Fiiiiinallllllly.  CHILDREN is putting new product in stores!

Our best selling headphones tee is now available in white on red and white on blue.  Perfect for election year.

right now you can get yours at Backside in Burbank, and at our newest vendor: Fifty50 Grind in Eagle Rock.

And be sure to peep the rest of our designs in our look book that are shipping to stores in the next few weeks.

PEACE!

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We have a new Honeyshed.com special available for yall.  This week it’s the Frank tee.  That’s Frank Sinatra in case you didn’t know.

30% off!  Just $19.

Check out Honeyshed.com to see the special segment.

click “channels”

then “Daily Honeyshed Hookup”

then “Children Frank tee”

And buy a shirt!

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I’m sure everyone and their mom has heard the news about the Supreme x Kermit mash up.  I think it’s a cute idea, I mean we all love Kermit.  He is, after all, the dopest frog in all of recorded history. 

But you would have to pay me a grip of money to wake up early and get in this line for hours to get me a Kermit tee.

It’s the streetwear sheep flocking to the frog.  Forgive my pessimism, I’m starting to sound like Satchel.

Image: freshnessmag

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I saw this on some Entertainment Weekly “Celebs and their favorite tee shirt” thing, and thought it was hilarious.

Tracy Morgan, who’s one seriously hilarious dude, was wearing this shirt.  I usually don’t like slogan shirts and I definitely don’t like rhinestones, but Tracy pulls this one off:

image: EW

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I was thinking earlier about brands like The Hundreds, Crooks and Castles, 10 Deep, etc… brands that have “made it” recently.

In the beginning, these companies came out with a unique point of view, some original flavor, style and clean, interesting graphics.  As these companies continue to be successful and grow into full brands, it seems that all they really have to do to continue is to not fuck up.  Not do anything too stupid.  I mean as long as they maintain an image that their fans are familiar with and grow with the trends, they continue to hold their place in the marketplace.

These successful companies are at the point now where people will buy their clothes because it has a certain name on it.  Many purchases are made strictly because of the name of the line (or the assumed cred that goes along with wearing that line) regardless of whether or not it’s actually a cool piece of clothing.

What seems to happen when companies get big is it becomes more about maintaining recognition of your name, rather than expanding, growing and communicating your ideas.  In fact, in order to stay big and successful, it seems almost necessary to cater to what’s popular and stick with what is known to work, rather than to lead the pack as an originator.  The fresh ideas come from the small companies, those with little to lose who want to get their vision out there.  When a trend catches on in the streets, the major labels pick it up and basically put their logo on it.  Once a line is established, they really can’t stray from what they know to be successful or they risk losing their fanbase. that’s just the way it is.

This really isn’t a diss on any of the brands out there, just a statement of my observation.  It’s really not just newer brands.  I would say the same goes for Stussy, Prada, even Calvin Klein, and I hope to join those ranks soon.

I mean that’ll be great.  I’ll be able to relax and stop worrying about being original.  It’s all been done before anyway.        

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As many of you may have already peeped on some other streetwear blogs, Original Fake is doing a series of gear based on Spongebob Squarepants.  What the hell is up with that?!  I mean, seriously!  I don’t really like to write blogs that just diss, but this is too much.

Do you know anyone who would wear this: (pic from Highsnobiety)

?

I mean, yeah… it’s got kind of a cool Kaws spin on it, but it’s still Spongebob.  You know, the same Spongebob that’s on all the boys’ underwear and pajamas from KMart?

Obviously, the homie Bob is down with some big timers in the fashion world because he also got a signature sneaker form Bape.  Check the Bapesta Spongebobs: (pic from Highsnobiety)

Who are they fooling with this stuff?  I’m the first to admit that my opinions on fashion can be swayed when new trends emerge or companies I like do something that I thought I didn’t like.  I mean I never thought I’d be wearing tight jeans.  But these designs are obnoxious.  they totally lack any aesthetic value.  They remind me of the Alife Sesame Street tees I wrote about a while back that, by the way, I haven’t seen even one person wearing.

On the real those shirts scare me little.  Imagine having lunch or a conversation with someone wearing one of these, their manboobs staring you down.

Till next time.

Holla!

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Merry Christmas everyone. 

The season of giving and receiving has wound down and with just 1 hour and 41 minutes left until December 26th, my wallet is empty and my stomach is full.  It’s back to the grind tomorrow and my little 4 day slice of heaven is coming to a close.  I shopped, saw The Golden Compass at The Grove, ate espresso-chocolate-chips pancakes from The Griddle, hung with the fam and got not-enough sleep.  It was good times.

Next weekend will double as a UFC fight night and a second mini-Christmas party for the homies who didn’t get their gifts today.  And I’ll for sure have something written about George St. Pierre’s slaughter of Matt Hughes and Wanderlei’s utter annihilation of Chuck Liddell at UFC 79… but that’s another blog. 

Statistically speaking, it was a good holiday season for the retail industry.  People were shopping and thank God I got some of what was bought.  If you read my blog you probably know I like my streetwear clean and simple and that I like FUCT, Upper Playground and New Balance (amongst many other things, of course).  Looks like wifey was reading my blog because she got me all three.

I got this shirt from Upper Playground:

This one from FUCT:

And the pimpy velcro New Balances from Undefeated which I KNOW I saw on Freshnessmag or Highsnobiety, but for some reason I can’t find the image now.

I got my wife the Made Me tights from Karmaloop:

and also some things I picked up a the Insight sample sale here in LA.

What’d you get?

Merry Christmas everyone.  Back to the grind.

