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Crooks and Castles Clothing

Crooks and Castles Clothing Company has always been connected to the villain. No matter what it may be, Crooks and Castles are rooting for the underrated and the bad guy. A company that has grown out of the 80's and 90's in Los Angeles, were gangs were everywhere . Many never had a chance to get out of that life but had to adopt it as a means of survival. For those that could get out of the gang life and the "hood" could put their skills to a lucrative trade like design and fashion. that is what Crooks and Castles did to create a positive influence out of something rough and unsought.  

The images that are common of Crooks and Castles are hustlers, crooks, businessmen, dealers and anyone who is doing whatever it takes to become rich. That is where the Castles in their company name comes from, the riches that one acquires through their trade.

To find out more about Crooks and Castles click the link and view their website.

Click the link here to view the Crooks and Castles Blog

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Upper Playground Clothing Co..

Upper Playground Clothing is a company designed around the contemporary art movement and and progressive urban clothing brands. Upper Playground originated in 1999 and has been influencing the street wear industry ever since. With five locations, two in the bay area, one in Mexico, one in London, and one in Portland Oregon.

Upper Playground is also responsible for a blog which connects with the urban audience and posts videos and pictures that depict a little bit about where their clothing comes from and what their audience is interested in. To find the Upper Playground Blog, click here and check it out.

This street wear brand is always dropping new stuff that is creative and original. To check out their website click here.

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G Shock Watches

G Shock is a brand of watches that are manufactured by Casio, known for its durability and resistance to shock and water. The G shock watches are always equip with a stop watch and are ideal for the athlete or the largely active.

Recently G Shock has delivered with many different designs of luxury watches that satisfy the needs of males and females alike.

The first G Shock ever designed was the DW5000C created by Kikuo Ibe. They continued to impress the retailers and gained more attention from customers throughout the 90's. By 1998, 19 million G Shock watches were sold and the company became very dominant in the retail/streetwear industry.

G Shock has done multiple collaboration with street wear brands such as LRG and Jordan to create the freshest and most cutting edge style with the standard G Shock durability.

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Imaginary Foundation Clothing

The Imaginary Foundation is a clothing company/ think tank from Switzerland that does creative and experimental research to utilize the power of the imagination. They use the clothing as a means of distribution and expression of their messages and concepts. 

The founder of the imaginary Foundation is a man in his 70's who's father was the founder of the Dadaist movement. To avoid direct publicity, a team of designers and artists have come together to express the power of the imagination in the form of clothing, usually tee's and sweat-shirts.

Find more information about the Imaginary Foundation and their clothing here...

Click here to view the Imaginary Foundation Blog

"What makes true vision is the poetry of life and the richness of nature."

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Converse All*Stars - Chuck Taylors

Converse All-Stars, commonly known "Chuck Taylors" have been around since 1908. It wasn't until 1921 that the converse got the nickname "Chuck Taylors", when a professional  named Charles Chuck Taylor joined a basketball team called the Converse All-Stars and they regularly wore the shoes. He made a name for them and it stuck. Born in 1988 and thats still what I call my converse. 

The shoe was designed by a high school student who was targeting professional basketball players as his audience and the shoe has had a dominant impact. It was the first shoe specifically made for basketball and changed the game forever.

Since the original chucks, only produced in black/white have come along way and many different color-ways are available today. check out some of the new "Chuck Taylor" designs below. 

Also, click here to view the Converse homepage 

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-SUPREME CLOTHING-

Supreme Clothing is a clothing and accessory brand founded in New York City in 1994 by James Jebbia. Their patterns and colors are bright and sharp. Supreme Clothing is doing their thing and has gained more popularity on the west coast after opening a new Supreme Store in Los Angeles in 2004, about double the size of their original store in NYC.

Since, the cothing company has expanded across the world to Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka in Japan and a recent supreme outlet opened in London 2011.

The brand caters to hip hop, skateboarding, and rock cultures. Supreme has collaborated with artists Larry Clark, Terry Richardson, Kaws, Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami, Jackson Pollock, Jeff Koons, and Lady Gaga. 

