My Name Is......

WONDERful. And the Race is NEVER Over.

2010-04-24T18:19:00.002-04:00

Jensen Kirk - iWonder from Jensen Kirk on Vimeo.

IWonder-jensen Kirk

I was away for a while. It was only halftime I suppose. More posts coming daily. The site might change completely after Finals are done (college sucks).

Thank you Jensen.

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Power-K

2010-03-25T17:33:00.002-04:00

DatNewCudi.com: KiD CuDi - Soundtrack 2 My Life (Directed by Jason Goldwatch) from DatNewCudi / DP on Vimeo.

Soundtrack 2 My Life-Kid Cudi

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VH.

2010-03-14T07:31:00.002-04:00

Raf Simons Achive for Vogue Homme Japan
Photographed by Pierre Debusschere
Model: William Eustace

Via

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I WANT YOU: COMING SOON

2010-03-14T07:23:00.001-04:00

Image of Thophilus London from the Natural History Museum show (3/12/2010)

Via This Charming Blog

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Honey Buns.

2010-03-12T22:41:00.001-05:00

Telephone-Lady Gaga and Beyonce

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Blow.

2010-03-10T16:18:00.003-05:00

Vogue Hommes Japan featuring Brad Bowers
Photographed Hedi Slimane and Nicola Formichetti

Via

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We Miss You.

2010-03-10T01:35:00.002-05:00

Alexander McQueen Fall 2010: Final Collection

Exquisite.

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Aye yo BIG!

2010-03-09T02:08:00.000-05:00

One More Chance

One of my favorites. Still missed...

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2nd Version

2010-03-09T02:05:00.000-05:00

Pursuit of Happiness-Kid Cudi

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The Empire Strikes Back

2010-03-08T17:34:00.002-05:00

Images Courtesy of the GOOD PEOPLE at Rho and Rho

My Los Angeles family has brought the year in the Right way indeed. Please be prepared for the Beauty they will present to you in the coming months...

http://www.rhuandrho.blogspot.com

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MCQUEEN.

2010-03-08T16:53:00.000-05:00

Alexander McQueen from Mindy Weisberger on Vimeo.

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GO GET INSPIRED.

2010-03-08T16:34:00.003-05:00

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Love Story

2010-03-08T16:25:00.001-05:00

Amnesia-Blu

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Cold Pillow

2010-03-08T16:20:00.001-05:00

Studio Session with Theophilus London feturing Va$htie Kola

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Perform.

2010-03-07T17:17:00.000-05:00

Viktor and Rolf Fall 2010/11

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Trillion

2010-03-06T17:04:00.000-05:00

Ti$aVision: Grammy's Party from Creative Control on Vimeo.

LE MIRRORS(Grammy Edition)

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King Va$htie

2010-03-06T15:19:00.002-05:00

Vashtie Kola shot by Suzette Lee

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The Creation of Gospel.

2010-03-03T02:58:00.002-05:00

Words by:Kanye West

These words mean EVERYTHING to me right now. For the past two days, myself and two of my boys at UNCC have been discussing the Genius of Kanye and what he means to Rap and Music as a whole. A few hours ago, we listened to College Dropout. Front to Back.

Maybe it's a Sign.

McQueen Forever.

Live to Create & Inspire those around you.

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THE REVOLUTION

2010-02-26T12:32:00.002-05:00

Coco&Breezy & AstonMozie presentations during NYFW 2010

One can only be motivated by the above videos and all the images that surfaced from these two shows. I love what these individuals are doing and they are truly an Inspiration to young Creators like myself looking to break into the Industry. I have followed all of these designers for some time now, and it is Beautiful to see hard work and a Dream come to fruition like this. You have my Blessings.

And it's only the Beginning....

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I'm Amazing son, you niggas wonder where my Grace is from......

2010-02-24T15:06:00.003-05:00

Amber Rose portraying a classic Grace Jones photo

From Kanye West's new Blog.

Click

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Virtual Reality.

2010-02-24T08:44:00.003-05:00

CASSETTE PLAYA AW1011 - AUGMENTED REALITY from Amazing Grace on Vimeo.

Cassette Playa Fall 2010 Collection Video

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Cola.

2010-02-23T10:25:00.004-05:00

DOWNTOWN'S SWEETHEART - EPISODE 1 from Creative Control on Vimeo.

