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Local Clothing Brand The Wrkn Class Presents Fall Line at Timebomb Shop on October 6th

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Local Clothing Brand The Wrkn Class Presents Fall Line at Timebomb Shop on October 6th

Pittsburgh – The Wrkn Class, a clothing brand from Pittsburgh with roots in blue collar, hardworking, is set to release its Fall line at Timebomb Shop on South Highland Ave. in East Liberty with DJ Hank D spinning records.

“Timebomb is the perfect spot for a clothing release”, says The Wrkn Class co-owner Joe Boots, “having such a reputation in Pittsburgh’s street wear industry, and with so many popular brands already at Timebomb it really is a good setting for a release party, and there have been quite a few release parties at Timebomb in the past for Timebomb Clothing.”

Founded in 2011, The Wrkn Class, known formally as WRK Clothes, is aggressively working its way into the fashion industry. The Wrkn Class is a Pittsburgh based clothing brand that brings the blue-collar background of Pittsburgh to the street wear industry. With not only a pop-up shop and two line-releases under their belt last year, The Wrkn Class has had events in New York and Chicago in the past few months, along with Spring and Summer releases.

Timebomb will be open all day from 12-8 on Saturday, October 6th with The Wrkn Class fall release on sale, light refreshments provided as well as music by Dj Hank D, the party is sure to be happening at all times of the day.

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Get Dug Out with Custom [dig.] clothing

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[dig.] clothing invites you to take part in a ONE WEEK PROMOTION which includes a custom painted tee (back & front design) for only $50 AND a ONE WEEK TURNAROUND, making this ideal for those who have up-coming events and shows.

[dig.] paints on quality 100% pre-shrunk cotton tees & the finished product IS machine-washable, dryer and iron friendly. Sizes XS-4X are available & the color-way and design are up to you! For 4 years [dig.] has dressed some of the most well-respected and talented people we know in the Pittsburgh-based business and now we would like YOU to join them.

Below are various links and accomplishments to better acquaint you with [dig.] Clothing:

THE PHOTO ALBUM “[dig.]SUMMA TIME FELLAS
–a look at the SUMMER CAMPAIGN SHOT IN LITTLE ROCK, AR
THE PHOTO ALBUM TITLED “WELL RESPECTED IN [dig.]“
–a one stop view for various [dig.] designs and the people that wore them.


*ft. Common Wealth Family, Ivory and EZ the Rockstar/Human Hustle ENT, Melody Joy, Anywhere Mafia, Mac Miller, Treejay, Jordan Beckham, Mario Dones/The Sole Vibe, Villain 151, Kellee Maize, Hipnotyk, Moe from Jewels N More, Deavon Hammonds/Promotional Push, Ifenyi, Zekiel, and Gary/Fab5, Thomas Agnew/Jenesis Magazine

YOU CAN VIEW A WIDE SELECTION OF GEAR MADE FOR KELLEE MAIZE ON HER WEBSITE WWW.KELLEEMAIZE.COM or BROTHA ASH’S BLOG http://brothaash.jalbum.net/Brotha_Ash_Productions_Photos_of_Resolution_featuring_Kellee_Maize/index.html

 

MUSIC VIDEOS FEATURING [dig.] AS WARDROBE OR STYLING:

  • Common Wealth Family- styled/custom[dig.] for R.I, Mose B and/or GR in the following videos:

IN FOR THE NIGHT 15000+views http://youtu.be/M6-el77D6J4?hd=1

STAR SONG 10000+views http://youtu.be/YOuUlSQ4fos?hd=1

STACKIN 4000+views http://youtu.be/xiFlX1kJGN4?hd=1

If you are interested in taking advantage of this ONE WEEK $50 PROMO email miss [dig.] at iammissdig@gmail.com with your NAME, PHONE NUMBER, SIZE, and COLOR or DESIGN ideas. She will promptly be in touch with you to further discuss the design process and arrangements. She looks forward to working with you–more appropriately, I look forward to [digging you out.]


Blasfome releases Summer 2012 Lookbook

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PITTSBURGH BASED STREETWEAR BRAND BLASFOME RELEASES SUMMER 2012 DELIVERY 1 LOOKBOOK

Blasfome tackles the summer attitude by resurrecting its infamous Kill Or Be Killed mantra.

