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"Wall Paper" series by Estate LA. One of the illest series out. The red takes the cake though. And the embroidered logo is super nice, it looks like an old english tapestry...fiya! -Mr.-

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"Swarovski Skull Pocket Watch" by Barneys Obsessions. Top shelf. "Pardon me old chap, do you have the time?" -Mr.-

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"The Pin Up Tee" by Triumvir. Solid. Period. The text script (front and back), the pin up girl, the subtle red with black/white...classic. Straight sophistication. -Mr.-

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Nike Court Force High Premiums. Check out the ball leather...crazy. The white on black diamond stitch is dope as well....slick, very slick. -Mr.-

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You got the itch, we got the fix. "The Knux" comprised of Krispy Kream and Rah Almillio are about to tear shit up. Previously known as The knuckleheads, this "Garage-Hop" duo are about to bring that alt. hop into full effect. Originally from New Orleans they migrated to Houston after Katrina and have since been working on their new album "Remind Me In 3 Days" out of LA. Don't sleep people. Check the track in the "Listening Pleasure" section at the bottom of the blog. Fiya!

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"The Tobbaganist" by Estate LA. These guys are known for their dope fitteds...I'm a big fan. This one's perfect for those winter months. The tweed...the embroidery design...fly. -Mr.-

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"Arms Hooded Bomber" by Crooks and Castles. It's fu$kin leather mang...nuff said! -Mr.-

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"Yard Style" by Listen. Old skool flyer style...payin homage to ska legends The Skatalites. Recognize. -Mr.-

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Air Max 90 Premiums. Dope texture/color combos...sophisticated stylin. If you got em, treat em with respect. -Mr.-

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"Boom Shak Atak" Born Jamericans. I stumbled across this yesterday and it was an instant flash back. Kids from foreign...haha. The singing dude had skillz.

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"Composition" by STPL. I'm liking this speckle look. Match it up, or keep it simple with a white tee and khaki Dickies. -Mr.-

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"Octopussy M-65" by Mishka. Keepin in line with Ass Cheek... OctoPUSSY. M-65's are the bomb, this one has an Octopuss eating out some p____ on the back - bad ass. Wear this bad boy at night so the kiddies don't get corrupted. "Mommy what is that octopuss doing?" Fiya! -Mr.-

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"Ass Cheek" by Lush Life. I previously posted the Tee, here's the sweater version. Fu$k shotgun, I'll ride in the back. -Mr.-

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"The Raider High Premium" by Supra. Real slick, reminds me of British Knights. Fat laces required - Supra does it again. -Mr.-

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"Black Hulk" Wayout Tv, Youtube. Created by Damon Wayans as an incubator for upcoming talent, wayouttv is pure genius. A creative platform for developing writers, directors, producers, actors and musical talent, this is what makes the internet dope. Hats off to Damon - always keepin it fresh. Wayouttv.com - check it out.

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Croco Large Clutch – I think I’ve mentioned this, but I really don’t like carrying big purses around. They weigh your whole outfit down and can make people look all hunched up. A beautiful clutch however does no such thing. This one is big enough to store everything a purse will, but comes sans-slouch. Plus its like 30$. -Ms.-

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Cubannie Links CAPS earrings – I don’t know how it could get any better. Dangly earrings are only reserved for the sexy, yet these are shaped like a kill tool. The classy cutthroat badass bitch. Sounds like a dime to me. -Ms.-

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Mama Lace T – According to a VERY trustworthy source, MAMA is one of the three top female streetwear brands around. On point, from running the business, quality of the clothing to all around style. As far as I know, you can’t find anything else like these tshirts, except of course MAMAs lace fitted. Only for the laydeeez. -Ms.-

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Odyn High Rise Scooter Short – Summer is coming!!! My sneaks have been hiding from the salt and the slush outside and the only thing better than bringing my babies out from their cardboard prisons is finally being able to show some leg! High rise shorts make your legs look longer, so pair with heels and don’t expect to pay for a drink all night. -Ms.-

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NDEUR Heels – For those who haven’t heard of this guy, get SCHOOLED! Remember when everyone was colouring in their white AF1s to add a lil sumthin? Well here’s someone to do it for you! And since zillion-coloured sneakers are a lil played out (sorry GN$), he does it on heels. These are but one of the designs he’s done, but bring him a sketch and he’ll customize you your very own one of a kind pair of shoes…something no AF1 can do for you. -Ms.-

CINEMATIC DOPE

"Once" written and directed by John Carney. In a nut shell - A modern-day musical about a busker, a Czechoslovakian immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story. Posing the question - How often do you find the right person? It took "the best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song" last night at the Oscars...if they didn't win I'd boycott the Oscars for life, not a big task - but still. Starring Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova...take note these two are not actors, just struggling musicians with amazing talent. John Carney made this film for under $100,000 and used musicians from his own circle in Dublins indie folk scene. An incredible inspiration. This is what happens when you say fu$k it, I can do it. Top shelf...one of the illest films of all time.

