Category Archives: CULTURE
Dear readers…
It’s been a long wait, but I’m back on the blog grind. There’s still a few creases to iron out with the function and look of the site, but it feels like it’s got some legs to it now. If you followed my old blog at www.tuhinternational.blogspot.com you’ll start to notice I’m trying to make the new and improved site a little more personal on projects I’m working on and I hope the site can be used as a guide for travel, fashion etc. Feedback is welcome and I look forward to the future of the new tuhinternational.
Enjoy,
Luke Norris
STAMP’D “Dope Studded” Snap-back Cap





The STAMP’D Dope Studded Hat is one mean hat. It comes with 112 hand screwed gold pyramid Stud’s on the face of this 5 panel snap back. The “New Angeles” raised silk screen under the brim and the Dope logo embroidery next to the snaps accent the piece. Each hat comes packaged in a drawstring dust bag with a silk screened Dope hit on the top front. As seen on Lil Wayne in Rolling Stones Magazine.Packer Shoes + PRO-Keds + Biz Markie
PRO-Keds x Biz Markie Shoe Release At Packer from PRO Keds on Vimeo.
Biz Markie launched an exclusive all-white edition of PRO-Keds 69ers, the 3rd edition to the collaboration between Biz Markie, PRO-Keds, and Packer Shoes. My mate Kevin back in Australia is in the process of sorting me out with a pair of these bad-boys. Can’t wait!
Anton Kusters ‘Odo Yakuza Tokyo’ Book
Photographer and creative director of Burn Magazine, Anton Kuster, had the opportunity to tag along with Yakuza in Tokyo as they went to nightclubs and business meetings. His book, Odo Yakuza Tokyo, gives us an insight into the lesser known lives of real Japanese gangsters.
Team NIKE – Run with us. Or run from us.
Team NIKE: Highlight Reel from Game Seven Marketing on Vimeo.
Team NIKE has reached the midway point in their season with an undefeated 4-0 record. The Boys in Black have stormed through their competition with ill crossovers, high flying dunks and nothing but net long-range shots. Take a look at their highlights from Dyckman in this first half of the summer highlight reel. Get a live glimpse of the Team NIKE action every Wednesday nights in the Heights and under the lights.
Walls Notebook
Photographer Sherwood Forlee presents the Walls Notebook. Such an obvious idea that I’m surprised it was done sooner. It’s a compilation of alleys and streets for adults and kids to go nuts drawing and doodling in. The Walls Notebook is available at Amazon for USD$11.
The Ampal Creative
The Ampal Creative – Made in LA from Ampal Creative on Vimeo.
I’m definitely on the ‘snap-back’ buzz now since picking up the latest Bounty Hunter edition from EXIT in Causeway Bay HK. So when I stumbled across these ‘Aloha’ Snap-back series by The Ampal Creative they’re at the top of my ‘must have’ list. Check out the video to see how they’re locally made.
Offthewall TV: Time + Space Mister Cartoon Pt.2
Time + Space: Mister Cartoon – Part 2 from Off The Wall TV on Vimeo.
Mister Cartoon continues his Tokyo Tattoo Tour and explains why the Japanese youth are drawn to LA culture.
FLWRPT & THE CASUAL PRESENTS…RELATIONSHIP RAPS Compilation
Words by: Devin “PAN” Barrett of “The Casual”
Many a relationship has been lost to the temptations of summertime. With the coming of this season and its sun rays, clothing becomes optional, sexuality is in abundance, and extended daylight leads to balmy nightlife, often at the expense of a long-term love. On the flipside, summertime is also when love connections are made. Nothing says summer like a humid day, and locking eyes with your dewy skinned soulmate for the first time, even if it only lasts for a season…or a night.
With this theme in mind, and with summertime officially upon us, Flwrpt & The Casual presents…RELATIONSHIP RAPS. This mix is a collection of ’90s hip-hop tracks, some obscure some familiar, all dealing in some way with the relationships between women and men. With each song, we tried to capture a distinct ’90s sound and essence, that somehow never crossed into mainstream consciousness, but played a large role in crafting the energy of the era.
We hope you enjoy…and stay tuned for further collaborations from Flwrpt and The Casual…
Tracks / O.C. – Can’t Go Wrong / 2Pac – Temptations / Bahamadia – True Honey Buns / Junior Mafia – I Need You Tonight / Grand Puba – Baby What’s Your Name / Main Source – Looking at the Front Door / Trends of Culture – Old Habits / Organized Konfusion – Why? / Naughty by Nature – Sunshine / Apache – Hey Girl / LL Cool J – Pink Cookies in a Plastic Bag (Remix) / A Tribe Called Quest – Bonita Applebum / Onyx – Da Nex Niguz / N-Tyce – Hush Hush Tip (f/ Method Man) / Ghostface Killah – Camay / Double X Posse – Not Gonna Be Able to Do It (Criminal Minded Remix) / Chi-Ali – Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number / The Pharcyde – Otha Fish / Mic Geronimo – Sharane / Lost Boyz – Renee / Notorious B.I.G. – Me & My Bitch / Da Youngstas – I’ll Make You Famous / Brand Nubian – Love Me or Leave Me Alone / Nikki D – Daddy’s Little Girl / Poor Righteous Teachers – Shakiyla
Steve McQueen’s 1953 Siata 208/S Spider for Sale
As cool as the latest Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s are. There’s still something about classic sports cars that speaks style and taste. Steve McQueen was know for these two things. So I can imagine this car will draw a lot of potential buyers and spectators. The cherry red Siata has recently been completely refurbished, now sporting a 2.0-liter V8 producing 115 horsepower. I’m sold off the photos.
Converse x Missoni Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse and Missoni have been releasing some great sneakers lately. I haven’t been able to pick up a pair yet, but they’re definitely on the list.
Jake Davis Test Shots: Martin Greenfield
Jake Davis Test Shots: Martin Greenfield from Jake Davis on Vimeo.
A legend for his custom suit-making, Brooklyn’s Martin Greenfield becomes the latest subject of Jake Davis‘s continued Test Shots series. I hope to be looking this sharp when I’m an old dude.
WUGAZI ‘13 Chambers’ Album
Wugazi • 13 Chambers by WUGAZI
A year’s worth of cutting up every imaginable Fugazi record and trying out every Wu-Tang acapella they could get their hands on, resulted in Wugazi: 13 Chambers (a must listen for anyone who even looked at a skateboard in the 90’s).
LASCO Los Angeles Shoe Company
LASCO Brand Introduction from LASCO on Vimeo.
As an avid sneaker and shoe collector. Sometimes it’s nice to see a film like this that reminds you of not only the story of the artist behind the shoe but also the craftsmanship and WHERE it’s actually made. I don’t mind paying a little extra for something with a little extra love put into it. I tip my hat to Greg Salas, founder of LASCO.































