Mike’s Essentials on Hypebeast

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ASICS X BAIT BY AKOMPLICE SNEAKERS
I have a lot of love for these sneakers, I designed them while traveling through South America. I was sleeping on beaches at night and hiding my laptop under the tent during my day trips. Working with BAIT and Asics was amazing, both teams kill.

AKOMPLICE X DOOM VIDEO PEN SAMPLE
Sneak peek sample.

EAU DE VIE, BIODYNAMIC ORGANIC PEAR
This is a bottle of Organically grown Biodynamic Eau De Vie, gifted to me by friends in the small agricultural town of Paonia, Colorado

SHENG ZHEN BOOK
A book by my teacher Li Junfeng who trained Jet Li and once leader of the Chinese Wushu team. Now Li Junfeng teaches a moving meditation practice called Sheng Zhen. This practice is my most valued essential.

AKOMPLICE X BLUE GOLD STAINLESS STEEL WATER BOTTLE
Gives aid to the world’s plastic bottle issue, and also teams with Blue Gold to spread awareness about the larger issue of the world’s water problems. 100% of profits are donated to The Food & Water Watch.

EUGENE SELECTS SHWOOD SUNGLASSES
Shwood has been a long time favorite for eyewear, and also our first employee ever is now their Sales Manager – so they are family.

AKOMPLICE X EBBETS FIELDS FLANNELS A-MINGO HAT
One of my favorite hats, made in the USA.

PARLOR PALM
Jungle plants are typical very strong and vibrant, some of my favorite breeds.

BRAZILIAN CRYSTAL
Got this during my travels through the center of Brazil, acquired this after my stay at Abadiania visiting Joao de Deus.

ORGANIC DRIED FRUITS
Grown, picked, and canned by my parents.

DREAM BALL FROM ANA BEATRIZ
Made by my girlfriend for a peaceful and insightful sleep.

HOMEMADE TEMPRANILLO RED WINE
From my hometown, this is a bottle of home-made organic wine.

VSOP PELICAN BELT
This was one of my first and favorite accessories I’ve worked on, and it remains my favorite belt.

PASSPORT

OFFICE KEY
L.A. office / warehouse key.

SURVIVAL WICK LIGHTER
No fuel of any kind needed, just spark to flame.

JUUL VAPORIZER
A well-designed vape pen, fits easily into everyday use.

High CBD CANNIBIS
Acts more as a relaxant than a psychoactive.

CHESS SET
Since a kid my brother Patrick and I played chess, stay three steps ahead.

LEATHER NOTEBOOK

AKOMPLICE X X-LARGE
Leather bound Monkey Wrench Gang notebook.

OLYMPUS PEN EE CAMERA
Film camera, automatic for quick shots.

YAMAHA CLASSICAL GUITAR
From Howard Berkman aka Berzerkman, the greatest musical mentor of my life. RIP.