The Champ is Here.......

Two-Toned Short Sleeve Crew by Reigning Champ.

TOM Foolery.......

There's nothing really new, exciting or prolific about TOMS Shoes, but a pair of these androgynous bangers in a red hue would be cool.

The Lanyard.......

Kinda like this...get it from @RSVPGallery

T.N.F.P.L........

Mainly because they're made by The North Face (Purple Label)...

Gang Bangin.......

If you've known me for a while you'd know this song , "Southside Blood Cuz'n" by Taz Arnold has been playing on my Myspace page for the past four years. From what I know, this song was released on some Sa-Ra shit released exclusively in Japan. I've never actually had an mp3 of this until I ran acros this at HighSnobiety today. They've remastered it in the last 4 years, too (and not necessarily for the better). If there was any trepidation in downloading this due to Taz' rap skills or your disdain for Sa-Ra Creative Partners, I'm here to inform that this one's actually a good listen (click the picture for download).

Kausing Much Damage.......

I'd probably get treated a bit If I admitted KMD is my favorite rap group (along with 'Kast...and Wu-Tang doesn't count). The original members were Zev Love X, Onyx the Birthstone Kid, and Subroc (Zev's younger brother). Find some of their music and enjoy.

Born-Free.......

From Hypebeast

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

SIR & Madame.......

Vocab. // Brian & Autumn of Solemates Chicago from The EP Art Brand on Vimeo.

Go-ILL Bright Spot.......

Mtume.......

These just saved my life tonight. Thanks, Ma.

Really Nice.......

Visvim a.k.a. "Can't afford it"

The Choice is Yours.......

Spring Court G2 Sneaker in Navy

Nike HF All Court (I absolutely hate these without the Swoosh on the side)

Ubikwituss.......

The Qwerty by Ubiq. $80 USD.

Nordic-Track.......

I mentioned this retailer a bit in my last post but I couldn't NOT delve into the spot a little further. A "clothing, footwear, design store, and agency aiming to introduce, nurture, and market new and exciting brands on the Nordic market," Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold may just be one of the best I've seen. I probably won't buy anything from them because the USD is weak and that stuff is high as giraffe pussy. Anywhom, here are a few of my favorites:

Denim Rucksack.......

MFSC Ramblers Pack available now @ Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold (this WILL be the new favorite online retail spot for heritage snobs all over the world)

Walk a Narrow Path.......

Legend has it that Jesus created the New Balance 574 on his 31st birthday. The "N" on the side, superfluously so, stands for Nazareth. I didn't believe it until I put a pair on for myself. Kinda spooky.

Converse Shoes.......

My bro @RegularOlTy featured the Converse Sea Star OX on his site the other day and these are another great boat shoe from Team 'Verse: the Edward Boat Jack Purcell. I actually like the Sea Star OX a little better, but the color placement on these ispretty interesting. Find em here.

Pullover.......

$175 @ Opening Ceremony

Mojo is Back.......

My deceased uncle passed this ring down to me back in 2005 and I had been wearing it non-stop since last May. I misplaced my baby about 3 weeks ago and I was ALL SMILES when it resurfaced this morning. In the words of Team Uncut: "Time 4 Freakin'."

THE Mountain Parka.......

Desertic Mountain Parka (it'll run you about $450 or so)

Batman vs. Spiderman.......

VERSUS

An ongoing debate in which people NEVER set their personal biases aside and just look at the facts of the matter. Batman, while a skilled ninja, sharp detective, billionaire, and playboy does not possess the strength or speed to fuck with Spidey in a brawl. We all know that Peter Parker is the average teenage emotional headcase, but at the end of the day he still has SUPER HUMAN STRENGTH (Last time I checked his bench press was between 15-20 tons), Insane speed (understatement), and a Spidey-Sense that's basically developed into pre-cognition. If that wasn't enough, Spidey's costume (armour) created by Tony Stark (again, I haven't kept up recently so this may have changed) is built so that it can almost withstand bullets. That being said, those damn Batarangs don't stand much of a chance (not that they'd hit anyway. Remember that Spidey-Sense?)
I'll make sure to get back in the shops and make sure my little bit of knowledge on this subject is up to snuffleupagus. It actually had never ocurred to me until a couple years back how many Batman fans, and comic book fans in general, HATE Spiderman. I only wanted to show that the guy is THE ultimate superhero and the facts behind why I think he'll virtually rip Batty Boy's head off (II).

The Silver Surfer.......

Max B Documentary now on sale here.

Sight? Seen.......

Put this movie in your Netflix or Blockbuster.com queue.

You Must Create.......

Chore Jacket available now from YMC.

Crop Shots.......

If you're 5'10" [maybe 6 feet (II)] try your hand at some cropped pants. The above are from Bedwin Tokyo (probably too rich for anyone's blood) and they're all pretty slick.



If you needed any style ideas, I jacked this pick from NewDandyism...on top of that, they're featuring one of my favorite shoes of all time.

Pants.......

"Alive Pants" by Brooklyn Tailor (proxy service needed)

Stankonia.......

I get a lot of flack from the older heads on this one (particulary @TheSIRofSMC), but Stankonia is my favorite Outkast album. But unlike many of my peers, I was actually WELL AWARE of 'Kast before "So Fresh, So Clean." The track above is just stupid.

A Huey P. Newton Story.......

Realised by one of my favorite actors. I can't believe you haven't seen this yet.

Plain Gravy.......

Perforated Leather five panel cap from the now defunct Plain Gravy (boy I hope they make a return). If you like what you see, we've still got one of these left at SIR & Madame Chicago.

Jacketwear.......

Gant Rugger Varsity Jacket available now @ Blackbird. (Right color scheme but about $100 too expensive).

Erryting is Irie.......

Click image for Originoo Pillsbury Doughbooty. Makeup by this girl and Photo taken by this guy.

SIR & Madame Clothing.......

Collect all 6 (3 designs, 2 colorways...available for guys & gals). SIR & Madame Chicago. Thank you.