Kanye’s Past as I can Tell

13 10 2009

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It has been announced that Kanye Wests, never formally released clothing line, Pastelle, will never be. Because of Kanye’s strong influence  on and strong interest in fashion, we all though that this rappers clothing line would be the one to change the game. The hype on a brand that never released was huge and maybe that’s why it’s over. In an earlier post I gave my opinions on the brand on, what I presumed to be, the official Pastelle Facebook page. In my many responses to the questions, I mentioned that if this brand were to truly break the mold of every-other-brand, it would have to create more than hype. Hype sells, but also dies in due time. Apparently the phrase “hype kills” has never been more appropriate. So, so-long to what would’ve been Pastelle. I was never too found of that name anyway.

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Ralph Lauren: A Lo-Life Style

9 10 2009

Joshua Kissi from Street Etiquette put me up on this video, while having a discussion on what people from the “hood” used to wear back in the 90’s: Nautica, Polo, Perry Ellis, Timberland, Eddie Bauer and Tommy Hilfiger. I remember Wallabee’s and when Helly Hanson came on the scene, which seemed to be short lived. I can’t help but to think that the executives of Ralph Lauren, as well as the other mentioned brands, had to know about the subcultures created buy their brands. It’s pretty much their job to know these things, yet it is something that is almost never mentioned or acknowledged. Aside from Tommy Hilfiger, is seems that brands felt and still feel that embracing this particular demographic (inner city or urban youth) would diminish the prestige of their brand image. This isn’t a totally false concept, as Tommy Hilfiger had to revamp their brand image in the new millenium to pull themselves away from being considered a fad brand of pop culture’s urban scene. This video is about a whole underground culture that was built around the Polo brand, which is refered to as ‘Lo’ throughout the video. It’s very interesting and thought provoking to know that a brand that doesn’t acknowledge your existence can become your existence.

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Check out the story here.


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Unreleased Johnny Cupackes Cardigan?

9 10 2009

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I just saw this pic of Johnny wearing what appears to be a hooded, varsity, Johnny Cupcakes cardigan with a rook, chess piece, patch on it. I guess even members of the chess team can have their own varsity sweater. The details really make it stand out and I wouldn’t mind owning one myself. I’m uncertain as to when or if this cardigan will be released.

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This isn’t Johnny’s first attempt at a cardigan; there is a newly released, gray cardigan that is currently available in the online shop.


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Random Tweets: 10.6.09

7 10 2009

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@Ugomozie This man is telling me a story about how he dated a gorgeous blind girl in college…. I pitty the poor girl. Smh.

@deadstockric ladies, time for a new cologne..any ideas ?

@philfromreason “Don’t bet the farm, ’cause the guy who wins it from you’ll starve your favorite cow”

@TruthWasHere Put a gun to my head and paint the walls with my brains.

@thinkBIG_blog My 4-year-old son has a new motto: “It’s not time for chillin’, it’s time for killin’!” Usually says it when I say, “Daddy wants to relax.”

@bobbyhundreds Whenever I’m on the phone driving and a cop pulls up behind me, I hurl my Blackberry on the floor like it’s got AIDS all over it.

@OnAwardTour Everytime I leave a class dealing with the studies of past generations I am reminded of how completely awful our own is. We suck.

@MsShill In queens. Smells like hot dog water.

@JohnnyCupcakes Is it me? Or does everyone use the word ‘debauchery’ when they’re referring to a night out drinking?

@peeweeherman SO EXCITED! The Pee-wee Herman Show LIVE – Official Announcement & Details! http://bit.ly/19v7oI

@DeeandRicky meeting with CONVERSE™ today… Dee&Ricky™ & CONVERSE™…. booyah!

@Skighwalker “The Dream looks like the hamburgular with no mask on” (via @cthagod) …ahahahahaahhahahahahahhahahahahahahaha!!!


