I’m talking fly bags & spa dates–feels like I’m losing it–I like to imagine that the M displayed on the bag stands for Marquis–everybody snap your fingers, this is like poetry, 88th & Mifland Leather Goods Company is my Pick for best new up and coming accessory. Study the craftsmanship; no man is sure without a bag–what are you carrying your dreams in anyway? Call up a Suga Mama because I want all! I’m starting my 88th & Mifland Leather Goods Company collection; I have a custom wallet that was made for Phifer, already. Thanks to good folks at Mifland.
SHOP 88th & Mifland
My friend Tobi over @88MFLND is making it hard for other leather companies.
Yeah, I said it.
Marquis Phifer
I wish you wealth, I wish you health, I wish you well. We just got word that Congo is watching us. Choose your side–pretty face; with a militant side. Weeks ago I privately shared my newest “Phifer Picks“–Falling Whistles brand and their effort for peace in Congo. Falling Whistles gives a small window into our world’s largest war. Originally just a journal written about boys sent to the frontlines of war armed with only a whistle, readers forwarded it with the same kind of urgency in which it was written and demanded to know.
The Falling Whistles campaign launched with a simple response – make their weapon your voice and be a whistleblower for peace in Congo. Read the story (click to read story HERE) and buy the whistle. Together we partner with local leaders to advocate and rehabilitate for those affected by war. Share their story and speak up for them. 
+ We ride and blow whistles. The good people over at Falling Whistles sent me my own all Blacked Out Whistle. Don’t cry for me Argentina–the rest of my belongings belong in the Culture Curator Hall of Fame–next to a list of all my friends. I don’t really have manners and not really into name dropping–who got it sewn up. –>Inside Story
Look at my friends—check the debut; these guys are my family. ADEEN drops the ADN Snapback Cap; very Six Flags Disney World Cartoon type flow. Take a walk on that ADEEN side! Who’s going to ride. Recently ADEEN has introduced a new line called ADN by ADEEN. It’s a collection of snap back caps, necklaces and earrings using acrylic. This collection was done in collaboration with NYC based jewelry designer CHRISHABANA, and blends Habana’s signature dark biblical style with the youthful energy of ADEEN. –>Inside Story
Kesh wearing Dope hat | photo by @Adrilaw
A message from our friends at StampdLA:
“We’re back with Los Angeles based head wear label The Ampal Creative, with round 3 of the dope hat. This time in a Murdered Out, all black everything colorway. Featuring tonal logo embroideries on either side, “secret stash pocket” under the brim, and West Coast embroidery detail above the snaps.With such a large following of people in inquiring about the dope hats, we increased our production from previous runs but stll are only holding the hat to 100pcs. This snap back will be available exclusively through the Stampd’ and Ampal online stores only.”
This snap back will be available exclusively through the Stampd’ and Ampal online stores only. Avialable May 16th 12pm PST. 
Sham Shirley
Prep Jerks spring/summer 2011 “La Folie D’ete” is now available for purchase in their online shop. This collection features softer and lighter materials combine with rich softhand silkscreen print. New this season is a 100% Bull Denim Woven Cotton tote dubbed “The Perfect Tote”.
THE BRAND: “In effort to create the most original and timeless pieces all of our garments are hand pressed. Our brands intent is to provide an alternative prospective to the conventional world of casual wear. This is where high-end meets carefree independent lifestyle. Prep Jerks ® is a high-end independent lifestyle brand based out of Los Angeles, California. Our company was born in the Summer of the year 2005. We believe in quality over quantity which is why each item is produced in limited numbers.” –>Inside Story
Timeless Appeal Muhammad Ali shirt
I wish I was a rapper; I have rapper behavior; Mixing business and girls. Mixing thrills and girls. Mixing danger and girls. Mixing money and girls. This is some secret society stuff–or maybe that’s just My Life; My hobbies are beautiful girls and new cash. And My name ain’t December, but my gifts are touching hot chicks and new cash. G.O.O.D Friday is eerrrrday. Step out show me what you alll bout. ROSEWOOD‘s youngest member, Jalil Peraza (designer of Timeless Appeal) sent over all of my favorites to the The Phi-siognomy Center.
