"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they go right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart, so that better things can fall together."
Marilyn Monroe
Saturday, December 5, 2009
The BKc, How Swede it is . . . | The BKc
The BKc, How Swede it is: With so much going on with The BKc and The Brooklyn Circus in the U.S. we tend to report less about our family outside of the U.S. Starting today we plan to bring you allot more information from our global family and spread love the Brooklyn way. Starting with one of our strongest global allies in Stockholm, Sweden and congratulating them on the tournament win against some of Stockholm’s best retailers and fashion who’s who. Special thanks to Al-Wadood Suberu, Mattias Lo-Haj team captain and BKc ambassador, The Qadri brothers, Leo Mhina, Striker, Erik karlshammar, Milton, The Sy Brothers, Max Langre our Coach. The BKc Style & Character and The Hundred Year Plan . . .
via: thebkcircus
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Muhsinah – Always
Muhsinah // "Always" - The Oscillations:Triangle from Rock Slinger Incorporated on Vimeo.
Brand new video from Muhsinah, for the self produced song entitled “Always,” which is off of her latest project “The Oscillations: Triangle” released today as an iTunes exclusive. The album is mostly self produced by Muhsinah, but has guest production from Flying Lotus, Exile, Oddisee, and Mike Slott.
via: illroots
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
WHAT ARE: CHANEL BAGS..... Ladies???
THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC CHANEL BAG:
OVER 30 NEW MODELS ARE PRODUCED EACH YEAR, FORMING PART OF THE HOUSE’S SEVEN ANNUAL COLLECTIONS. 6 TO 15 PEOPLE ARE WORKING FOR UP TO 18 HOURS (DEPENDING ON THE MATERIAL) ON ONE CHANEL “2.55″. WHILE IN THE PAST, UP TO 80% OF ALL BAGS PRODUCED WERE BLACK, THEY REPRESENT ONLY 50% OF THE DIVERSE RANGE PROPOSED TODAY.
“We use a different shade of beige practically every time,” explains the responsible manager, “so things never get boring. Before any bag goes into production, the site’s development facility first finalizes the details of the designs sent by Karl Lagerfeld’s studio.
Working from sketches, a range of hand-made mock-ups are produced before selecting a final prototype and deciding on its exact proportions and stitching details. This whole development stage is shrouded in mystery and usually takes around a week to complete. Then out of the 200 to 300 prototypes produced for each collection, the studio selects around 30.
The site’s archives hold nearly 3,000 different bags; together they map out CHANEL’s history. Lined up like trophies, these different models serve to inspire the design teams of today, as well as helping them to resolve any problems they might be having with the ideal shape of a handle or detail on a strap. Once the bag has been approved for production, a team of leather craftsmen, engineers and cutters will work on more than 10 different models every week to meet the demand from boutiques.
However, before the bag can be assembled, the leather must first be prepared. It is cut from the skin either by hand, using a punch, or by computer, and is then machine-stitched, trimmed and finished. This is an extremely precise process, with all dimensions measured to within a fraction of a millimeter.
80% of the total production time is spent on the assembly table, where CHANEL’s master craftsmen use their expertise to produce an item of unmistakeable luxury. After the material has been prepared, the bag is given its structure by inserting heat-sealed leather-finished supports. Each bag is then turned inside out and back again, in keeping with Mademoiselle Chanel’s firm belief in the importance of hidden luxury: the inside should be as good as the outside. As a result, the same amount of care still goes into the lining of each bag as goes into its exterior.“
The bags are then quilted using machines specially developed by Chanel’s engineers, and this stage, though technical, is often one of the most creative in the design process, as can be seen on the series of models inspired by the stained-glass windows of the abbey at Aubazine, where Coco Chanel grew up.
Working from sketches, a range of hand-made mock-ups are produced before selecting a final prototype and deciding on its exact proportions and stitching details. This whole development stage is shrouded in mystery and usually takes around a week to complete. Then out of the 200 to 300 prototypes produced for each collection, the studio selects around 30.
The site’s archives hold nearly 3,000 different bags; together they map out CHANEL’s history. Lined up like trophies, these different models serve to inspire the design teams of today, as well as helping them to resolve any problems they might be having with the ideal shape of a handle or detail on a strap. Once the bag has been approved for production, a team of leather craftsmen, engineers and cutters will work on more than 10 different models every week to meet the demand from boutiques.
However, before the bag can be assembled, the leather must first be prepared. It is cut from the skin either by hand, using a punch, or by computer, and is then machine-stitched, trimmed and finished. This is an extremely precise process, with all dimensions measured to within a fraction of a millimeter.
80% of the total production time is spent on the assembly table, where CHANEL’s master craftsmen use their expertise to produce an item of unmistakeable luxury. After the material has been prepared, the bag is given its structure by inserting heat-sealed leather-finished supports. Each bag is then turned inside out and back again, in keeping with Mademoiselle Chanel’s firm belief in the importance of hidden luxury: the inside should be as good as the outside. As a result, the same amount of care still goes into the lining of each bag as goes into its exterior.“
The bags are then quilted using machines specially developed by Chanel’s engineers, and this stage, though technical, is often one of the most creative in the design process, as can be seen on the series of models inspired by the stained-glass windows of the abbey at Aubazine, where Coco Chanel grew up.
via: rsvpgallery
........
