Thinking Out Loud

STREETBALL IS TAKING CHINA!

2009-07-21T06:45:00.000-07:00

Washington Wizard's Cheerleaders!!

The streetball legends!

Just before the big game

Me at the Birds Nest Olympic Stadium

THIS GUY IS AMAZING!! WOW!!!

2009-06-02T10:09:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga x Android Homme

2009-05-29T09:36:00.000-07:00

SEE LADY GAGA'S DANCERS WEARING OUR ANDROID HOMME GOLD "JET PACK" SNEAKERS ON "DANCING WITH THE STARS!!" Highest rated show on tv right now!!! Check it out! :)

Android Homme Production Trip....

2009-05-29T03:13:00.000-07:00

CLOT CLOTHING

2009-04-23T06:56:00.000-07:00

ME ROCKIN CLOT CLOTHING IN TOUCH MAGAZINE....

WOW~~ THIS IS AMAZING!!!!

2009-04-21T04:34:00.000-07:00

Kanye West & 88 Keys... FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY!!!

2009-04-13T05:49:00.000-07:00

Making of 88 Keys Video "Stay Up" Viagra from kwest on Vimeo.

John Legend in Concert & Afterparty

2009-04-11T17:46:00.000-07:00

John Legend did his thing in concert at the Venetian Hotel in Macau! Amazing show!

But the afterparty was Bananas! Great time and a VERY long night!

Intel "Programmable Matter"

2009-04-08T07:20:00.000-07:00

This is SO SICK!

WOW!!

2009-04-08T06:51:00.000-07:00

Here are a few questions. Will this really help GM stay out of bankruptcy? Would you drive this around your city? Will they ban cabs, buses and trucks to avoid mass murder? It will debut this week in New York for the auto show. Did we mention it seats 2 and goes up to 35MPH?

Day 26 new Video.. Dope!

2009-04-04T08:30:00.000-07:00

Max interview with Complex

2009-03-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

Bruce Lee vs Iron Man!! DOPE!!!

2009-03-28T18:34:00.000-07:00

Funny! lol

2009-03-28T18:22:00.000-07:00

Pharrell acting a fool in a Paris McD's lol

Keri Hilson new Video...

2009-03-27T05:21:00.000-07:00

ALL THE FAM IS IN THIS VIDEO!!! Premiere of the new Keri/Kanye/Ne-Yo video directed by Chris Robinson, casted and styled by your dudes JL... You can find all the LA crew in it like: Bee Nguyen, Nick Diamond, Matty G, Sneaker Steve, Leo (LV), Mega, Joseph I., J-Davey, Mr. Mikey, Mick Jagga, Curtains, TK, Sunny and the crew, Weekend Warrios, Maestro, Dom, Carter and the Lavish fam... I SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE TOO :(

Keri Hilson Feat Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down / NEW
by PeteRock

Android Homme @ Joyrich fashion show

2009-03-27T01:13:00.000-07:00

Android Homme was the featured footwear in the most recent LA Fasion Week JOYRICH fashion show. Gettin it in with some of the best designers around!

SHOE DESIGNING!

2009-01-22T04:39:00.000-08:00

Designing sneakers is what I love to do best! It's nothing easy but to me it's fun! Interested in learning how a pro makes his drawing come to life?? Check this video out! I definitely got some new pointers from it :)

IDSKETCHING.COM : Cheng Shoe Sketch from Industrial Design Sketching on Vimeo.

Music to the Heart!!

2009-01-21T05:15:00.000-08:00

RYAN LESLIE!!! One of my FAVORITE producers!!! Watch and learn why!!! Amazing!

I Know What You Like! from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Told You SO!!

2009-01-21T03:55:00.000-08:00

SOLD OUT BABY!!! Told you before, Don't sleep on these joints! The brand is HOT!!!

Pick yours up now at www.androidhomme.com

Devon x 3Sixteen

2009-01-21T03:44:00.000-08:00

My boy Devon be doing his thing with the 3sixteen crew! The line looks great! Keep doing what you do..

3sixteen Spring 2009 Photoshoot from 3sixteen on Vimeo.

DOPE!!

2009-01-14T06:22:00.000-08:00

Just like you and me...

2009-01-14T02:22:00.000-08:00

Just found out that Obama does pull-ups right before he has a speech! Crazy right?

When people are nervous about something most will do something to calm their nerves a bit. I use to run before a basketball game.. So I understand Mr. President!

WOW!!

