Yetipack tee), representing that Hip Hop Movement.

Colin's Bear

2010-09-19T18:47:00.000-07:00

Truly some of the greatest videos ever posted to Youtube.

Don't do drugs kids.

Abominable at Kings & Queens Cypher Jam, Sacramento!

2010-09-19T09:56:00.000-07:00

Abominable was at the Kings & Queens of Sacramento Cypher Jam in Sacramento last night. Really chill event representing all elements of hip hop (MCing, DJing, Graffiti Artistry, Breakdancing).

Abominable's booth. Make sure to leave your mark if you see us.

Vendor-girl Mingi. She'll probably kill me for posting this, but whatev. Hah.

Lonely D, Editor in Chief of Zipgun Magazine leaving his mark. Zipgun, based in Sac-town, features graffiti talent from across the world. Word.

Yeti Watch

2010-09-17T13:32:00.001-07:00

9/16

Giants vs Dodgers Game

ALL THE WAY LIVE!

2010-09-12T21:28:00.000-07:00

All The Way Live this weekend was crazy! Intense bgirl, bboy crew, popping, and locking battles. Met new homies. Sold some shirts. Dope 2 days! Big ups to All The Way Live Foundation for throwing the event. Up top we got HRC Crew from Taiwan. Taiwan REPRESENT!

Congrats to the Winners

Crew: Renegade Rockers

Bgirl: JK

Popping: JSmooth

Locking: Lil B

Also check out the Yeti getting down at the Popping Prelims!

Brian from Planet Ape Clothing. Real chill dude. Be on the lookout for this kid and his designs. Still in high school and doing his own thing. Word.

Abominable Featured on IATT!

2010-09-07T20:53:00.000-07:00

http://iamthetrend.com/2010/09/07/beware-of-abominable-clothing/

Team Abominable Trickers

2010-08-29T21:43:00.000-07:00

TEAM ABOMINABLE 1 from Abominable Apparel on Vimeo.

Check out this latest offering from Team Abominable trickers Justin Abang, Paul Diaz, and Daniel Nguyen!

I'm getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow so I'll be loaded up on Vicodin all week. Should be fun. I'll catch you guys in a few when I'm of sufficient mental faculty. Until then!

BATHS - LOVELY BLOODFLOW

2010-08-24T13:43:00.000-07:00

Lovely Bloodflow from BATHS on Vimeo.

Since its release on Pitchfork last night, the video for our friend Will Wiesenfeld of Baths has been exploding. Check it out! It's directed by and starring our very own Alex Takacs and Takumi Akin.

http://www.youngreplicant.com/

Preview: Tonight's Giveaways

2010-08-21T13:39:00.001-07:00

Hey guys, thought I'd throw up a few preview pics of what we'll be giving out tonight at the Launch Afterparty! Who's got a suitcase full of giveaways? We do!

Shop Goes LIVE at MIDNIGHT!

2010-08-19T12:00:00.000-07:00

Insight; Foresight; More sight. The clock on the wall reads a quarter past Midnight.

The Abominable Apparel Shop will go LIVE tonight at Midnight (PST)! We've been working our asses off and to celebrate, we're giving out free sticker packs with every order for the first 24 hours!

IIYF Series I Contest Winner: Bernard!

2010-08-18T22:23:00.000-07:00

Bernard N. is the winner of the IIYF Series I Contest! Using a hoe, pipe, monocle, and mug (as well as what appears to be the garage door), Bernard's IIYF not only gets in our faces creatively with the IIYF, but with his environment as well. Well done, Bernard!

Thanks to all the contestants and keep your ears and eyes open for more contests in the near future.

- L

All The Way Live Bay Area

2010-08-18T15:36:00.001-07:00

Abominable Apparel will be at All the Way Live: Urban Dance Festival (Bay Area) at Ohlone College on Sept. 10 / 11! Be sure to check out the event where the legendary Go Go Brothers will be performing and teaching a workshop. Don't forget to stop by and hang out with us at the Abominable booth while you're there!

House of Glam Interview

2010-08-17T16:29:00.000-07:00

Check it out! The House of Glam is featuring us on their blog. Here's an excerpt from the interview.

What is the concept and vision behind it?

We want to bring forward a group of hidden intellectuals and artists who have been honing their skills in secret. It’s all about expressing individuality and building a community of diversely talented people. Those who wear Abominable understand they are part of a group of individuals and not an individual group.

