Taboo takes Tokyo by Storm.

It was just over a year ago when Taboo and I came to Japan and it was sick then and this time it was reSICKulous. I guess it went down when Tab invited Nobu and I to SMAP x SMAP studios at Fuji TV.  They were taping an episode to air end of March.  We gifted each of the members with TABOOXJUMPs and they absolutely loved their new kicks and rocked them in their performance of BEP songs straightaway.

The next day was the day of our event at Loveless to launch Taboo Deltah.  Loveless is one of Tokyo’s most breathtaking stores.  It’s three floors with a lofted lower level that allows for a spectacular shopping experience.  Last year, Taboo introduced me to the store as his favorite and it quickly became mine.  They carry one of a kind pieces and exclusive items.  So when Loveless agreed to launch Taboo Deltah, we were nothing short of thrilled.  We knew this was going to be sexy.  It began with a battery of press interviews.

Taboo Deltah Magnate and Victor Hsu, Chief Propagandist.

Yonehara Yasamusa, sickest photographer in Japan and Taboo.

Then a speech by Taboo aboard this hydraulic table that lifted him up to the chandelier.  Very epic.

Red Denizens are the best seller!!  Almost sold out.  Get into Loveless and cop the last few before they’re gone!!

Within an hour, 32 anxious fans purchased Deltahs in anticipation of the opportunity to meet Taboo and get an autograph.  It was a record day in sales of Taboo Deltahs!!  Sold like Deltahcakes!!  Busted out another 10 more pair the next day!

The shoes were beautifully and artfully merchandised as the centerpiece of the entire store.  LOOK HOW SICK THIS PLACE IS!!!!!!

TABOOXJUMPs still fresh as hell.

 

Yu Minato and I with the Loveless buying team.

It was a phenomenal experience.  Japan is truly a magical place.  Thank you Tokyo!!

Tab brings the Vantage to the UK

It looks like the Vantage has become the go to shoe for all the celebs out there.  For those who want to rock a boot with a comfort of a sneaker, it’s THE shoe.  Here’s Tab leaving the studio after X Factor.

Shout out from Taboo on the new BEP album, The Beginning

Also listen to the end of the track, The Coming, where Taboo gives us another shout out.  ”Laced up branded shoes Jumpin off like Deltah blue.”  Pretty dope!!

JUMP on TV!

Check out some coverage of JUMP on some great TV networks.

Here’s Taboo at Bloomingdale’s SoHo discussing TABOOXJUMP with Paula Garces (from Harold and Kumar) on mun2.

Here’s Jay Sean from his feature on BET’s Rising Icons as he shops JUMP SOHO.

Fashion’s Night Out

As usual we go big.  This friday for Fashion’s Night Out, we will not only be hosting an event at Jump SoHo but Taboo will be making an appearance for TABOOXJUMP at Saks Fifth Avenue!!

Come to Jump SoHo at 89 Spring St from 6-11 PM for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and receive an additional 15% off your purchase that evening.

Then from 7-8 PM Taboo will introduce the newest limited edition TABOOXJUMP collection at the Saks New York store located at 611 Fifth Avenue for Fashion’s Night Out.

The new collection consists of four styles, two in the Zema model, the low top update to the first collection launched last Fall at Saks and two in the Vested model, an entirely new silhouette featuring materials in patent, ballistic nylon and wool fabric.  Taboo has performing in the sneakers all over the world on tour with the Peas and the footwear will finally be available for the first time at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Those who purchase the TABOOXJUMP shoes will have their pair specially autographed by Taboo.  Also, on display will be the stage outfit worn in all his performances while on tour.

Taboo Deltah is taking LA to 3008. Be there.

It’s going to be huge.  Apl.de.ap will be spinning and some appearances from some other people you would definitely want to meet.

Taboo Deltah 3008

JUMP is very happy to announce the launch of Taboo Deltah 3008 available at taboodeltah.com.

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Joins us tomorrow as Taboo Deltah 3008 officially launches at Foot Action in Madison Square Garden.

New York, NY. July 29, 2010 – Fresh off his first collaboration with JUMP, Taboo, of the 6-time Grammyâ Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artists, The Black Eyed Peas, has once again partnered with JUMP to launch Taboo Deltah^TM 3008, his own collection of footwear for Foot Action stores nationwide in Fall 2010.

“Taboo and I have traveled across the world to both design and promote, initially, the TABOOXJUMP collaboration and now, the Taboo Deltah^TM 3008 collection.” says Victor Hsu, Chief Propagandist at JUMP. “The relationship between Taboo and JUMP has not only grown stronger, but our understanding of how to best utilize his design aesthetic and lifestyle appeal has also evolved. You will find all these elements very evident in this new collection, both in its design and branding, and I’m very proud and excited for its launch.”

