the cassette tape is as handy as an 8-track

Like wine, they get better with time.

Newly released from Levi’s Japan is a pair of reproduced 501’s based off a 1947 model. A special wash along with customized stitching and patches makes this an unique pair of Levi’s 501XX denim. Retailing at 49,350 YEN, these are now available at Levi’s E-Shop.

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“Stained up my Guess Farmers” “Are you Men or Mice”

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Download: MOBB DEEP – “THA WORLD”

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I’m always down for a good book.

While a good many books have released recently that deal with the ‘how to’ of design, few take a stand against ramifications of certain design practice on consumption. David Berman, a Canadian communication designer, strikes against branding in his new book Do Good Design. His thought is that rather than produce more to entice further spending, we should be designing our way out of the cycle. Good points, and the book received a strong review from DesignBoom (4 out of 5). You can read the review here. Available now through Amazon.

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“Two things are important in life: for men, women; for women, money”- Parvulesco

I need them all!!!

Back by popular demand! Commonwealth and Clipse team up once more for a special collaboration to commemorate the release of Malice and Pusha-T’s latest album: Till the Casket Drops. Two styles (each in a choice of black or white) will be available this Saturday, December 19th at Commonwealth VA, DC, and Cmonwealth.com.

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Not sure if Rae would yell at me for wearing the wrong New Balance with this one. Heather Grey suede.

Following collaborative New Balance CM1001 and New Balance 1300 releases, mita sneakers and Oshman’s team up once again for a third NB sneaker. This time they took the classic 1500 running shoe in suede and mesh, and did it up in a dark grey and blue colorway with white and gold accents. Available now at mita.

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“Just did it”

UNDFTD teams with Nike Basketball on an exclusive set of MVPuppets t-shirts, combining a cartoon version of the Undefeated U-Man logo with the now iconic Kobe and LeBron puppets. Available Saturday, December 19th at all UNDFTD chapter and web stores.

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