Thinking Outside the Shirt

Designated for a swag comparable to a mix between Ferris Bueller and Andre Leon Talley, the out of the ordinary designs by Slow and Steady Wins the Race ensure attention, through stylized expression.
The eighth and ninth issues of the brand screams abstact by transforming, and editing the norm, and standard, feeding off ideas and concepts brought on by their previous issues. Talk about thinking outside the box, or shall I say the shirt.

Classic threads, and silhouettes suggest a thumbs up, yet brand new, unthought-of additions whisper extremity, to leave you with a raised "THE ROCK" eyebrow. I wonder if Slow and Steady's designs would be a big hit at interviews or weddings. Would the hiring manager look at you as if your out of place, like "try again", or would the bridesmaids welcome the OriginalFreshness with open arms?(Pun intended, look at the shirt above to the left)

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Sanrajaketto

What up Though, allow me to put yall onto the OriginalFreshness, from One-NESS. Classic, in standard rain jacket ingredients, with a few spoonfuls of that special sauce, (HA!) Sanrajaketto, is the product of sheer inventive ideas, and bold design elements.

See through rain-proof of sorts, featuring, transparent plastic covering, easily removable for anyone who might not be shouting from the rooftops about being draped in a shower curtain.
Specifically placed slits in the jacket reveal a neatly showing a camo, type of montage displays ingenious, clever, style.

Available at that One-NESS site that I conveniently linked up, have FireFox(FireFox 3 is dope, and a must have by the way) translate it for you. 51,450 is the going stamp on this reptile of a jacket. (LOL) I don't know what that means to you, shit... i don't know what it means to me. Anyway you can get it there, and you saw it first right here. OriginalFresh.

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Standing in the Shadow

Yeah Yeah, I know how everybody be raving over the classic designs, comfort, and durability Saucony is known for. Sike! (Psyche) But nevermind that, the Shadow design(which was featured here a lil while back) is flavor on it's own, then when put together with Alife, the style is hyped up to new notches.


The Shadow 6G's (6000) are being released exclusively at the ARC, this saturday, the 28th, with an accompanying tee. Only in the 3 colorways shown, they're gonna run a buck 10 a pair, and 40 bills 4 the shirt.
Look Out, Cuz Now You Know.

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Staple Splash

Yo! WTF is this forreal, are they serious? Indeed they are, and effortlessly embracing the OriginalFresh mantra in the process. Holding the general pedigree for a poncho intact, yet stripping those so "uncool" things about the typical, Staple Design got real brolic with the design of this Spring Poncho.
I'll def rock this, and not on some rainy day tip either.

As basic, and simple looking as it possibly could be to the norm, of what you would define as a poncho. But the thought and design put into this piece, sets it apart from that thing you throw over ya clothes, when your about to get on a water ride, at Great Adventures or something. 1st of all the material used is def easy on the eye (in a way), nowhere near a bright-ass yellow. Neutral in content as far as having camo design aesthetics, and being easily wearable, and adaptable in accordance to your wardrobe. Without the loud color, it's easy to look on the bright side in reference to this.

Snatched straight from the Staple Design spring lookbook, the sketches, with all the details, and lil arrows were a great touch. And included at the bottom of the sketches are slick comments, coupled with design breakdowns, and a slight glimpse into the mind of the designer. Below is what was said for the Boyce Rain Poncho. But do, peep the rest of the lookbook, and know what is.

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Spring Wave from Denmark

Your looking at the newest latest from Wood Wood, (don't mind the name) the Spring/Summer line presents a collection that screams youth maturity. Through expressive, fits and colors an aggressive chic nature is too evident. With special emphasis on design aesthetics, smooth calm tones, fall back, yet compliment the way each article amplifies it's own unique style.

The womens end of the line is not too form fitting, making for a real creative touch. Slightly oversized, with the length coming in in just the right way, allowing for a funky fit, a simple step away from the norm. Neutral colors and prominent reds, show cool innovation, in the warmer seasons. Link the site to see the full line, as well as the online shop.

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Stepping Blocks

Honestly when I first saw these, the Steve Aoki Supra's came to mind, not to knock the design or anything. But a look closer unveils, a cool creative aesthetic, that sheds light on the homie in the corner, who might not get the deserved attention, K-Swiss. Great outsource to link up with, J Hederus brings forth articles from a future date, in this case mid 2008. A clean game of Tetris on ya feet, and easily detachable due to the addition of velcro above the laces. Makes it too simple to showcase ya sneaks alter-ego.

Looking like designs from a far off nation, or anime flick, Julia Hederus designs are def not the everyday, but somewhere in ya mind, you look at it like it, could I see myself sporting the newest latest from Hederus. Well just take the K-Swiss High Block Sneakers, as a small step forward, a lil taste of whats to come.

Just look at this shit, she's really onto something, y'all better look alive.

Set to drop the 15th of August. You can def pre-order now, to be released on the specified date, only at: www.oki-ni.com. Not really sure of the cost, or if they will be released in limited quantities(which should really be irrelevant), but you'll know when I do.