The Taboo Deltah^TM sneakers combine Taboo’s unique taste with the Black Eyed Peas’ 3008 futurism. The three dynamic styles: the Diction low-top, the Denizen mid-top and the Delegate super high-top merge performance and versatility in a variety of colors.  Priced between $65 and $85, they are highly accessible for sneaker aficionados looking for footwear that is contemporary and fresh but also very wearable.  For Foot Action, it is an exclusive partnership that is the impetus of an initiative to bring the lifestyle-seeking customer to their stores, which until now have been largely geared towards purely athletic footwear.

As the designer, Taboo made it a point to develop shoes that provide cushion and support for dancing with a stylish and aggressive silhouette. The Taboo Deltah^TM 3008 collection uses smooth, clean lines with a simple yet powerful ballistic nylon and patent exterior. “In 3008, there will be no war, race or turmoil. That is where Deltah 3008 comes from,” says Taboo. “I remember not being able to afford the cool shoes everyone had when I was a kid so for my own brand I wanted to create something amazing that everyone can afford.” Taboo refers to himself as a “sneaker pimp” with his own collection topping 700 pairs.

Here’s the video shot by Decon.  Taboo Deltahs CAN’T BE STOPPED.

Diction Low Top.

The Denizen Mid Top.

The Delegate Super Hightop.

Revolve x Jump x Taboo

Last Wednesday we threw a sexy event at Revolve Clothing on Melrose in LA.  I was scheduled to leave the day before but of course, I missed my flight.  The only flight I could get was the exact same flight the next day.  So I did it and had my homie Tito pick me up from LAX and go straight to Revolve.  Good times.

Here’s Chris from American Rebel and Steeve and Donna from Connected.

Here’s Chris Rose from American Rebel.

Here’s Jason from American Rebel and Brent on the right, buyer for Revolve.

There’s Deb snapping away for her Hypebeast blog!

And then I finally got there.

And then Taboo got there!

And I presented him with the prototypes of the new TABOOXJUMPs for Fall 10.

Deb with Peas’ stylist Lor-E Phillips, who was actually the one who spawned this whole thing 2 years ago!

Tab with his fam.

Interviews.

It was a really dope crowd.

Me with Tito, Sam and his girlfriend.

There’s Victor from Connected.

Revolve x Jump

In its first event on the West Coast, Jump has decided to commemorate the launch of its Fall 2010 collection at Revolve Clothing, one of the sexiest stores both on and offline in LA.  The party will be hosted by Taboo, himself and proceeds will go to the LULAC organization to promote positive social and economic changes for the Hispanic American community.  They are carrying the full collection of the new Poseidon and Parlay boat shoes as well as some of our classics.

Shop here!

JUMP takes its first step into Africa for the World Cup.

Proudly on the feet of none other than Taboo.

06/09/10 – The Black Eyed Peas at the Opening Ceremony Press Conference at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Too bad John Legend wasn’t wearing his Black Patent Croco Vanquish.  He has the same pair!

Taboo x JUMP x SMAP x SMAP x BABY SMAP

Japanese TV is pretty crazy as you can see in this video.  Taboo discusses the history of BEP, his experience in China developing the TABOOXJUMP line and shows off some of his own brand of Kung Fu dancing.  In Japan, SMAP x SMAP is the biggest group out there and have been for years with their own variety show.  The Peas have a long standing relationship with the group and always go on their show when they’re in Japan.  Unfortunately they weren’t taping SMAP x SMAP while we were there but they were taping BABY SMAP, an offshoot of the show that airs within the SMAP x SMAP show.  Yea it’s kind of confusing.  Nonetheless, we were very impressed with the professionalism in which this interview was done and how it was shot.  The producers and crew were totally cool guys and I hope our paths cross again.

Here’s the Peas with Shingo Katori, one of the members of SMAP x SMAP at the opening of his off Broadway show at NYU, Talk Like Singing.

Taboo, Kanye, Guetta

Here’s a pic Tab sent me of Kanye giving props to him and David Guetta on the TABOOXJUMPs backstage at the concert.  The shoes are sexy bitch.

BEP NYC JUMPIN INTO AKSHUN.

It’s always a pleasure to have the Peas in NY because I know it means a lot of JUMPIN INTO AKSHUN.  Hahaha – a phrase we coined out in Asia.  Taboo invited me to his concert and I thought I’d bring along my favorite buyers Liz and Cara from Bloomingdales, Chris and Lillian from Barneys and Louis DMM from Saks.  The concert was ridiculously sick and pounded your senses with visuals on top of heavy hitting songs.  It opened up with LMFAO who were all wearing TABOOXJUMPs and Luda.  Then led into the Peas with an interlude by David Guetta who dropped some of his sick tracks turning the place into a club.  When I Gotta Feeling came on, you could feel the stadium shaking beneath your feet.  It was a total experience but what was the most dope thing about it all for me was all the nods to JUMP during the concert!!  Taboo welcomed everyone to the concert saying how cool NYC is because of this place and that place and JUMP!!  Later on he comes out brushes off his TABOOXJUMPs and tells everyone he’s about to JUMP INTO AKSHUN with TABOOXJUMPs in stores now.  Later on during Will.I.Am’s DJ set, he plays JUMP by House of Pain.  And as if that weren’t enough, there was the after party at M2 which made the following day a rough one but we had to power through it as we had interviews lined up at Bloomingdale’s as they officially launch the TABOOXJUMP collection in their stores.

