Babylon Cartel

This is a brand from a guy I went to school with. I won't say we're friends, but we were acquaintences through some of our classes. I'm a huge fan of minimalism and clean design in tshirts like the one's in his line. I also really love that he is so heavily involved in promoting his company, and I honestly think they have some dope pieces.

The Summer 09 line is available for purchase at thier online store and I think the fall line is coming soon. Visit them online at http://www.babyloncartel.com/ and follow them on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bablyoncartel.

Picture and Mission Statement copyright and courtesy of Babylon Cartel.

The Lack of Cloths/Sneaker/Fashion Posts As of Late

The source of my lack of blogging may be that I am currently without a computer at home. Well, that's not 100% true. I have a computer, it's old, and it sucks and it craps out on me constantly, making me stick to my Blackberry (which really isn't all that bad--keeps me mobile). However, i'm trying to save up for a new laptop.

I also say my sense of style is going through another change. Not that I don't still love sneakers and t-shirts, but I'm become more selective with images and brands that are truly original in my eyes. That's not to say I am an end all be all judge of fashion, but I'm getting sick of seeing 12 year olds dressing similar to how I've been dressing for the last 2 years. Time to switch it up, even if it's only subtlety trying to put a twist on how I've been dressing.

I mean seriously; how many colorways of dunks can possibly get released? I'm thinking about giving away some of my sneakers. Or at least putting them in the basement and starting all over.

While, say, the Louis Vuitton shoes Kanye West designed are clearly overpriced and slightly overrated, they do however represent a lifestyle and a choice in that A) not everyone can afford to make but B) represent a creativity in fashion that I'm not seeing from some of the bigger brands out there.

I think what I am experience is a lack of creative stimulation right now. In everything. Life, work, my clothes. But all in all, I'm making the effort to keep both this blog and my life relevant and up to date.

Clipse - I'm Good (ft. Pharrell) (Behind The Scenes)

Some cool behind the scenes footage of the video shoot for I'm Good by The Clipse featuring Pharrell. I like just hearing artists talk. Clipse have definitely grinded for a long time.

Clipse feat Pharrell - I'm Good Behind The Scenes from Malice of the Clipse on Vimeo.

Clipse ft. Kanye West - Kinda Like A Big Deal (VIDEO)

The new video dropped for the Clipse ft. Kanye West - Kinda Like A Big Deal. The video is pretty cool in terms of the colors, but nothing groundbreaking. Still, the song justifies it because the beat is disgustingly sick.

Conan O'Brien: In The Year 3000 (VIDEO)

Conan O'Brien took over The Tonight Show slot on NBC this week and has been doing a great job. There was a bit from his old show, In The Year 2000, where he predicited what life would be like in the year 2000...even though the year 2000 had already passed. Last night, he revived and updated this bit to In The Year 3000, and it's hilarious. Enjoy.

Kanye, Consequnce, GLC - Spaceship (VIDEO)

Oh. Dear. God. 5 years and 3 albums later, the video for Spaceship by Kanye West is finally here. It was made years ago, but never released. It's more nostalgia than it is a great video.

Kanye West: Paranoid (VIDEO)

Kanye West's new video for Paranoid from the album 808's and Heartbreak. The video features popstar Rihanna as well. Real 80's feel to the video. And Rihanna...damn she look all smooth and soft. Just one touch...

Original Fake Pocket Embroidery T-Shirt

Subtle details always make the difference. Not every t-shirt needs to be splattered with neon graffiti.

Original Fake, the clothing line designed and headed by artist KAWS, has a new t-shirt out with an embroidered graphic just above the shirt pocket. OF fans will immediately know whats up, and everyone will probably still think it's a dope idea. Find the closest Original Fake dealer.

Recently, KAWS also made Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People In Business list, along with Pharrell, J.J. Abrams, and Damien Hirst.

Omarion's OBOI Sneakers

Maybe I'm alone in this, but Omarion should have scrapped these the minute Kanye's sneakers leaked to the internet. And that was months ago. The sneakers are so close to the Air Yeezys that Omarion should have went back to the drawing board. Kanye beat you to the punch man. Sorry, I'm not a fan.

Anyway, these are the knockoff air yeezy Oboi sneakers from Omarion's collaboration with Madfoot. Developed by Omarion for the modern urban dancer. So if you like to follow girls down the street with a boombox on your shoulder playing Omarion's song Touch (pause), then this sneaker is for you. Also you should get your life together. You can't dance forever.

(I really hope he didn't pay for these promo pictures)

Nike Air Max 90 CL “Fire Hydrant”

Take a look at the Nike Air Max 90 CL “Fire Hydrant.” I only one one pair of Air Max 90s but they are more than comfortable and look great with slim jeans (not skinny). Not sure when these release but when I know, you will know.

Life Size 59' Gundam Suit

Ok, I admit. I used to be a little bit of an anime junkie in my early teenage years. I watched it all, but one of my favorites was Mobile Suit Gundam. I used to imagine what it would be like to have my own giant robot suit and fly in space. I'd just go around blowing up stuff, cause you know, explosions are cool. 15 years later, my imagination is coming true. Kind of. Keep reading.

In 1979, director Yoshiyuki Tomino (由悠季 富野) and production company SUNRISE captured the imagination of countless fans around with the introduction of Amuro Ray and his mechanized Mobile Suit Gundam. Unlike most of its predecessors, it wasn’t just another anime about a boy and his giant robot. Amuro Ray brought realism to the animated series with his adolescent angst, the guilt of taking lives, and teenage crush, amidst a galactic war between Zeon Empire and Earth Federation.

This year, SUNRISE and BANDAI NAMCO will curate a summer-long festival for the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise’s 30th anniversary, which include a life-size mock-up of Gundam. Measuring at 59-foot in height, the giant figurine will feature active light signals and limited animatronic functions. The statue is now a work in progress at Shiokaze Park (潮風公園) in Odaiba (台場), Tokyo, with the unveiling date set on July 11th. It will also usher in a special Gundam Big Expo starting on August 21st.

via: Engadget/Mainichi Daily

McLovin The Photographer: One Short Day In The City

Spent yesterday in the city taking photographs with a friend of mine, also a fellow photographer. You can view some of my other photography both on this blog and on my Flickr page.

McLovin The Photographer: One Short Day In the City (Tease)

More pictures soon. Minor retouching in Picasa (hey, I'm on my home laptop. I get a pass).

LEICA M8 White Edition

Strictly limited to 275 units only, the new LEICA M8 White Edition is wrapped with a luxurious Nappa leather in an exclusive white colorway. Accompanied with an anodized silver version of its popular ELMARIT-M 1:2.8/28 mm ASPH lens, the M8 White Edition also possess white surfaces and silver chrome finishes in conjunction to the white leather element. In addition, assigned to each of the 275 edition is special serial numbers and a certificate of authenticity.

Available at selected LEICA retailers this Summer.

Big Nike High QK: Wolverine Edition

Wolverine fans and Nike Dunk-wearing-hipsters unite. Nike has released a special Wolverine color way of the Nike Big Nike High QK in celebration of the release of the X-Men Origins: Wolverine film. (pictures purchased fresh from Freshness Mag)

I'd buy these sneaks and probably only wear them two or three times. Honestly, when am I gonna wear these? They are fly none the less.