Marjoe Gortner: The Miracle Child

“Hello my name is Marjoe Gortner and I’m here to give the devil two black eyes.”

Before he learned to say “Mama” or “Poppa,” he was taught to sing “Hallelujah!” At nine months, his mother taught him the proper way to shout “glory” into the microphone. By the age of three, he could preach the gospel by memory. His name is Marjoe Gortner, and he is known as the youngest preacher in American history, ordained at the age of four. Born on January 14th, 1944 in Long Beach California, Marjoe was the son of Vernon Gortner a third generation minister who guided his son’s career as a preacher. Nearly strangled to death by his own umbilical chord during his birth, doctors told his mother it was a miracle that he survived, and thus, “Marjoe” was born; a combination of the biblical names Mary and Joseph. Read more on the Freshjive blog http://blog.freshjive.com/2011/12/marjoe-gortner-the-miracle-child/.

Generic Surplus on Selectism

  

Inspired by the classic British oxford shoe, the Ledger from Generic Surplus is a laid back look that sports a teak welt and outsole. It is available in earth wool, russet suede, military canvas, and black full-grain leather.

Steven Harrington X Generic Surplus in Monster Children

In conjunction with the Steven Harrington for Generic Surplus desert boot launching Spring 12, Harrington and photographer Brigitte Sire headed to Joshua Tree to embark upon a journey based on the artist’s fascination with the legend of the crystal skulls.

Intrigued by the fact that all thirteen skulls were never discovered, Harrington took it upon himself to create and bury a crystal skull in the desert, hoping that his offering would produce the unearthing of the last remaining crystal skull known in existence: The thirteenth crystal skull, carrying the deepest secrets about the origins of the universe.

The result of the expedition is documented in a tear-out booklet included as part of the newest issue of Monster Children, one of our favorite magazines combining  surfing, skateboarding, photography, and music.

Monster Children Issue 33 will be on sale at selected newsstands nationwide tomorrow, December 21^st. Purchase Issue 33 at: http://monsterchildren.com/magazine/

New Plattan video

Happy birthday to you. Happy bithday to you. Happy birthday dear Plattan, happy birthday to you! Yup, it's Plattan's 2nd birthday and we've made a video dedicated to our most beloved headphone. It features some of the most well-known sights and statues of our hometown of Stockholm, Sweden. Check it out http://vimeo.com/31431968!

The Ledger

A simple, easy-to-wear shoe, the Ledger is inspired by old school British oxfords and is a must-have wardrobe staple for any laidback but style conscious guy. Sporting a teak welt and teak outsole, the Ledger is available in earth wool, russet suede, military canvas and black full grain leather.

Damian from Native featured in Canadian Business Magazine

Portia de Rossi wearing her MJ x Native Native Jimmy Boots

Actress and author Portia de Rossi wearing her Marc Jacobs x Native Jimmy Boots while out in Beverly Hills with Ellen DeGeneres.

Native & Urbanears on BTV

Susie Wall was recently on Breakfast Television (Vancouver) showcasing some great gift ideas from Homewerx and showed off a pair of Jimmy boots & Urbanears on the show. Check it out here: http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1314845500001.000000/homewerx-with-style-expert-susie-wall/

An Inaccurate Look at the Making of a Fitzsimmons

A child doesn’t listen to a fairy tale and scream, THAT COULD NOT HAPPEN! The same goes for this Native data entry job. What’s to doubt in this dreamy scavenge at a stopwatch pace? A mad shoemaker for sure underwent this lush trial by bizarre ordeal and stoically bore the high blood pressure of forgotten alchemists. All of this along with a drop of Pepto-Bismol to mingle with all the computer-electrical secrets of heaven and Voila! The indomitable Fitzsimmons sure has been cannoned onto your lucky and happier than ever before foot http://vimeo.com/33172631.

Generic Surplus: Jamal Dauda & the Duck Boot

Jamal Dauda, aka Kid Lightning, started DJing by accident when in college in San Diego. Gaining his nickname and later DJ name from an incident when he got struck by lightning during an experiment with a lightning rod, the California native has since starting out been manning the decks for Calvin Harris, Ghostland Observatory and The Juan MacLean, and opened for heavy weights such as Massive Attack and The Rapture. 


Characterized by its unique detailing, the Duck Boot is a sleeker version of the classic outdoor wader. Featuring a Vibram sole and contrast welt stitching, this style is available in a variety of different versions: Dark green canvas with waterproof earth wax canvas, charcoal canvas with waterproof charcoal nubuck, and russet or black suede with black textured leather.

Letting us in on his personal style, Jamal here wears the Duck Boot during our Holiday 2011 campaign shoot at Domincks, West Hollywood
http://youtu.be/B2zegejxVK0.

Stylish finds for your fashion-addict friends

The Native Jimmy made the georgia Straight. See the article http://www.straight.com/article-551941/vancouver/stylish-finds-your-fashionaddict-friends.

Adrift Booty Shaker

If you are in the Toronto area you're going to want to go to Adrift's 4th Annual booty shaker. Here's more info on the FB event page http://www.facebook.com/events/155252794576313/.