The Nike Sportswear For Stussy 30th Anniversary Collection = So Dope, It's @CourtneyLoveUK Approved!

"In honor of Stussy’s 30th year, Nike Sportswear will introduce a limited capsule collection this Friday, December 3rd. Comprised of a pair of Nike All Court Mid Supreme, in black or white leather, with reptilian accents on the iconic Swoosh and heel tab. In addition, the much sought after Destroyer Jacket also went through a make-over, with Stussy imprints and embroidery. And finally, the collection is complete with a Stussy graphic tee, in premium organic cotton. The Nike Sportswear x Stussy 30th Anniversary Collection will be available at all Stussy Chapters starting this Friday, December 3rd.

Stussy – New York
176 Spring Street | Map
New York, NY 10012

Release Date: December 3rd (Friday)"

Information Courtesy Of: Freshnessmag.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:11


Age is relative. Style is enduring. And, for both surfwear/streetwear pioneers Stussy and myself, our respectively shared 30th season of incorrigible freshness has been met with flowing rose' bubbles and dancing rose petals ... well, sometimes ... lol. Alas, while I too have many an adoring fan (NOTE: For which I am truly blessed), Livestyle is certainly no Stussy and, as such, no, Nike has NOT created a special capsule collection in my honor. I am working on it though. Maybe next year ... lol..

However, if your name happens to be Shawn Stussy, since March 2010, Y.O.U. have spent the better part of this year accepting gifts from a who's who of corner store coutouriers - including, but not limited to such global Downtown designer demigods as NEIGHBORHOOD, Bounty Hunter, Leilow, The Hideout, Slam Jam, Claw and HELLZ - whom each owe the Stussy brand some major back rent for living large on the land AND in the house that Stussy founded some 3 decades ago. Now, it's Nike's turn to pay tribute. That thee international sportswear company would genuflect before the altar of dope that is Stussy on their 30th birthday only further evinces the continuing importance of this groundbreaking label.

Sure, Nike's got the superstar athlete sponsorship game on lock, but, they know that gym rats aint the ones mortgaging their futures on overpriced dunks! Nope. So, when it's time to play ball with the cash register ruling "Hipster Class" (NOTE: My apologies to those of Y.O.U. that actually DO engage in reasonable clothing sizing and color coordination. My tastes often bring me within mere miles of planet Trendoid as well. Keep your guns up! I share your pain), Nike knows better than most just how to pander to everybody on que. Once again, them old Blue Ribbon Sports boys have put all of their Oregon Ducks (NOTE: GO DUCKS!) in a row and are set to release the uber limited edition Nike Sportswear for Stussy 30th Anniversary Collection this Friday, December 1, 2010.

Street culture dorks prepare to rejoice as this Courtney Love drug test (READ: DOPE!) collabo features an awesome NSW Destroyer varsity jacket, 2 "All Court-Mid" models available in either black or white with a snake print "Swoosh" and 3 tees celebrating not only Stussy's 30 years in business, but, also, 10 years of both brands working together. Hey, for being "Dirty 30", Stussy sure cleans up NICE! LOL. Holla @ ya boy in BK!

The Limited Edition Stussy XXX Anniversary T-Shirt Collection = Celebrate The Big 3-Oh With The O.G.s In Style.

"This year Stussy turns thirty years young. As with their XXV year celebrations, a special collection of colab tees have been minted to mark the mighty milestone. The roll call of brands involved in the Stussy XXX tee project reads like a who’s who of the street scene: Supreme, NEIGHBORHOOD, Bounty Hunter, PAM, Leilow, The Hideout, Slam Jam, Claw, HELLZ, Firmament, Last Laugh, Hyde SK and Forty Percent (a revival of 40% Against Rights, TET’s brand prior to W)Taps). It’s a two-tiered release, with the drops hitting the US on March 6 and March 20th."

Information Courtesy Of: Sneakerfreaker.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: As my birthday week officially kicks into high gear, it is only right that I highlight my fellow progressive fashion aristocracy members @ Stussy as they, too, celebrate their "dirty 30".

