It’s not always a coincidence when talent comes in pairs. Sometimes it’s in the genes.

A few weekends back Christchurch played host to the second annual King of The Square competition at Cathedral Square.

On Thursday night we brought together the past and present of Manual to celebrate 20 years.

A classic sneaker truly comes to life when it is taken on a journey by its owner. This is when the personality of the shoe truly takes shape – in the eye of its beholder.

Converse is back again with Polar Skate Co., this time around to produce a skate ready Jack Purcell sneaker. The iconic silhouette of the Jack Purcell remains the same with the added durability and function of the Converse Cons line.

He approaches most of his life with a masochistic attitude, carrying GIB up and down stairs till knock off and then going out and skating till he’s beaten.

After releasing Choice(s) in 2016, gaining global recognition, backed by concerts both locally and internationally, Emanuel Psathas—notably known as Name UL—is currently in a state of reflection, and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.