Archive for June, 2007


Bearbricks, Clot and Pepsi

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Check out the five Bearbricks that will be released as a part of a Clot and Pepsi collaboration. Each Bearbrick will come with a matching t-shirt. There is no further information about when they’ll drop at the moment, but stay tuned. (more…)


UNDCRWN and Adidas Believe in Five

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Article from Kixandthecity.com

Since their inception, UNDERCROWN has remained true to their brand message; properly representing the deep and intertwining histories of Hip-Hop, Fashion, and Basketball. With their lines of t-shirts, caps, sneakers, accessories, and more, UNDRCRWN continually captures and
embodies the pure cultural hey day of these now multi-billion dollar entities. For their latest project, UNDRCRWN teamed up with Adidas to
present the “Believe in Five Collection,” (more…)


Dawn and Death Bearbricks

Monday, June 25th, 2007

Comic Con kicks off next month but here is a preview of one of the slew of toys that will be sold exclusively at the convention. It’s a set of two Bearbricks modeled after Joe Linsner’s Dawn and Death. There will only be 2007 available however, Comic Con usually gets packed. Over 123,000 people were in attendance last year with some getting turned away due to going over capacity. If you’re a die hard collector, and super comic enthusiast, you might want to make sure your guarantee yourself entry.


A Woman’s Guide to Comfy Shoes

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Article From AM New York
By: Julie Gordon

This summer, women can stand up on their feet and rejoice — literally. The flat shoe trend has shifted from spring into summer, saving walkers the aches, pains and nasty blisters that heels (sans stockings) can cause.

That said, flats aren’t automatically comfortable, nor do they necessarily provide feet with the support they need. (more…)


Heiroglyphics - Vintage Analog Denim

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Who would have ever guessed that a picture composed of three dots and a straight line would be the logo for such a huge and concrete following? Two of those dots represent two eyes and the third one being the one eye that has supreme vision and foresees beyond the other two eyes-placed in your face. In short, your mind is your third eye. (more…)


M.I.A. Skateshop

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

There’s one premiere spot on the sun-drenched streets of Miami, where local skaters go to fulfill their shopping needs. Tucked away just off the corner of Washington Avenue and 9th Street is M.I.A. Skate Shop, a small store bursting at the seams with quality merchandise. Since 2003, M.I.A. has kept skaters, sneakerheads and everyone in between decked out in the items they desire. From the walls littered with designer boards to shelves stocked with shoes and hats, the shop is known for having what customers seek.

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GinoGreen is Really Going Global

Monday, June 18th, 2007

GinoGreenGlobal is the label with the 9s you’ve probably been wondering about because it’s been poppin’ on every dude in the hood and beyond. Most people regard it as a new label, but not according to the brand owners who say they’re 10 years strong in the fashion world and are nowhere near stopping. With their designs seen on everyone from Busta Rhymes to Papoose they are not lying about their global status. But don’t think that these guys are strictly Hip-Hop they want to clothe any one that can afford let’s say a $80 for a t-shirt. Anthony Mayhol, co-owner of the brand talked a little about the company and why he left the courtroom to hit the high stakes world of sewing, designing and customizing. (more…)


Common - New Face of Converse (PRODUCT) Red

Friday, June 15th, 2007


Converse just announced Common as the face of Converse (PRODUCT) RED. The Fall 2007 advertising campaign is entitled “Weapon of Change” featuring irreverent messages and bold illustrations encouraging consumers to be optimistic rebels and become agents of change. The Converse (PRODUCT) RED Weapon will be available nationwide exclusively at Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports and on www.converse.com with a suggested retail price of $75. Additionally, there is a Converse (PRODUCT) RED Weapon Ox available with a suggested retail price of $70. (more…)


Bearbrick and Fendi, Beautiful Friendship

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

We will soon see the release of a set of Fendi bags under the collection name “Forever.” Coincidentally, there are some Bearbricks that come in the same colorways as the metallic bags set to drop. It seems like metallics are still poppin’ and if you can’t cop a bag, maybe the Bearbrick will do. (more…)


Fabolous - Rich, Yung and Fabolous

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Six years ago, the streets were flooded with throwback jerseys, oversized fitted caps and Air Force Ones in exclusive colorways. Tons of people were spending major dollars to stay in the latest Mitchell and Ness and Stall and Dean jerseys. Hip-Hop junkies remember Fabolous as being the “go to person” for the most exclusive jerseys and freshest accessories to match. The coco colored half Black half Dominican kid with the chipped tooth was the man to watch for style and street appeal. The “Bling” culture was at its height and Fabolous was the poster child for staying fly and dropping hard punch lines. (more…)


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