The Original Clarks

If you don't know about these shoes you're sleeping. Not only are Wallabees mentioned dozens of times throughout NYC rap (specifically wu-tang), but their legendary style serves as an ideal and promising platform for many other labels to bite from. That's the way of fashion, ya got to bite others sometimes.
Clarks have been around since 1950, so they have a relentless status that no other street label can match. I don't care that Alife put out a mock-replica that resembles Clarks ("Kennedy" release 07/08) they were fresh releases by all means, despite their over-zealous $140+ price tag.



The fact is, it was a smart idea of Alife to clearly bite Clarks, given Alife's street-cult following. Other brands have clearly been inspired as well.
However, Clarks will remain atop of the pedestal no matter how many "slick" shoe brands break bank pushing their "limited edition" lines to the masses. Wallabees are classic, which means they can't be touched! I'm not a hater, i cop Alife when i can, but i also cop Clarks. Their style is simple but limitless. 50 years and they're still crushing! From Desert Boots to Wallabee-hi, Clarks tower above the rest.

Cardigan Craze of 09

Seriously, Cardigans are no longer being rocked by Kanye West and hipsters (who wear extra-small sizes) anymore, there is a significant CARDIGAN CRAZE taking place! I'm noticing many more clothing lines aside from the overrated and overpriced WESC are releasing these treats to feast on. Crooks and Castles, Orisue, Obey, Perks & Mini, LRG, etc etc are on the cardigan bandwagon...don't get me wrong, i'm feeling a few, but not for prices that start @ $70 and work their way up toward $200.
These companies remind me of what was taking place almost 2 years ago when plaid/flannel hit the fan and every fashion label boosted design after design, color after color like junkies, in order to prey upon the public's desire to pay large amounts of cash for trends.
It's still in effect, especially in Portland and Seattle, but both these cities have been swapping these wool threads since before the dawn of grunge...Portland was a lumberjack-infested city back in the day! The northwest = flannel!
As a consumer, i try my best not to fumble into this category of trends although, which is why i only own ONE cardigan that cost me $7. Besides, i can't afford to stay up on every fashion trend or care to for that matter.
My flannel collection however has notably increased...and will continue despite any fluctuations on the plaid scene. I've been wearing red and black Pendaltons since age 15. 13 years later, and i'm still wearing that exact one!
Anyway, go buy cardigans, i can't afford them, so i buy flannels and squeeze them onto my coat rack which displays; greens, teals, reds, greys, blues, blacks, blah blah blah.

Carhartt is goin' urban

Carhartt Streetwear . . . what a joke!
What's with this brand these days? I thought only anarchist, loggers, and street kids wore this gear, but apparantly i am mistaken. It seems that the label is attacking "urban street gear heads" and pushing new lines toward this group of individuals. I still have yet to see a hipster wear a pair of black Carhartt jeans. They're pushing 2-tone colored windbreakers, sleek tees with exclusive logos, and even plaid, PLAID! And not long sleeved heavy wool plaid for Loggers to rock, no, these are short sleeved cotton plaids for summertime. It just seems awkward that this company is going after the street wear fetish, which to me, is a huge marketing gimmick many companies are seeking to capitalize on. I want to see Carhartt push heavy duty flannel jackets, or collabortate with Stihl on a logger tee.
Fuck this hip slick and cool shit, stay true to the lifestyle that reflects the lumberjacks. Why jump on the bandwagon and try to push "fresh styles" to kids and young adults. I myself am down with the itchy flannel, thick suspenders, heavy wool skull caps, double strenght leg denim, and rugged boots. I just think this shit is funny, see for yourself: Carhartt Streetwear
Support your local clothing companies, and be weary of what's taking place among the fashion industry, if you even care.