2009-01-14T02:21:00.000-08:00

You know your country is in trouble when there’s a 50 Billion Zimbabwe Dollar note that will only buy you 2 loafs of breads!

Offically Launched!! Android Homme!!!

2008-12-25T17:29:00.000-08:00

I COULD WATCH THIS VIDEO OVER AND OVER!!
AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION ANDROID HOMME WEB PAGE HAS FINALLY LAUNCHED!! MAKE SURE YOU CHECK IT OUT NOW!!
www.androidhomme.com

NIKEID Commercial, Kobe, DJ AM, Mike Epps

2008-12-25T17:25:00.000-08:00

FUNNY!! lol

Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD - Mike Epps + DJ AM from Freshnessmag.com on Vimeo.

ANDROID HOMME Blog Launch!!

2008-12-19T17:33:00.000-08:00

ANDROID HOMME has just launched their blog! You can catch all the exclusive sneak peeks at

www.androidhomme.com

Stay tuned because this brand is the future!!

OBAMA was Cool Way back when!!

2008-12-19T17:28:00.001-08:00

ANDROID HOMME - COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!

2008-12-18T03:53:00.000-08:00

LEGO x Rappers

2008-12-18T03:04:00.000-08:00

THIS IS SO SICK!!!

LRG & Courvoisier Party

2008-05-24T22:42:00.000-07:00

I would of been there :(

Hilarious! LOL

2008-05-24T22:30:00.000-07:00

Just thought this was funny and had to post it lol

Designer P.

2008-05-24T22:19:00.000-07:00

Pharrell Williams has always been known to be different and highly respected in the fashion world as a trendsetter. He has now teamed up with designer Domeau & Peres to develop a chair! Pharrell who actually designed the chair called “Perspective” says it represents the love between a woman and a man. Perspective will come in several colors with just four chairs being sold. You are able to see the chair with your own eyes over at the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris from Oct. 21^st, 08to Jan. 10^th 09.

Kobe does it again!

2008-05-24T22:04:00.000-07:00

Remember the commercial Kobe did for his new NIKE HYPERDUNK shoes. Well here is another one that features the crew from Jackass. Funny! Check it out!

Gourmet is BACK!!!

2008-05-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

An Idie clothing brand called Gourmet has been making tremendous noise lately! Not only do they have nice clothing they have give the Jordan shoe a remake! When I first saw these I just thought these guys gotta be kidding! There is no creativity! But now, at a second look, I wouldn’t mind rocking one of thse babies. Just because they look like Jordan’s it still has it’s own style with it’s all tone color ways and change of sole. These bad boys will jrop 7/15 and run for a cool $150. Check out www.gourmetinyourface.com for more info.

SHUTTER SHADES!!!

2008-05-09T09:48:00.001-07:00

In a earlier post I talked about the Shutter Shades. Well here is the newest editions to the line up. Latest styles come in Clear, Gold, Silver and Black. Make sure you stop by www.shuttershadesonline.com for your very own.

PASTELLE

2008-05-08T03:00:00.000-07:00

We finally get a look at one of the items from Kanye West’s Clothing like called Pastelle. It has been the most anticipated line the past two years! People can’t wait to see what the Don comes up with. In the picture is the sunglasses from the line. Pastelle collaborated with Ksubi an Australian label. Designer George Gorrow did many of Kanye’s stage Sunnies for his music videos since 2006. Pastelle will be launched in October and you’ll be able to cop these $2000 glasses. Me, I think I’ll by something else because I loose my sunnies way too much! lol

Only $400,000US lol

2008-05-04T05:40:00.000-07:00

This is just a concept right now but it’s CRAZY SICK!!! I’ll be the first to buy it! Well, that’s after I rob the bank for about US$400,000 lol. This Honda is called the Spada and can go from zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds. It has a airplane inspired tail, a glass canopy and flush headlights. Friggin dope! What does a man have to do to get one of these babies? Let me know! haha

V's 4 Me

2008-05-04T05:37:00.000-07:00

V-necks have been around for a wile but just in recent times has it become more popular. In the beginning you would just see the basic shirt with the color dropping just below the collar bone. But what’s the deal with this showing off your freshly combed taco beef chest?? (Meaning chest hair) lol. What do think about the style? Hump or Dump??