Pittsburgh, Pa- Blasfome takes a full swing at summer by introducing three new themes into their classic Kill Or Be Killed collection, and the addition of two new pieces to the classics – Blasfome Board Shorts and The Blasfome Mechanic Jacket.  Kill Or Be Killed is the brands most infamous mantra, and the soon to be battle cry of the 2012 summer.

Blasfome originally introduced the Kill Or Be Killed tee in 2008 with a bold graphic of a wolf attacking another wolf.  It was revisited in a later collection with man’s best friend battling a monkey.  This summer Dave Blasfome reminds us further of nature’s greatest conflicts with three new designs. “I selected these designs because they are a combination of all common struggles we find in nature and within ourselves.”

The collection opens with the Pissing Contest design.  The front reads “Kill or be killed” with a bold graphic inside of it of a brutal cock fight.  It is followed by a design which is meant to remind us to fight for the underdog – the Dogs Of War design.  Dogs Of War shows an oxen falling victim to two Pitbulls.  Dave finishes out the trio with a tribute to one of his favorite summer movies, Jaws.  The Farewell and Adieu design features the falling action of the movie, a true man verses nature moment.  All three designs are available in navy and black tees.  Pissing Contest comes with an option of white or red tank-top. Farewell and Adieu is available in white or navy tank-top.

The collection also includes the Blasfome Board Shorts, and the Blasfome Mechanic Jacket.  The shorts come in charcoal black with the Blasfome Ten Foot Tall and Bulletproof patch on the upper left side. Made in the USA from 100% polyester, the shorts run from sizes 26 to 38.  The Blasfome Mechanic jacket is a Blasfome branded Dickies Eisenhower jacket, with a Ten Foot Tall and Bullet Proof patch on the upper left breast.  The jackets sizes run from small to extra large.

Blasfome Summer 2012 Delivery #1 will be available May 22nd at midnight on-line (www.blasfome.com) and in-store May 22nd at noon (1923 East Carson Street Pittsburgh, Pa 15203).  Readers are encouraged to buy early, as Blasfome limits the amount of printed designs in an effort to keep the brand exclusive.

Soul II Sole x Solomon NYC SMOKER’S CLUB Collexione

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Welcome to the Smoker’s Club.  A collection put together by the creator of the ever so popular Piffsburgh & Pittsburgh King Hats, (which is Wiz Khalifa favorites) – Soul II Sole, & King of Graphic Designs Solomon Reese teamed up to do a collaboration for all you serious smoker’s out there!

Smokers Club Collexione represents the smoke culture of weed smokers everywhere. From the occasional social tokers to the heavy chokers.  Smokers Club is a collection that stands out amongst our peers and allows them to express their love for all things green and sticky.  Whether you are Wakin’  and Bakin’, Still Smokin or looking for some Weed for Thought, Smokers Club has a favorite flavor for you, to make sure you’re always Above the Clouds.  So Take Two and Pass the FLAVOR at your local Smoker’s Club!


You can also purchase our collection now on Soletron http://shop.soletron.com/stores/smokers-club
 

Joe Boots x WRK Clothes = WRK Fest

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This Saturday, Joe Boots and WRK Clothes are debuting their spring line in grande fashion.  Make sure to check it out!

A-Jaxx: Firstly, tell us about WRK Fest and what we can expect of the event in its entirety.

Joe Boots: Ok, so WRK FEST began like most great happenings, just an idea. We were kicking around the idea of our spring 2012 launch party after the success of the party at Blasfome for our fall 2011 drop.

http://blasfome.com/blasfome_x_wrk_clothes_pop_up_store/

http://bootprintscrew.blogspot.com/2011/10/wrk-clothes-pop-up-shop-recap.html

And with that being so good, we decided we had to throw something even bigger for spring!  Springtime in the burgh is a beautiful thing!  So basically, the event is at the 5020 PENN AVE and we’re kicking off the day at 1pm with an art show and the unveiling of the WRK Clothes Spring 2012 collection.  The art show and daytime activities are no cover and artwork as well as clothing will be for sale!  There will be food and drinks (food by “uNIQuely Served” , beverages by Vitamin Water) so everyone should check that out.  Around 5pm is when the DJs start.  People will most likely be coming and going the entire afternoon.  The Get Down Gang (local break-dancing phenoms) will take the floor around 7 while people start to gather because around 9 pm, the performances start.  Around 7 pm we are going to start charging, the cover is only 5$ to get a wristband and feel free to leave and come back!  The alcohol will begin being poured at 9 pm sharp!!