Yes, once upon a time, when counter culture was NOT hawked over the department store counter and skateboarders actually knew how to skate, Shawn Stussy (NOTE: Whom later partnered with Frank Sinatra Jr. in 1984) transformed "Surf Wear" by simply designing surfboards, t-shirts, shorts and caps with himself and his tastes serving as the litmus test for living fresh. His handwritten "Stussy" signature was a Pilot marker prophecy come to life ... and the rest is history. Fast forward to 2010, and O.G. "skatewear" (NOTE: All "wear" labels ironed-on to generalized classificatory style names are painfully inept, but, do remain the "last best hope" that our current vocabulary has for describing dope ... lol) has been elevated to the heights of corner store couture. In today's largely post brand whore world, the aesthetically astute realize that Versace and Stussy can co-exist and even be worn @ the same time ... no need to marginalize brilliance.

Now, with 30 years in the game, the streetwear "Spawn Of Shawn" (NOTE: Patent pending ... lol) have assembled to toast this pioneering brand and ALL of the big names are here - Supreme, NEIGHBORHOOD, Bounty Hunter, Leilow, The Hideout, Slam Jam, Claw, HELLZ and Hyde SK, et. al. To commemorate this momentous occasion, each "son-son" brand has crafted a Stussy XXX Anniversary t-shirt with the big homie to show some much appreciated limited edition L.O.V.E.

This 2-tier release hits the US Of A on March 6 and March 20th. Cheers!

The Claw Money x Sunglass Hut Sunglasses Collabo = Sharp Enough To Claw Your Face Off.

Information Courtesy Of: Highsnobiety.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Is Claw Money's brilliant body of black book and brick wall beautifying work comparable to that of the late, great Claude Monet. No way. No how. LOL. However, this talented New York City spray paint princess turned darling of the Hipsterific downtown streetwear scene has, in her own right, become quite the celebrated artist and clothing designer around these parts.

Ever eager to tap the "streets" and mine for retail relevance, "creative collaboration" has become the new rallying cry for companies that refuse to die a lonely and obscure pop culture death. That having been said, these uber limited edition Claw Money x Sunglass Hut sunglasses are right on time.

To commemorate their new "Social Sun" in-store interactive photobooth concept, Sunglass Hut teamed up with Claw Money to design a pair of limited edition sunnies to be given out exclusively to guests as party favors @ their private launch event @ the Sunglass Hut Herald Square store next Tuesday, May 19th.

Basically, Y.O.U. need an invite to get right with these shades homie. It's either that or claw it out on eBay in an online turf war where bids act as bullets and sharpshooters, like me and my brother Niketown, use eSnipe to ensure victory! LOL. See Y.O.U. on the battlefield.

Claw Money Aviator "Sunnies" = Good Money.

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Visit Claw Money Online Here: Clawmoney.Com


CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Claw Money is a veteran of the NYC graffiti scene who has managed to make a successful transition from bombing brick walls to tagging closets, bodies and faces with fly merchandise. Oh yeah, did I mention that I'm talking about a girl? That's right, Claudia X____________________ (Last name withheld because the Vandal Squad still cares about this shit ... lol) AKA Ms. Claw Money has made quite a name for herself in the threads business recently and some of her most popular pieces are her "sunnies" (NOTE: Thank Rachel Zoe for making me use that word ... lol).

At 1st sight, I dismissed some of Claw Money's early eyewear creations as over priced vintage Cazal knockoffs, however (eventhough Y.O.U. can clearly tell where she derived much of her inspiration for these aviators from), she has since come into her own - so yeah, I fuxs with these new aviators hardbody. Claw Money's overall collection is rather tiny, but she does have some joints for the guys and the dolls ... give her a minute, shorty's on her grind. Let this be a lesson to my female readers: Ladies take your time, take your time and do it right! Holla @ ya boy in BK!