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"The Mongolian Gazelle" by WeSC. Hellz yes! New school swing with an ol school funk. -Mr.-

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Leroy Jenkins baby. Holdin it down proper. These dudes experiment with fabrics, not just prints and the light purple embroidered logo - straight butter! -Mr.-

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"Mixtape City" by BKTM. Nice color selection, sick print, I likes. Pullovers kinda slipped off, bring em back peoples. -Mr.-

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"Dicoco Lo" Natural Olive Red by Creative Recreation. Super slick...not just slick - DO NOT get it twisted. Classy, stylish and dope as fu$k. The color selections, texture - top notch. Dicoco Lo's - don't sleep. -Mr.-

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"Jingling Baby" LL Cool J. Memories...Oakwood dances - no highschool could test. Starter caps, Buffalinos and beaded necklaces....Frizesh. And who could forget the cat suits....they're jiggling baby, hellz yes.

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Still my fav. Why fu$k with a good thing? A white tee, denims, the SSURxDC colab below and you're good-to-go. -Mr.-

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"Artist Project Series" by SSUR and DC. Dope design and layout. I love how the illustration follows the leather cut...stylin. Plus the extended air bubble is super fly...kinda resembles the Air Jordan III/IV's. -Mr.-

COMING SOON

"Scattered Children" exclusive to Culture Fiends. A documentary examining socio-economic divides in Rio, Brasil. Stay tuned for the trailer...

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"Br Right" Trina feat. Ludacris. For the ladies. Ms. What U Need tell em whats up...

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Claw vs. West “And SUNglasses” Gazelle – These ones are fresh cuz they’re made by one of the illest writers in the world, CLAW! Yeah I know there are tons of great artists out there, some even better than her I would argue, but she’s one flyyy chick commin up in a male-dominated culture and I have to respect her for that. Plus her tag name is great. CLAAAAW!!!!!!rawr. And somehow these glasses make me feel badder than usual when I rock them. -Ms.-

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Mishka Lobster Roll Tee – Mishka keeps it real with a take on the I (heart) NY tees. Yeah there’s a million copies out there, but none stand out as much as this umm…blobby thumb monster? Hey I (ugly thing) NY too y’all! Show some looove. -Ms.-

BobbyHBobby Chrono Series (white/white/silver) – My girl just recently turned me on to these watches…definitely the next step up from those geeky gold watches, which I still like...don’t get me wrong, but these ones are classier and not every person in the world has one/knows about them. They look fly as hell and are definately worth copping asap. -Ms.-

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Chanel Vinyl Coco’s Cabas Tote – I.AM.IN.LOVE. This bag is everything I’ve been looking for this season. Big and roomy for all my school stuff, almost shapeless with just enough bunch, and its vinyyyl. Plus, speaking of NYC, it happens to be the it bag in the city (which isn’t why I love it I promise - just givin you the 411). -Ms.-

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7 For All Mankind Lucy Double Knit Pant – I don’t normally go into a lot about pants unless they’re really worth talking about, so don’t expect much of this, but these are the most comfortable things I've ever put on. They feel like leggings, but they're sturdier and they bunch all cute at the ankles, plus they have the 5 pockets like denim. The look of denim without that pinch at the waist when you sit down - hell yaaaaa. -Ms.-

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Nike Dunk Hi SB (Jason Voorhees) – last, but MOSDEF not least, the kicks. These are probably my fabourite SBs right now. They’re a late addition to the 2007 halloween pack, but for once none of that wack horror themed fake scar shit or silly pumpkin prints/skull heads (sorry to anyone who owns the dia de los muertos…price tag and HYPE do not equal style). PEACE. -Ms.-

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"The KDU" by Kinkyform. I stumbled across this piece and thought it was super fly. I've never heard of Kinkyform, but now all yall will benefit from my chance encounter. Kudos. -Mr.-

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"Monsoon" by 3Sixteen. Two thumbs up. I love this piece. Slick design, inside hood detail - just right. Grid cloth material - always top shelf. 3Sixteen does it again. -Mr.-

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"Double Negative" by Freshjive. Straight up statement...clean design. Black and purple - gotta love it. -Mr.-

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"Russell" by Clae. Black with purple accents. Super slick. Like I said - CLAE - do some research. Look in the archives for the tan and olive variations. -Mr.-

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"Smells Like Teen Spirit" Nirvana. Shout out to Gramps.

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"The Player" in white/black graphic by Nixon. A new look for an old classic. -Mr.-

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"LA Victo Cholo" by Official. The cherry on top. -Mr.-

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"Mr. Freeze" by Trainer Spotter. Top notch label...everything I see I like. This piece just follows suit - clean, fresh and dope as fu$k. -Mr.-

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"Frog" by ALIFE - not only shoes. I like this tee cause its simple and the color combo is slick. Use it to match up with some orange kicks, fitted, whatever's clever. -Mr.-

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"Galaxy Sleek" by Adidas. Definately not for everyone, but give them a chance. I think these are real fly...only those with a strong swagger can pull them off. Straw mat insole...kudos. -Mr.-