BAPE VIDEO

2008-05-04T05:15:00.000-07:00

So if you were one of the unfortunate ones that didn't make it out to the Bape Heads show here in Hong Kong well... to bad lol.. just kidding. Found this episode from Nigo's MTV japan show called Nigoldeneye haha cool name! Pronounce it like "Ni-Golden-Eye." Anyway, if you missed it id like you to watch this little snippet. Still, it don't beat being there lol.. sorry to rub it in lol.

BK Relaunch!!!!

2008-05-02T10:16:00.000-07:00

The Relaunch of the old school kick British Knights are alive and kicking again!!

Check out their new and improved web page at: www.britishknights.com

WALKING NERDS

2008-05-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

And I thought I was weird because I think these shoes are dope! Lol.. Going places where you can’t use your computer totally sucks!! Unleeeeessss you have these new Nikes by designer Stefan Dukaczew . These babies will have every nerd on the block actually looking cool for once and at the same time not miss a second being online! The shoes lights up LEDs within 150 feet of a Wi-Fi signal! To not be to nerdy Dukaczewksi get help from Ubiq to create the shoes. No word on when these will be out but im sure your local nerd already has the scoop.

WHAT!!!???

2008-04-30T06:17:00.000-07:00

New computer concept:

More Pics From BAPE SHOW...

2008-04-30T05:43:00.001-07:00

One of the Olsen Twins! lol

Kanye West, Andre 3000 & Reggie

Bape Store HK

Da Crew

Sizing up...

ALIVE AND KICKIN...

2008-04-30T05:37:00.000-07:00

IF MARIO AND HOMER WERE REAL THEY WOULD LOOK LIKE THIS LOL.

ROCKSMITH 08

2008-04-29T08:53:00.000-07:00

Rocksmith is making noise everywhere they go from Japan to America. With their loud colors and unique styles this brand is definitely on it’s way to big things! Check out their Spring 08 video lookbook as well as the pics below.

www.rocksmithtokyo.com

SO WEIRD

2008-04-27T06:30:00.001-07:00

This is not animated! The ones one don't look at move! strange...

UNO BIKE...

2008-04-27T06:19:00.000-07:00

Just at the early age of 18 Ben J. Poss Gulak has created a motorbike called the UNO! This little doohickey emulates the unicycle on drugs lol. Although it’s called a UNO meaning ONE, actually rides on two wheels. I’ve always thought the unicycle was dangerous but this going twice, or maybe three times the speed is bound to have some very cool injury stories! Let me know if you hear about any lol…

TECH PACK

2008-04-26T07:25:00.000-07:00

A tech pack is a set of instructions that you would send with your order to a contractor or manufacturer. A technical package let’s a factory know exactly what your designer wants as far as the garment is concerned. A tech pack should include: measurement sheets, a flat sketch of the garment, fabric and trim requirements possibly more.

Illustration of tech pack below:

A tech pac

WAKE UP!!!!!

2008-04-26T06:55:00.000-07:00

Thought this was interesting. Think if i had this and i was sleeping on it and the light came on, i would just end up dreaming that i died and went to heaven or something lol.
But great idea whoever came up with this cuz i have the hardest time getting up in the morning sometimes! Maybe i should purchase one. Hmmm

MAD FUNNY!

2008-04-25T05:20:00.000-07:00

A few blogs ago i posted a Kobe commercial of him jumping over the new Aston Martin car. Well Kenny Smith thought he could do the same and doesn't come close to clearing the car! hahaha Had me in stitches! Gotta watch this lol

BRITISH KNIGHTS x PRO WOLF MASTER!

2008-04-22T06:25:00.000-07:00

Don’t know if yaw ready for this one but I can’t hold it in any longer!!… BRITISH KNIGHTS ARE BACK!!!! Kind of like how Jordan did back in the day lol. British Knights were huge back in the 80’s and their making a comeback with their re-launch May 1^st. With a collaboration with the homie Gio Chiappetta (Pro Wolf Master), they are debuting a sneaker called the “Purple Wizard Moccasin.” Get ready sneaker heads because love is in the air!

www.britishknights.com

BAPE HEADS SHOW & After Party

2008-04-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

Because i broke my camera a few weeks ago and have had to wait patiently for it to get out the camera hospital, i wasn't able to take pics while attending the Bape show about a week ago. Don't you just hate it when you go somewhere and THAT DAY out of any other day you meet Kanye, Pharrell, Teriyaki Boyz, Nigo and the Olsen twins and you DON'T have a cam!!! Well that person was me!! I wanted to rip out the little hair i have. So knowing my friends had cameras i took pics from their camera. Unfortunately i still haven't seen those pics i took!! So being the computer nurd that i am, "Stole" pics from my friends on Facebook haha, Thanks guys!! When i finally get the other pics i'll post them. For now, enjoooooy....