Holla!

www.wearchildren.com

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This Tuesday, December 18, CHILDREN will be downtown at Soled Out Tuesdays at the Crash Mansion, 9pm-2am.

1024 S. Grand Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Beat Junkies legends, DJ Rhettmatic and the ever-dope Mr. Choc will be mixing live.  Streetwear brands reppin like Temel, Honor the Brand and of course CHILDREN will be there selling their goods.

Contact me about guest list.

Hip hop and streetwear… isn’t that why we’re here?

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With so many streetwear boutiques popping up all over Los Angeles it’s hard to be cool anymore. I mean it’s no secret where you got that hoodie from anymore. You can get that tee shirt anywhere and they sell your dunks at Urban Outfitters. However, I still love clothes and the stores that sell them. So this will be the first in my series of reviews of streetwear stores in the Los Angeles area. Exciting, huh?

Barracuda… Melrose’s finest vendor of upper-end streetwear. Great tee-shirt selection you don’t see everywhere else, interesting kicks and an eclectic mix of brands make this store a must-see stop when out shopping. (I’m always forgetting to take pictures of the outside of the store)

You walk in to the girls’ section on the bottom floor where brands like Insight, Stussy, Gentle Fawn, and many more grace the racks. They’ve got a nice collection of denim and tees for girls and probably the best selection of tops, sweaters and jackets I’ve ever seen. Every time, I go in there there’s something awesome I want to buy for my wife. Barracuda does a really good job buying clothes that are unique and hip without being too weird and unwearable. They’ve got uber-hip, over-sized, 80s style girls sweatshirts, fitted jackets and more.

Head upstairs to the men’s section and there’s more clothing hotness for yo ass. Barracuda always has a big selection of Stussy tees and caps… always. They’ve also got tees from RVCA, Insight, 2K, and a bunch of other brands I can’t remember. Whether you’re looking for some soft, slim-cut tees, or some standard, stiff streetwear type stuff, Barracuda gotcha covered.

Barracuda also has a kick-ass shoe selection of not only Nikes and Adidas in rare colorways, but higher end Varvatos Converse, and other shoes like that.

Like the women’s section downstairs, the men’s selection of jackets and hoodies is dope. They’ve always got nice numbers from Stussy, FreshJive and others. They recently were carrying a dope black on black camo-ish jacket from Quiksilver, not a brand you see in most boutiques like this.

While I was there they were having some crazy dope sale. Like 50% off AND buy 2 get 1 free on shoes and tees or something like that. I’m not sure if that sale is still going on, but you should definitely check it out.

Lastly, Barracuda has a whole special section dedicated to LA-based line Kazuo. Kazuo is a cut ‘n sew line with simple graphic tees and clean, bohemian-modern shirts, jackets and more. I didn’t like this line too much when I first saw it, I thought it was kind of boring, but after a while it’s definitely grown on me. The pieces are classic with a just a touch of strange.

So that’s Barracuda in a nutshell. Definitely stop by if you never have. While it’s not strictly a streetwear store, I’d say it’s the most unique store of it’s kind in LA and there are always great finds there. The best store on Melrose for sure and arguably the best boutique in LA.

Barracuda

7600B Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046

(323) 852-7179

www.wearchildren.com

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Alrighty… this past weekend, CHLDRN was in San Diego for the Thread Show. It was a lot of fun and a big success. Many, many people showed up to get their shop on and some retailers were in the house as well. Food was served, drinks flowed and money was spent. Good times, good times. (All photos by me).

The event was at the San Diego Air & Space Museum where they had old airplanes and spacecraft on display. Definitely not the first place you’d expect a fashion event, but it was actually pretty cool. It was held in a big room with a glass dome ceiling and massive, old military aircraft suspended above us.

Upper Playground was in the house. Well… not really, but their logo was:

In true fashion-world style, the drinks flowed and the art was displayed. Tee shirts and accesssories really compliment Heineken and art-gallery graffiti, don’t they? What would a trade show be without them?

A good bartender ALWAYS organizes his bottles largest to smallest.

The CHILDREN booth was in full effect. Slangin shirts and what not. We were stationed right next to PONY (yes, PONY, as in the shoes). Who were showing their new Winter collection and signature Chris Brown shoes. They had a Chris Brown model in black and yellow that I actually thought was pretty hot, but I would NEVER wear shoes that said Chris Brown on them! No offense to you, Chris. You’re a talented, dude. But that’s just not my style.

You’re humble founder with a retarded look on my face:

Wifey helping set up and looking sexy:

This is the first time a model has modeled my clothes. Pretty sexy if I do say so myself. In a non-gay way, of course. (Bad picture, I know.)

Some of the homies in the house were Andrew and Daniel from The Ampal Creative:

Ampal is a fast growing, independent hat line. They manufacture their own New-Era style fitteds, Fedoras and more. Cool dudes with a cool product. The hat scene has just been drowned by New-Era and a new entry to the game is a welcome addition. Support the new, people. It’s where the future lies.

Also in the house was Free Gold Watch. Mixing it up with streetwear and a little Hollywood couture styling, FGW is fast rising. From where I was standing, they looked like the busiest booth at the show. Nice work, fellas. Here’s Matt from FGW rockin’ the Tiger tee and reppin’ their signature dice:

Here’s one of FGW’s racks. The guy with his back to the camera here is Mike from POP! which carries both Free Gold Watch and CHILDREN down in San Diego.

Overall, the show was a big success and a lot of fun. CHLDRN sold somoe gear and got picked up by it’s first outside-of-LA store which was awesome and made the trip worth it by itself (Thanks Mike!). I’ll spread the word for sure on the next one if I go.

Holla!

www.wearchildren.com

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