permanent wave: 2009

12.31.2009

Yes!

I'm not one for biting, but I'm going to recreate this jacket...with some Permanent Wave detailing.

12.20.2009

Okay, for the 10 or so fans/visitors of this blog, I've got a bit of a treat for you today. The Kenetrek company makes what seem to be some really excellent boots and for my Arctic weather denizens, boots seem to come in handy. If nothing else, Kenetrek boots are an escape from the obvious choices of LL Bean, Danner, Red Wing, and others wildly popular brands among the lovers of all things authentic. Feel free to diversify your look from time to time and step into these chunky hunting/mountain boots.

And if you're still on the fence Kenetrek are patrons of Arrow and Russell Moccasin, too.

12.16.2009

BREAK IT DOWN!!!

illest music sequence that I've ever seen in a movie. if you haven't seen it, watch Short Eyes.

12.15.2009

Style.......

one of the best outiftting displays I've ever seen. it's a shame that engineered garments is so damn expensive, though (not to mention that the majority of the collection is Japan only).

12.12.2009

APC does just about everything right (except not offering a high-rise denim jean) and they stay true to their classic/funky style with this hat. It's quite pricey, but I don't think that will deter me this time around...

12.11.2009

WANT; These shoes.

12.10.2009

I really dig these oxfords by Hathorn because they add a realy funky twist to an otherwise, pretty bland piece of footwear. The super thick stitched Vibram soles really set them off for the kid. But, like 98% of Japanese exclusive products, the $750+ price tag isn't even close to being an acceptable price range for any item of footwear or apparel.

In all realness, these are more than likely a spruced up version of a vintage eBay find...maybe a Carolina Work Boot oxford. I think i'll get on that right away.

12.06.2009

Want: This.......

been eyeing this for about two months now. Really wish I had an extra $80 to fuck off real quick.

12.02.2009

wisdom allah love truth.......

11.26.2009

prelude to a nightcap

11.25.2009

nice looking things.......

i really never intended to post a bunch of things on this site that a gang of people are already aware of. nevertheless, i think ymc is a brand that is still under the radar and they're certainly doing some really great interpretations of classic pieces.

on another note, SMH @ myself for writing more than 1 sentence on a blog that like 8 people may know about.

11.24.2009

on the radar: dickies flannel-lined pants

yes, this picture is a relatively bite-sized but it's more than enough for people to get the point. a flannel lining can add some much needed pop to even the most square of trousers. they're relatively easy to find and pretty reasonably priced (WWM and E. Garments don't count). dickies is one of my favorite brands so I think I'll rock with them. they'll work well with these moc-toe red wings.

11.19.2009

the new birth.......

sampled by metal fingers on "emblica officinalis"

sampled by kanye west on "impossible"

sampled on jamie foxx's "unpredictable"

sampled by dj clark kent on "playa's anthem (remix)"

just some more ill shit by the new birth

11.17.2009

allah divine islam divine allah saviour.......

mad decent.......

before there was axe.......

11.09.2009

very big believer in this brand. well crafted, low cost (relatively), and good looking. i promise to start posting original pictures once I get the time, inspiration, and a camera.

11.03.2009

para tus manos.......

i've never been a fan of heavy, thick, and/or cumbersome gloves for the cold weather season. as a result, I usually run through about 10-15 pairs of those $3.00 black gloves from Walgreens. problem solved, right? not quite; warmth is certainly not an added value of those 300 pennies. these alpaca gloves from husband & wife founded brand folk should do the trick for me.