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We’re really internet and we’re really back. A website about things Benjamin , Chuck , Virgil , and various friends & guests think are interesting. Little-to-no specific focus, a bit odd, speling errors, and incredibly culturally relevant.

The opinions/thoughts/ideas/suggestions/comments expressed by those interviewed on THE BRILLIANCE! do not necessarily reflect that of THE BRILLIANCE! or its staff. THE BRILLIANCE! is simply a conduit for the interviewed to share their stories and thoughts. Thank you.

Virgil Abloh

I like this interview - entertaining and insightful. Introducing Virgil Abloh…to those who don't already know him. Certain people just have that 'thing' about them…call it swagger, vibe, style, or whatever. Virgil has it. Involved in quite a few different projects; architecture, media, consulting, writing for this site, and more…a true member of the creative 'genre now' community. We chat a bit about his vision/direction, how many degrees he has, and what we should expect from him here on THE BRILLIANCE. Pay attention to Virgil…he's future-focused.

Oxy Cottontail

It's all about game respecting game. I love the whole promotions/new music/party hustle-turned-business thing that you see naturally happen within certain demographics and genres. If anyone is making it happen in NYC it's the now infamous Roxy, or better known as the ever-present Oxy Cottontail. Responsible for any party that matters in the ever hard to describe 'niche' scene that so many of us subscribe to…Roxy has built a pretty impressive 'brand' of event promotion and overall party execution. We caught up with her to do our new '20 questions' setup and answer everything from what she had for breakfast, the best party she has ever thrown and having a phone bill that was 90 pages long. Read up team!

Boogie of Artcoup!

We know it's been a while since our last interview, but the quality of this one makes up for the time gap if you ask me. Boogie is a photographer from NYC and his work is hands down some of the most honest, raw, intensely powerful photography you'll ever see. I promise. You don't even need to read an interview with him to see the man has unmatched confidence and determination - some of the areas in the world he goes to shoot his photos are reason enough to believe he's tougher than you. This is a real good interview. Many thanks to Boogie for doing this with us and make sure to keep your eye out for his work - it's been getting much press all over the place lately, and for good reasons. Make sure to check his site http://www.artcoup.com and check the pictures at the bottom. With no further ado, the Boogie / Brilliance interview.

Matthew of Malin+Goetz

Excellent design, smooth branding, a perfect product model, and a brilliant retail space. Unisex skin and body care products for the smart, hip, fashion conscious set. Plus, it makes your bathroom look 'important.' For real, it does. So we caught up with Matthew Malin of Malin+Goetz to hit im with 20 questions THE BRILLIANCE style. Get familiar with this brand...and get rid of the slimy Zest or Irish Spring bar-soap in your bathroom.

A-ron of aNYthing!

A-ron the downtown don, owner/founder of aNYthing takes time with us to discuss his youth, the infamous good old days at Supreme, living a true NYC lifestyle, the current state of the niche scene, building the only brand that matters and so much more... This is an incredibly insightful interview about NYC and the people/brands/lifestyles that are brought up in the shadow of an intensely urban environment. Big thanks to A-ron for taking time to give such thorough responses, this interview is thick...read!

Alex Calderwood!

Alex Calderwood is one inspirational person...and cool as hell to chill with. Owner/partner of The Ace Hotel Group, Neverstop Agency, all 15+ Rudy's Babershops, a record label, and so much more…this guy is so serious. He runs an empire in Seattle, seriously. If your not already, get familiar with Alex Calderwood and everything he is doing...trust us, you need to know.

Peter Stolz of Levis!

This is a really good interview right here, pay attention. I caught up with Pedro Blanco thru Jest of Alife and I'm happy I did. Peter is a designer at Levis and has some great insight on the backend of the industry. We chop it up on everything from day-to-day life at Levis, shrimp dumblings, and wild expensive cell-phone bills from making calls in Medellin...check it. Thanks again to Pedro.

Nick of Twelve Bar

Nick from Twelve Bar is a real nice dude and his new label, Twelve Bar is doing fresh things. So pay attention to them. I did this somewhat last minute interview with Nick while London, his home base, was being attacked by terrorists...and he still came through with ease, that's gangster. Check what he has to say about his label, being a lawyer at Maharishi, and sour apple taffy. Read on.

Married To The Mob!

Married to the Mob is fresh. We had the chance to pick the brains of the newest and most official players in the women's street wear game. We chop it up on everything from Production issues, the future of the label, having no water in your apartment, Willy Nelson and watermelon taffy. They are doing it very big, much respect. Check it!

Mark the Cobra Snake!

Mark The Cobra Snake is cooler than most people. Trust us. The now famous 'party photographer' took some time out of his busy schedule to tell us all about his baby, LA Weekly, hot girls, his truck jewelry, and eventually traveling to outer space. If you're not familiar with his site you are already at -50 cool points, so read this, and go to his site often.