The notion of pairing sports and fashion has always been regarded as an oxymoron, up until now. In an effort to promote national pride and the Canadian Basketball Foundation, a series of limited edition shirts under Canada Basketball’s new CB Authentic label were created by Jing Liu of JUZD.

The advertising campaign, directed by eMCee, was recently shot and features the shirts in black and white and other cool effects, along with interviews with Canada’s athletes, such as Alisha Tatham and Kevin Pangos. Check out the videos below:

To many denim aficionados, raw denim is considered an art form. Raw denim is essentially jeans in its natural state, protected from the intervention of mankind. As such, it is a reflection of the wearer’s body and possesses the unique ability to tell the story the denim has imprinted over the course of time.

Jing Liu has embarked on a journey with his Naked and Famous denim for the last 18 months, which coincidentally enough is roughly the same time Juzd was created. One could argue the very same pair of jeans he has worn every single day has chronicled the journey Juzd has taken.

HadeNatioN presents the first ever Deadly Sins Fashion Show which features Juzd clothing.

HadeNatioN is a new Toronto based company founded by Maral Azhadi and Steven Nicolas Harris that runs events in the GTA and raises money to provide grants for local indie film makers. Come support their cause and kickoff Valentine’s Day.

A hot night filled with gorgeous models, sexy lingerie, special activities for everyone, and special performances including Outspoken and Vivid MC. Then enjoy partying the night away with DJ Docta. Designers include:
Jing Liu, Becky MacKinnon, Natasha Gatto, Sui Generis by Jordan De Ruiter, Wanotrix Collection and more.

When I first started in graphic design I met this guy who wanted me to do a logo for him. At the age of 23 my ego was bigger than that of an ignorant 21 year old (the pinnacle age of ignorance of ones ability). I was honest and admitted to myself that I haven’t done many logos before and the the ones I have done wasn’t very good. But I’m not the young 22 anymore, I have six months of experience now! Plus I would put all my energy and ability into it so it will be awesome.

After several days I came up with many concepts and I had one that was particularly clever and I was quite proud of my awesome skills. I have pulled it off! When I gleefully presented to him the concepts, he politely told me that it all sucked. And I politely told him to F off, well I wasn’t so polite.

My work sucked so much it didn’t take long even with my testosterone enhance delusion of my ability to realize that it really did suck. No matter who you are and what you do, when you start at something you will suck! According to Malcolm Gladwell in Outlier all masters in their industry took 10,000 hours of practice to get to where they are. And all greats will agree. Watch the interview with Ira Glass below and you’ll fully understand.

Often I work with graphic designers who due to the lack of experience produces something that is not the greatest. Not that they don’t have the ability or the potential, just because they lack experience, the idiosyncrasy of communicating visually. I would tell them the weak areas and some would get offended. I would feel bad but then I would get offended myself, I would think “How arrogant to think you can achieve greatness with so little sweat and dues, it is a disrespect for all the greats who have dedicated decades of their life into designing.”

For those that end up becoming great in their field, they all have to put in the hours. There are no shortcuts. For myself I have not gotten to 10,000 hours yet, I have gone a long way from my early days but I am excited to see what kind of work I will be producing once I hit the 10,000 hours mark and join the club of the elites.

Last week we introduced to you the Top 10 Streetwear Sites you should check out for your latest fashion needs. Today we will talk about lifestyle magazines you should check out to stay current with the latest technology, fashion, hot women, and of course maintaining your health. You will also be able to find out what is Jing Liu’s favourite magazine to read. Read more to find out!

1. Maxim Magazine

The most coveted men’s lifestyle magazine featuring the hottest ladies gracing each month’s cover. Featuring topics ranging from technology, women, sports, sex, and comedy you’ll find the variety of topics enough to satisfy your craving. My favourite column is of course the Hometown Hotties. Check out the 2009 winners to see if you’re neighbour is on it.

2. GQ

Short for Gentlemen’s Quarterly, a lifestyle magazine focused on fashion, style, and culture for men, through articles on food, movies, fitness, sex, music, travel, sports, technology, and books. Now that winter is upon us full force, you should definitely read the article on Best Winter Essentials, staying warm while still looking cool.

3. Rolling Stone

Featuring some of the most iconic musical artist of every generation this magazine is devoted to music, politics, and popular culture. Be sure to check out the article on Go Inside The Battle Over Global Warming on how to do your part.

4. Vibe

A music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip-hop music artists, actors and other entertainers. Check out the most anticipated 2010 Albums and see if you’re agree with Canadian native Drake being #1 on the list.

5. Esquire

The very meaning of Esquire is to denote social class and this lifestyle magazine offers nothing less. Known for printing on an over sized magazine with glossy paper, you will find unconventional topics gracing its pages. To check out some pretty ladies, be sure to read the Women We Love section.

6. Nylon Guys

A lifestyle magazine that focuses on pop culture and fashion. Its coverage includes art, beauty, music, design, celebrities, technology and travel. The name Nylon derives from the magazine’s often featured articles featuring New York and London

7. Vice

Not to be confused with Vibe magazine, this edgy and controversial magazine features content ranging from sex, drugs, violence, crime, and social issues. They have an interesting column on fashion DOs and DON’Ts that you should definitely check out to stay fresh.

