Growing up as first generation Filipino immigrants, we were always told the lighter the skin, the better. Brown skin was associated with field laborers while the fairer tones were considered elite. One trip to the Philippines will let you know this mentality runs deep - there are huge billboards everywhere pushing skin whitening soaps and creams.
“Stay out of the sun, anak, you’re gonna get dark!” - is what we were told as kids. IYKYK.
We’re here to squash that way of thinking and all its origins. Embrace being melanated and keep your hood pass intact.
MAKINA x Oficina M’Arte - For That Everyday Multicultural Hustle
Official collab Ts available at this Sunday Service.
(Makina M’Arte Mystery Oil is not for sale)
DP/Director: @double_o_david
Cast: @elistuff@double_o_david
Special appearance by @seratla
Creative Director: @efedz
Produced by @makinadriversclub@oficinamarte
#makina
#oficinamarte
For those who have known me, know that skateboarding has been a huge part of my life, and the amount of time I spend actually skating has its peaks and valleys. The people who have shaped my life the most I met while riding and flipping a piece of wood with four wheels. During the pandemic it was an excuse to get out of the house, to meet people and feel some sense of community during a time of extreme isolation. This set of photographs taken on a seemingly random Saturday at a school in the San Fernando Valley, reflects to me much of the feeling of that time. A lot has changed since these pictures were made but this warm afternoon is still fresh in my mind.
Shot, Developed, and Scanned by me.
I’ve had this car for 9 years, and tonight was the first time I’d ever driven it on Mulholland or through the Sepulveda tunnel.
Just had an insane time driving it, enjoying it, and in good company too. Well over 100 miles now since the transmission situation. I don’t want to jinx it, but good car is good.
#porsche #porschemoment #kswap #engineswap #buildthreads