You Learn
After awhile you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn’t mean possession
and company doesn’t mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts
and presents aren’t promises and you begin to accept
your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways of falling down in mid-flight.
After awhile you learn that even sunshine
burns if you get too much so you plant your
own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
that you really are strong
and you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn…"
Veronica A. Shoffstall
After awhile you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn’t mean possession
and company doesn’t mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts
and presents aren’t promises and you begin to accept
your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways of falling down in mid-flight.
After awhile you learn that even sunshine
burns if you get too much so you plant your
own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
that you really are strong
and you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn…"
Veronica A. Shoffstall
Marco Polo rigid box luggage set from Bottega Veneta
I wouldn't mind carrying a few of these pieces through the airport....
via: lifefiles
Video: On The Level w/ Dame Dash "The WACK World"
StreetLevel.com Presents: On The Level Ep. 6 with Damon Dash from streetxlevel on Vimeo.
BlakRoc, DD172, Karate School, Creative Control. These are buzzwords that have been floating through the industry for the past few weeks. These words all have one common denominator, Dame Dash. In the interview with Streetlevel.com, Dame gives insight on everything from the making of BlakRoc, the state of the industry and existence of “Wack World”.
via: nahright
Monday, November 30, 2009
Daily Dart Thrower.... SMSHD
"Process is more important than outcome. When the outcome drives the process we will only ever go to where we’ve already been. If process drives outcome we may not know where we’re going, but we will know we want to be there."
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Come holla @ ya uncle... I understand. I'm back by popular demand.
Ideall Clothing recently announced that they will be releasing a shirt based on the cover art from their sponsored tape with DJ Wristpect. The shirt is limited in quantities.
BlakRoc Chevy Camaro
Carl Black Chevrolet will be the world wide exclusive outlet to offer the official BlakRoc Chevy Camaro.
The 2010 Chevy Camaro speaks for itself with its sculptured body and passionate engineering that left nothing to be desired. Carl Black has simply added the sizzle to match the passion and creativity of the BlakRoc project.
From the ground up, the BlakRoc Camaro has been equipped with sleek, stylish accents that tie in with the BlakRoc brand. Starting with the BR logo inlayed front and center.
Blacking it out turns up the heat. The windows are tinted, the taillights are smoked, and even the Chevy bow tie goes dark to complete the look. The Black on Black classic combination subtly comes to life with flat black racing stripes front to back with the BlakRoc logo inlayed in metallic on the hood and rear spoiler.
Interior includes the BlakRoc logo embedded in custom design kick plates and black on black BR logo custom embroidered on center console.”
The car is now available for purchase.
The 2010 Chevy Camaro speaks for itself with its sculptured body and passionate engineering that left nothing to be desired. Carl Black has simply added the sizzle to match the passion and creativity of the BlakRoc project.
From the ground up, the BlakRoc Camaro has been equipped with sleek, stylish accents that tie in with the BlakRoc brand. Starting with the BR logo inlayed front and center.
Blacking it out turns up the heat. The windows are tinted, the taillights are smoked, and even the Chevy bow tie goes dark to complete the look. The Black on Black classic combination subtly comes to life with flat black racing stripes front to back with the BlakRoc logo inlayed in metallic on the hood and rear spoiler.
Interior includes the BlakRoc logo embedded in custom design kick plates and black on black BR logo custom embroidered on center console.”
The car is now available for purchase.
via: highsnobiety
Thursday, November 26, 2009
To me, this is the definition of "STYLE". First, it starts with your attitude.......
via: thesartorialist
UNDERCOVER x Last Orgy 2 x NOWHERE x A Bathing Ape Skullsta
Slated for a release in the future is a collection of A Bathing Ape Skullstas seen here. The three-pack includes a collaboration involving UNDERCOVER, A Bathing Ape, and the union of the two, Last Orgy 2/NOWHERE. Last Orgy 2 and NOWHERE were the respective movements of respective A Bathing Ape and UNDERCOVER brand founders NIGO and Jun Takahashi prior to starting their current brands. The shoes release on January 2nd, 2010.
via: hypebeast
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
NOWHERE Last Orgy LO2 Reprint Stadium Jacket
In a retro of some of their previously released pieces, Jun Takahashi (of UNDERCOVER) and NIGO (of A BATHING APE) unveil their LO2 Reprint Stadium Jumper jacket seen here. The jacket comes as part of the NOWHERE initiative which was recently revived which saw its part as a seminal player in the Harajuku movement of the early 1990s. The collection will include a few different colors including red, green, navy, black (NOWHERE HONG KONG exclusive), Purple (A BATHING APE exclusive) and all-black (UNDERCOVER exclusive). The jacket will drop on December 5th, 2009.
via: hypebeast
Steve “ESPO” Powers | This Woman’s Work Exhibition
Steve “ESPO” Powers has opened his latest exhibition, entitled “This Woman’s Work”, with the usual air of expectation. Delivering, and holding nothing back this show at White Wall sin San Francisco comes on the back of the hugely well regarded Philadelphia Love Letter Project. As part of this exhibition is an installation featuring masses of tyres, as well the plenty of hand painted metal signs and finally ESPO has tagged all over the walls to add his own unique touch.
via: slamxhype
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