Pappy learned to polish leather footwear in the army during WWII. His commander would demand that his boots be so lustrous he could see his refection in their black sheen. Pappy’s shoe-shining education didn’t end there, however. His biggest revelation came around 5:00AM one morning when he noticed an airport shoe shiner heating his wax with a blow drier for a smoother application – the approach would prove to be a game changer.
WRG had the opportunity to ask JonOne, one of the forerunners of the graffiti movement, about his personal evolution as a visual artist and the transformation of the graffiti scene into a recognized artistic tradition.
What have we been up to between issues? From our TourdeFood in Toronto to the Perrier Pop-Up Party in Montreal and a Capsule Dinner with the city's finest fashion independent retailers, we have been busy. Read more in our Community GOODs.
Ever wondered how people in the rest of the world carb load to keep their energy levels up through to the last penalty kick? Daniel Argintaru surveys the world from South Africa to Mexico, swinging by Europe and Japan in the search for the most decadent stadium treats.
What have we been up to between issues? From trips to Madrid to parties with Veuve Clicquot and pond hockey with celebrity chefs. Read more in our Community GOODs.