Meet and greet with buying teams and BEP.

LMFAO all rockin TABOOXJUMP.

The performance begins.

Fergie’s outfits were crazy.

After party was dope.

The interview with Mun2 was tough…because we was all hungover.  Hahaha.  But Paula Garces (Maria from Harold and Kumar) did a great job probing Tab about the collabo.  And I must say, Bloomingdale’s did one hell of a job with their visual!

Afterwards we hit up the store of course and Taboo hooked Paula up with an autographed pair!  Lucky girl.  Now she can obsess over it.  Haha.

TABOO x JUMP x ZEELUSH x GRAMMY’S

We interrupt this Asia Tour recap for some pictures of Taboo at the Grammy’s wearing blinged out TXJ^Z Zetos.

TABOOXJUMP ASIA TOUR 2010 Part 2: Hong Kong

I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to write about this portion of my trip but maybe it’s because there were some demons I had to overcome about Hong Kong.  Namely the fact that we destroyed that city that night we were there and it in turn destroyed us back.  Well I suppose I’ve also been rather busy stateside.  As if China wasn’t already crazy enough, we now had Hong Kong at the toes of our TABOOXJUMPs.  We arrived there in the afternoon and it wasn’t long after we checked into Hotel LKF that we were off to Roxie for the big event.

It was a sexy venue and May Wong had done quite a nice job getting things organized for us!

And then the interviews began.  Before the actual event, we did about 2 hours of interviews with HK press, everyone from The South China Morning Post to ATV.

More autographs.

Here’s Larry and some local HK celebs that attended the party.

Tab and me with Rin Kurana and Adrienne Lau.

And the three amigos zapatos.

Here’s us with Keith, buyer for D-Mop and also frontman for the band Goodfellas.

It’s not all Chinese people in HK.

Randomly these two showed up.  They went to high school with Larry and I.  I hadn’t seen Brian nor Denise in a few years.  The last time I woke up in a cab thinking my friend Hoan was her.  It was weird.

More of the gang from D-Mop including Rocky Fuk.  Very cool people and we’re really looking forward to shipping them very soon!!

Almost.

Here’s May, PR organizer of the event.  She did a great job!

Tab and I with Eugene Kan, one of the founders of Hypebeast.

Bonnie and Samantha.

There were a lot of bottles.  Johnnie Walker of course.

Time for some words.

My eyes get weird when I talk.

We did a drawing of business cards for a free pair of TABOOXJUMPs.

And wouldn’t you know it.  The Hypebeast himself, Eugene Kan had dropped the lucky biz card.

People thought it was rigged, so we did another drawing.

And here’s the lucky gentleman.

And at the end of the night it always comes to this.

We would find ourselves at a famous Hong Kong restaurant at 5 am eating beef tendons.  It was wonderful.  The next day we had to bounce outta HK.  It was time for the final and what would be the biggest leg of our trip.  JAPAN.  Fortunately, we cruised the airport in style.

TABOOXJUMP HONG KONG 1/5.

It is on like Hong Kong.

Join us to commemorate the arrival of TABOOXJUMP in Hong Kong on January 5th 10-12 PM.

ROXIE

24-30 Ice House St.

People Magazine interviews Taboo about TABOOXJUMP collection

Another great interview with Taboo.  Click the image to check it out.

Giuliana Rancic features TABOOXJUMP on her 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

The TABOOXJUMP collection is available at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations in New York, Beverly Hills, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Bala Cynwood.

If you would like to order a pair, please email info@jumpcorp.com.

TABOOXSALTAR

We were talking to Taboo about how he collects his sneakers and he told us that everywhere he travels in the world, he picks up a pair of limited sneakers from whichever locale he’s in.  We thought it’d be cool to hook him up with a special pair of one-offs for every country he goes to perform.  Check out Mexico.

With our capabilities in production, we’re able to come up with stuff lightning speed.  We are the roadrunners of the shoe business.  They’re kind of sick huh?  It’s mean to look like the Mexican flag with Taboo’s logo replacing the crest in the middle.  These are the Zemas, a new style coming out next season, studded in rhinestones particularly for stage performance.

Congratulations to the Peas on the 6 Grammy Nominations!!

Check out Taboo wearing the Stunts!  On sale on Endless.com