The VARSITY SQUAD with Deejay Drastik will be kickin off the night, followed by the worlds smartest rap duo TIME CAPSOUL.  DOS NOUN is also one of WRK FESTs founders and has had his hand in the planning of this event since day 1. There will be a set by BILLY MAYO of the 58s doing his FIRST SOLO PERFORMANCE EVER!  This is going to go down in history!

To close the night out there will be a set from Pittsburgh super party band MEGA-DEF, I’ve only had the pleasure to see them live two or three times but I have NEVER been disappointed with their set, they really know how to rock a party.  After the performances DJ HANK D and KEEBS will be spinning an incredible dance party to close out the night!

From the time the DJs start and throughout the end of the night we have an all star cast of DJs: BAMBOO, RANDOM SAMPLE, NICE REC, DRASTIK, AND TOM DOUG

There will also be a POGO STICK exhibition by yours truly.  We are in talks to get one of only 20 female sword swallowers in the world in town to do a sideshow act.  We are having a little bit of a hard time with zoning and such to get the elephants to parade through the place, but fingers crossed.  Overall it’s going to be a day of mayhem, music, art, and fashion!

AJ: Word, it sounds like quite the menagerie.  Lemme shift gears here for a moment, how do you feel about the spawning of so many independent clothing companies here in Pittsburgh?  Is there anything you aren’t feeling at all?

JB: I think its great!  The more people doing shit with them, the better, not to mention I print at my other job (boot prints) for like 70% of local brands. I am naturally all for it! 10 years ago when I started making clothes (hand painted a la miskeen) there was maybe one or two other people making clothes on any kind of level.  There has always been merch for bands and such but until recently the hip hop community has had weak merch to offer.  Boot prints set out to change that and did.  There are brands I’m way into, and brands not so much, but I’m like almost 30 years old so stuff that kids are making is sometimes just not in my style.  I can tell you this: everyone that’s out here grinding and trying to carve out their own little niche, I have NOTHING but RESPECT for them.

AJ: Every designer kind of has a specific demographic and I suppose a theme, a look they want to convey with their wear.  With WRK, whom are you trying to reach?  Is it specifically targeted more towards hipsters, or what?

JB: WRK CLOTHES is geared toward everyone in the world. WRK CLOTHES is a household pairing of words, everyone that ever had a job since the beginning of time has owned and worn work clothes to go to work.  So I guess its for everyone, except those that have been “lucky” enough to be handed everything in life and never had to WRK for anything.  Those worthless rich kids can fuck off with their silver spoons up their ass.  We aint here for them.

AJ: Lemme ask you this, could your line exist with out hip hop?

JB: Most definitely, although I personally don’t want to exist without hip hop, haha.  Hip hop is only one side of our deal.  The WRK crew comes from similar yet different backgrounds and it shows in our designs.  Graffiti culture, hip hop, punk rock, hardcore, reggae, BMX, skateboarding, these are just some of the influences we come from and we show through our actions and graphics.  Not to mention, a blue collar, hard WRK ethic that has been instilled in us since we were kids.

AJ: Do you have any plans to venture outside clothing?  Better yet, have you tried something different before?  Rapping, perhaps?

JB: WRK CLOTHES will be here forever and will always be involved in anything thats popping with people that are grinders.  Lazy fucks need not apply.  And anyone that knows anything about Pittsburgh hip hop should already know; Joe boots priceless muh fuckin fam.  South side hip hop, we get down.

And don’t be surprised if Joe Boots starts poppin up on a stage near yinz! I got new shit I’m working on and I’m ready to show out guarantee it’s one hell of show. Looking forward to seeing everyone at WRKFEST ’12!

