Austin Sneaker Show

Yes! Finally! A sneaker show is coming to Austin on Saturday, August 7th, 2010. You can probably bet that there will be a bunch of Nike Dunks and possibly Supras. Yeah, I know a lot of people (especially skaters) think they've been played out or taken over by the "mainstream", but as long as people still wear fake, over sized glasses, there will be a market for Dunks and Supras. But those won't be all the shoes they'll have. I'm also willing to bet that there will be a ton of Jordans. All you Jordan collectors, start saving up because you just might find those out of production, quickstrike, retro Jordans you've had wet dreams over at this sneaker show.

When: August 7th, 2010

Where: 117 W 4th St., Austin, TX

Shout out to Tekgnar Skate Shop for letting me know about this through my inbox.

Tasseled Loafers?

Yes. It's summer and low tops with no-show socks, or no socks at all, is the current standard. But what kind of shoes can I wear with no socks you ask? Aside from TOM'S, there are always loafers. Not just any loafers, the tasseled kind. Yeah, the same ones you've seen on hundreds of older gentlemen and prep school kids.

For some of you, this is completely unacceptable. I understand. It's a pretty hard look to pull off. It's too nerdy. But can it be done? Of course. Will your friends make fun of you for it? Probably. Are they comfortable on your feet? Hell yes! That's why I bought a pair of my own. $15 on clearance too? Come on! You would have too.

Docker's Men's Tassel Sinclair ($65.00)

via Sears.

Hamilton 1883 Fall 2010 Collection

Houston's own Hamilton 1883 recently released some photos of their fall 2010 collection. Although the shirts looked good, only a few of them caught my eye. I probably wouldn't buy any of their stuff though, seeing as most of their shirts cost well over $100. I might change my mind once I get rich (or die trying).

via Hamilton 1883.

Price: $185 (Currently sold out)

On a side note, and for those of you wondering why the price is so high, I'm guessing the price reflects the quality and the fact that they shirts are limited production AND made in the U.S.A. 

Summer is here!

Ah summer. The best time of the year for almost every student in America. Cookouts, barbecues, parties, trips to the beach or lake, camping, etc. the list goes on. Some people I know refuse to wear shorts even on the hottest days. Maybe its their legs or they're afraid something's going to crawl up and bite them in the behind. Whatever their fear, I think most of them just can't find the right ones. Luckily, there are Dickies. Yes, I said Dickies, the work wear brand beloved by construction and blue collar workers everywhere. Yes, those same Dickies that stereotype 90's gangbangers wore.

They make shorts too you know. I currently own 3 pairs and they've lasted for YEARS. Not only that, they're pretty cheap (although the price went up since they've become popular). So, go ahead and stop being the sweaty guy in the corner and get some damn shorts. It's 100 degrees outside!

via Dickies.com Online Store.

On sale for only $19.99

World Music Moment: Hamza El Din

Once in a while, during my random internet wandering, I come across some stuff that I think more people should be exposed to. Hamza El Din is one of those. According to Wikipedia, Hamza El Din, "was a Nubian composer, oud player, tar player, and vocalist." He was born in 1929 in Southern Egypt (Nubia) and died in 2006. R.I.P.

Hamza El Din 

Diggy Simmons, the Rapper, the Shoe Designer

If you did not already know, Diggy Simmons, Russell Simmon's son, is on the verge of releasing his own line of shoes (or clothing brand, I am not too sure). So far, there have not been a lot of pictures released of anything relating to the brand, Chivalrous Culture aka Chivculture, except for a small fragment of shoe that Diggy himself posted on his blog, Life of the Jet Setter. From what I can see, it will be some type of burgundy colored sneaker that might look like a pair of AirYeezys or YSLs.

Olympus Shows That Retro Can Still Sell

Most people like to take photographs, but not everyone wants, or really needs, a full fledged digital SLR. Most digital SLRs are too big and heavy for most people to carry around comfortably. They also require a more experienced hand to actually take advantage of all the features and options that a digital SLR offers. However, for those wishing to have some of the advantages of a digital SLR with the size and portability of a standard point-and-shoot, then Olympus' E-PL1 might be the right fit for you.