"Ghetto Goth" Violette NYC Winter 2009
More Via Vashtie

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KW

2010-02-23T10:24:00.001-05:00

KANYE WEST "Coldest Winter" Directed by: NABIL "ITUNES link below" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Coldest Winter-Kanye West

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Time Square

2010-02-15T11:50:00.000-05:00

Alexander Wang Fall 2010

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Free.

2010-02-15T11:10:00.002-05:00

Sewn From The Soul from Alejandro on Vimeo.

Today, I stumbled across this video and accompanying website for an up and coming project from the good folks at Street Etiquette. I must say, it is rather refreshing to witness style being presented in such a manner (especially from people who are the same color as I am). I have been following SE for some time and this project solidifies them (in my mind) as figures with a purpose or goal when it comes to the Art they create. Its one thing to make/wear beautiful garments. But to create true works of Beauty that also stimulate ones minds (and spreads a positive message) is a rarity these days.

Street Etiquette: Sewn from the Soul

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Last Night; what I seen made my Life Change.

2010-02-15T02:38:00.002-05:00

Kate Moss for A. McQueen (hologram)Circa 2006

No Words.

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April Showers....

2010-02-13T02:42:00.004-05:00

Spring 10

Spring 09

Spring 08

these shows make me want the Sun more....

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Roll one FOOL!!

2010-02-13T02:25:00.001-05:00

CURREN$Y - LEMON KUSH from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Lemon Kush-Curren$y

#Jets

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Forever-Part II

2010-02-12T04:36:00.000-05:00

Via

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Forever.

2010-02-12T03:32:00.002-05:00

Dear Lee McQueen,
You will forever be remembered as a Innovator, a Perfectionst, and simply a designer with a vast Imagination. Your ability to make your pieces seem larger than Life is what I admired the most. You not ony made exquisit clothing, but as the each garment came down the runway, a Story was told. You are one of the reasons I ever wanted to be in the Fashion industry in the first place. Your passing will breathe Life and Inspire the Creators of tommorrow in an effort to change the world.

Thank You,
-Andre Burgess

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Tied Up.

2010-02-12T00:25:00.003-05:00

Kate Moss for Love Magazine #3

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TD.

2010-02-10T06:02:00.001-05:00

CURREN$Y - BREAKFAST from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Breakfast-Curren$y

...For the Jets & the Saints

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Hot.

2010-02-10T06:00:00.001-05:00

Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture s/s 2010

Via

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Capital H

2010-02-03T13:02:00.000-05:00

Maestro Knows - Episode 4 (Bun B) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Maestro Knows
Episode 4
Bun B

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.....for Asha.

2010-02-03T12:58:00.002-05:00

Street | Talk NY EP2 Phillip T Annand from Street Talk on Vimeo.

Street Talk NY EP2: Phillip T Annand

More Street Talk NY Videos

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Dead; Coffin.

2010-02-03T12:01:00.003-05:00

Marc Jacobs & Shaun Ross during Paris Fashion Week

Shaun is a Monster. Plain and simple. I never really look at Models for Influence or Inspiration; in part because thei "job" is to wear garments and make them look good....personal style is not really a given in most cases. He seems to be an exception to the rule. His overall look/presentation is unique and I can appreciate someone who comes from adverse conditions and strives for personal and professional excellence.

Image via his Blog: Albino Hommes

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Model??

2010-02-03T11:59:00.001-05:00

C. Blanche

I think she has what it takes. I still love you babe.

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Changing Faces

2010-02-02T01:39:00.002-05:00

Brooke. Model on the Rise. Beautiful.

FOLLOW!

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Ninja Mode

2010-02-01T16:01:00.002-05:00

Exodus-Curt@!n$

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Live from Pareeee

2010-02-01T16:00:00.000-05:00

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The End.

2010-02-01T15:41:00.002-05:00

I was on the verge of deleting this blog a few days ago. One often gets rather bored with the simple "copy and paste" format that blogs all over the Internet seem to follow. Not to mention, Spring semester just start...and homework has already piled up (I don't really have time to blog). But sitting back and going over some of my older post, you can't help but want to pick things up again.

This blog is similar to a journal in a sense. I attach words and photos and to images and music that inspired me at the time of the post. All of these pictures and garments and people featured mean a great deal to me. Mainly because they are the driving force for my dreams and goals as an Artist. Fashion is the main focus here but ART drives my life and Ithink I lost that for a short period of time. I am now in a city and surrounded by people who can make my Dreams & Art come to life. So now it's time to go to work.....