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Things I Love: Varsity Jackets

30 09 2009

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With fall fast approaching there are few things that immediately come to mind: Leaves (Michigan has the greatest fall scenery ever), Thanksgiving, calf length boots, and VARSITY JACKETS. I have been a fan of varsity jackets since I was little. I had this dope suede, navy blue and brown varsity jacket that I absolutely loved and my cousin used to always want to wear. It wasn’t heavy enough for Michigan winters, but I wanted to wear it anyway. I’m pretty sure I have had some form of a varsity jacket for every single phase of my life. Ironically, I only attended private schools that didn’t offer varsity jackets, among other things, so I never had an “authentic” high school jacket. Perhaps, that is what has continued to fueled my obsession with varsity jackets. I still have my old Ecko Red jacket that I bought back in high school. I don’t wear it too often because people think I’m 16 when I do.

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One of my favorite jackets is by The Loots. I thought the design was very well executed and if I could’ve found one that would fit me, I would’ve definately bought it. I love that it has striped sleeves and that it has a hood, which is usually found only on womens jackets. I believe it’s called a sailor collared hood.

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I have been wanting this jacket for quite a few years now. The Axel Foley, 1967 Detroit Lions varsity jacket from Beverly Hills Cop 2 and 3. I regularly check Ebay for it, to no avail.

Note: There’s a new Beverly Hills Cop (part 4) coming out in 2012. I’m quite interested in what this is going to turn out like. I also want to see if Eddie Murphy will be wearing my jacket. They should make the jacket the whole focal point of the movie


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Supreme Ideas

13 09 2009

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Ok, so obviously neither of these brands are the first to put a commonly viewed picture of Mickey Mouse on a tee. However, it’s still just remotely interesting that both of these brands have such similar shirts. The first (white) tee is from Supreme’s fall/winter collection. The yellow tee is by No Friends, which is a line targeting the action sports market. Draw your own conclusions.

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Underrated: David Niven

10 09 2009

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Everyone speaks frequently of Cary Grant, James Dean, Fred Astaire and the like, but there is another classic movie star that often gets over looked, David Niven. I think people over look him because he did more supporting roles than leading roles. However, he had impeccable style and was a great actor, who had a wide range of skills; he went  from drama to comedy with ease and was great at both. The best thing about David Niven is that his cool could never be broken and he was always very distinguished. Not only was his personality distinguished, but so was his style. Many people believe that Cary Grant is the model for men in tuxedo’s and that may be true, but if David Niven isn’t equal to Cary, he’s a close runner-up. Simply put, the man had style and people don’t acknowledge it enough.

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Duckie Brown X Bazooka Joe

10 09 2009

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I couldn’t put my finger on what it was about Duckie Brown’s Fall/Winter 2009 fashion show that was so familiar. Then it finally hit me…..Bazooka Joe comics! My cousin used to keep this cookie tin full of Bazooka Joe gum and even though it would break my teeth it was so old, I couldn’t resist it. I always had at least two pieces and a few for the road. Each piece of gun is wrapped in a comic and the character I was most fascinated with was the guy who wore his turtle neck over his face, Mort….I wonder if Duckie did that intentionally.


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Where’s My Shirt?

10 09 2009

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So I made this shirt back in 2003 for Alicia Keys because, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life is her favorite album. She wasn’t speaking to any of us because she was on voice rest. I remember being bothered by that, but I understood of course , lol…. Anyway, I’d really like to know where this shirt is now. Actually…. what do celebrities do with all the crap they get from everyone; fans gifts (like stuffed animals), clothing lines pieces and  people wanting them to promote them, candy that they probably don’t eat because it could be some crazed fan trying to poison them? I remember seeing on Cribs that Mariah Carey has a room full of stuff fans give her. I keep mine in storage actually (what, I can’t have fans?).

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Johnny Cupcakes X Looney Tunes

10 09 2009

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Johnny Cupcakes has teamed up with Looney Tunes to create a collection that will be made up of four t-shirts featuring Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, and Foghorn Leghorn. They’ll be available at both Boston and Los Angeles stores, as well as online, September 12th @ 12:00pm. Each shirt will be $40.

I love Looney Tunes. I used to watch it religiously as a kid, while I ate peanut butter sandwhiches. Bugs Bunny is my absolute favorite, I drew him all the time. I also have quite a few of those cartoons memorized word for word.


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