I seen many people bitting my steez.. so i might as well post my favorite brands and sites i shop on.EVERYONE KNOWS i rock lumberjack well theres more to it. I rock clothes that have meaning and there is allot behind each brand i rock. So lets start with my Favorite brand of all time ive been rocking this since my freshmen year in High School. KNOW WHAT YOU ROCK
OBEY
History:
The OBEY sticker campaign can be explained as an experiment in Phenomenology. Heidegger describes Phenomenology as “the process of letting things manifest themselves.” Phenomenology attempts to enable people to see clearly something that is right before their eyes but obscured; things that are so taken for granted that they are muted by abstract observation.
The FIRST AIM OF PHENOMENOLOGY is to reawaken a sense of wonder about one’s environment. The OBEY sticker attempts to stimulate curiosity and bring people to question both the sticker and their relationship with their surroundings. Because people are not used to seeing advertisements or propaganda for which the product or motive is not obvious, frequent and novel encounters with the sticker provoke thought and possible frustration, nevertheless revitalizing the viewer’s perception and attention to detail. The sticker has no meaning but exists only to cause people to react, to contemplate and search for meaning in the sticker. Because OBEY has no actual meaning, the various reactions and interpretations of those who view it reflect their personality and the nature of their sensibilities.
Many people who are familiar with the sticker find the image itself amusing, recognizing it as nonsensical, and are able to derive straightforward visual pleasure without burdening themselves with an explanation. The PARANOID OR CONSERVATIVE VIEWER however may be confused by the sticker’s persistent presence and condemn it as an underground cult with subversive intentions. Many stickers have been peeled down by people who were annoyed by them, considering them an eye sore and an act of petty vandalism, which is ironic considering the number of commercial graphic images everyone in American society is assaulted with daily.
Another phenomenon the sticker has brought to light is the trendy and CONSPICUOUSLY CONSUMPTIVE nature of many members of society. For those who have been surrounded by the sticker, its familiarity and cultural resonance is comforting and owning a sticker provides a souvenir or keepsake, a memento. People have often demanded the sticker merely because they have seen it everywhere and possessing a sticker provides a sense of belonging. The Giant sticker seems mostly to be embraced by those who are (or at least want to seem to be) rebellious. Even though these people may not know the meaning of the sticker, they enjoy its slightly disruptive underground quality and wish to contribute to the furthering of its humorous and absurd presence which seems to somehow be antiestablishment/societal convention. Giant stickers are both embraced and rejected, the reason behind which, upon examination reflects the psyche of the viewer. Whether the reaction be positive or negative, the stickers existence is worthy as long as it causes people to consider the details and meanings of their surroundings. In the name of fun and observation.
Shepard Fairey, 1990
http://obeygiant.com/about
That was written off the official site..(above)
I love art and graffiti i also promote peace and love. Shepard Fairy is a talented artist in todays culture of Graffiti, Pop Art and Fashion. Some say he sold out after he started selling his clothes to retail stores.
My personal view on it is the opposite in order to spread the word you have to emerge from the underground so others can see what you do best.
I found out about obey in 9th grade from this website which i shop on till this day.
WEBSITE
OBEY SHOP
Another Art/Clothing brand i like but only but Art from is "KidRobot"
History:
Founded in 2002 by designer Paul Budnitz, Kidrobot is the world's premier creator of limited edition art toys and apparel. Kidrobot creates toys, apparel, accessories, and other products in collaboration with many of the world's most talented artists and designers.
The products sold at Kidrobot are the centerpieces of a global movement that exemplifies the cutting edge of both pop art and mass culture. Many Kidrobot toys, such as Dunny, MUNNY, and Frank Kozik's Labbits and Mongers, attract huge followings. Artists that work with Kidrobot have gained celebrity status-these include USA artists Frank Kozik, Tim Biskup, Huck Gee, Joe Ledbetter, Tristan Eaton, Paul Budnitz, and Tara McPherson; the German design collective eBoy; Japan's Devilrobots & Mad Barbarians; French street artists Tilt & Mist; the UK's TADO and ilovedust; Australia's Nathan Jurevicius; Argentina's DOMA; and many, many others.