Fin....

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No Inspiration.

2010-01-24T16:28:00.001-05:00

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Karate Kid

2010-01-19T13:09:00.002-05:00

giuliano fujiwara fw10 from Soncini Communication Agency on Vimeo.

Giuliano Fujiwara 2010 Fall/Winter Collection Video

Via

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Vintage Mode

2010-01-13T19:14:00.002-05:00

On The Level with Curt@!n$

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Motion Picture

2010-01-13T18:44:00.000-05:00

Humdrum Town-Theophilus London

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Inspiration

2010-01-12T20:32:00.003-05:00

“The thrill of conquering your fears especially in such a physically and mentally taxing environment can’t really be done justice in words.” - Lupe

More here

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That Toxic $tyle

2010-01-12T18:01:00.002-05:00

Tisavision.tv - EPISODE 1 from Creative Control on Vimeo.

On The Level Interview & TISAVISIN TV Episode 1

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War

2010-01-11T15:40:00.002-05:00

Sade - Soldier Of Love (Official Video)
by GaGa-Vision

Soldier of Love-Sade'

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Gangsta Grillz

2010-01-10T20:09:00.003-05:00

Andreia Chaves “Invisible Shoe” Concepts

I rarely post footwear...women's footwear at that. But this concept is nothing short of Amazing.

Via

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The Grinch

2010-01-07T06:16:00.000-05:00

Sonny Groo from Stylelikeu.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.

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Season Tickets

2010-01-07T06:08:00.002-05:00

2010 Fall/Winter Paris Fashion Week Menswear Schedule

Thursday, January 21st
10:30am – ALEXIS MABILLE
11:30am – ISSEY MIYAKE
12:30pm – FRANCISCO VAN BENTHUM
1:30pm – JUUN J.
2:30pm – LOUIS VUITTON
4:00pm – GASPARD YURKIEVICH
5:00pm – JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
6:00pm – SMALTO
7:00pm – DRIES VAN NOTEN
8:00pm – JULIUS
8:00pm – ADAM KIMMEL
9:00pm – HENRIK VIBSKOV
7pm-10pm – Y-3 PRESENTATION & COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Friday, January 22nd
10:00am – JUNYA WATANABE MAN
11:00am – BLAAK
12:00pm – YVES SAINT LAURENT
1:00pm – RICK OWENS
2:00pm – WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK
3:00pm – KRIS VAN ASSCHE
4:00pm – COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS
5:00pm – CERRUTI
6:00pm – GIVENCHY
7:00pm – TIM HAMILTON
8:30pm – JOHN GALLIANO
Saturday, January 23rd
10:00am – BORIS BIDJAN SABERI
11:00am – KENZO
12:00pm – MIHARAYASUHIRO
1:00pm – ANN DEMEULEMEESTER
2:00pm – TILLMANN LAUTERBACH
3:00pm – DIOR HOMME
4:30pm – UTE PLOIER
5:30pm – DUNHILL
6:30pm – DAMIR DOMA
8:00pm – HERMÈS
9:00pm – RAF SIMONS
Sunday, January 24th
10:00am – BILL TORNADE
11:00am – LANVIN
12:00pm – WOOYOUNGMI
1:00pm – SONGZIO
2:00pm – RYNSHU
3:00pm – ROMAIN KREMER
4:00pm – QASIMI
5:00pm – PAUL SMITH
6:00pm – AGNÈS B.

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On the 7th Day.....(Stupid Late)

2010-01-07T05:47:00.002-05:00

On To The Next One-Jay-Z

one of his best; easily.

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#2010

2009-12-29T00:27:00.002-05:00

Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.

This Is It-Michael Joseph Jackson
Directed by Spike Lee

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ChiCity

2009-12-28T22:19:00.001-05:00

Maestro Knows - Episode 3 (Ibn Jasper) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

MAESTRO KNOWS
Episode 3–Ibn Jasper

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Feature Presentation

2009-12-22T23:59:00.002-05:00

"This Charming Documentary"
Theophilus London

Via This Charming Blog

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Boys II Men

2009-12-22T11:27:00.002-05:00

Young Forever-Jay-Z & Mr.Hudson

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YM.

