Customs : WESTERN CIV Magazine

Chopper Fever – from Kosuke at Sunrise Cycles

Written by Ward on 11th March 2013 in Customs, fashion, Motorcycles, Uncategorized with 0 Comments

Kosuke has killed it again, with the launch of a new clothing line called Chopper Fever.

Follow the link to their lookbook and get some.

~Born Free 4~

Written by Ward on 8th August 2012 in Customs, Events, Lifestyle, Motorcycles with 0 Comments

I went to my first Born Free this year. As a rookie, it was pretty overwhelming. There were so many amazing bikes I nearly didn’t make it out of the parking lot. So many cool ideas and so much detailed craftsmanship. I saw a few friends, met some new ones and was in a blur of spectacle the whole day. Here are my impressions, shot from my obviously snowblind perspective. Next year I will have a better game plan but for now…..enjoy.

Kosuke of Sunrise Cycles. I saw Kosuke when I first walked in and my head was in full spin mode. I did a crap job of capturing his bikes that he brought, but they were brilliant. See some of them in the upcoming profile on Kosuke soon to drop on these pages.

Droopy, Trav and fellow legends

Dugan and a couple of his bikes

Yaniv Evan of Powerplant and Andy Carter from Pangea Speed SLC

Ryan (@3gknuck)’s mind-bending Davilina Shovel

Actual conversation, “Oh yeah I’m all about going to stranger’s houses”

No words.

Paul Ponkow of Bones Legacy and Dan Druff of Franz and Grubb with Satyricorn, a rigid front end Triumph custom

Epic biblical engraving on knuckle

This pretty pan was one of the Cycle Zombies’ many offerings

It was a long weekend

Team Sunrise loading ‘em up.

~Primo Ep.01//SullyLife by David Sullivan~

Written by imani on 3rd May 2012 in Auto, Customs, Lifestyle, Ride with 0 Comments

Rob Primo Episode 1. Watch as Rob Narrates how the first Pro-Am event of 2012 with back up music courtesy of his 2JZ powered S14

~Jeff Yokoyama – InnerViews by www.KORDUROY.tv~

Written by imani on 4th April 2012 in Beach, Bicycle, Customs, fashion, Icon, Lifestyle, Motion Picture, Product, Ride, Skate, Skateboarding, Surf, Vintage with 0 Comments

Jeff Yokoyama is a twenty-five year veteran designer and creative entrepreneur who has spent his entire career dreaming up and creating youth-focused clothing brands. In 1980, he created Maui & Sons and began selling it directly to local surfers and kids on beaches and in schools, changing the rules of the game immediately. The operation moved from the trunk of his car into a multi-million dollar business in a matter of months. He has gone on to start various other brands including Pirate Surf, Modern Amusement, Generic Youth and Pidgin Orange as well as consulting for other top name brands such as Stussy and Quiksilver.
Jeff’s style has always been recognizable and his design talent has remained in high demand throughout the industry and throughout the years. Now, he continues to keep the creative juices flowing by make one-off clothes out of left over materials in his small shop in Orange County, Yokishop.
Check out Jeff’s Maker profile on Korduroy at korduroy.tv/makers/jeff-yokoyama/
Camera/Edit:
James Campbell
Music:
“Highlife”
Connie Price & The Keystones
©2012 KorduroyTV

~About PG by PG Trade & Sales GmbH~

Written by imani on 4th April 2012 in Bicycle, Customs, Lifestyle, Motion Picture, Product, Ride with 0 Comments

~Nissan DeltaWing~

Written by imani on 14th March 2012 in Auto, Customs, Motion Picture, Ride with 0 Comments

~Hot Wheels Fearless at the 500 Documentary ~

Written by imani on 9th March 2012 in Auto, Customs, Motion Picture, Ride with 0 Comments

~Western Civ visits Inspiration Vol. 3 at the Queen Mary~

Written by imani on 27th February 2012 in Art, Beach, Bicycle, Customs, Events, fashion, Lifestyle, Motorcycles, News, Product, Ride, Skate, Skateboarding, Surf, Vintage with 0 Comments

Western Civ took a drive down to the LBC earlier this month to checkout the Inspiration Trade Show, hosted by our old friend Rin Tanaka. Originally Rin began the show at the Santa Monica Airport hangers. Last year he moved the event to Long Beach…Housed within the Queen Mary.

The show brings together a rather eclectic group of collectors, artisans and Americana manufacturers from Japan, Italy, France, South America and of course the good ol’ U.S. of A. . Inspiration is three floors of Vintage collector items, re-issue military goods, New and vintage motorcycle, surf, skate and Hot Rod products. A big kids dream!!!

Western Civ trolled the 3 floors meeting new people who love to ride.. and caught up with old friends who share the same passion for the culture that we do. The images here are just a small percentage of the color and creativity we found at the show. Thank You Rin for inviting us down to partake in the festivities…