15 Years Later: MAPLE & Nowhere Fast

I met Wesley O’Driscol about fifteen years ago through a mutual DJ friend who knew him from the graffiti scene. Back then, we’d get stoned, watch old VHS tapes of 90s sitcoms, and talk about the brands we were trying to build. We both sold a bit of weed, traded favours, and helped each other out where we could. It was a loose time, but it set the tone for everything that came after.

These days, Wes channels that same energy into Nowhere Fast - his world of zines, gear, and, more recently, a podcast and Substack. Our mutual friend Jan Stasiuk shot some portraits of Wes, Sara, and their dog Kevin, capturing quiet moments at home and around town. They’re wearing a mix of MAPLE staples and new pieces, but it’s less about product and more about old friends, shared histories, and the little worlds built along the way.