The E-PL1 gives the user the ability to change lenses and utilize external attachments all while keeping the camera's body within standard point-and-shoot size ranges. It also features a dedicated movie capture button that many digital SLRs lack. The design of the E-PL1 also evokes the retro, boxy styling from much earlier models of Olympus cameras and is available in 3 different colors, gray, black, and powder blue.

REVAMP!

Yes, I have decided that this blog needs to undergo another revamp. Why? Because I need to actually focus the content to the University of Texas and to the state of Texas in general. So keep an eye out!

The Light Up Shirt?

If you have ever been to a rave or to a gathering of tech-nerds, chances are you've seen the Light Up Shirt. I actually came across somebody wearing one at a club party I recently attended. Lo and behold as I was doing my dance I happened to turn my head slightly to the left and BAM! The Light Up Shirt was in front of me. At first I was like, "Who the hell would wear that to a club?" but then I realized, this is the perfect place for that shirt! It's dark and there's music for the shirt to light up to.

Essentially that is what the t-shirt does. It works the same way those lights on your stereo do. It has little bars on it that move up and down with the sound that it picks up. I was thinking about getting myself one until I realized that buying batteries for my shirt is just not for me. Maybe one day though.

New Era "Trucker 506 Umpire" Fitted

Snap back hats are back in style. However, this one just looks like a snap back. It is actually a fitted hat with a mesh backing. Available now at FAMES (sorry, for some reason I can't link to it). If anything just type in the name on Froogle.com and it should pop up.

P.S.

I'm not able to update this site as regularly as I did during the summer since school is kicking my ass and taking names.

Holy Sh*t I'm Late!

Man, I haven't had the time to post up anything in the last 4 or 5 weeks. In streetwear terms, I might as well have been gone for 5 years. Streetwear moves so quickly that if you miss a month it's like missing an entire year. A ton of stuff has been released that I haven't had a chance to examine, BUT I had a chance to check out these babies right here, and that's why I'm taking the time to post this up! I present to you, Spike Jonze and Kanye West's short film, "We Were Once A Fairytale".

No matter what you think of the guy, you cannot deny Kanye West's creativeness. I personally like his music and could care less that he messed up a speech. Anyway, the video has one of the funniest "sex scenes" I have ever seen.

Tanner Goods Premium Cardholder

I've wanted to buy myself a new wallet lately and, surprisingly, it's not as easy as I thought it would be. I could have just gone to Wal-Mart and bought one for $11.99, but I want one that will last and wont disintegrate after a few months in my back pocket. Luckily, I stumbled upon this Premium Cardholder from Tanner Goods. TG is a low volume, leather goods manufacturer that makes extremely well made products BY HAND! The best part is that their products don't cost as much as you would think, considering that most leather products are very over priced.

This Premium Cardholder, which can hold your ID, credit cards, and cash, only costs $58 USD + a fee for shipping and handling (like everything else you buy online).

Available through the Tanner Goods online shop.

Big Sean x Complete Clothing Meet and Greet

Heads up to all you Austin, TX hip-hop/street wear connoisseurs out there. Next Sunday (October 4) at 2:30 pm, Big Sean of G.O.O.D. Music fame, will be doing a meet and greet at Complete Clothing's brand new location on Guadalupe street right across from the UT Austin campus. Hit it up and you can get your hands on some free beer as well as a free copy of Big Sean's mixtape. PLUS, Complete Clothing will be giving out discounts on that day only.

I've seen their new store, and frankly I like it better than the old one they had on 8th and Colorado.

Band of Outsiders x Sperry Top-Sider Tri-tone Flannel Chukka Boots

I'm back everyone. School has been hectic and there was a lot of stuff I needed to take care of, but it's mostly taken care of already so I decided to make a new post.

Winter, the best season imo, is finally coming. You can finally wear your coats, hoodies, etc. If you're looking for some shoes to go with that pea coat, then look no further than this collabo by Band of Outsiders with Sperry Top-Sider. This shoe features 3 shades of grey, worsted wool on the uppers. Being a collabo, this shoe is extremely limited (most collabos are). What surprises me though is that since this was part of their Fall '09 collection, why did they make it so limited? Anyway, if you want a pair of these, you're going to have to look either at eBay or call End Clothing, a boutique located in London, England, and ask if they do phone orders. I don't have the exact price for this, but expect to pay $150+ (especially if you order them from a European boutique).