Be on the lookout for new supreme products on their website http://www.supremenewyork.com/

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REEBOK PUMPS

Reebok as a whole is a solid brand that has been providing athletic gear for athletes for years on end, but the reason for the post is the infinite Reebok Pumps. These shoes will be on shelves of shoe stores until the end of time. Reebok dropped the shoe in 1989 and they were a huge success for all of the 90's. the shoe has re-invented itself many times since then and continues to sell in stores and online. 

Reebok was the first company to drop a shoe with a inflatable inner linning to add extra support and tightness. The idea was welcomed by many NBA teams and players would wear them during games. since then the game time decision may have changed to the Nike Lebron James or Kobe Briant signature shoe, but the Reebok Pumps still remain a recognizable force in the shoe game. show love to the Reebok Pumps and go buy a pair.

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VANS Shoes and Accessories

The story and history of VANS is what makes the shoes such an interesting and enticing company to be apart of. Coming out of Anaheim California, brothers Paul Van Doren and James Van Doren, and three other partners opened the first VANS store. Customers could go directly to the manufacturer and buy their shoes that were made earlier that day.

Although, Vans was contracted by the U.S. department of defense and the U.S. Air Force to produce shoes, skateboarders and surfers in the southern California area began to buy the shoes because of the sticky gum sole that made it easier for riders to grip their boards. In 1966 the first VANS shoes were made, and by the 70's every surfer and skateboarder in southern California was wearing the new VANS shoes.

In 1975, professional skateboarders Tony Alva and Jessie Peralta designed a new type of VANS shoe. One that had different color patterns and fabric design than the original VANS. Today, the shoe is called the Era and is still being worn by skaters all over the world. 

Since then VANS have expanded to all over the world and has been sold several times since the Van Doren brothers sold the company in 1988. Most recently the company was sold for nearly 400 million dollars. The children of Paul Van Doren are still with the company today.

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Mister Clothing- San Francisco

Mister Clothing is a modernized verson of throwback attire. They are Stationed in San Francisco and blend the styles of the city. Mister clothing prides themselves on quality and comfort.

The clothing that they make is largely made in San Francisco, bringing work to the community and ensuring that the clothing will be a quality product. The brand is innovative and unique, that is what found them a spot on the Streetwear Society blogroll. We love the San Francisco Style and accessories. 

Check out the Mister website @ http://mrsfc.com/ and check their blog out @ http://blog.mrsfc.com/. The site is full of eye catching look books, accessories, and giveaways.

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Nixon Watches

Nixon has been killing it in the watch game for years now. From CCS and small stock loads to multimillion dollar company. The Streetwear Society has been on board with the Nixon brand since its original drop of the Player watch. 

A little history on the company: Nixon was founded by Andy Laats and Chad DiNenna in Encinitas, California. The company began a small line of custom built team watches that were distributed to surf, skate, and snow stores and team rides around California. In 2000 Nixon expanded to accessories and limited softgoods, and spread out to 25 different countries worldwide and is now part of Billibong International. In 2006 Nixon was purchased by Billibong International for 54 million dollars. 

The brand has always been cutting edge and ahead of its time, setting the trends for others to follow in the watch game. We love the originality and and flashiness of the Nixon 51/30 and the 42/20 models. They are straight baller.

Go check out the Nixon website @ http://www.nixon.com/

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TOMS- ONE FOR ONE MOVEMENT

The shoe company TOMS have swept the world by storm. Their movement is one for one. Every pair of shoes that are purchased is a pair of shoes that goes to a child in need. 

The company's founder Blake Mycoski made friends with some children in Argentina when he realized that many had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help he created the TOMS shoes and the concept has caught on quickly. Not only are the shoes trendy and comfortable but they help a child in need. So after the shoe brand caught fire Blake went back to Argentina and delivered 10,000 pairs of shoes. Click the link to find out more about the movement.

The TOMS one for one movement and the mission of the brand in its entirety fits the dynamic of the streetwear society and its mission. To bring light to streetwear brands that call awareness and cause change.

Click the link to view the TOMS Blog

So go buy yourself a pair, and help a child in need.

