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THE WAY EYE SEE IT: EN NOIR

This En Noir sweater has been sitting in my computer along with hundreds of other haute photos I'd saved. Figured it was time to share the way EYE SEE IT.

Available HERE

STOP BY

MALE DROP

So Necessary

From GSNWHY

-Backpack 574
-Undftd x Colette x LaMJC
-West NYC
-Ronnie Fieg Salmon Soles

WEEK ENDING

In the Male

There’s an excellent write up over on THE F-LIST in regards to men’s style and below are a few excerpts from that write up that are along the same lines as my thoughts. Click HERE to read the full article. And if you’re in Canada be sure to read the bottom of the write up and try to get your hands on that freebie!

“I've been thinking about men's style quite a bit lately. Not men's fashion, but style. There is plenty of fashion available. But truthfully there is very little style on display. I think many men are confused and don't want to bother. When I see a stylish man in real life -- particularly one who doesn't work in fashion -- I'm always taken aback.”

“Fashion is what they sell at the stores. But style you can't buy. (It's why some people get paid to be stylists. You never hear people getting paid to be fashionable.) Men with great style are fascinating because men have much less to work with by comparison (ladies, removable peplum, need I say more?). Great style is typically not flashy. It's not built on brand names.” 

(Above quotes by Leesa Butler)

LIV It

Hunger…Merriam-Webster defines it as a craving or urgent need for food or a specific nutrient; an uneasy sensation occasioned by the lack of food; a weakened condition brought about by prolonged lack of food;

a strong desire.

 That STRONG DESIRE still pushes some of those who’ve “made it” in a sense…hunger…hunger for more…hunger for way more. I suggest one STAYS HUNGRY (and if you feel you’ve had enough most defiantly SHARE YOUR LEFT OVERS with others…the youth NEEDS that push now more than ever!) and when I receive emails, phone calls, or a DM from folks that are new (to me) and have that hunger drive flowing I get excited as if they’re a MAJOR or WELL-KNOWN brand. Yep, HUNGER excites me! So when I received an email from LIV in regards to their brand I felt the urge to jump on it and spread the word. I want to say to LIV stay encouraged, follow your dreams, and STAY HUNGRY!

A look into LIV’s journey:

1) Name:  Liv Clothing 

2) Location: New York 

3) Give LVNTF readers more info about your company/brand: 

The company was in the brainstorm phase for a while, we actually started printing shirts in spring of 2012.

Once we sell a shirt out we don’t print anymore. We are trying to expand from T-shirts to other forms of clothing. For now it is just a street wear brand.  

4) What’s the look for FALL 2012 on your end? 

Our FALL 2012 look is the ALMOST FAMOUS shirt. www.liv.storenvy.com

5) What inspires you to press on?

40ozVan inspires me to keep doing what I’m doing and to keep networking. Anyone that wants to do a collab I’m open to anything and any ideas.  

DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?

Where the STREET WEAR lovers at?  

Available HERE

THE INGREDIENTS

I'm forever telling clients that my style hunting is dedicated to them and some in depth details are exclusive to them, to keep them far from average, and I felt the need to post the info below for those wanting full and in depth details on all or some of the INGREDIENTS I use to create SIDE OF STYLE Sample Plates. DO KNOW I’m here if needed!

(FYI: This information is posted at the bottom of “LIVIN’ IN THE FUTURE” for future reference)

WANTED

I am not surprised by the inquires that poured in after using the KENZO trousers below in a SIDE OF STYLE Sample Plate. Have at 'em guys! (Click image to link and purchase)

Snow on the Beach

While listening to 90s hip hop, on YOUTUBE, yesterday “Can It Be All So Simple”
came on and

I happened to glance the screen right as Raekwon appeared in the SNOW BEACH jacket by RALPH LAUREN (1992). I’m uberly amazed at the price point this jacket has at the moment! Chris Brown caused all types of style ruckus when he appeared in the SNOW BEACH piece recently…if you can get your hands on this jacket to sell or to keep for yourself you’re considered one of the lucky ones $CHING CHING$!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: 1990s x TOMMY HILFIGER