 

Blasfome Releases Spring 2012 Delivery 1 Lookbook

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PITTSBURGH BASED STREETWEAR BRAND BLASFOME RELEASES SPRING 2012 DELIVERY 1 LOOKBOOK

Blasfome founder’s automotive roots shine in this seasons 2012 lookbook

Pittsburgh, Pa- Blasfome introduces the upcoming spring 2012 collection with the release of their Spring 2012 Delivery 1 Lookbook. This season’s first delivery is marked with influences from automotive racing and culture which were a large part of Blasfome’s founder Dave Bartek’s childhood.

“These designs are a reflection of our renewed venture into automotive sports.”  Explains Dave, whom is the brands founder and designer.  ”I wanted to remind everyone that Blasfome encompasses all types of culture, beyond hip-hop and streetwear.” 

The lookbook opens with a long sleve version of a familiar Blasfome favorite the “Keystone Hate” design.  ”Blasfome” is printed in bold down the sleeves, bringing us back to the days of heavy metal concert merchandise.

The design is paired with the “A Taste of Japan” tee in black and red worn by Blasfome’s Bobby Buckets.  ”This (design) was inspired by Japanese steakhouses and nuclear tragedy, a real tribute to the Americanization of Japanese culture.” Dave explains.

The third piece in the collection is a racing inspired “Blasfome Wreath” in an electric blue and orange. “Trophy wreaths are found in all forms of racing, we wanted to give the fans our version.” States Dave.

Dave explains the last piece of the collection, “The “No Trend Riding” tee is not only our slogan for the Spring 2012 collection, but the guts of this brand.  We hope to inspire all of our fans to follow their own path.”

The Spring 2012 Delivery 1 Collection is a mix of long sleeved and short sleeved tee’s, with all designs printed on 100% cotton shirts.  In typical Blasfome fashion designs are printed on black, with the short sleeved “A Taste of Japan” hailing the only design printed on white.

The BLASFOME Spring 2012 Delivery 1 collection will be available Saturday February 25th in stores, and online at Blasfome.com.

BLASFOME is a Pittsburgh-based streetwear company founded in 2007.  It is influenced by life in the city of Pittsburgh, hip-hop, skateboarding, metal, and tattooing cultures.  Blasfome supports numerous musicians and athletes including among others; Beedie, Wiz Khalifa, The 58′s, Mac Miller, RA The Rugged Man, King Fantastic, Mark “The Fight Shark” Miller, John Wagner and Matt Petty of the Bloodmasters, and General Steele of Smif N Wessun.


Soul II Sole Presents: Piffsburgh x American Needle snapback release

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Soul II Sole presents to you the first time to ever release, Piffsburgh x American Needle snapbacks.  Not only is this the first time we are releasing the Piffsburgh style in a snapback, but we also brought you a couple colorways, which are limited to only 36 pieces each. Order now before they sell out!

This is the first time the Piffsburgh is being released in a snapback exclusively with American Needle. This is a Soul II Sole exclusive. Many spotted Wiz Khalifa rockin the Piffsburgh as well as the Pittsburgh King hats… def reppin his city.

DESCRIPTION: White embroidery on black crown with green undervisor and Soul II Sole logo on rear in white also.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER

 

 

This is the first time the Piffsburgh is being released in a snapback exclusively with American Needle. This is a Soul II Sole exclusive. Many spotted Wiz Khalifa rockin the Piffsburgh as well as the Pittsburgh King hats… def reppin his city. (Limited to only 36 pieces)

DESCRIPTION: white embroidery on blue crown, red eyelets, red button and red visor with green undervisor and Soul II Sole logo on rear in white.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER


Varsity Squad announces album release date and collab with Man Cave Clothing

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After a year and a half in the works, Pittsburgh’s best super-duo Varsity Squad, consisting of emcees Beedie (formerly of The Ill Spoken with Mac Miller) and Jon Quest, are ready to unleash their debut album New School Boom Bap to the world. To go along with the release they have collaborated with independent streetwear brand Man Cave Clothing to create an exclusive Crewneck design, complete in 2 different color schemes: classic Black on Heather Grey, and the Pittsburgh edition Yellow on Black. These crewnecks are available now for pre-order & will include a free copy of the album, shipping on the release date of February 7, 2012.