2009-12-21T03:10:00.003-05:00

Alexander Wang S/S 10 Campaign

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Back to the Future

2009-12-18T02:27:00.003-05:00

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LV The Sylist-Le Mirrors NYC 12/15/2009-Wearing first Evident sample

the future is Evident

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Boogie Man

2009-12-16T13:12:00.001-05:00

"WHEN EVERYBODY PUTS ON THE CRAZIEST OUTFITS EVER, PUT ON YOUR FAVORITE OLD BAND OF OUTSIDERS DINNER JACKET AND PULL A MONSTER OUT OF YOUR SOUL. I WISH I COULD SAY THAT MONSTER WAS TRULY DEAD BUT I THINK HE'LL BE BACK TO LIFE SITTING ON MY SHOULDER WHEN I GET BACK IN THE STUDIO."-KW

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How The We$t Was Won

2009-12-14T12:00:00.002-05:00

http://prmtvemag.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/prmtve_passe

I first became aware of Passe in January thanks to the good folks at Lateboots. I was immediately drawn to the images and logic behind the brand that the collective responsible was building. After reaching out to Mark I found that the two people at the forront of the brand were aroud my same age....I then became intrenched in further seeking the origns of where these two souls came from and what they had in store for us all.

Almost an entire year has gone by and as most things do, Passe has changed. But for the better. I recntly had a chance (amid school, sickness, and busy schedules) to speak with both Mark and Rhoxy of Inspitions, Growth, and the Future.

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First off, what made you decide to get into fashion? At what age?

Mark: Hello, well I'm Mark (Rhuigi Mark Villasenor) referred to as "Thee Mark", "Rhu", Rhuigi, Mark, etc. I'm the creator and one half of the Rhu & Rho duo P:Passe. Well first of all my sister and I were always dressed well by our parents as a kid barely walking. That being said, I think it sort of took a hold on us in the later years; it's a whole psychological perception I have that if your exposed to it young you develop a love. Then again as time passes the nature of yourself and liking towards that particular subject, which in this case is STYLE + Fashion (two seperate things), truly shows if it is made for you. And I think at about age 6 when I wanted to pick my own polo shirt or wear a batman slippers instead of power rangers. Maybe that's the time I got into that...yeah? i think so.

Who are your influences in the fashion industry and further more in the world around us?

Mark: I think sociology really influences me. One being the idea of breaking norms and social constructs set by ourselves, is fascinating. It's crazy when I started understanding that there is no true individual. *kinda drove me crazy*---It conflicted with my vision for the company and telling everyone to be an "individual". I don't think individual is the word I wanted to say but more of a pioneer perhaps, begin what you believe is going to change and improve someone. But, the journey to be a well spoken man, educated (streetwise as well), and a well dressed man is the biggest influence on me. Karl Marx, Ghandi, Siddhartha, My father for his amazing clothes---how I learned about YSL by the way. Theres a lot of influences that part take in my life; these are the things that stand out but I get inspired by the beauty of ugly. The broke. The unwanted. Reality. Afterall im just a particle in the sands of time.

How does living in LA influence your style and what does LA living bring to the fashion industry?
Mark: I think LA does really play it's role as a melting pot. I mean I understand people have not been paying much attention, but as to anything there is a subculture that is emerging waiting to be seen. And once that is seen there is another forming , it's a cycle.*Sorry if im getting side tracked, I just love that concept* but, I think the diversity and how you can travel a few miles and feel as if your in another country. That influences my style the most! Frankly I don't know what LA living is.....THE HILLS? THE OC? I don't know, theres plenty of things you can section onto that. But my kind of LA living is waking up seeing hispanics on the side of the streets jobless, 80 degree winters, and a lot of broken dreams . So I think if you add all that it can possibly bring something "unwanted" perhaps? or "new" so to speak.

How has fashion evolved recently in LA?

Mark: I try not to pay attention to much about people and their outfits. I mean my sister and I should be like the Lakers for the city --"Los Angeles Rhu and Rho" haha kidding. But as an industry itself---I mean our fashion week speaks for itself hahaha. Okay maybe not. But, people are finally growing out of the jeans, graphic tee, and dunks sort of style. It's becoming more of a creative, artistry, and vintage monumental piece battle field now. I like it. Well from what I have exposed myself to. It's good to see a lot of young people like myself taking matters into their own hands and breaking through as a young talent. It's so good. People are trusting the youth to stimulate the industry and the economy even.

Besides you two at P:Passe, who should we look out for on the young fashion scene in LA?

Mark: NONE (joke). I think musically please look out for Jay.K, family of the company and also a fashionisto in his own right. I think every artist, creative person is associated by a group of others that share the same vision. So I guess anyone we talk about is good to keep an eye on. Jay.K, Taz, there's soo much but I THINK US for the most part. lol

How did P:Passe come about?

Mark: Well I don't speak about it much now. But we once began as a Fashion team with about 10 or more people in it I started the whole company as PRIMITIVE. We were racking views, fans, etc. But I was young we all were. We were just kids hanging out and showing art,clothes, and our vision. Woke up one day and heard that P.Rod had began a company called primitive and the rest you can figure out. With that being said there was a lot of us. Having that much creative people is like having the dream team it may sound good but success isn't promised and the difference of opinions and vision, along with my lack of being a grown man being a good leader by equally providing information and jobs killed us. We decreased to about 4 people then little did I know I was alone. There I squeezed out the best in my mind and my friend had adviced me to go along with Passe as the name and after weeks of thinking. There it was. Also my sister had a prominent blog on her own that was getting a lot of love actually. I thought it was only right to have a sibling duo sort of thing and who doesnt want a family member to be a business partner led alone be style killers. From individuals to siblings. Makes hell of a difference.

Can you explain the name changes?

Mark: I think satisfation kills creativity. I mean that only applies to a certain extent. Rhu and Rho is the mother of what's made so to speak, we are the creators With all that's happened to the company I think the true reason to why the name changes is to show clearance, growth, difference. My indecisive-ness takes a big control on me which is bad, but the company has become a portion of my life so why shouldnt I show change in my opinions which right now is the name. I haven't truly settled my mind on something but when I do I will give everyone the chance to soak it in. Everytime I give advice or speak of all this---I stress everyone about the brainwashing ability companies have developed to be able to open a dictionary and pick a word, make meaning out of it, and feed it to everyone's mind. I hate that. the whole marketing and advertisement kill me. I mean I respect the money and what's made out of it, I will probably be a hypocrite with this, but all I'm saying is to let people make the meaning of something or share your vision in the clothes and just give a little description. A rose is a rose and a name is just a name. I don't want "fans".... I need believers".

What roles do each of play in the development of the brand?

Mark: Well you know the Olsen twins? Well we're not like that them. We are a duo. In a sentence there is a subject and a noun. Well as to Passe there is a Rhu (me, short for rhuigi) and Rho. Theres always a business person and more of the creative side in the duo but my sister and I seem to be both. So it's a whole mutual thing but as to the site and the art, it's me. The company itself is the family so it's both of our growth and vision compilled together.

What can we expect from your line in 2010 and beyond?

Nothing. I think expectations limit creativity and imagination. Expect nothing from us (well of course we will bring out something), but think of anything possible and who knows we may meet that thought. A few words though...Rhu and Rho. That's what everyone should know.

If you could give a piece of advice to a reader about starting a brand, or being successful period, what would it be?

First of all keep a tight circle. Be aware of the people you expose your personal life to; keep work and life seperate. Begin with an imagination, continue with excecution, and end with believers. If you feel that you are different from others and you can catch peoples hearts, do as you feel. Success is yet to come, I have yet to discover my aesthetics; we all have time. So, be aware of change and welcome it and take your time to achieve the purest form of your art. Whether it's working at a Wendy's or being a fashion connoisuer; always think of excelling and improving yourself. Now a days the fad thing to do is be a stylist or designer, it's become the root of the popular culture now, so with that being said search within for something undiscovered (sounded corny but true). Be open to anything, I was watching a video and Lagerfeld said arrogance kills creativity or something in that context, so look at your surroundings and think of your sole purpose to why you are doing what you do. And if all falls into place I think everyone will be fine if faith and work is input. Play the part, look the part, and be the part.

When are Rhu & Rho and By:Andre (my line) gonna collab????

OF COURSE! I think it's yet to happen!

Passe: Rhu&Rho from PRMTVE:PASSE on Vimeo.

Coming from where I come from, Fashion & Art is the last thing on most peoples minds. After reading the material for this post, one can smile knowing that someone out there "Gets It". I believe in the growth, progression, and achievment that P:Passe speaks of. I appreciate tbe love and support tbat Mark and Rhoxy have shown me and I look forward to the growth that is awaiting them along thier journey.

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Devil's Advocate

2009-12-14T01:58:00.003-05:00

Demons by Chadwick Tyler

Simply breathtaking.

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Rebel.

2009-12-14T01:14:00.003-05:00

Here's to the Crazy Ones.
The misfits.
The rebels.
The troublemakers.
The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently.
They're not fond of rules.
And they have no respect for the status quo.
You can quote them, disagree with them,
disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing that you can't do, is ignore them.
Because they change things.
They invent. They imagine. They heal.
They explore. They create. They inspire.
They push the human race forward.
Maybe they have to be crazy.
How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art?
Or, sit in silence and hear a song that hasn't been written?
Or, gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?
We make tools for these kinds of people.
While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.
Because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world,
are the ones who do.
-Macintosh "Think Different" Ad Campaign. Circa 97

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Two for 1

2009-12-11T09:46:00.002-05:00

Maestro Knows - Episode 1 (9th Wonder) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Maestro Knows - Episode 2 (Mr. Cartoon) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Maestro Knows
Season 3
Episode 1 & 2

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Back.

2009-12-08T22:04:00.002-05:00

Pursuit of Happiness-Kid Cudi

Hey Brooke.....I see you! Thats a good look darling.

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Hiatus

2009-12-02T14:58:00.003-05:00

I haven't posted anything in a few days. But for good reason. In the past week I've celebrated my 20th birthday, Reunited with friends and family members, Worked retail, and commenced in the traditional Thanksgiving festivities.

But I'll gone for a little while longer.

I'm knee deep in something called called "Finals Week" and lets just say I have plenty of work to do.

But soon I shall return.

Sidebar: One thing that I've realized over the past few months is that Negativity and Hate will get you no more. Life is far too Beautiful and none us will be here forever. Please Smile.

Also...

Some of the content on here will change slightly when I return. Moving away from certain types of post from now on.

Anddddd....

This has absolutely nothing to do with anything I was just talking about but this movie is Fantastic.

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Grunge.

2009-11-23T08:50:00.003-05:00

Come As You Are-Nirvana

Go listen to "Bleach" or "NEVERMIND" and get inspired.

Top 5 Ever.

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Boys & Girls

2009-11-23T04:43:00.002-05:00

Cassette Playa 2010 Spring/Summer: Power Drift Nation
Models:Prince Mazan & Azmarie

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Capital M

2009-11-20T22:54:00.000-05:00

Fall 08

Spring 08

Fall 07

Although the most recent collections have been "lack-luster" to say the least, the Brilliance and Innovation of his work will forever be an Inspiration for millions(including myself).

Maison Martin Margiela.

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Dancing With The Stars

2009-11-20T22:45:00.001-05:00

Theophilus London dance moves X London debut from Theophilus London on Vimeo.

The next girl I fall for will see the The Regular Smooth Charming Shit & The Theoph Shuffle. Guarenteed!

I Wanna Know Your Name......

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House Party

2009-11-20T22:15:00.002-05:00

I-D Winter Issue 2009

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Full Metal Jacket

2009-11-19T17:13:00.002-05:00

Asger Juel Larsen - New images from most recent look book

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MTV Cribs:

2009-11-19T14:48:00.003-05:00

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Jonathan Mannion) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Maestro Knows: NYC Edition
Episode 3

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Michael Douglas

2009-11-19T14:23:00.003-05:00

Fatal Attraction-Model: Will Lewis for December British Vogue
Photographer: David Bellemere

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Moment of Silence

2009-11-19T12:00:00.000-05:00

only 20.

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A Star is Born

2009-11-15T22:20:00.002-05:00

Favorite all-time Theo jam. Besides Ultraviolet and Youre The One....

Theophilus London // "Always Love You" from Big Live on Vimeo.

I see potential in the young new wave of artist making music these days. Theophilus London is one of the few who are breaking the mold and setting a new standard for our children to follow. Maybe there is hope after all.....

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Join the Club.

2009-11-15T18:19:00.003-05:00

PHILLIP ANNAND from TONE on Vimeo.

Phillip Annard of Award Tour-Interviewed by TONE

This Madness and Anticipation over The Madbury Club has been building for some time. Those involved have been very tight lipped about its details or what it even was. Glad to see Phil finally shed some light on what his upcoming project and the ideology behind it. Brilliant if you ask me....
Follow Phillip and TONE

Stay Safe

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Fairy Tell

2009-11-15T17:46:00.002-05:00

Annie Leibowitz & Lady Gaga in “Little Girl & Boy Lost" for Vogue

Let you images tell a Story.

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Madonna?!?

2009-11-10T19:12:00.002-05:00

Bad Romance

I used to think that this woman was crazy. But the Art she creates is Beautiful.

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Backstage

2009-11-09T21:42:00.001-05:00

FITTING SS10 PART 1 from rafsimons.com on Vimeo.

Raf Simons 2010 Spring/Summer Fitting Video

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Bueller

2009-11-07T13:02:00.001-05:00

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Anoma Ya Whittaker) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Maestro Knows-NYC Edition-Episode 2

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Carrot Top

2009-11-05T19:12:00.004-05:00

Janis B. for HuGe magazine November
Stylist: Toshio Takeda
Photographer: Yasutomo Ebisu

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Prequel to a Prelude

2009-11-05T17:24:00.002-05:00

AstonMozie Fall 2010 Preview

-no words-

they will bow to it

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French Vanilla, Butter Pecan, Chocolate Deluxe

2009-11-05T02:30:00.006-05:00

My heart stopped when I saw the Jacket. Phenomenon/Swagger is leading the way when it comes to design in Japan. We need more brands like that to take risk and push the boundaries of Imagination....

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Parallel Park

2009-11-04T10:19:00.002-05:00

Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothing Video from Brian Rauschenbach on Vimeo.

Archival Purposes

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Smooth Criminals

2009-10-29T13:31:00.003-04:00

STREET ETIQUETTE from TONE on Vimeo.

I was first came across Street Etiquette some time ago when Phil from The Award Tour posted there link and gave me a glimpse of what these kids from the Bronx were doing. I have silently followed there development ever since. It is refreshing to see Black Youths with "Style" who are on their Grind. "Style" is often missuseed in conversation when speaking about what a person wears. They brought up a good point on how often the best looks dont have to cost an arm and a leg. Their site is filled with not only "WDYWT" post but brillant content thought provoking as well. Much Respect to the good folks at SE!

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Unisex

2009-10-29T13:21:00.001-04:00

Indie Magazine

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Empire Grind

2009-10-27T14:15:00.001-04:00

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Nigel Sylvester) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Meastro Knows-NYC Edition

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Full House

2009-10-25T20:30:00.001-04:00

All grown up...

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Poke Her Face

2009-10-22T15:56:00.004-04:00

King of Spades
Models: Joan Pedrola and Sindre Skoglund
Photographer: Dinah Hayt
Styling: Matthieu Pabiot

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Freckles

2009-10-22T15:41:00.002-04:00

Carmen Solomon

Anna Christine

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Wang Wins

2009-10-22T14:57:00.002-04:00

It just hit me today. Alexander Wang's showing was one of the best of any Spring show. Sorry for the delay.

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Smiley Faces

2009-10-22T14:44:00.002-04:00

What A Wonderful World-Louis Armstrong

I've been hearing this in my head all day. Its beautiful out today....Enjoy this Life...

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"....Here In My Dreams": Dialogue To My Inspiration

2009-10-21T23:07:00.002-04:00

From about late August to the Present....times have been kinda tough for me. From not transferring to Morgan State University in Baltimore to bombing Midterms last week (and all bad things in between)....these past few months have been trying to say the least. I was, at one point, "depressed" about my current situation and my progression in life. It hit me recently that in a little over 30 days I will be turning 20 years old. "20" is a big number to me. It made me reasses my values, self-worth, my goals in Life, and how I want to be remembered when this thing is all over. What came to mind most during this analyzation was my INSPIRATION. What makes me get out of bed and head to school every morning? What makes me sketch in this pad and craft my ideas? What makes me blog? What makes me create?

I have barely written many paragraphs on the blog to this point, but I will now attempt to speak to my Inspirations in the hopes that they will carry me into the new a better 2010...and Beyond.

Fashion inspires me. Although I haven't followed these runway shows and designers for that long, creation has always flowed through my veins, and I have no doubt in my mind that this is the only industry I could ever picture myself being in. Music inspires me. If I didn't want to be a designer, I would try to be a musician. What they do amazes me. The melodies, the rhythm, the lyrics, the color, the sound....brilliant. And the fact that a select group of musicians actually view their finished product as artwork only emphasizes my point. My Peers inspire me. Even though my state is not a Mecca of Wealth and Creation like I wish it was, there are groves of talented youngsters out here making a name for themselves. I know up & coming Photographers, Dancers, Models, Painters, Singers....whatever you want, I've seen them around here. And don't let me get started with people I've come in connect with in other parts of the Nation!! New York, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles....there are some "Monsters on the Rise"...and they are right under your noses. People like Aston and Mozie, Coco and Breezy, Phil from Award Tour, Brook Deslouches, Mark and Roxy with PRMTVE...the list goes on....Google them! I am astonished; honestly. I have great respect for each of the individuals mentions and I hope their talent and ambition carries them to a Haven of Success.....

Back to my inspiration...Art inspires me. That's pretty much self explanatory. Africa inspires me. My Mother inspires me. She is the Vision of the Woman I want to end up with; my Queen. My Father inspires me. He is the Vision of the Man I one day hope to become. MJ inspires me; Jordan and Jackson [We Miss You Dearly]. Being picked on as a Kid inspires me. Love inspires me. As the good folks at GAS'D say...LOVE IS REAL. I agree. As I explore the true meaning and depth of the word my Mind grows.....and hopefully, my Heart does too. Poor kids who cant afford designer shit.....so they sew "Tigers and Alligators" on their shirts....they inspire me. Women inspire me. True WOMEN. I Love you all. Remember that. Every kid who has ever worked a bullshit Job in the Summer or after your college classes are done for the day....just to put gas in your car and support whatever it is you Love to do....You inspire me. Thunderstorms and Rainy Days inspire me. So does the Sunshine....it inspires me. Seeing Kanye in person last Summer during the Glow in the Dark tour....it inspired me. Elle, Vanity Fair, Vogue, V, W, & Harper's (amongst others)....they all inspire me. Freedom inspires me. Being Remembered inspires me. The Prayer by Scott Mescudi along with track number 1, 6, 8, 11, 15 from Man on the Moon inspire me. My Best Friend who plays big D-1 football at NC State...he inspires me. Every girl who ever dumped ya boy....guess what...y'all inspire me too. Yves, Ralph, Tom, Tim, Maison, Jil, Phillip, Kris, Marc, Jeremy, Michael, Raf, Rick, Roberto, Tommy, and Alexander ALL inspire me. Grace Jones and Madonna inspire me. TI$A inspires me; call him what you will, but he's Bold. That's what we need. Ngozi inspires me. My Childhood inspires me. North Carolina inspires me (ily2). My worn out Atlanta Braves fitted I refuse to throw away until I make it...inspires me. Title Track of the Fear and Loathing in New Orleans Mixtape inspires me. The Mercedes Benz, Lexus, Range Rover, BMW, & Audi Dealerships inspire me. The fact that I have yet to travel outside the country since my conception in England inspires me. The Recession inspires. Good Will Hunting inspires me. My Bank Account...or lack there of...inspires me. Me wanting to be an Astronaut when I was 4 inspires me. This list may never end....

......

I believe the one thing that keeps me doing what I do, keeps me focused, keeps me up at Night...are My Dreams. Have you ever Dreamed before? Literally DREAMED about a day, event, situation in your future, a fear, a failure, and a ultimate success. I've had these Dreams before. My only goal in life is live with Peace and Honesty....and achieve success so that my Parents and Loves ones don't have to work as hard. I hope the things above along with the other million thoughts that race through my mind can carry me into something better.....

Only time can tell.

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Anticipation

2009-10-19T23:04:00.004-04:00

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I'm anxious to see what direction the music will take after all the drama that has surrounded her in the past year. November should be interesting.

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SunNY Day

2009-10-12T01:44:00.006-04:00

Theophilus London- Enjoy The Sun (Prod. By Machine Drum) from GFCnewyork on Vimeo.

Theophilus London- Enjoy The Sun
The Charming Blog

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The Beautiful People

2009-10-07T18:42:00.002-04:00

Alexander McQueen Spring 2010

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Better+Best

2009-10-06T15:00:00.001-04:00

Q-Tip feat. Norah Jones-Life Is Better

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To Die For......

2009-10-06T14:41:00.002-04:00

Tao Okamoto for Vogue Nippon Nov 09

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Can I Have It Like That??

2009-10-06T02:58:00.002-04:00

Celine Spring 2010

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White Stripes

2009-10-06T02:44:00.003-04:00

Givenchy Spring 2010

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