Kidrobot also regularly collaborates with many of the world's top brands to create unique limited editions products. Past collaborations include Marc Jacobs, Visionaire Magazine, Barneys New York, The Standard Hotels, Playboy, Burton, Nike, Lacoste, Nooka, Matt Groening & more.
A blend of sculpture and popular art, many of Kidrobot's exclusive toys are extremely rare and collectible. Artists often create a series of only a few hundred to a few thousand pieces, so once a toy is sold out, it's sold out forever. Kidrobot toys retail anywhere from $5 to $25,000, and many appreciate in value over time.
I personally am more a fan of the Art and Toys they make. Most of the clothing is too flashy and vivid for me but they do have some dope hats.
GoodWood:
I BET YOU ARE WONDERING WHY I ROCK A WOODEN JESUS PIECE.
My sophomore year i wanted to start rocking a chain but i dont like jewelry due to all the people who died over diamonds. So i decided to rock wood. When i grew up down south my dawg Buckweat Bill and his music group HHP started a trend that i always wanted to embrace. I wanted to do it with out bitting so i finally came across the most amazing website ever!!!
Its funny how back when i found this site it was just a underground brand and within a year they grew to a big company. GoodWood was started by a women which i respect alot.
She goes by the name of:
Kerri
Background:
Kerri started her formal art training at the High School of Art & Design at the age of 14. After High School she went on to study Illustration and Graphic Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. While attending college, she worked various retail jobs in the Soho area gaining knowledge of the fashion industry and surrounding atmosphere. She has always called NYC her home and spent most of her teenage years hanging around Downtown Manhattan.
GoodWood:
Kerri came up with the original concept of GoodWood while working at a skateshop in NYC. All of the original GW designs were made in her bedroom and completely hand carved. Kerri quickly picked up wood sculpting due to her creativity and the artistic skills she achieved from drawing, painting and designing . Kerri and the Team will constantly continue to push the creativity and innovation of GoodWoodNYC product designs and lifestyle.
I ROCK REAL GOODWOOD NOT THE ONES AT THE MALL FOR 5 DOLLARS.
"ITS GOODWOOD NOT HOODWOOD"-Bill Jones
Last But Not Least
The Hundreds apparel is inspired by LOS ANGELES LIFESTYLE / CALIFORNIA CULTURE and Southern California’s skateboarding, surf, punk, and hip-hop cultures. The design is also reminiscent of 1980s surf-culture t-shirts, independent skateboard company apparel of the 1990s, and the advent of “streetwear” at the end of the millennium. The line is comprised of graphic t-shirts, denim, wovens, fleece, outerwear, headwear, and accessories. In late 2008, The Hundreds also launched a shoe program monikored The Hundreds Footware. And in 2009, The Hundreds’ optical program, The Hundreds Eyeware, debuted to the public.
To date, The Hundreds has worked on special collaborative projects with globally-recognized brands like Disney, SE BMX, DeLorean Motor Co., Forum Snowboards, Casio G-Shock, eS, Gravis, Medicom, and individual artists and designers such as David Choe, Jun Cha, Tofer, Robbie Conal, Angelyne, H2O, Kurupt, Craola, Avail, and Usugrow.
The Hundreds product is sold in limited quantities in the world’s most prestigious streetwear and skate boutiques and has also been featured as a cover story in such media as the Los Angeles Times, New York Times Magazine, Antenna, Giant Robot, KoreAm, MuchMusic Television, and Inc. Magazine.
Currently, The Hundreds is stocked in over 400 accounts in every major city of the world. This includes The Hundreds’ first flagship retail location in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, and the second The Hundreds store in San Francisco’s Union Square.
They got a dope blog and make dope clothes.. CHECK EM OUT