Click for my inaugural “Phifer Picks” Timeless Appeal post. Thanks for sending me all of My Picks. Jalil Peraza is the man!
Marquis Phifer
I write this letter to you, a new LateBoots release, I need for you to get some Phifer throw away money to spend on Accessories! With my Top Ten favorites in the bag, these are some items that can turn a blank canvas into a painting. Highlighting some newer brands aligned with the classics of old money, my Champion Pick (favorite) takes the last spot, it’s a company that’s aligned with the letter M (that was not a factor in any decision making) CLICK CLICK CLICK for the goods. –>Inside Story
Jovany Perez and Rembrandt Duran in Soho
∆DEEN is a New York City based brand composed of two young individuals 15 year old Jovany Perez and 19 year old Rembrandt Duran who are trying to achieve their dreams using individuality, originality, and knowledge of style. Rembrandt Duran teamed up with New York based jewelry designer Chris Habana, know for his signature cross, spike, and triangle charms. Together the two bring their “never-taking-things-too-seriously” approach to design and produced a series of fitted caps–ADN by ∆DEEN. In the collection you’ll see Habana’s signature bold 3D shapes and the Adeen logo.
+ ADN by ∆deen fitted cap designed by Rembrandt Duran in collaboration with Chris Habana
Sham Shirley
I’d rather start from zero–all over again, then to progress with some soldiers who are foreign to the battlefield. The only choice is to catch a departing flight, stuck at the airport trying to stay up one–fly above their tour bus while avoiding the stunt of your growth. Flight attendants have become my new bff’s, they smile cause I stay Flying in furs, Billionaire Boys Club logo’s, and a custom Jungle Warfare Duffle in search of my dream home… I’m married to Stress so when I find Victory I’m going to settle with her–hold the rice. We hide behind our work to deal with stress, and then that work ends up being our best. More like Days of our Lives than The Young & Restless–cause if I don’t know I don’t know–all I know is I have Giuseppe dreams– so designer Briana Marie (B.Marie Style) designed the Jungle Warfare Duffle with me in mind. I wanted something glossy that fits my personality, with room to grow yet rugged like my business mentality–bat your lashes while you stick in move. Everything else is just apart of the game. Huh? Giggle, it’s a Jungle out there be prepared…
Here I am, there I was–grab your coat as I reprised in New York like Autum is to trees. Use me as your compass; I will show you the right way–I’ll even walk in slow motion. With a trip that lasted short of seven days, I had to turn March into Summer. And rumor at the Epiphany office was that they had Phifer a pair of the rag & bone 7inch Double Tongue Boot, Crafted by Timberland. Major. I was like a child at Christmas,–no tree. Size nine was the perfect number as You can see me showing off my rag & bone 7 inch boot crafted by Timberland with the Double Tongue. Double like an Entendre, and finally the first pair of boots that I own that does with the tongue is suppose to do (hold my pant leg in place behind the tongue flap).
rag & bone 7inch Double Tongue Boot
Perfect. I can navigate through the City with rag & bone and I get the Timberland rugged effect. Crazy. I created My Experience when I wore them one night at the Canal Room. I can’t speak for the other side, but my shoes have places to go! Another great evening spent with The Team @TeamEpiphanyNyc #Win.
Wearing The Foam Fitted, Brian Wood
Brian Wood and Himmy have collaborated to create an industry first. Himmy is a Japanese brand owned by Combo who also founded the Tokyo based boutique NUBIAN –where Brian Wood sold his B Wood brand for over 4 years. This collaboration is a first ever hat designed by Wood. Together these brands have created an all foam hook and loop (Velcro) fitted hat with a classic green under-brim. The Foam Fitted can be customized with four removable patches and has a left side panel direct embroidery hit of a baseball with Brian Wood and Himmy’s signature.
After working with Raun LaRose, seeing his collection in person is like a bag full of surprises and gaining your second wind all at the same time. I am forever a fan and continuously impressed with LaRose’s level of innovation. My only problem, *whispers* womenwear please, Raun. I mean, how is a girl supposed to live a normal life after seeing the black knee length coat made from mohair or the sweater with sheep’s fur. I can always add some height for the extra edge or maybe my new favorite–fuschia lips.
RAUN LAROSE A/W 11 COLLECTION