8. Men’s Health

The men’s guide to fitness, sex, women, workouts, weight loss, health, nutrition and muscle building. You should check out this month’s article on the best and worst cities for guys. We love this lifestyle magazine best for the recipes, delicious recipes, easy to make and healthy!

9. Men’s Vogue

Men’s Vogue is a twice yearly men’s magazine that covers fashion, design, art, culture, sports and technology.

10. Antenna

Considered a niche magazine by all accounts, this is Jing Liu’s favourite magazine to read. The content you will find mirrors that of which you will find in an Asian pop magazine. It features content ranging from upcoming clothes and shoes from your favourite brands to lifestyle and popular culture. Jing loves the section where they show all the graphic tees, tons and tons of them!

The reality is many people don’t know how to wash their clothes properly. Most of us spend a considerable amount on clothing, so it’s only natural to maintain our clothes looking new for as long as possible.

Below you will find tips and tricks to keep your Juzd clothes looking new from the day you bought them. These tips can also be applied to all your other clothes as well.

1. When possible wash your clothing in cold water with the washing machine set to gentle. Washing your clothes in cold water minimizes shrinkage and loss of colour. In the event you have stubborn stains that needs to be removed, then you can proceed to lukewarm water.

2. Wash your clothes inside out, it will lengthen the life of the print of the shirt since it reduces the amount of agitation from the spin cycle.

3. Use laundry detergent that is friendly to the colour of the fabric. Since I own mostly dark clothing, I recommend ZERO® by Woolite® For All Darks Detergent which can be found at your local supermarket. It is also the detergent of choice when washing your raw denim to minimize indigo loss. They also make a detergent specifically for light colours as well.

4. It is best to always to air dry your clothing. The drying machine will cause significant shrinkage, fades the print, and unnecessary wrinkles. Ideally you would like to lay the garment flat to prevent stretching around the neck and shoulders from using a hanger. However, if you must use a hanger you should use a smooth wooden hanger or a satin padded hanger. Or if you’re eco-friendly like Jing, you will have your own custom bamboo hangers. Metal and plastic hangers typically leave an indent at the shoulder which will deform your clothing around the neck and causes the sleeves to stretch.

If you follow these simple tips, you will be able to protect your investment and keep your clothes looking new for a long time to come.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a photoshoot? Well have your curiosity quenched as JUZD’s lead designer, Jing Liu, takes you behind the scenes of the fall/winter product photoshoot with filming courtesy of our friends at The Biz Media. With the mic in hand, Jing also gets opinions from others working on the shoot. Check out the video below:

Now that you’ve seen the behind the scenes, be sure to make your presence on the fashion scene by purchasing your own JUZD Fall/Winter 09-10 shirt today.

Photographer: Jason Wong
Models: Veronika London, Tazito Parafuzinho, Jonathan Steen
JUZD Team: Katrina Hernandez, Barb Leung, Jing Liu, Anna Nguyen, Han Su Yan
Studio: G3 EPOCH Studios
Filming: The Biz Media

It’s about time that the awesome wicking fabric, otherwise known as bamboo, be brought to the world of sports. JUZD’s Jing Liu with Toronto designer Terence Chung recently designed a collection of limited edition graphic tees (125 per style) for the CB (Canada Basketball) Authentic label. The series, consisting of five shirts, pays homage to the traditions and milestones of Canada Basketball, which was established in 1923.

The shirts themselves each have a distinctive look and feel with the use of several design treatments, such as flocking and plastisol. In addition to such, each shirt is given a creative name: CB Club, Game Night, The Kid, Seven, and Olympic, which features a reproduction of the maple leaf from the 1936 Berlin Olympics where Canada won a silver medal.

These shirts will be available starting from November 20 at three locations: Centre Sports at the Air Canada Centre, The Sport Gallery, and the CB website (http://shop.basketball.ca). However, to share with our readers, we will be sharing a friends and family discount, which will allow you to save 10% on your preorder.

So stay tuned!

Seven

Olympics

Game Night

CB Club

Sold Exclusively at:
Canada Basketball – http://www.Basketball.ca

The Sport Gallery – http://www.TheSportGallery.com
Toronto Distillery
55 Mill St., Building 32, Suite 103
Toronto, ON, M5A 3C4
(416) 861-8514

Centre Sports – http://www.TheAirCanadaCentre.com
Air Canada Centre
40 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5J 2X2
(416) 815-5500

After being perched at its location on 124th street for over a year-and-a-half, Room 322 has become one of the “go to” stores for streetwear in Edmonton, Alberta. Offering a wide selection of clothing, footwear, and accessories, Room 322 proudly states that they are inspired by the worlds of hip-hop, urbanity, and art. Considering this, it is no wonder how they are able to cater to trendsetters.

Among the brands sold at Room 322 is JUZD! Delighted with the store and its fantastic crew, lead designer Jing Liu wanted to create a private label for the store. Featuring Room 322′s logo in gold foil on a black JUZD bamboo tee, the store’s shirt is accompanied with its own tags, which are also designed by Jing. Selling for $45 CAD, why not grab your own bamboo Room 322 tee today?

Room 322
10988 – 124St
Edmonton, Ab T5M-0H8

Store Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 12pm – 7pm
Thursday – Saturday 12pm – 8pm
Sunday 1pm – 5pm

Contact:
Tel: (780) 758 – 4496
Email: info@room322.ca
Web: http://www.room322.ca
Online Store: http://www.room322shop.ca/