Air Jordan Chukkas!?!?!?!?

"What?!?!"

That's what I said! Turns out, Jordan is trying to get a little more casual with this new pair of Air Jordan Chukkas done up in a milk chocolate colored leather (they also have a darker one available). This just might be the first pair of Jordans I buy. Available now from LTD Online for 13, 800 YEN (About $146.992 USD). Yup, it's another Japanese website, you should know the deal by know...but if not, just look at the other posts below this one to find out.

AVAILABLE HERE!
via LTD Online

Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton has come a long way from it's early days slangin' luggage and grocery bags in Paris. Today, the LV logo is recognizable in most places throughout the world. For 6 years this iconic symbol of high class fashion has worked with the famous Japanese pop artist, Takashi Murakami, on various projects. I recently found these videos Murakami made to celebrate his collaborations with LV.

It feels like this is what a drug induced trip might feel like.



This is a more recent one.

Hello Kitty x New Era 59fifty Cap

Sanrio has partnered with New Era to release this fitted cap featuring the iconic Hello Kitty character on the front, pink satin interior, and "Hello Kitty" printed on the back. I *think* this cap is aimed mainly at the female street wear heads out there, but if any fellas want to rock this cap, by all means. Available from ONSPOTZ for 6, 825 YEN (About $72.6626 USD). Once again, this website is in Japanese so you'll have to figure out a way to nagivate the page if you want to get your hands on one of these.

(OR you could wait for the hat to hit stateside. Your best chance would be eBay.)

AVAILABLE HERE!
via ONSPOTZ

FAMES x New Era Tokyo We Go Harp 59fifty Cap

Taking a cue from Jay-Z's tribute song to Brooklyn, FAMES has come out with this New Era fitted cap with the words, "Tokyo We Go Hard," boldly printed on the front. This cap is now available through the FAMES website for 6, 300 YEN (About $67.0732 USD at current exchange rates). FAMES is a Japanese brand and the site is in Japanese. Hope you know a way to translate or navigate the page if you want to get your hands on this.

AVAILABLE HERE!
via FAMES

P.S.

If you're wondering if you can use your credit/debit card to buy from foreign websites, yes you can. Most banks will automatically calculate the exchange rate in the purchase for you. BE SURE YOU KNOW HOW MUCH AN ITEM COSTS IN YOUR CURRENCY BEFORE YOU BUY SOMETHING LISTED IN FOREIGN CURRENCY.

The Fourth Kind

During my recent trip to the movies to see District 9, they played a preview for an upcoming horror/suspense film called "The Fourth Kind". This is another alien themed movie, but is very different from D9. This one does not seem to have the allegories and subtle commentary about humanity that D9 had. However, it seems to make up for it in freaky awesomeness due to the impromptu style the film is shot in. Too bad it will be a long wait before this is released (March 8, 2009). Check out the trailer and tell me it doesn't get you looking behind your shoulder.

Play Cloths Fall 09 Collection

I don't usually put that many pictures up for an entry, but for Play Cloths I'll make an exception (only because I like The Clipse).

It seems like rappers these days are either a) trying to break into acting or b) starting their own clothing line. A few out there are doing both. Andre 3000 comes to mind. Regardless of their reasons for starting a clothing line The Clipse have taken the street wear world by storm (well, not exactly, but the brand got mad publicity when it released). They have contracted some very good designers and have avoided the pitfalls that Shady Clothing (Eminem's clothing line) fell into, the world of supreme wackness. Here is a look at Play Cloths upcoming fall 09 lineup. To be honest, when I first heard The Clipse would be coming out with a clothing line, I was unsure of what to expect, but the results shouldn't have suprised me since they have close ties to The Neptunes and BBC.

Currently, the only stockists in Austin that I'm aware of that will carry any Play Cloths apparell is Complete Clothing on 8th St between Congress and Brazos.

CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE HERE!
(Complete Clothing)