What does it mean to “grab life by the fangs”?

To grab life by the fangs is to approach life with ferocious determination.

What do you guys have planned for your Series 1 launch? Can you give us any sneak peaks about the special items you have planned?

We have some awesome collaborations we’re working on. We are currently working on a collaboration with Brian Yoon, aka. Kid Kozmos on Knocksteady. We also have the first Decks for Parks board on its way. These collabos will be released in between series, so stay on the lookout!!

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Be sure to come out to the official Abominable Apparel Launch Afterparty at MyHouse in Hollywood this Saturday 8/21.

Fuck Yeah Break Dance

2010-08-16T01:07:00.000-07:00

Fuckyeahbreakdance? FuckyeahTeamAbominable!

Decks for Parks Ordered

2010-08-15T12:22:00.000-07:00

Decks for Parks boards have been ordered and are on their way. We'll have them in a few weeks after the launch so keep your eyes peeled and snatch these suckers up! Abominable is donating 50% of the proceeds to building skateparks in local and underprivileged communities. So help us help the cause and pick one up!

Check out our Deck's for Parks page for more info.

Abominable Apparel Official Launch Party

2010-08-11T20:18:00.000-07:00

Shit's going down! Come join us on Saturday 8/21 for the official Abominable Apparel Launch Afterparty at MyHouse in Hollywood! We'll be partying it up with The House of Glam for Kingdom Saturdays feat. DJ's Koji and Benkay.

Legends: Chronicles of the Fabled Ones Storybooks

2010-08-11T15:52:00.000-07:00

Just picked up Series 1 storybooks from the printers. Fresh off the press... tasty.

Heading down to LA tomorrow to do some work and max out with my homeboys. Look out for some exciting updates in the next few days!

Don't forget our I'm In Your Face Contest ends on Friday 8/13. Submit your IIYF for a chance to win a Series 1: Legends Tee of your choice and an Abominable Sticker Pack!

SERIES 1 DROP DATE 08.20.2010

2010-08-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

Cultured Barbarians mark your calendars. The OFFICIAL drop date for Series 1 is 08.20.2010! This run will be in super limited quantities and each shirt ships with a numbered certificate of authenticity. We'll also be releasing some awesome special items.

Prepare yourselves for what's coming.

...without hesitation, I burst forth from my hiding spot and scrambled down the rocks in pursuit. My body was not used to any kind of movement, let alone full-out charging, and I made it to the flat snow more through tumbling and falling than anything else. I hit the ground running though, and bore down on the receding figure of the yeti in the distance...

Thanks everyone for all the support. So it begins. Abominable Represent, represent.

I'm In Your Face Contest - Only 11 Days Left!

2010-08-02T22:06:00.001-07:00

There is only 11 more days left in Abominable's first official contest: I'm In Your Face! Information about the contest can be found in our projects page or our facebook event page.

The winner will be announced on August 20th. Enter now for your chance to win a Series I: Legends tee of your choosing!

Lorenzo Truth at the Partisan

2010-07-31T23:45:00.000-07:00

Just got back from the Partisan where my boy Lorenzo Truth tore it up! Dope event. Lots of sick local emcees and hometown heroes.

Truth's Setlist:
Music Over Money
Marianne
All Day Every Day
Dreaming With Your Eyes Open
Back To Tomorrow

http://www.myspace.com/listen2thetruthbtold

Lorenzo Truth at the Partisan on Saturday, July 31st

2010-07-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

If anyone's in the Central Valley this weekend, ya'll should head out to the Partisan in Merced on Saturday. My boy Lorenzo Truth aka. truth B. told will be opening for Destructo Bunny and DDove on the last stop of their Animate Your Character Tour. Should be a epic night with some dope local acts!

9 pm
21+ w/ ID
$3 Cover

Wish You Were Here!

2010-07-29T21:43:00.000-07:00

Abominable postcards arrived yesterday. Look out for these at a UC campus near you. ;)

2010-07-29T11:36:00.000-07:00

Abominable x a verynice design studio x RWS Skate

Decks for Parks Project!
Abominable will be designing a limited edition skate deck along with a verynice design studio and RWS Skateboards for the Decks for Parks Project. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the building of skate parks in local communities!

2010-07-28T18:03:00.000-07:00

Let's get this blog going! Do work!