Business not so usual

It's hard to believe that 20 years have gone by. I did some rough calculations and figured I have sold somewhere in the neighborhood of 55,000 pair of jeans. I have met hundreds of thousands of interesting people,some more memorable than others. I would like to thank them all for supporting Hub and my staff. I have learned so much and was lucky enough to meet my wife Amanda who helped me build this project for last 17 years. This month will be my last at Hub. Our business partner of the last 6 years Jennifer Mumford will be carrying on and I wish her the best of luck. It has always been the plan for me to move on and now seems like a good time. The economic state of the US has presented many challenges and many stores have not been able to survive. Amanda and I are looking forward to a new chapter. When I started Hub in 1991 I had no idea where it would lead me. All the great employees and clients have kept us going and will not be forgotten. Thanks all! and don't forget no cash refunds.

Lost

Hopefully the tortured soul train will give you a ride to a better place.

And don't come back

To the drug laced swollen doughy loser that ripped the waistband off a pair of Diesel jeans while trying to rip off the sensor tag. We have you on film. Whew! I feel better now.

Get rid of that old bag you travel with.

While your'e at it get some new luggage from Herschel.

The Man-Cami

Here is a disturbing trend I am seeing. The over styled tank top on guys. You can't really call them wife beaters anymore. If I wore this I would expect to be beaten by my wife or anyone that crossed my path. What is the wide shoulder strap for? Pec support? Keep in mind that most guys don't look anything like the guy in the picture. Not that it's any better. Put on a shirt would ya? Or a blouse perhaps.

BRITISH INVASION

TOPMAN has arrived for men. The UK interprets Americana. Foppish yet basic. Great prices with clean looks and a touch of British humor.

Just a heads down

The population's posture of this decade. Evolving?

ADDITIONAL MARKDOWNS ON MENS AND WOMENS

A new group of markdowns for women Diesel fashion ,Splendid ,Society For Rational dress and more. Up to 80% off Men's selected styles from Rag and Bone, Gant,Diesel,and Farah get in here!!

A day without True Religion

Dear denim Lord,

Is it too much to ask for one day of enjoying the aesthetics of a world how I would like to see it? Lunching at the Windsor the other day at what I would consider a TR free zone. Eating a lovely salad with little unrecognizable pods from the forest floor drizzled in a mysterious glaze made from some spice carried on the backs of burros from a mountain village. We were totally enjoying the moment. Tattooed employees with checkered pasts, not a tribal or barbed wire image amongst them. Maybe the trend is fading? I think to myself. I turn in my chair to examine the patio construction and BAM ! Directly in my line of vision the fat stitch, flappy pocketed, shoe eating tribute to 2003's misguided bling movement. I must confess that Hub did pop out a few pair during the brief minute they were cool. But now? They are the PT Cruiser of the jean world. They are everywhere! I saw a 65 year old guy with the full blown Buddha embroidered distress wash rockin' them with a tucked in washable silk mock turtleneck. Should we just move to another state?

Is Hub not doing it's job? Stay tuned we may have a solution coming soon.

As a side note: our dear freind Jamee just joined TR as the national sale manager. Knowing her we will be eating our words soon.

We will mocc you

Fashion trailblazers and comfort freaks all agree moccasins are cool and versatile, whether you are tracking deer or LP'S.

Good luck Jesse

Saturday we lost a huge part of the Hub family. Jesse Miller after 6 years is heading to San Francisco. Over the years his low key knowledgeable approach to fashion and music has helped shape what Hub is known for and hopefully helped him grow as well.

Great white

Not only does Naked and Famous make great jeans they have about the most perfect white shirt around. This is a cotton oxford, slim bodied, beefy little bastard. At $115.00 this is a real wardrobe builder. And this weekend 20% off. Nothing is more handsome that a crisp white shirt. Also in gray and blue once you get hooked.

THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ONLY

20% OFF ANY ONE ITEM

SALE SALE SALE

Have you been holding out for those Nudies or had your eye on the new Society for Rational Dress collection. Make you move now 20% off any one item at Hub

Attention men with perms

Every decade a piece of literature comes along that really changes the way we look at things. "How to pick up girls " is not one of them. However it's a great anthropological look at a simpler more offensive view of the never ending mystery that is man and women. Here is a list of chapter titles. Feel free to squirm.

The redhead that got away.

Miss lonely hearts

Women get horny

Beauty and the beast

How to be sexy

The worlds greatest pick up technique

Be cool

Here is an excerpt. Of one of the top opening lines. Hi; Is my tie straight? I'm going to an important meeting and I want to be just right. (Use this on an elevator or in the lobby of an office building. Girls love straightening ties.) Let us know if you would like more postings on this important slice of the seventies.

