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While SXSW lies in hibernation, Austin has awoken Fun Fun Fun Fest to pronounce that, deep in the wintry heart of Texas, the embers of merrymaking still burn strong. Now in its fourth year, Fun Fun Fun Fest features four core stages of some of the most progressive music & comedy representing Punk/Hardcore, Indie/Progressive, Hip Hop/DJ, & Comedy/Debauchery. In addition to Fun Fun Fun Fest’s ridiculous musical line-up, the festival will also host an array of activities to keep fans busy between sets. Fans can check out the festival’s mechanical bull, skate ramp, live screen-printing, photo booth, Flip cam interviews, API poster show, band merchandise and food and fashion from some of Austin’s favorite local businesses.

WHEN: November 7-8 / 12:00—9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Waterloo Park / 403 E. 15th St. / Austin, TX / 78701



For more info on FFFF, go to the festival's website, here.

Arrivals: Fjällräven Kånken backpacks

Available in 12 colors (shown above): Ice Blue, Black, Green, Graphite, Mustard, Navy, Ox Red, Putty, Royal Blue, Rust, Sand, & Warm Yellow.

Arrivals: VÆL F/W 2009

VÆL Charles in MAINE and BLACK



VÆL Deckard Boots in GEOFF BROWN, CORDOVAN, and BLACK

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The Seoul of today, hypersaturated with frenetic neon signs, flashing, frenzied LCD displays and all the trappings of a modern-day metropolis, is a far cry from the city I remember as a child -- but if you look hard enough, the warmth & charm of Seoul, can still be found on the boutique laden Garosoo Road, through the winding streets of Samchung-dong, and the maze of tea houses & galleries that pepper Insa-dong. My recent trip to Korea coincided with the Seoul Design Olympiad 2009 and the start of Seoul Fashion Week, and I was admittedly blown away by the current trajectory of independent design and style in Korea. My inspiration through the lense: