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Marc Ecko Offers Insight Into Branding, Talks Failures & Success
Memphis Bleek Talks Relationship With Jay Z, His Career
Though Memphis Bleek enjoyed some moderate success in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, he’s been long considered that his career is fully credited to Jay Z. In a new interview with ThisIs50, the rap vet discusses his friendship with Jay Z, how it’s helped and hindered his rap career, and the shoutout Hov gave
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SNEAKERS: THE COMPLETE LIMITED EDITIONS GUIDE
A new book devoted to sneakers specializes on the crown jewel in every sneakerhead’s collection: the limited edition. Brought to you by creative agency U-Dox, the volume — entitled Sneakers: The Complete Limited Editions Guide — aims to be the last word on every collaborative and limited-edition sneaker released in the past ten years. Over
Continue reading »5 Ways to Get your Product into Stores – Inspiration for “Upcoming Designers”
Once you have your product made, nothing is more exciting than getting your first purchase order. Compared to department stores, boutiques and small retailers are generally easier to work with, as long as you set the payment terms up front. In most cases stores pay “net 30” but in some cases (especially if it is
Continue reading »NO SLEEP & MORE WORK FOR KENDRICK LAMAR
In anticipation of the award show, the Grammys spotlight rapper Kendrick Lamar who has seven nods this year, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year. Surprisingly, he initially had some hesitance repping his hometown of Compton but staying true to his roots has clearly worked out in his favor. Kendrick’s music speaks for
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Nas Hip Hop Fellowship At Harvard
When multi-platinum hiphop artist Nas was growing up in the housing projects in Queensbridge, New York, he probably wouldn’t have guessed Harvard would ask to create a hiphop fellowship in his name 30 years later. But it’s happening. So how do you design a home for hiphop at Harvard?
Continue reading »HOW A T-SHIRT IS MADE
You likely wear a t-shirt during most of the week. You always will. A t-shirt will never go out of style. Have you thought about where it comes from? No, not the store you bought it from, before that. Before the brand got it and before a factory mass produced blanks. NPR decided to document
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