BACK OF KANYE'S HEAD lol

TERIYAKI BOYZ!!!

PHARRELL & TERIYAKI BOYZ ON STAGE

THE ROCK BABY!!!!!

I WAS STANDING SOMEWHERE RIGHT FRONT.

See me? lol

JORDAN'S CONFESSION

2008-04-22T05:56:00.000-07:00

Jordan confessing that it’s his fault! What does he mean?? Watch this commercial and find out. It’s inspiring.

CAR BURGER

2008-04-20T06:33:00.000-07:00

Sick! Made me hungry lol

NIKE ILLS

2008-04-19T05:47:00.000-07:00

Here is a full blown shot of the most anticipated sneakers about to hit the market. I’ve been following the hype on these babies for a while since I seen them on Kanye's feet. On my last post I promised to keep you posted and here is the latest news….. Still don’t know the release date lol… But I NEED THESE IN MY LIFE! Haha.. I like the all black ones from my previous post.

PICTURE THIS...

2008-04-19T05:25:00.001-07:00

There is so much you can do with phones these days it almost endless! The best feature I think on all these new phones are the cameras. But the problem is the image looks fine in the viewer but as soon as you snap the pic it might look dull or blurry. Well you can always leave to the Japanese to fix the problem. The makers of Green House created a 8X Telescope. It’s a lens that fits on your phone’s built-in camera. Each lens sells for US$90 and comes with a tripod. I need to get my hands on this but then again, why do all this when you can just buy a normal camera?

Magic Trade Show Las Vegas

2008-04-19T05:21:00.000-07:00

Magic trade show is help twice a year in Las Vegas. This is a great place to network and to showcase your clothing. To me it's kind of like a week long party lol... Check the video:

Mexican Art

2008-04-17T02:44:00.000-07:00

Thought these babies were pretty cool. Well, I would never wear them but I like the art lol. Mexico City artist Chema Torres made these custom dunks with beads for Nike’s VP of Sports Culture, Sandy Bodecker as a greeting. Checkem…

MTV's Sean John "IF I WAS KING"

2008-04-15T09:35:00.000-07:00

Sean John has come a very long ways from their start. MTV did a documentary celebrating Sean Combs 10 years in the fashion industry. Hear what all they went through to get to where they are today and the road to their show at fashion week. The documentary, “IF I WERE KING” premiered on April 9^th so if you missed it MAKE SURE you catch it on MTV.com for the full episode. I was truly inspired after watching this and I know you will be to. Video above is just a preview click the link below to watch full episode:

www.mtv.com

SKY MEAL

2008-04-15T07:47:00.000-07:00

Can you believe this! Dinner in the sky! I guess people just got bored or the traditional ground restaurant dinners lol. Now you can have your very own VIP dinner in the sky! 22 of your very best, brave friends can sit in with the staff serving you from the middle. Staff includes a chef, waiter and a entertainer. This meal can be held anywhere you please like on a golf course, public place, race track, castles, vineyards, or historical sites. It’s the perfect place to just, “Hang Out!” lol

KOBE! WAS IT HOLLYWOOD?

2008-04-13T05:50:00.000-07:00

I’ve been trying to figure this out for a good while. How on earth did he do this? And another thing, I know without a doubt that the NBA would NEVER put Kobe at risk like this! Especially right before playoffs! LOL! This was a commercial for Kobe’s new Nike Hyperdunk shoes and he attempts to jump over the new Aston Martin while wearing the shoes. What do you think happen? Judge for yourself

Now see what Kobe says about the commercial at a recent interview during his NBA game.

BAPE HEADS...

2008-04-13T05:10:00.000-07:00

THE WORLD WIDE BABE SHOW WAS OFF THE HOOOOOOK! IF YOU DIDN'T GO YOU MISSED THE BEST SHOW HONG KONG HAS EVER PUT ON!
I GOT TO MEET AND TALK TO PHARRELL, KANYE, TERIYAKI BOYZ, AND EVEN THE OLSEN TWINS HAHA. GREAT TIMES! Pics coming soon!!

FERRARI PHONE?

