ONESHOP Talk
From Monocles To Google Glass August 17 2013, 0 Comments
The Monocle is a round lens often consisting of a metal wire that served to attach a string. Although it was made popular by such notable figures such as Mr.Peanut and Mr. Penguin, it was also worn among rich aristocrats, nazi soldiers, and 19th century lesbians. It was a powerful symbol of wealth, power, and intellect.
It was huge, and then it died.
The Monocle comes in several styles. The first was simply a metal loop with a lens. They were the first monocles to be worn in England in the 1830s. The second style, developed in 1890s, had a frame with a raised edge known as the gallery. See, a lot of people were knocking their eyelashes on the glass so the gallery would secure the monocle in place by raising it slightly. This was a premium feature, and if you were Duke Of Wellington rich you'd have it custom-made to fit your own eye sockets.
You'd think a piece of glass squished next to your eye would be annoying to wear, but it wasn't if you were a 19th century baller. If you could afford the custom-made edition, you were set. If you were poor, you probably had a backwards lean to your walk from having to keep your eye piece on. Although, if you were poor at the time, you probably had bigger problems.
So who killed it?
Suspect #1: Optometry
Advances in optometry suddenly allowed glasses to be prescribed with different strengths in each eye. The whole point of the monocle was to be able to see clearly from one eye. Once glasses were able to do so, there was no more practical value. You suddenly became that asshole who looked like he swam in railroad money.
Suspect #2: The Industrious A-Hole Look
Looking like money when your fellow man and kids were slaving 14 hour shifts in mines, was slightly upsetting. The aristocrats had limits, it seems.
Suspect #3: The Govn't Said No
Britain's National Health Service would refuse to fund prescriptions for monocles, even when optometrists where recommending it. They couldn't see the value in it. Get it? Ha ha, alright.
And today
‘American Hustle’ defines cool in the 70′s August 16 2013, 0 Comments
When you see jheri curls and comb-overs, it's a done deal. Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and a ton of other great actors star in American Hustle, a movie about chest hair, tinted aviators, and gold chains. There's also something about robbing paintings and suitcases full of money.
Weekly Tunes – 08/12/13 – 08/18/13 August 15 2013, 0 Comments
Sometimes you just want to spring up, break the bank, and run really fast. This is what eloping sounds like.
Track: Curse Me Good
Artist: The Heavy
Best Served: Telling your sweet heart to kindly please F*** off
https://soundcloud.com/theheavyyy/curse-me
Track: Nobody Move
Artist: Hanni El Khatib
Best Served: Running away to Papa New Guinea, fast
https://soundcloud.com/sony-soundtracks/nobody-move-hanni-el-khatib
Track: Make My
Artist: The Roots
Best Served: 3am staring at your bedroom ceiling
https://soundcloud.com/the_roots/make-my
Track: Born Sinner
Artist: J.Cole
Best Served: Starting anew
https://soundcloud.com/thatstudciara/j-cole-born-sinner
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Ray-Ban Remix lets you customize your shades August 14 2013, 0 Comments
The idea isn't new, many brands have been letting you customize stuff for a while. Still, it's cool to see big brands like Ray-Ban offer more custom features to their customers. Given the hefty price tag, more is always welcome. Ray-Ban Remix lets you mix, match, spray paint your glasses and lenses in different colours. It's only available in Europe right now but it'll go global next year.
Run DMC Vs A-Trak x Adidas August 13 2013, 0 Comments
We recently highlighted a collab between Public Enemy and SAWA shoes. This week another legendary hip hop group teams up with A-Trak and surprise, surprise, Adidas! DMC explains how Jam Master Jay's son, a big fan of the Montreal-born DJ, was schooling him on the Canadian half of Duck Sauce since he didn't know who he was. On the flip side, A-Trak explains how he looked up to Run DMC for putting out a track about shoes (see below) in a way that was genuine. He also clarifies that his black hat has always been his signature black hat, no gimmicks here. The project/collab titled Unite All Originals is a throwback rap track that's interactive. You can remix your own video by using your keyboard or mic. It's still a bit buggy, but nonetheless fun. Check it out below.