NOTIFICATION

Apparently the end of the world has been postponed until October. Harold Camping was able to extend his billboard contract.

And darn it you're worth it.

Eternal style

Apparently Saturday is the last day of our existence on earth. So the first thought is what to wear. It's probably okay to wash you Nudies now . Also I think a light weight sweater something to ascend in would be good, maybe sky blue. Shoes? Air Jordans perhaps parachute pants in case things don't go as planned. I will never forget my 1999 new years outfit. Digital watch and a hand held abacus. In i984 I think I spent the whole year feeling I was being watched. If in fact the world does end I will just be glad that the remaining Groupons will be worthless in the afterlife unless I missed something in the fine print. Save 87% off the Rapture and a pedicure.

Buy sexual?

The other day a customer asked me if the shirt he was considering looked too gay. Why is it that people assume if you are fashion savvy you are gay? Good lord people, style has no sexual preference. If you buy a pair of slim jeans you will not automatically start listening to Cher. These are inanimate objects and do not affect your chemical make up. However, better style can seriously affect your romantic life whoever you choose to share it with.

EOW list

Things to do before the end of the world.

Wear a cape

Start a fight

Wear spandex bicycle clothing

Get a monocle.

Drive a tractor

Watch entire season of Breaking Bad

Try heroin

Get a perm

Default on a mortgage

What's on your list?

Dear customers

It appears some of you out there have still not been in Hub since it moved. Here is how you do it. Go to G-Star then look behind you. Thanks you the Management.

ALL ARE BORED

Railroad revival and Edward Sharpe. I saw these guys a year or so ago in a 100 person venue; it was amazing. As an old hippie I had stirrings of the days of brotherhood and foggy optimism. Let's talk about the sloppy glorified band practice we witnessed in Tempe. Alexander telling fourth grade jokes and endless pontificating . The band was loose to say the least. Time to polish and write some new material or go the way of so many one album bands. Mumford and Sons on the other hand, sincere and passionate in their performance and music. Unfortunately we only caught the end of Old Crow Medicine Show,but lets face it these guys were way ahead of the bluegrass Americana movement.
Crowd highlights. People dressed in straw hats and overalls and eating corn on the cobb. This decades version of Madonna and Robert Smith dress alike concert goers. Overall though a great promotion idea with the train and state fair feeling.

Go to Oxford for $130

Take a skinny jean or chino; roll it up a bit. Lose the socks and slip into these new J. Shoes in canvas. Available in dusty olive or palomino tan. A white tee or washed out Gant will complete the lesson. Master the art of dressing well or at least get your bachelor's.

Charlie winning . Style losing.

The bowling shirt is rearing it's ugly head. For the record, Two and a half men is not a style guide. Also, Tom Arnold, not stylish. The oversized male muumuu will never look good on anyone, ever. Box shaped to hide the beer gut, elbow length sleeves for the T-Rex arms look. I beg all you guys do not hide in this tent of a garment. Unless you are a 70 year old loan shark or Rockabilly dude, this is not meant to be part of a grown man's wardrobe.

Observation

RING RING RING

Hello? Hi it's the Hub jewelry case calling . One of our favorite jewelry lines "A Peace Treaty " just landed under the glass. Amazing brass mystical rings at about a hundred bucks. Get out of the doghouse guys with a little peace treaty.

NUDIE AND GANT

Love me some Nudie and Gant. Stranded on a desert island? Nudie and Gant. Lost all your luggage only two things left? Nudie and Gant. Stuck in a rock climbing jam? What not to cut off. Nudie and Gant. First words your child should learn? Daddy,Nudie and Gant.

SXSWXDAVE

Pal of Hub and radio legend Dead Air Dave is on site in Austin. Reports are plaid is covering more space than plush lined guitar cases. Selveldge denim and workboots are the other required components. All I can say is I'm happy to know there are several thousand people out there not wearing Trues. Vintage American influence for music and fashion. Enjoy Dave!

Looking back

There is a lot of talk about the return of the road trip. I have great memories of my big brother and me in the back of our Chevy wagon with my mom at the wheel 15 feet in front of us. The old wagons had those back facing seats. These were specially designed to create awkward staring contest with the motorist behind you. I miss the days when seat belts were an option. Imagine what would have happened while riding ass backwards at 65 mph and you were to slam into another car. I see it as sort of a slow motion Crouching Tiger scene. I am launched upside down with my feet aimed at the face of the driver of the other car. He is initially pelted with magnetic chess pieces just before my Keds whiz past his ears. His face is burned by the friction of my corduroy play pants.
Dressing for trips was simple then, a stripe tee, elastic waist pants and pre-velcro running shoes of some kind. It was a time of simplicity. No video games, only an abundance of time, white bread and bologna. I miss those trips.
Now it's all about gadgets and shutting the kids up. God forbid you have car troubles. Pop the hood now and just try to recognize any part of the engine. Mine looks like a cross between the Predator and a vegetable steamer.
This summer hop in the car fasten your seat belts check all your safety features and have a safe trip you cowards.

