For this edition of FRAME staff picks, each staffer gets to curate what they would purchase at FRAME, ranging from fragrances, apparel, footwear, lifestyle items, etc. The challenge is, their picks need to be within a 700 AED budget. Some of them opted for full outfits and managed to spend just the right amount, some went for basic items and still went over the budget.
撰稿和编辑：纳撒尼尔-恩里克斯
Raks’ style is along the lines of grunge, mixing japanese streetwear with 80s punk rock. He went for a straightforward approach with this one, making sure he smells good in the process.
- 1. COMME DES GARÇONS PARFUMS Amazingreen Eau de Parfum - 400 AED
- 2. DEVA STATES Rotten Hoodie - 258 AED
- 3. BLACKEYEPATCH City Wise Incense - 50 AED
- 4. Hockey Summer ‘22 Sticker Pack - 45 AED
TOTAL: 780 AED
Nathaniel is more on the minimal and practical side, opting to get a basic tee with a hat combo, while making sure he stays inspired with a photobook by artist/skateboarder Blondey McCoy.
- 1. Stella Populis: ‘Pop Will Eat Itself” by Blondey - 208 AED
- 2. BIANCA CHANDON Cherub Logotype Tee - 280 AED
- 3. PERKS AND MINI Bicolour Pinwheel Cap - 260 AED
TOTAL: 748 AED
Bek went with a dynamic yet calculated approach with his picks, by making sure he got his skate essentials, from a deck to hardware, while making sure he's swaggin at the park. Extra points for nailing the budget exactly.
- 1. POLAR SKATE CO. Oskar Rozenberg World Domination Deck - 325 AED
- 2. PARADIS3 Attack on America Tee - 100 AED
- 3. Civilst x Kuumba Incense - 95 AED
- 4. BUTTER GOODS Equipt 6 Panel Cap - 120 AED
- 5. FUCKING AWESOME Stamp Logo Box Cutter - 20 AED
- 6. POLAR SKATE CO. Happy Sad Sock - 35 AED
- 7. INDEPENDENT Genuine Parts Axle Nuts Box of 48 - 5 AED
TOTAL: 700 AED
Moss’ picks highlight his fondness of incense, picking a statement piece for his crib with an incense holder, and a simple tee from Civilist.
- 1. NEIGHBORHOOD Kuumba Pacific. Short / Incense - 50 AED
- 2. CIVILIST Civiliat Tee - 195 AED
- 3. NEIGHBORHOOD SK8-HI Incense Chamber / CE Vase - 443 AED
TOTAL: 688 AED
Prince managed to build an outfit with his budget, going full PLEASURES with the tee and pants he picked as well as adding new trinkets to his collection.
- 1. BUTTER GOODS Checkered Socks - 85 AED
- 2. BETTER Post Keychain Checkered Socks - 60 AED
- 3. PLEASURES Bowl Tee - 210 AED
- 4. PLEASURES Poppy Denim - 278 AED
- 5. MEDICOM TOY Be@rbrick Series 43 - 30 AED
TOTAL: 663 AED
