Slept On Sneakers: Jordan 1 OG "Shadow"

Being released on the same weekend as the Jordan 4 "Toro Bravo" the Jordan 1 OG "Shadow" was undoubtedly the most slept on sneaker of 2013. While everyone was going crazy for the Toro 4s due to the  all red material they boast, the OG shadow 1s were the real gem of that weekend because of their versatility with outfits and sleek style. Obviously they eventually sold out but not nearly as quick as they should have. Check out the pictures below featuring myself, J Cole and ASAP Rocky. Rapper Trinidad James knew from the get go that these would be a hit as he was quoted saying "The resale price for Blk and grey 1s is gonna be $450. Trust me." Although the resale hasn't reached that level they can still be found on Ebay going for $300+.

J Cole on stage.

                              

                          ASAP Rocky sporting the Shadow 1s.

DIY: How To Make Your Own Distressed Denim

What you need:

• Your denim of choice
• Razor or cutting knife
• Ballpoint pen
• Cardboard
• Shaving Razor

Step One: 

So grab your ball point pen and start marking areas on your denim where you want there are be holes and other distress. I put my shorts on for this to get a better ida of wear I want the rips to be on my and to see where my shorts fit me but it shouldn't matter whether you wear them for this or keep them on your workspace.

Step Two:

This is where the razor blade and cardboard come into play. After you have mapped out where you want your distress to be on the denim slip the cardboard into the pant leg where you want to make incisions then start cutting but PLEASE BE SAFE. I usually go about a half inch between each slit (as you can see in picture two) to really get that worn out look) but be creative and do whatever feels right to you. 

Step Three (Optional):

Step three is optional because this all depends on how much detail you want in your denim. I wanted to add smaller distressed marks throughout my denim to make it look even more worn out but it is completely up to you. Around the bottom of my shorts I wanted them to look worn out so I made slits and used a shaving razor to fray the denim around selected areas of my shorts.

Step Five:

This isn't the last step but we are getting closer to the end. After making all of your incisions, frays, and tears that looks good to you it is time to throw them in the washer and dryer. Twice. You must wash and dry them a total of two times back to back to get the distressed, worn out look. 

Artists You Need To Know: G-Eazy

Hailing from the Bay area of California, Gerald Gillium (more commonly known as G-Eazy) brings a super unique sound to a rap game that seems overran by a number of artists that all sound the same. G-Eazy pairs his slick raps that always come off smooth with some dope choruses that make you want to lean back and just vibe to the music. Theres no doubt that G-Eazy will be at the top of the charts and is a must watch as his new album These Things Happen available for preorder here as it drops officially on June 23rd.  Mark your calendars for the release of the album and check the links to his music videos that are posted below.

G-Eazy "Lets Get Lost" ft. Devon Baldwin

G-Eazy "Far Alone" ft. Jay Ant

G-Eazy "Been On"

G-Eazy "Almost Famous"

Spring/Summer Outfit Ideas

KNYEW T-shirt, Hype Sweat shorts, Nike Air Max 90 Hyperfuse "Volt"

 With the constant change in spring weather you may have a problem deciding what to wear. The emergence of sweat shorts in mens fashion that are a must buy for those days its colder in the morning and hot as shit in the afternoon. I like to wear a lot of basic long tees or ones with a cool graphic to catch the eyes of people. Also just like every other day of the year, your shoe game needs to be on point always. 

TRILLBLAZIN (tattoo guy) shirt, ASOS sweat shorts, Nike Air Max 90 "infrared", Basic Nike Socks

The Others "Prey" shirt ,Tripp NYC Zipper Pants, Jordan 1 "New Love"

Publish "Signature Jogger Pants" Restock

With Publish Brand continuing to pave the way for mens joggers as well as dabbling in  the world of joggers for women, they recently had a restock of the joints that started it all. With an assortment of colors from their classic line available here these are a must have for anyone trying to make a splash in the fashion world. I went ahead and grabbed the black and mint color way and couldn't be happier. If you don't know about Publish you need to do some homework and learn that they are dropping some of the dopest gear on the planet. Along with restocking the signature joggers, Publish is doing a second drop of their "Legacy" joggers that sold out almost immediately just in time for the spring season available May 15th dropping at 10 am on their website. Make sure to keep up with them and see what sweet threads they come up with. 

Thanks to Bree Carter for the shots

Tanktop Tuesday…At Least For This Tuesday

With the weather only getting hotter a must have in your collection is a classic tank top. Today I wore a basic cross H & M tank top with grey dry-fit Nike shorts and tied the outfit together with my most recent Nike ID creation that was some bright tiffany blue(isn) roshe runs. Basic tanks are a must for any guy trying to look fresh this summer and acquire a good tan. Just don't stay out too long and get a gnarly burn like I did. ;) 

Nike Free Orbit ii SP

Designed by Nathan VanHook who was the designer for the Nike Air Yeezy 2 these new Nike Free Orbit ii SP are a must have for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. The details on these kicks are super unique with the Nike Free 5.0 outer sole and full black studded upper, these slip-ons are an easy go to for every kind of spring/summer outfit you throw together. I found these for $200 with free shipping at Mr. Porter