2008-04-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

Forget about laying your BMB keys on the bar to attract Gold Diggin "-------". Instead drop a Ferrari phone and see what happens! Haha. The F1 phone is actually shaped like the real Ferrari but really can work as a phone! Even though it was made in China by some factory who doesn't give a flying hoot about copyright laws, the phone itself is pretty cool! 2.2-inch touch LCD, USB connectivity, MP3 support, photo and video camera! It does it all and Ferrari Co. has no clue! HahaCop it here for $190: www.specialphones.eu/en/store/10119

GREAT IDEA!!!

2008-04-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

JUST FREAKY!!

2008-04-11T06:56:00.001-07:00

At the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, researchers have come up with a “programmable tattoo” concept that could someday let you switch your tattoos with a wireless internet connection. This technology uses hair-sized nanotubes embedded in the skin to display an image of your choice. The two main suggested uses are displaying an icon on your cheek that tells everyone your mood, and displaying reminders on your palm to replace the traditionally sloppy pen-to-hand note taking.

Philips is also working on a similar project called SKIN:Tattoo, where your tattoos could respond to senses, like a woman’s touch. After the jump, watch a video example.uuuuup!” or something lol.

WOW!

2008-04-11T06:53:00.000-07:00

See what the rich buy when they just want to waist money! Lol.. This just made me laugh, It looks dope but if a nuke ever went off in the world I don’t think people are going to be saying, “Oooo he got that new LV Gas Mask! Must of paid a grip for that joint! Haha.. Just to funny, but I’d love to have it just for fun and show up at some party like “wuzuuuup!!” or something.

BAPE STORE LA!

2008-04-11T06:49:00.000-07:00

BAPE is finally getting their ISH together and opening their first store on the West Coast! This has been a rumor for a very long time and it’s about time it come true! Los Angeles BAPE store will open on April 25^th on no other then the famous Melrose! “I MISS MELROSE!” haha Check it out if your ever in the area.

Bape Los Angeles 8001 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046

Pics from the BAPE Head Show in HK coming soon :)

PEN ATTACK!!

2008-04-07T03:00:00.000-07:00

For all you computer nerds! I actually got excited about this pen lol. Dupint has put together a luxurious Chinese laquer ink fountain pen. But it’s not just a pen! Hidden on the back of it is a 4GB USB for your computer pleasure lol. So you can save all your PDF, Word files on your very on pen. It’s a great way to take important documents from work lol. Your boss will never know! “wink”

I WANT TO GO!!!!

2008-04-06T02:02:00.000-07:00

Almost here!!! Anyone got free tickets for me? lol

I WANT THIS....

2008-04-05T20:20:00.000-07:00

I use to be a HUGE robot fan growing up! Ok fine, I still am lol.. Im still raving on about the Transformer move last year, DOPE!
But this Nike robot shoe takes the cake!! I’ve never seen anything like it! Man I could see myself playing with this as a kid! (Or now) lol
Anyway, check out the pics:

BACK TO SCHOOL...

2008-04-03T21:01:00.000-07:00

If you dropped out of school well here is a chance for you to get back in it!! Public School clothing is looking for you! This brand is the newest, hottest company coming out of the NYC! If you haven’t heard of them yet well please take note! Ex Sean John designers and now founders (TEACHERS) Dao- Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne set out to start a movement to create something meaningful and powerful. This line incorporates New York themes like the 1970’s gang couture. So don’t sleep on this brand ~ like in school, PAY ATTENTION!! www.publicschoolnyc.com

LIGHTS, SNEAKERS, ACTION!!!

2008-04-03T20:52:00.000-07:00

What will they think of next!??

Designer Peter Pracilio and Oscar Lopez came up with a dope idea for a light! This idea comes right from the urban landscape of hanging your sneakers over a cable to originally pay tribute to the deceased. Now you can hang them in your room to lighten your day! The shoe chandelier brings a elegance to a common yet mysterious element of urban culture.

*Also will be available in chandelier and tabletop versions.

How to Succeed in Fashion...

2008-04-03T01:31:00.000-07:00

Zoo York & Roaches??

2008-04-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

People have tried all kinds of ways to sell an item but this video ad by Zoo York really takes the cake!! In the video it features skateboarders like Donny Barley, Anthony Shelter, Ruel "Wormz" Smith and get this: a couple of NASTY talking roaches! WATCH

Jordans or Not Jordans??

