PHOTO ▲: 'Harlem' by Tony Peralta of The Peralta Project

What began as a rough sketch, became ready to print for a festival Tony Peralta was vending at this past Sunday. He's one of my favorite artist who's talent and love for art aren't compromised 'cause he doesn't make wack shit! And due to that, it's one of my favorite pieces from him.

Follow on Twitter: @PeraltaPrjct

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STREETWEAR ▲: iLTHY - Block Logo Snapback (camo)

iLTHY is in full swing wit' the Summer 13 collection, and one of the pieces I mentioned being progressive for Streetwear were the camo basketball shorts, and here is the block logo snapback. Seriously, how dope is this?

*Model: Allyssa Brianna

Purchase: iLTHY - Block Logo Snapback (camo)

STREETWEAR ▲: Sneaker Bistro - 'Bistro Script Logo Socks'

Available in two colorways, 'Black/Red' and 'Black/Grey' with the classic Bistro Script logo, are these cool socks from Sneaker Bistro Boutique.

Purchase: Sneaker Bistro - 'Bistro Script Logo Socks'

KICKS ▲: Unreleased Air Jordan 3 (white/fire red-cement grey-red)

I'm puzzled. By no means do I know all there is to know about Kicks, but I know my share. Above is an Air Jordan 3 I believe has never been released, but I've never heard anyone talk about it or refer to it. It's pretty much the 'White Cement 3' with red on the outsole, as per the black. Nike uses this shoe to represent the AJ3 in their History of AJ shoes on their site. Also, I've noticed, it's a newer generation shoe, not just 'cause of the clean appearance, but 'cause the size label is heat transferred on newer AJ's.

Your thoughts?

Follow on Twitter: @TroyParaiso

STREETWEAR ▲: Riots & Roses - 'RIOT' Shorts (sample)

Photo courtesy of Riots & Roses / Cypha*

What looks to be a sample, I recently came across this photo of a pair of shorts in black, by Riots & Roses. Could the "RIOT" be in 3M, or are they screenprinted? Are the shorts denim, or cotton? Who knows...but I'm told they are official, and being considered for a future release.

Keep it on the Riot!

Editors note: Pardon the kinda' pixelated photo, it's gritty sample photo shit, lol.

VIDEO ▲: Scrapers - "Babylon Burns"

My girl Asheezy (Ashley) from Frank's Chop Shop, along wit' the Scrapers frontman Mr. Bee, both reached out about his new video featuring him & his band. Lil' left from what we usually post, but dope music is certainly dope music, and Mr. Bee is in to a lot of cool music, including Hip-Hop from my conversations wit' him.

Visit Mr. Bee at FCS, he's the lead barber there; get a fade, and talk shit and music.

For more music: ScrapersNYC.bandcamp.com

BLACKBERRY ▲: The All New BlackBerry Q10

I took back my new BlackBerry Z10, and got the all new Q10, so yeah, I upgraded my upgrade. Matte black housing, carbon fiber battery panel, half touchscreen half qwerty, and powering it all is the new BlackBerry 10 operating system.

No need to say more. WAVY!

KICKS ▲: Gourmet Footwear - Nove 2 L (chili pepper)

You can always count on Gourmet Footwear to bring that new new to the game, and it may not be for everybody, but that don't stop them from pushing forward. Above are the Nove 2 L from their Summer 13 collection, in full-grain leather with alligator print, elastic closure with velcro strap, rubber cupsole. Also available in peacoat navy.

Purchase: Gourmet Footwear - Nove 2 L (chili pepper)

STREETWEAR ▲: Love Is Earth - 90's Chevron Shorts (multicolor)

I've been on my basketball shorts wave this Spring, and I'll probably rock through the Summer. Love Is Earth just released these really dope shorts too, inspired by the 90's Chevron print.



Purchase: Love Is Earth - 90's Chevron Shorts (multicolor)

STREETWEAR ▲: iLTHY - Basketball Shorts (camo)

iLTHY has released the Summer 13 collection, and one of the pieces that's progressive for Streetwear are these camo basketball shorts. I'd wear them in the Streets, so f**k playing ball in them.


Featuring model Allyssa Brianna*

Purchase: iLTHY - Basketball Shorts (camo)

STREETWEAR ▲: The Hundreds - Sling Camera Strap

This is some really dope shit from The Hundreds, something I would (might) buy.

"We're all a little Instagram obsessed, but sometimes a DSLR is just called for, and we've got you covered! Features "Bar Logo" woven label at both ends, and is available in black and camo."

Purchase: The Hundreds - Sling Camera Strap (camo)

EVENT ▲: Addicted 2 Sneakers - Buy, Sell & Trade Sneaker Expo (West Nyack, NY)

The guys from A2S are continuing their run with a Summer event kicking off this month.

For more info: @A2S_US

PHOTO ▲: High-End Designer Candy

Photo courtesy of Malcolm Phipps*

Shot at Scope Art Fair 2013, are four unique but obviously packaged by the same manufacture, high-end designer candy. More interesting to me than taste is who was giving this much brand approval to do all four? Pretty cool.