Grown Man's Hustle

Offshore tax shelters not just for the rich.

I came across an interesting article in today's USA Today about off shore tax shelters. A once prevalent tool for large companies to secure their assets and protect their income from taxation has now become a means for averaged income Americans to do the same. Well let's just say the IRS doesn't like it when the common folk catch on to the scheme of things. Senator Carl Levin, D-Mich. said "$3,000 fee...to someone to help hide their assets offshore is getting to be a huge problem." Well I just seemed to find such a statement completely contradictory and hypocritical because of the large amount of US companies registered overseas. This is a practice that has been going on for some time here on our country. It is a great way to avoid taxation on a large amount of capitol and gains as well as it hides the information of those who are actually in control of such assets. What will really be interesting is if the independent "street wear" market, or any other sub-genre of independent businesses ever pick up on this practice and utilize it to their benefit. Imagine if we took the tools of big business and really started using them for ourselves. They already cater to us in many different ways shapes and forms because they have no choice (i.e. Jeff Staple's Weekly Drop), if they don't they won't survive. If we start practicing for ourselves what they do already, they really won't have a choice. Revolution happens through time, with patience, and to do it effectively you have to understand the hustle side of things not just the cultural side of things. Revolution is also a strong word and concept, but that's what this whole movement is about - being INDEPENDENT! Why do you think you've never seen an aNYthing New Era, because Aron believes in doing everything in house. We as a culture need to take heed to such philosophies to really garner change. Soon enough it will be - Viva La Financial Revolution! Remember "Its Your World" - Common BE

Don't Sleep On The Dorks

Dork Mag

I try to check these cat's out atleast at once or twice a week. They are always giving good insight from many different avenues. Everything from technology, art, music and fashion. Seriously, check them out.

Good to see the Blogs Back

This was an integral part of why Hypebeast was a great blog. It wasn't the daily updates on all the hype, its the behind the scenes perspective of the people who are really effecting the culture day to day. Hypebeast blogs.

One Time Only

So it seems they have really decided to push this. And we must say we are not dissapointed at all. I hope they come to a town near you. Currently Freshness, Hypebeast, and even High Snobiety are doing specials on the release. We personally can't wait to get our hands on a pair!

Trainspotter

My boy from GFC put me on to these cat's Trainerspotter is that crack. Wake up sleepy heads, don't sleep. Peep the interview over @ High Snobiety.

U WISH!

You wish you could get within even three city blocks of these, and so do we. I think one of us might try! Unless you can get to Limited Edt. Singapore around the 30th of this month, you'll probably only see them on ebay for some rediculous price. Seen on Slamxhype, via Streething. The other color ways and styles are absoloutley crazy! Nike is really pushing the envelope with their new revolution in air.

N.E.R.D Interview.

What would Nigo be without Pharell? WHo knows.

The Hilarious Overconsumption of Nigo

Nigo has become a cultural icon within the states in the last couple of years thanks to Pharell and Jay-Z. His independent brand has become one of the most sought after articles of clothing for all the cool kids. Yet this cat loves to consume, and consume some more. When is it ever enough? Just a question, no respect lost. Check the video- found over @ Hypebeast.

iDiom we Love.

I love this Jacket. For all my snowboarders out there, get your game up. Hypebeast also did a special on iDiom (one of Burtons sub-brands) a while back. Check it out. Available @ Wellgosh.

That's just Fresh.

Found this over @ the Holyzapatos Blog.

More Mighty

Freshnessmag has done a small fall preview of Mighty Healthy's fall line. They've added New Era hat's, zip hoodies, and a few fresh tees for this line. We must say we thouroughly enjoy it. Can't wait till it drops.

Here's Another One

Step outside the Paradigm

Sometimes the American media is so over saturated with what is going on here in America, that it lacks world perspective. We here at Culture !s King obviously love the diversity of culture - whether that be from New York to Chicago to LA. This is why we enjoy the BBC news, not only for the great coverage of world news - Africa, Europe, Middle East & Asia - but also their sports perspective. Where else can you keep up with the English Premiership so effortlessly.

BBC News.

Can't Stop Won't Stop

Wether you love or hate him, the dude can't stop being himself. Ladies and gentleman I give you Diddy. Ha ha ha ha. Hilarious how obtruse his capitlastic mind state is. Enjoy.


Diddy.

A Picture is Worth A Thousand...

In the anniversary of 9/11 God Bless.

The Elegy

Knocking on the door Street wear does it again.

In its second major article in the New York Times over the past two months, the "cool kids" from New York are back at it again with another article in the New York Times.



The Article

Chicago Artist - Wooster Collective

Some info on the Wooster Collective found over @ the Holyzapatos blog. Check em out.

Alife

Get your New Era Game up.


Alife

The New Supreme

Supreme


We have so much respect for these cats, for building one of the greatest independent streetwear brands to ever come out of the states. I mean who doesn't love Supreme, from their add campaigns to their FULL clothing lines they are simply one of the originators of this street wear movement. I stress FULL because a lot of street wear lines today don't have the resources let alone the know how to come out with a full cut & sew line, outerwear, accessories, etc. And season to season, Supreme stays outfitted with the best. Alrigh enough hype. Peep the new sight for yourself.



-Check the New Era winter fitteds. Banannas!
-Also the Random section is worth a look.....for real.

The Video.

Its good to see black folks standing up again. Definitley a sign of the times.

Mos Def Arrested for Speaking Out.

It looks like hip hop might be finally getting its act together, first Jay-Z meeting with the UN now reports of Mos Def's gureilla concert outside of the VMA's. Don't take our word for it.

More HERE

Jay-Z Lobbiest, Rapper, Conesieur of all things Proper

Jay-Z has always been a cat that everyone looked up to. Street conesieur to CEO of the original hip hop lable Def Jam. Today Jay sat down with Kofi Annan, to talk about politics and helping the world be a better place. This is when you know Jay has really reached another level as an individual. Its also a sign of how smart Hov really is, he hasn't allowed the fame the glitz the glamor and even the money uproot him from where he came from. He went from Marcy to Madison and everywhere inbetween, now that's Fre$h & Proper. For real.

Peep game.

He is your President.

Bush’s Shift of Tone on Iraq: The Grim Cost of Losing.

An article in the NY Times a couple of days ago.

This is why I love The Hundreds. For the realism they give us, and the culture we share with them all. Damn the pigs and the police state, even when you have all permits and legal rights to be doing what your doing, ya heard!

We almost screamed. My favorite Air Max with a 360' bottom. You've got to be kidding me. Nike won't stop can't stop. More info - Urban Look.

Thought you would appreciate this KJ, Via Dorkmag.

Go chill with all the cool kids, West Coast style. Also check The Hundreds site for all the Magic highlights (you Chicago heads might see some familiar faces), supposedly Crooks & Castles was the highlight of the show. Speaking of Crooks & Castles:

What would Jay be without B. Crooks N Castles, goes big time. And streetwear reaches another level.

Hellz Bellz doing the damn thing.

New updates. Holla @ my boy.

Heron Preston

Fre$h & Proper.

Coming Fall/Winter 06'.