2008-04-02T08:03:00.000-07:00

Street wear brand Gourmet has just released their spring line of sneakers. Now if you take a reeeeaaaaally close look these shoes kind of resemble the Jordan shoes! Ok, well maybe you don’t have to look that hard lol. Believe it or not, these shoes are doing very well and are only sold at selective boutiques state side. Cop them now!

OH NELLY!!!

2008-04-02T07:50:00.000-07:00

Nelly is going to attempt another fashion stunt! Mainly known for his music and making girls look good in them Apple Bottom jeans... Nelly is trying his had in the sneaker world! Recently buying the rights to Troop he is planing on bring the old school shoe brand back to life!
The collection will feature just a small amount of styles and a few familiar Troop items such as jackets and t-shirts.

Walking Bike

2008-03-31T03:19:00.000-07:00

WHAT ON EARTH!!!? LOL! Thought this would be a funny post. Creative Director Yorgo Tloupas from Inersection Mag decided to use his creative skills in a different way by lacing up a bike! This bike can actually ride!!! LOL.. Check it in motion in the video.

Ato Matsumoto shoes!

2008-03-30T21:49:00.000-07:00

IT’S ABOUT TIME WE GET WORD ON THESE SHOES!!! Ever since I saw Kanye West rockin these joints on Complex I’ve been trying to follow up on them! Then I saw a dude at the club with a pair on and I had to ask him about it! These babies run at 30,450 JPY!!! That’s $306 USD! But it’s a price to pay for something so rare you need a Japanese hook-up to get it! lol

Great Idea!

2008-03-23T08:30:00.001-07:00

Caliroots came up with a great idea to keep all that dye off your white sneakers! I hate when that happens! You buy some freshly new white kicks and also some new denim and the first time you rock them together the dye ruins your shoes! Well stress no more! Caliroots has added leather to the hem to stop the indigo from rubbing off. This is a new day in fashion! Haha

The Year OF x K Swiss

2008-03-21T21:30:00.000-07:00

Awwww yeeaaahhh!!!!
Check out what the Bone Man is about to drop!
T-bone and The Year Of http://www.theyearof.net/ has collaborated with K Swiss to develop a unique pair of kicks! There will only be 120 pcs sold in gold/white and black/white/silver. If you are familiar with the denim line you know that it’s all about the best materials and these shoes will definitely be made of the best! Even the logo is lasered on the back. Can’t wait to see these joints in person... Make sure you grab yours first because these bad boys will go like hot cakes!
To make your order email Daniel at the foundation at: mailto:daniel@thefndtn.com. with your size, name and address. Shoes retail at $240.
Ladies, be on the lookout because Tony got love coming your way soon!
Peep pics:

WORLD WIDE BAPE HEADS show

2008-03-19T20:10:00.000-07:00

Kanye West, N.E.R.D, Nigo and the Teriyaki Boyz will be doing their thing here in Hong Kong! The World Wide Bape Heads show will be on April 10th so you better get your tickets NOW! Shoot, I still need to get mines! So if anyone got some freebies PLEASE let me know!
Check out the commercial for the upcoming show here: http://www.think-silly.com/tk/?p=631
To purchase your ticket go here: http://www.hkticketing.com/

TUCK vs UN-TUCK?

2008-03-19T20:00:00.000-07:00

As you know, there is always a right and wrong to everything! Many people always ask should I tuck or un-tuck? Well here is a little tip on the NO NO’s and the YES YES’s.
1. GENERAL RULE
If your shirt bottom falls below the bottom of your zipper, tuck it in!!

2. THE FINE LINE
Any button-up that requires dry cleaning should be tucked in.

3. WRONG
Go all-in or not at all. Half-tucks end up looking juvenile and a little on the soft side?

STREET WEAR IS DEAD...

2008-03-19T10:06:00.000-07:00

If you are one that has been into this whole STREET WEAR frenzy then you need to read this article! It tells how the industry is over saturated and where many t-shirt or small companies are headed. It also gives us a tip on what you should do if your thinking of having your own line someday.
So sit down, get a drink in your hand and read up! It has definitely open my eyes up on a few things. Click the link: http://www.dnrnews.com/site/article.php?id=1393

EKQ x GURU

2008-03-17T23:59:00.000-07:00

Ekqualyte Abstract Apparel has collaborated with one of hip-hops most respected artiest in the game! Guru has just release his first video from his new album. Check Guru http://www.myspace.com/guru7grand rockin the ill EKQ http://www.ekqapparel.com/ in this video:
Jazzy Wayz

Embassy party HK

2008-03-17T23:14:00.000-07:00

YO YO!!! This Thursday is the launch of the Embassy party here in Hong Kong! It will be a chance to check out the artiest in your communities. Don’t miss this opportunity because their will be some great stuff on display by: Simon Birch, Gio C, Jimmy Young, Tony Megnetic, Gary Kramer.

