Applebum Kickz Box Bag

Shop Gentei is one of a handful of retailers outside of Japan to carry Applebum. They got their first shipment in now and aside from some great photoprint t-shirts, they also got in the Kickz Box Bag, which comes with a photo print made up of sneaker boxes from the most recognized brands in the game. The print is of excellent quality! And the 30 USD pricetag is not bad actually

BBB – Reebok Spring 2009 Preview

We’re live at Bread and Butter in Barcelona, Spain. We’ll begin with a preview of Reebok’s
offering for the coming Spring 2009. Featuring many of the expected
looks as well as some new flavors for the women, Reebok continues to
pursue and ramp up to a market that seemingly is still looking to
absorb colorful footwear.

Many views of the coming Rebook offering after the jump.

Crooks & Castles – Karmaloop TV Interview

For a few years now, Crooks & Castles, out of Los Angeles has been spearheading the streetwear movement in the United States. Inspired by a number of diferent ideas, brands, and people the “back up plan” for Dennis Calvero and Emil Soriano has turned into a multi-million dollar business that provides authentic apparel for consumers worldwide. Now thanks to Karmaloop TV we have an in depth look into what the brand has in store in the upcoming seasons and get to hear a little more from Dennis and Emil about the story of Crooks.

view vid here

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1287040724/bclid1295326981/bctid1641237045

The Cool Kids: That’s Stupid (The Mixtape)

Considering the Cool Kids’ cult following on the internet and their omnipresence on various blogs, it is not surprising that Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish initially formed from a chance meeting when Mikey stumbled upon Chucks electro tinged old school tracks on the net. The Cool Kids’ swagger heavy persona, golden era 808 kicks, EPMD meets Beastie Boys meet Lupe Fiasco style and vintage gear have solidified their reputation as a blogosphere favorite and new school Hip Hop stand out. The duos’ net savvy abilities and relentless work ethic has allowed them to exploit and use the web to release videos, freestyles and brand new tracks at dizzying speed. The crew recently dropped The Bake Sale EP to critical acclaim and exposure that reaches outside of the internet. Not content to rest on their laurels, the Kids drop even more material with “That’s Stupid (the mix tape)”. There are six new tracks on the release that follow the same winning formula of braggadocios rhymes and trunk rattling beats.

Download the mixtape [HERE]

Kanye West – Thank You and You’re Welcome

With his infamous Air Yeezys taking the shoe world by storm, his incredible lyrical talents, and the hype around his Pastelle brand building up, Kanye West can seemingly do no wrong right now. Now, after trying his hand at fashion and music (and succeeding in both), Kanye has decided to take a stab at literature. His Thank You and You’re Welcome is a book dedicated to spreading the word that he wants spread, uncensored and unfiltered. Mr. West himself sums it up as “My book is a guide to creating and then celebrating your moment!” Co-authored by J. Sakiya Sandifer, this piece is a well-written look into the philosophies and ideals that have driven Kanye to where he is today: the top. For anyone interested in what made Kanye what he is today, this book is a must-read. Available at We Sold Out.