NY SUMMARY REMIX

Cold and raining. Was around brooklyn, harlem and lower east side last week, i really didn't take any pics but here's a couple of spots i checked and didn't check ( disclaimer- pics below aren't mine)

TOM FORD store in madison aka my house. This store is exactly how i want my crib to look like. As soon as i stepped inside of it, i knew i was in for show.

For those that know me, they know my favorite brand is TOM FORD. TOM FORD offers the best italian tailoring. From his fat lapeled 3 piece suits, his shoes, etc, owning anything TOM FORD is quality at its finest. I cannot stress that enough

His store is decked out in shades of grey, brown and purple. He uses neutral colors but his brand has a strong statement. As soon as you enter the store, you are always greeted by an attractive lady who shows you around the store. The store def. feels like a bachelor pad.

TOM FORD is known for his graphic ad campaigns. Yes He uses sex themes to sell his products, but in a tasteful manner. Everything about TOM FORD has to do with the 70s. Aviators, porn, suits, drugs etc from that era is what the brand is about.

For those of you who do not know tom ford, he is the reason why alot of men today ( especially this generation) wear suits and blazers. He is the reason why you wear gucci. He was the former head designer for gucci and ysl a couple of years ago. He turned Gucci from and old man's brand to the cool gucci we all know today. In my opinion Tom ford is the best dressed person ever ( no homo for the slow minded). You may not know him, but i guarantee he is the reason why you want to look bold. Did you ever wonder why you threw away your jersey because you wanted to wear loafers. Well Tom ford is your answer

This was a cologne room. I had a chance to test out his private blend sample cologne which are only available at his flagship store. I recommend the bois rouge cologne. A very strong scent

check out this video on tom ford

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssB_hCs-dy0

I had a chance to check out the aloha rag in new york. Their first store in hawai was making a killing in stocking alot of high end brands from overseas like comme des garcons, balenciaga etc.

aloha rag

I had a chance to drop by the rime store, which i always do whenever i'm in new york. The store keeps getting bigger and better. You do know now they stock dobale. Make sure you give them a call, if you need a shirt. Rime is def. going a different route from other streetwear boutiques. They know stock futura, fred perry, phcy industries etc. Check out the blog for updates and call them to make your orders, their online store should be coming shortly. Ask for susan, she will def. look out for you.

http://www.rimenyc.com/

I made a stop at boundlessny at brooklyn. In my opinion they are the best streetwear boutique in new york. You can quote me on that. If you are looking for anything aside from the crooks, the hundreds, boundless is def. the spot. They spot some of my best streetwear brands like surrender, perks and mini, tyo empire and king stampede. I guarantee you will spend money at the store. The workers there are prob. some of the most intelligent people i have met in new york. They always have something up their sleeves

I always miss out on the japanese label number (n)ine. Better luck next time

A store i didn't check but i've heard so much about this store. SIEZE SUR VINGT. Which means 16/20 in french. The idea of the store is genius. Let this video do a better explanation for you. The pic below the store pic is nas rocking sieze sur vingt

http://www.youtube.com/wach?v=cKeuQ188Ct0

Something i don't do at all, but i will put this in a g.o.a.t section. Everyone i know has been changing their cars recently but a car that i recommend for those who are looking for luxury on a budget is def. is All new passat cc. Yes i am biased to anything european but this car is a smart coupe for real

I had a chance to check it out at the dealership, It is def. worth the money. Going for less than 30k, it has alot of technological features and the interior feels like space. They are alot fo luxury cars out there that may look good on the outside, but have a crappy interior but this car is right on the money

As far as detailed specs, i am no expert, but i will let car and driver explain why this car is a good buy

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/vw_audi_central/2009_volkswagen_passat_cc_first_drive_review

My brother has a book on tom ford, This book has almost all the ad campaigns he did for gucci and ysl. It shows how he transformed the labels and how he re invented menswear today. I will try and show pictures of the book later. I also read the new esquire in dallas recently, you need to read the new article they did on italy. How tailoring is their life. It was def. a good read and an inspiration. Moving around is really making me see life differently, I know i go to new york everytime but it's always something i learn about the city that makes me come back everytime. I plan on movin around more, stay tuned on whats up. Duece

new day

August 27 2008 and november 4 2008. Days that changed everything. My president is black, my passat is green.

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I spent the time today on retouching. Whenever i am trying to practice a new style. I tend to draw alot then i stop for a year. But something i really tend to do since i procastinate everytime is i revive old shit i did to see whether i am

Remember this sketch i did. Well i retouched it to give it a more real feel. If you notice the human skin or anything has no black lines at all, the only thing black is withing our pupils and hair. So the new version i toned down on the black lines, added more jewelry and focused on making not a sketch but something more real. I also made sure i added some depth and value to the cheek area so she wouldn't seem flat.

This was more aggressive because of the black lines allover

wolves are prob. the easiest and quick to draw. Whenever i practice i tend to sketch out easy subjects to see where i am headin

I have also been blessed to work with one of my retailers on a shirt they have coming out next month. Stay tuned on what it is. This is not the final design. We should have more coming out.

A preview of whats coming out soon. Check out the new website. It's temporary for now. Stay tuned for what i got going for the next couple of days.

www.dobaleonline.com