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The Greg Lutzka Frog Skins by Oakley. From the Greg Lutzka x Oakley Pack. Straight old school goods. Frog skins are like vans...been holding it down. Can I get an amen! -Mr.-

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The "Parker" by 7Union. The embroidered crest - old english at its finest, the color - regal, the brim underside - distinguished...this hat was made for a king. 7Union - never disappointing, always pleasing. Say word! -Mr.-

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The "Madchester Mop Tee" by Mishka. The beauty of a shirt like this is it can go with almost anything, the color palette extends the horizon as far as the eye can see. I'm also feeling the abstract illustrations that make up the logo...a little creepy, but dang, what art isn't these days? -Mr.-

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"J-Lay Mid's" by Vans. The J-Lay Mid Fades are straight butter...spreadable even. I'm feeling the airbrushed look. Purple is one of my favorite colors, but for kicks...may not match with much. Then again, matching is kind of played in this Napoleon Dynamite/hipster era...no? Like Shock G said "do what u like". Vans - you know the steez. -Mr.-

CINEMATIC DOPE

"The Watchmen" directed by Zack Snyder, based on the 1986-1987 comic book limited series Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. I finally had a chance to peep this highly anticipated film and was blown away by the visuals but disappointed with the overall plot and screenplay adaptation. The beauty of this film is it deals with subject matter in three dimensions rather than most comics that are two dimensional with regular superheros (some with mutated powers and abilities), but regular REAL world dramas nonetheless. The Watchmen touches on dimensional travel and supernatural powers, and I was expecting to here some next level dialogue, considering Dr. Manhattan (the glowing blue giant) has god like powers and abilities. There was way too much back story and not enough action/violence, especially since the action sequences were top shelf, at par, and at times BEYOND movies like Sin City...major disappointment. The soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in a long time and perfectly sequenced...Tyler Bates you are a genius. The opening montage with Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are a-Changin" was one of the most powerful sequences I've had the pleasure of viewing in a long time. A must see, but this film could have been better. Truthfully...I'm tired of comic book adaptations, here's an idea - someone write an original sci-fi screenplay and break the limited confines of adapting someone else's creation. -Mr.-

MUSIC - NEXT

"He Doesn't Know Why" and "Blue Ridge Mountains" by Fleet Foxes. In a nut shell...there IS hope. This five-piece band out of Seattle have single-handedly breathed new hope into an industry overgrown with talentless puppets. Reminiscent of Neil Young, CSNY and Moody Blues to name a few, Fleet Foxes are talent at its finest...just peep the second video clip "Blue Ridge Mountains" shot in an abandoned wing of the Grand Palais in Paris - brilliant! Signed to indie labels Sub Pop and Bella Union, they are an example of where the industry is headed...talented artists, independent, and distributed by the power of the Internet rather than obsolete network structures. Change is coming, I can feel it. Shout out to Leilani, thanks for the heads up. -Mr.-

CULTURE EXCHANGE

CUBA pt.2 All we have in life are our memories and the moments that create them. I encourage all, rich and poor alike - by any means necessary - EXPLORE your planet. Earth is a beautiful place. May the fallen angels unite and find the beauty in eachother. I dedicate this post to the people, not the governments that divide them. -Mr.-

CULTURAL HERO

Majora Carter: Greening The Ghetto. It is up to us "The People" to bring about REAL change...do not rely on your politicians, rely on yourself. Get up, get out and DO something. Fu$k, we are all gears in a doomsday clock - do your part and stop the clock from ticking. Kudos to Majora Carter...a true hero. -Mr.-

MUSIC - NEXT

"Lions, Tigers and Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan. NEXT LEVEL! Can I get an AMEN! No drums, I repeat - NO drums! Orchestrated perfection people. Not since Lauryn Hill has a voice captivated me like this. Top fu$kin shelf! All you producers out there - take note...don't be afraid to think outside the box. Like I said - NEXT! -Mr.-

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"Pinstripe New Era" by Carhartt. Old school CLASS-to-the-E. Feel me? What more can I say? Carhartt, not just jackets. OG's yall, look em up! -Mr.-

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"The Monogram Leather Belt" by Freshjive. Clean and oh so fresh. The embossed logo throughout the leather adds just enough texture to lift this bad boy above the rest. -Mr.-

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"The Cashmere Cardigan" by Spindle and Canister. Cardigan...cashmere...black...a staple piece people, a staple piece. Every man should own at least one black cardigan. Spindle and Canister representing lovely I might add, the cut is bang on. Brilliant! -Mr.-

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"The Hoopla Tee" by Rocksmith. Can't go wrong with gold leaf...bling for those of you smart enough to avoid Ed Hardy, yet still wanna get noticed on the dance floor. Strobe light ready - haha. Rocksmith holding it down. -Mr.-