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Play Cloths Clothing Company

The idea of play cloths caught my attention because it brought me back to my elementary days on the playground and causing mischief around the neighborhood. The clothing company originated in Virginia Beach, Virginia by the Hip Hop duo known as Clipse. Brothers Gene "No Malice" Thornton and Terrence "Pusha-T" Thornton created the clothing line in 2002 and have since perfected the trade of making creative influential clothing.

The group is affiliated with the production team The Neptunes and are signed to Star Trak Entertainment.   

Play Cloths Clothing is starting trends and dropping new stuff on time every season and its all for you the customers. check out there blog @ http://www.playcloths.com/blog/ They have a fresh new Spring Season line out and it deserves a peep. 

Hit up their website @ http://www.playcloths.com/

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Pink Dolphin Clothing - Spring 2012 - Rare and Exclusive

Young L, underground hip-hop artist and founder of Pink Dolphin Clothing created a niche to keep his clothing exclusive and in high demand. By only printing around 200 prints of each design the company ensures that if you buy an article of their clothing you will be one in a very small select group, who also has the same shirt, sweater, jacket, hat, etc. Customers love the idea and are stalking each release date.

Pink Dolphin's slogan is, "Legends at our craft",  encouraging their customers to be the best at whatever their craft is and to recognize the powers that are bestowed apon them. The brand is selling more than clothing, they are selling a lifestyle that thousands of streetwear junkies are eating up. Famous athletes, hip-hop artists, and employees set the trend for many to follow. Chris Brown was one of the first to really put Pink Dolphin on the map and after that the PDship took off!

Pink dolphin is dropping their Spring 2012 line, March 9th. Many highly anticipated new designs and styles are dropping within the next two weeks! so make sure to go online and buy up their stock because everything is likely to sell out within a weeks. That is the way that things have been going for pink dolphin lately. Clothing drops, they sell out!

Click here to buy all your Pink Dolphin Gear online at their website.

Click here to check out the Pink Dolphin Facebook Page.

Click here to check out their twitter. 

 Pink Dolphin Clothing guarantees the exclusiveness of their clothing every-time you put it on. Not only that but everything that they are releasing is cutting edge and setting trends nation wide. That is why PD makes top ten on the Streetwear Society Blog. Keep up the great work.

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Jordan IV Retros Re-released!

The Jordan 4's have been a hot comodity since 89' when the first shoe of its kind dropped in "Old Royal" and white. As soon as stores sold out and everyones first pair became dirty and tattered, jordan collectors were anticipating the re-release of the jordan 4. The classic design and lovable comfort is what lead many jordan fanatics to believe that the shoe would be re-released someday for collectors and streetwear activists to jump on top of once again. And sure enough, on February 2nd, 2012 the Jordan 4 was re-released in concret, white and black. The exclusive shoe release brought enthousiasts to malls all over the U.S. and many stood in line for hours, and some even days to make sure that they recieved a pair of the limited edition Jordan 4 shoes.

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DIAMOND SUPPLY COMPANY

 As the fraise goes “Diamonds are a girls best friend” and in this company’s case, they are every skateboarder and street wear activist best friend too. The cutting edge clothing company is at the top of its game. Look around any skateboarding convention, rap concert; almost anywhere in California you are likely to see the diamond logo.

  Skateboarder and designer Nick Tershay started Diamond Supply Company in 1998. Since then the sky has been the limit. After creating the catchy and lovable logo of the diamond, which was printed on shirts sold in skate shops and out of the back of his car. Nicky hit it big with his collaboration with Nike SB in 2008. This was one of the most popular Nike shoe ever sold. This release had shoe enthusiasts waiting for hours in order to get the limited supply of Diamond Supply Company x Nike SB collaboration. This explosive release is where the company owner truly got his nickname “Nicky Diamonds”

  Diamond Supply is also known for sponsoring a world renoun skateboarding team. Names like Eric Koston, Paul Rodriguez, Stevie Williams, Terrry Kennedy, Bob Berquist, Kareem Campbell. Diamond Supply company has also been seen around the hip hop scene, worn by rappers such as Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, and Tony Yayo.

Diamond Supply Company differentiates from its competitors by strategic product placement and collaborating with only the best of the best. Identifying itself right there with other high caliber brands set a bold statement that this is not just another clothing company but a real brand that was going to be around to drop the illest gear every season.

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Torey Pudwill is too real.

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