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Special Sauce is a premier retail purveyor, with its foundation based within the skate and snowboard community since 1994. With roots deeply planted on Long Island, New York, their collective consists of likeminded individuals sharing the same philosophy, by staying on the cutting edge of the latest trends to drop, in action sports, lifestyle brands, and street culture. In keeping up with this tradition, Special Sauce is constantly challenged with the idea that loyalty is the key to sustainability, and with this comes growth through progress and change. Sauce is a living entity which has evolved into a universal movement, supported by an in house brigade of Skate and Snow advocates, Floor Rockers, DJ's, Aerosol Assassins, Chess Demons, and overall worldwide family.

In cooking, a sauce is liquid or sometimes a semi-solid served on or used in preparing other foods. Sauces are not normally consumed by themselves; they add flavor, moisture, and visual appeal to another dish. Adhering to this concept, Special Sauce is an essential element which further enhances the flavor of life. Our newly relocated store front in the town of Bayshore, totals over 5,000 sq. ft., specializing in skate, snow, surf brand apparel and hard goods. As the company has grown, so has their clientele seeking hands on expertise with specialty and niche products. To meet these demands, Sauce has provided their existing and new customers with the opening of their third and most highly anticipated store in the heart of Huntington Village on Main Street. Located approximately an hour outside of NYC by train, this 3,600 sq. ft. boutique will accentuate on emerging brands and trends for men and women, as well as the latest drops for the avid sneaker collector. With an interior color palette inspired by French Rococo design, special attention is dedicated toward emphasising the use of aesthetic merchandising.

Scheduled to open late summer/fall ‘09, the second floor will house a multi-functional gallery, used to raise awareness of local and international artists, with work featured in an array of mediums. In addition, the space will double as a showroom for pre-line releases, music listening parties, dance workshops, consultation shopping (by appointment) as well as a variety of collaborative events.


Trust in Special Sauce to provide you with their guarded 15 year old family recipe that has been concocted with the finest ingredients, always with the main purpose of satisfying your soles.


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Friday, June 5

"SHINGANIST" Line To Drop
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(Artwork: Usugrow)

For those of you who are long time followers (and newly introduced) to
Upper Playground, you will know that we have been supporting and carrying the brand for quite some time. The brands main theme and focus has always been to educate the masses, by bringing awareness of its renound and emerging multi-media and street artists they collaborate with.

Usugrow is no exception, as countless customers have been inquiring with us in regards to more product from this Japanese artist. Well we are happy to report that we received the latest news from our good people over at Upper Playground about their newest partnership together. Usugrow will be dropping his new line entitled "Shinganist", which derives from the Japanese word "Shingan" (meaning mind's eye). It will be his first clothing line to launch in the U.S. on August 1st.


(Artwork: Mozeyskey)

Shinganist will pull inspiration from underground Japanese lifestyle, as well showcase the works of guest artists and Usugrow himself. Upper Playground and Usugrow view the line as a vehicle to introduce a new generation of Japanese artists to the world.

Usugrow started drawing in 1993 for various hardcore metal bands, hip-hop groups, album covers, merchandise, clothing brands, shops, skate companies, whatever. Currently based in Tokyo, Japan his black and white illustrations are one of a kind, combining calligraphy with his drawings.

Stay tuned for the collection to drop. In the meantime visit the Shinganist website for further details.


(Artwork: Toshikazu Nozaka)
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