SUPRA IS KILLING ME!!!

2008-03-17T07:05:00.000-07:00

Their new NS line is ridiculous! And the reason why I say their killing me is because their designs are so much the same way I think! Only difference is they got the $$ and I don’t lol.. Don’t trip though, I’ll get there and Supra will be lookin at me like, who is this kid? Lol
Anyway, thought id still show you what they been up to with their sick line up..
Also check out their new NS web page: http://www.suprans.com/

ALIFE goes CHOCOLATE

2008-03-16T05:54:00.000-07:00

Every company tries to break new grounds and do something very different then the other. Check this out! Alife, www.alifenyc.com has developed their own chocolate bar! LOL!!! Known for their clothing they take new steps to tickle your taste buds... Looks a lot like Hersey’s chocolate but lets just hope it taste just as good or better! That’s where the real test comes in. Break me a piece! MmmMmmMmm

Teriyaki Boyz feat Pharrell & Busta

2008-03-16T05:42:00.000-07:00

Nigo of A Bathing Ape has a very popular group in Japan called the Teriyaki Boyz who has just released their latest video "Zock ON!" featuring Pharrell and Busta Rhymes and produced by the Neptunes.
Check this video out, it’s pretty dope!

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!!!

2008-03-12T22:07:00.000-07:00

We’re not talking Obama vs Hillary here!
Nike has put together a online battle for the Dunk sneakers! You can be a part of the battle by voting on your favorite Nike Dunk! Right now Industry heads have voted the Supreme Dunk as #1 but closely followed by Nicks design of the Tiffany Dunk at #2. So it’s up to you! Go now and vote!!! I VOTED FOR THE TIFFs!

Click this link to vote! http://www.dunkwars.com

LRG, still rising

2008-03-12T06:18:00.000-07:00

LRG is one of the biggest and most well known Street wear/Urban brands around. They have been around for over 10 years now and I feel people don’t respect them like they should. To me LRG really sets the bar for up and coming brands and I personally have learnt so much from them. They are a brand that really portrays health and positivity and giving back to the world.
Watch this video of the owner Jonas and his everyday life.

NIKE - POWER OF ONE Charity

2008-03-11T07:41:00.000-07:00

OK Humans! If your in the Hong Kong area MARCH 15th make sure you check out the POWER OF ONE Charity show by NIKE!
Artist to look out for are Devilrobots, Michael Lau, Phunk Studio, Garageworks, Jellymon, Metalwing and Groovisions. They will displaying there art on 6 by 6 canvases and then it will be sold in a silent auction, so keep your ears open! The $$ made will go to Playwright Foundation that helps children through act of play. So empty your bank accounts and BUY somethin fools!! lol

Exhibit & Silent Auction 1PM-10PM
Reception 7PM-10PM5 U Lam Terrace
Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

ZORIS spring Z008!!!

2008-03-11T06:50:00.000-07:00

Zoris Apparel just released their spring OH8 collection! Clearly a brand that catches your attention, the homie Drew and the crew are on their way to greatness! They have been pumping out T’s for a while but I truly feel this spring line is their best work yet! Defiantly something you need to get your hands on!!!
Make sure you check their web page at: http://www.zorisapparel.com/ for t-shirt purchase alllllso a SNEAK look at the upcoming SPOONS shoes in RED!!
Look for big things coming from this brand in the very near future!

With the above T you are given a free shirt marker and can actually TAG your name on the shirt! Dope!

Im lovin this shirt!! simple is always a buy!

Remember the "JUST DO IT" shirts by Nike? Well Zoris is making a point with their "JUST ZOR IS" t.

Remember Jin da MC??

2008-03-06T07:05:00.000-08:00

You might have been wondering what on earth happen to JIN? Well i happen to run into the guy here in Hong Kong chillin out and playing pool at Racks lol.
Seams to me like he is trying to break into the Asian music market. When i had seen him he was kickin it with the 24herbs crew. I respect the guy for his freestyles and all he's been threw but It's funny to me... a guy that was such a hardcore rapper in the US is now doing video's like this lol:

History of ADIDAS

2008-03-05T22:30:00.000-08:00

Adidas has come a long way from it’s start of time. So in remembrance of Adi Dassier, Adidas website has created a page telling the story of the brand and how it became what it is today. This is an incredible video that you MUST see! Click the link:
http://www.adidas.com/campaigns/adidassler/content/index.asp?strCountry_adidascom=com

THE END OF CD's

2008-03-05T21:03:00.000-08:00

THE END IS NEAR!!! If you haven’t noticed CD’s are about to be non existent very, VERY soon!! Check this video for more info on the low...

