The look: Old school prisoner cool
Why is it that graf writers tend to make the best designers? Is it their keen eye for symmetry and colour ? Or is it their ability to create art and have it admired on a mobile canvas? Perhaps, it is that they attribute to their designs the same union between art and nature that is applied to their works in various outdoor settings? I’m sure the answer, is a little bit from column A, a little bit from column B, and a whole lot from column C. French graf writers turned designers Hex and Hept, demonstrate this in their usage of a pigeon as the logo for their brand Hixsept-L’Oiseau Gris.
The pigeon named “The Grey bird” has become the company’s logo and sums up it’s spirit.Actor of the urban space on the side of sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks and concrete.It remains insignificant for some and upsetting for others.Audacious and subversive, it roams through the city during the day while it sleeps under rooftops at night.The grey bird can be compared to a graffiti writer:he’s forgotten and hated,he dirties and disturbs.As part of the everyday life no one pays attention to him.Just like graffiti that doesn’t shock people anymore.He’s a rude witness of the greyness and daily rhythm of our cities.
This selection of pieces from their Derive-Drift collection is a prime example of graffiti artists’ usage of the 3 elements of design mentioned above. Simple yet enticing, the black and white stripes attract the eye and use a variation of the pattern to add a decorative element. Photographic imagery printed on t-shirts are likened to prosthetic limbs, allowing for mobility of their art. And finally, a marriage of art and nature is created through their designs. How, you ask? Well because when wearing these goods, if you’re chillin’ in the park on a hot day waiting for your hot dog to cook when all of a sudden a pigeon comes by and decides to take a bathroom break on your shoulder…you’ve basically got a 50/50 chance that that sh*t might just blend with your t-shirt. And those are pretty good odds.
Pick up these and other pieces from Hixsept-L’oiseau Gris at their
webstore.
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Whoever said ‘it’s good to leave something to the imagination’?!?
One of my biggest summertime dilemmas is to bring, or not to bring a hoodie? That, is the question! Not sure how it is in your neck of the woods, but around these parts, winter usually goes right into summer; so the amount of time that is allocated for the hoodie to be the main outerwear garment is minimal. I often find myself wearing a hoodie on a cool summer’s day, only to be forced to remove it (forcefully) when global warming rears its ugly head. Johannes Faktotum to the rescue! Her netted hoodie is perfect for those summer days when it’s hot as sh*t and you’re feeling confident…you know, ‘cuz there are worse things in the world than having one nipple at 3 o’clock and the other at 6.
This piece is from the Johannes Faktotum Spring/Summer 2010 collection. It is inspired by athletic mesh uniforms and works great as a layering piece or on its own.
Pick it up at Not Just a Label for $378.00. At that price, this hoodie will make what’s in your wallet appear the same as your hoodie: practically non-existant.
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In this case, “unique” is an understatement. That’s right boys, for all of you who have been jealously glaring at all the fabulous onesies that have made their way into women’s fashion, your prayers have been answered. And you know how they say: “be careful what you wish for”? Well you never, ever should have wished for a garment that would allow you to watch the entire 2-weeks of Olympics sports without ever having to get up to take a leak and/or dump, because for once God was listening…and rather than grant your lottery wishes, he opted to present you with a plush portable potty, congrats!
The Oversized Silver/Black Knitwear is a unique piece. A sophisticated Jacquard technique has been applied and combined with black wool yarn and silver/transparent yarn in order to create this one of a kind statement piece. This investment piece is made for people who appreciate and support young innovative designs.
At a measely $ 7,472.00 consider it a bargain! Just think of how much money you’ll save on gas…because no one wants to hangout with a dude in a onesie! On the other hand, those Jeremy Scott kicks, are still cool. See them in more detail here.
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Colour-blocking at its best. No one does is like the Originals.
So I found out today, when my co-worker decided to draw hearts and unicorns on my hand (in pink highlighter), that highlighter ink doesn’t come off very easily. I also found out that I’m allergic to pink highlighter…as my friend so kindly pointed out that I had what looked like a red, puffy rash shaped like a horse with a dildo coming out of its forehead on my hand. Then my mind wandered to thoughts of what life would be like if horses with dildos on their heads really existed. I’d call them Dildocorns.
Anyway, as a child of fashion, I remembered that the only thing that stands between a nasty pink rash reducing me to lord of the dorks or bumping me up to prom queen, is a matching accessory. And guess what? Adidas Originals has me covered!
The Originals’ Spring/Summer 2010 Streetpack is, hmmm…how do you sayyyy?!?!?! BRIGHT! Breaking away from the collaborative efforts, Originals keeps all of the glory for itself with a selection of streetwear pieces that combine eye-popping colour, printed sketches, photo collages and drawings on nylon and jersey fabrics. All in all, Adidas Originals’ Street Pack encourages you to chillout and live a little…life is like a bowl of skittles: you never know when everything you touch will turn into a pile of candy. (Lost? Watch this)
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You know when you meet a tall, hot blonde who (for no good reason) seems to think you’re the coolest despite the fact that you still live with your parents and work at a grocery store, and you’ve got nothing to talk about ‘cuz she only speaks swedish so you spend all day just staring into each others eyes and giggling in between makeout sessions? After stumbling onto this website while looking to buy a bong a lot of research, Ahoodie has found the hoodie equivalent of “The Hot Swedish Girl” and just like her, we know nothing about this hoodie aside from the fact that it looks good and tastes feels even better!