All's Farah

The best thing to hit the men's market this season is the relaunch of the 70's iconic brand Farah. Let's face it, the shapes of the 70's lend themselves pretty well to current trends especially when reinterpreted by the British. The great change are the fabrics, no more poly now it's cottons and cool twill. The direction takes the clean cut out of the preppy and introduces the unshaven angry American into the mix. I love the idea of a 1960's Telecaster hanging off a guy with a wrinkled pastel plaid shirt on. Throw on some dirty slip on white Keds and pop open a Pliney.

All remaining women's leather jackets are less than $100! holy sh...eep skin! Stop in ASAP to claim yours!

Final Final crazy markdowns for all you who wait.

Catwalk the dog

Last night at the Valley Ho in Scottsdale a group of designers and students competed in the annual IIDA Couture event. Designers are given various materials ranging from carpet to Formica to construct a wearable garment for the runway. The design that stood out immediately to us was Ashley Zettler from Cannon Designs. Using her design and crochet skills (and a poodle) Ashley assembled an elegant knit dress that would have made the Missoni's take notice. At the close of the show two well deserved awards at the hand of the wise judges. Good job Ashley, see you next year.

APC ASAP

New shipment just arrived! New Cure, Petite Standard, New Standard. Collect all three.

HA HA GAGA

As I prepared myself to suffer through the Grammys this year I hoped if I endured the fast food that is pop music, maybe I would have a crumb of a good moment with some talented folks as well. It paid off. Mumford and sons Avett brothers and Bob Dylan. The enthusiasm level with all these young guys backing up iconic Bob was amazing. Banjos, guitars, mandolins and bearded Brooklyn boys all beaming. Bob seemed to enjoy himself as he croaked out Maggies farm, energized by tomorrows icons. And let's not forget some great insight into fashion. Americana and some dandy. Told ya.

Farm league

Does the average guy wake up one day in his 30's and say "Hey I am going to gain 30 pounds and grow a goatee. There are so many of these guys out there. Don't they have wives and girlfriends for guidance? Don't they know sportscasters rarely have good style? Besides the obvious comparison to certain girl parts, this beard is often accompanied by some strategic gel application on a head of thinning locks. Not edgy man. Basically you have a 70's bush on your chin and wet hair. Is this a child birth simulation of some kind? Is life at the point where you just want back in? I can sympathize as I grow older and work harder for less. The thing is if your going to make a statement put some thought into it. tip. Read a GQ or an Esquire. I don't want to be mean but it's easy to stay current and evolve. Lose the gel, cut your hair short, grow a full beard and keep it trimmed or go clean shaving . Might as well clean up the diet a little. There you go modern man.

G DAMN

Right now we have a variety of mens G-Star denim on sale for $98.00 enough said

Amerikinda

The last few seasons Americana has ruled the fashion industry. The last trade shows most of the industry people looked like turn of the century butchers and dockworkers. Woolrich,Gant, and numerous others rose to the occasion. I am forecasting this year some modernization and a shot of Dandyism will tweak the trend. Think Mr. Peanut meets the Smith Brothers. Watch and see what happens,and while your at it take a shave Jedidiah.

SECOND AND THIRD MARKDOWNS

If you have been waiting for the lowest prices, make your move. Now is the time of year where retailers question there career choices. 50% off 70% off all remaining sale items. $ 180 jeans for $68 ? Get the same lovely customer service as people who pay full retail. Don't get used to it our sale is only twice a year.

Twenty.........something

Today Hub turns twenty years old. Here is a list of lines that we introduced Phoenix to. Keep in mind some of these lines used to be cool. Here it goes...Diesel,Nudie,G-Star,Energie,Miss Sixty,BCBG,Leon Max,Seven,Betsey Johnson,Juicy,Replay,PRPS,Pepe,Ted Baker,Free People,Lucky Brand,Von Dutch (pre Cristian A.) Nice Collective, Rag&Bone,Trovata, Modern Amusement,Citizens of Humanity,Falling Whistles,American Apparel,Kicking Mule, Levi LVC and a bunch more I can't remember. Above a photo of me in 1991 then a current photo taken this morning. Thanks to all who have supported us over the last two decades.

Hey

The sale is on! Gant, Woolrich, G-Star, Diesel, Fred Perry all on sale. Bring thast holiday cash and use it up. Remember you didn't have to earn it.