Edi, Edi, Edi

2008-03-05T00:47:00.000-08:00

Edison Chan will never be the same. I just had to post this recent press release video of him apologizing lol.

Pharrel Can Skate?

2008-03-04T07:19:00.000-08:00

Plain Gravy showed no mercy a couple years ago when they dropped the infamous "PHARRELL CAN’T SKATE" t-shirt. It was just a marketing scam to get noticed and it worked! Now Pharrell’s team and clothing fight back with a response.

Kanye Tell Us!!

2008-03-04T07:11:00.000-08:00

During the Grammy’s this year Kanye West got every sneaker head in the world scratching their head trying to figure out what shoes he was wear during his performance.
Well scratch no more, during and interview with NY Times he made a quick mention about the kicks. He said he can’t talk about them just yet because they are not out for sale. But word is that NIKE gave him his own shoe aaaand silhouette! I will be sure to keep you posted on these bad boyz!

THE MUSEUM GROUP - DRE HAYES

2008-03-03T06:25:00.000-08:00

The Museum Group is an elite independent sales and management agent for the street wear and contemporary clothing market based out of New York City that curates and develops fashion brands. They don’t have a website but are highly recommended on many sites and blogs. When talking about them you must talk about the co-founder Dre Hayes who has been in many interviews and and webpages speaking about streetwear and what his company does.
Dre has years of experience from working under Azzure co-founder Ruben Campos to playing the college kid to buying for the then successful footwear and store legends out of Virginia to now playing the curator of street wear and contemporary fashion brands.
Check the Vid:

13 Tips to Start a Clothing Line

2008-03-01T07:34:00.000-08:00

I thought this would be a interesting post. Most of my friends are designers with hopes of developing their own clothing line someday. Well here are 13 tips from a few people who have done it and letting you know what NOT & what TO do in starting a line. I will post more at a later time. Read up:

1. Not performing a background check on stores before offering them consignment and they stiff you on the billed goods. This happen to my business in the first month!

2. Not having sufficient cash flow to fill re-orders of popular clothing styles and giving the retailer a bad impression of your clothing business, therefore jeopardizing the chance of a reorder next season. At one time I missed out on a $10,000 order…needless to say I was depressed.

3. Letting family members work for me! Big mistake they will run all over you if you let them

4. Using to much money on promotions and marketing just because you have it, then to later on find out about all kinds of free ways of reaching the masses without spending a penny with a little hard work. Sometimes its better to have less money starting out it will teach you to budget and once your properly financed you will appreciate it and balance the financial side of your clothing business much better

5. Not researching a manufacturer before using them for production

6. Spending so much time on designs, and promotions while forgetting about the importance of monitoring what you spend so that you can improve your profit margins$$$

7. I sold to the first store that came calling not the worst scenario, but in my case it wasn’t the best move. I was excited at the fact that a store wanted to sell my line without thinking if it was a fit for the market I was targeting

8. Creating a business plan from the beginning. This isn’t a must, but your day to day flow goes much better, because you have a better understanding of what must be performed in order to reach your ultimate goal. Plus investor wouldn’t take you serious without it…so why would anybody else?

9. Not acknowledging your competition

10. Walking into stores and not setting appointments before hand. Buyers hate that! It’s very unprofessional. Buyers want you on their schedule and because you’re a new company, plus you want their business they have the upper hand

11. Not setting goals for your company. This is a terrible mistake, because in order to grow/build a company you must know what your working toward. Its like your blueprint to success

12. Creating a online presence for your clothing line. Without a website your missing out on reaching an audience that you probably couldn’t sell too as a start up clothing company, because most of your accounts will probably be local. I know you don’t want to miss out on a potential sell?

13. Limiting your knowledge and potential by not asking experienced professionals for information, or not performing an act, because you have too much pride. When starting a business there will be plenty of days when you do stuff that you normally wouldn’t want to. You are just limiting your chance of building up to a great opportunity by being hard headed thinking inside the box instead of out.