The HAZE “cardigoodie” is a double-breasted, hooded cardigan which features the Haze logo on the chest and a very deep drop on the neckline, allowing for lots of t-shirt exposure, or chesthair exposure if you’re into that sort of thing. We litterally could not find anything (in english) about this brand and/or this hoodie on the net, outside of what was listed at the HAZE webstore which was NOTHING other than the price: 125 KR (which apparently comes out to only $17 US dollars…wonder how much blowjobs go for in Sweden?!). Available in 3 colourways, pick it up at the HAZE webstore if you can figure out how to make a purchase. We don’t recommend buying off that website though.
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So your girlfriend dumped you because she saw Twilight and realized that if she couldn’t have a love affair like Edward and Bella’s, she’d rather have no love affair at all! Well cheer up buttercup, cuz when she finds out that Mr. PantyPeeler Cullen doesn’t have much to offer in the penis-department, she’ll be begging for a peek at your pecker in no time!
If our sources (i.e. Etsy. The makers of the Manllow) are correct, the man who’s breaking mortal hearts all over the world with his chalk-white skin may not only be devoid of a pecker, he also appears to be an amputee from the pecks down!!! That’s right ladies, you’re favourite blood-sucking heartthrob is just a pair of arms and some sweet pectorals; and no matter how sweet they are, we’re not sure that’s enough to keep any woman happy(unless you’re really into fisting)! And if that isn’t enough to send any girl running back into the arms of her previous lover, it appears that Edward Cullen is in reality just a failed Jason Priestly lookalike with a bizarre mole above his lip *gasp*. Its a sad day in Forks, for all Edward Cullen fans. However, for all you dudes who’ve ever cursed your small prick, today may be your lucky day!
The Edward Cullen Manllow is available at Etsy for $15USD.
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The University of Ahoodie
Class is in session and we’re taking attendance…Ahoodie Kidd? Present. Mel-Dee? Present. Danny? Present. Pedobear? Braaawwwrrrr *limp, limp, droooooool*
Whether you’re a redhead, a girl, someone who wears sunglasses at night, or a pedophiliac bear who’s just there to chase skirts (very, very young skirts), the U of A welcomes one and all! Take a lesson in style and learn a thing or two from the masters of cool here at Ahoodie.com. Check back often for new classes…
The first class this semester at U of A is The Art of Hoodies: 101. In this class you’ll learn a thing or two about how our favourite fashion piece came to be the style icon it is today! Stay tuned for more classes coming soon, and don’t even think of skipping! We WILL be awarding points for participation. Access the U of A from the new tab in our menu bar.
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Feast your eyes on Mishka’s Power Play Jersey. Made of warm and fuzzy fleece, its just like a real bear! A real bear that failed at being a hockey player but finds out he’s got a crazy golf swing, so he enters the P.G.A. Tour to raise money to save his grandmother-bear’s house. The crowd loves him and his silly antics; but his opponent, Adam Sandler, doesn’t feel the same way. Sooo after some silly fights, and a few rounds of golf. The real bear decides that the only way he’s going to win the Tour and save his grandmother-bear’s house, is to eat Adam Sandler. So he does. And everyone lives happily ever after… except that the real bear has really bad heartburn because, turns out Adam Sandler has really thick pubes, and those don’t digest very well. The End.
Wow, I’m pretty sure I’ll be the next Spielberg.
Mishka’s Power Play Fleece Jersey is hot, and available…just like Danny’s mom! So pick it up on the Mishka NYC online store for an affordable (unlike Danny’s mom) $67.00.
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Ice, Ice Baby!
If you were expecting to see some gear featuring a diamond print, take out your grill and loosen your chains. WARNING! WARNING! You have over-exceeded your daily requirement of Lil’ John songs. We’re talking ICE, like the kind that will shoot out of your girlfriend’s eyes when you tell her you didn’t get her anything this Valentine’s Day because its just a holiday made up by greeting card companies.
The ICE jersey pack from Phenomenon includes a t-shirt, hoodie, and sweat pants with different icy motifs. All of the items are also available in a black colourway, and prices range from $86 to $193 at Choice Is Yours.
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Me, and you. Your mamma and your cousins, too. We could ALL fit in this coat!
Damir Doma’s Julian coat is made of a luxurious blend of cashmere and wool that is sure to keep you warm and cozy, but not too itchy, while the winter frost defrosts and brings in the cool awakenings of spring. Like all Damir Doma pieces, the coat is long and lanky with excessive draping which, when you’re loaded, might have you wondering if you accidentally wore your blanket out to the bar. Nevertheless, I’m loving this coat and the mysteriousness it brings with it.
Sidenote: Is it just me, or does the model remind you of David Blaine? David Blaine when he was a magician to be precise. As opposed to his more recent career as a child begging for his parents’ attention by attempting ridiculous feats such as holding his breath underwater and sealing himself in a block of ice, all because his mom pays more attention to her new boyfriend than him.
Pick up the Jacket at Fever for just under $800 USD, which is a bargain considering with was originally marked at $1590!!!
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