Clarks Desert Brogue.......

The Lords.......

We Are All Americans.......

"We are all Americans ... let’s not lose sight of that. I agree with most marketing strategies.... We are all Americans not a fragramented society. Learn the English language like the Asians and let’s not continue to fragment the country. True, Latinos are only 15%, Blacks, 12% what about Italians, Germans, French English, Asians, etc., they have assimilated! Remember assimilation is the KEY to the strength of the USA, not fragmentation ... one language, one economy, one country equals prosperity for every "American A concerned American."

Some proud American chose to post this under an article from MediaPost on how advertisers are royally failing to understand the economic power of the Hispanic market. While I admire this person's patriotism and virtuous outlook for our great nation-state, I couldn't disagree more emphatically with some of his/her points. As he/she iterates "American" so poignantly, it's as if he's suggesting that there's a TRUE American culture; and once in individual (or group) immigrates to the Land of the Free, they should put their native heritages way on the back burner, learn the English language and become TRUE American. There's much to be said about this comment, but I don't want to type an essay when I don't have to.......

Mack 10.......

Ivy Prepatory.......

All images from Close Up And Private. Steve Urkel and Carlton Banks were idols of mine for whatever reason so I've always admidered an exaggerated Ivy/Prep look. The folks at Close Up And Private freak the look in a way that I think most people will appreciate.

Pants.......

Mark Mcnairy was photo'd wearing these pants on Mister Mort's site a while before they were actually released. I've coveted these since I discovered there was a pair in grey wool, but I don't have the $1,000,000 it takes to actually purchase them.

Urban Thermo Dynamics.......

Click image for "Victory."

Boots.......

I was telling my guy Big Rizahb that Timberland should release the 7-Eye Chukka in an 8" model. Then I went on my normal diatribe about the color combinations and materials I'd use to freak em. Well, Cole Haan made it happen before I could consult with Timberland and these Air Brandon boots are the result...and they're on SALE now!

Optometry.......

These aren't our images, but look forward to similar styles of vintage eyewear at Solemates...Chicago in the near future.

Jackets.......

Expensive as Hell: Find these jackets from Rocky Mountain Featherbed Co. Here.......

Arms Race.......

Paper Gun Model Kits.......

What's Your Phone Number?

Raglan.......

It costs too much money, though.......

Lobes.......

adidas.......

He was a nigger TODAY, he was a Nigger YESTERDAY, and he's gonna be a NIGGER TOMORROW!!!!!!!

I don't know if this is the full film, but this much should be good enough.

Music Video.......

I don't know shit about this guy besides he's from Chicago and this video/song hits.

Iris Chacon.......

WARNING: Iris Chacon is built for the ass men only.

The North Face Purple Label.......

All you need is Japanese proxy service and about $200.

***Quick Aside: I remember when Chapterworld.net was launched a few years back and they'd sell The North Face Purple Label directly to the States...didn't last long***

Meh.......

(I) (L)ove (H)ot (P)**$y.......

With the new store opening sometime this year, there's a ray of hope for these to actually be realised. Hopefully, the boy Dave Jeff doesn't allow DJ Mark Kent add any of his influences on what's already a pretty decent shoe.

***Feel free to disregard the title of this post. PHLI is actually a reverse acronym for I Love Hyde Park.***

Outerwear.......

This waxed canvas Harrington from Fred Perry released last fall. This is an absolute MONSTER in person and its on sale now.

Gourmet Quadici.......

A pair of these would still be nice. Photo Credit.

Silly.......

Blacks.......

Pants by Dickies.......

For the Feet.......

Dem Dare.......

This Day Sucks.......

This Day Sucks Demo Video from ThisDay Sucks on Vimeo.

When I was a shorty, I ran across some Dem Dare flyers and I tried to imitate Reggie Know's artwork. Of course, I didn't find out until about 15 years later what Dem Dare was and a little bit about the whole wave they had going in Chicago. Head on over to This Day Sucks or else.

***ReggieKnow is also a Stylist for Fashion Figures***