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EarBud YoYo

This lil' brilliantly purposeful, functional item, has the ability, to save time, contribute to simplicity, all while being a clever tool, that effortlessly has the means to double, (well triple) as a token of promotional display. The POP, is just one of numerous products from the inventive maven, Bluelounge, in succession with The Sanctuary, and Cool Feet, both also, helping us get a long that much easier with our everyday electronic companions.

A cable yoyo, with the soul purpose, to coil the inevitable companion to your iPod or Mp3 player in an easily accessible display. Held together by a simple nifty contraption that suctions the gathered headphones in a clean neat manner, to ya Zune-Pod, (I really heard someone use that term before, and they were dead serious) or whatever you wanna call it.

Only running about 10 bucks, click over to the Bluelounge site, to get yours,(or see where you can get yours)and to see what else they coming with.

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Chocolate Spray

Wow. Now i know this Axe Ad, has nothing to do with nothing, but you can't front on it's candid original approach.

Homie sprays hisself down real heavy with the AXE, hops out in the street stepping like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever looking like a chocolate Jolly Green Giant, this is some unstoppable funny shit.
"AXE, you crazy for this one!"


It not really suggests or tells you to go cop this spray, but more like dares you.
On the one hand, my man, is entirely too cool, calm, and collected, to have his body parts being severd the way they are. But then, he's swag splashin, all the ladies in his path, on some don't fret, tip, it's def enough of me to go around.

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The Main Course

Get a glimpse of the main course, a savory display of threads done in a manner effectively executes a full Gourmet meal. Get It?
If your one of those who know, then you probably seen Gourmet, here and there with the main emphasis on the footwear, a breath of fresh air indeed, but allow OF to pump fake, and direct your attention to their spring 08 lineup.

Incendious, yet laidback athletic wear, with a clever street runway persona, depicts an image, that I don't try, it just happens(that's copywritten by the way). Design and material, substitute for a commanding audience, instead of loud colors, (not knocking anyone) or brash statements, that other's might use to shed light on oneself. Calm subtle tones, leave the statement "it's not what you wear, but how you wear it" as the prominent impression followed by the Not For Nothing mantra.

Gourmet is def in ya face, on an OriginalFresh track, this unstoppable train is something to stay alert for in the future. Peep the SITE and blog, Du Jour, for more, and in depth info.

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Bang on the Table

Yo the homie Tor Clausen is an inventive genius, never have people, been so happy to be around a whole bunch of wood{PAUSE}with big smiles on their faces since, "Jenga" (Ooowww, y'all remember that?) But with a slightly different approach, his Rumba Series Drum Tables provide you and a couple friends a live opportunity to make music from a not so typical piece of furniture.

Peep the YouTube vid below, to get a breeze of the OriginalFreshness I'm sending ya way. Customizable modules allow you to choose exactly what percussion instruments you want present, on your bangin' coffee table. The precise, intricate work displayed on these table can only be completed courtesy of hands-on assembly by the artist Tor himself. Prices range between 800, and 2900, not including shipping, and tax vary by the size chosen, is a significant price to pay to incorporate a unique piece like this in your decor. I mean who else in ya circle will be able to say, they eat or, toss magazines on a live instrumented MPC.

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Creatures, all Meshed Up

We got the Crooklyn Remix sitting atop, Urban Jungle Grey below it, and Balmy Army Green, laxin' to the right of it. Creative aggresion is prominent, with ornate names present, take a close look at the design. Pigeons, rats and cats all meshed together, sprawled all over the face and band of the V Zenh, repping the Creatures of the Night(COTN) correct.

This is some real futuristic, prolific goodness, just picture everybody sporting Nooka timepieces, on some regular tip a decade, or so from now(maybe I said to much). Man, How I look forward to the future, continuous OriginalFresh. To throw one of these on ya wrist, it's gon run ya pockets of 250 bucks, hit the Nooka site to see the specific specs.

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Cazal Steps Back Out

Guess who just woke up from a pretty long snooze (I say sleep, cause that's better than saying they fell off), only to awake younger and more refreshed. The old heads Cazal Eyewear, got up with the new kids on the block, Dita and created something unforgettable, (as Cazal would say). The Classic Cazal 902 frame, got dolled, and spruced up, super swag is in the house, thanks to the association of Dita, contributing their style and design to the marvelous collabo compilation of sunshades.


Peering from behind the shaded lenses of these badboys, if looks could kill, the wearer would be walking around like Cyclops(i'm speaking of homie from X-men, not the other Cyclops). Thin, and pretty damn fly, if i may so myself, they carry a cute delicate persona,(similar to that of a butterfly or flower) and with an ironically heavy set of 750 a pair, it's highly suggested to be delicate with these pricey specs.

As expected, limitations are official tissue with the gold and black joints limited to 500 pieces in the world, and the red and yellow colors aren't so lucky, with a restricted worldwide quantity of only 250 per color. Click over to the CazalxDita site to see how you can cop a pair online, or if a store around ya way carries them.

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Deep in the Champion Life

The notorious brass knuckles sit atop of it all, more than present among portraits of historical figures with skull heads substituting actual faces, in accordance with a smoking chair, and an assortment of books, that complement the decor draped in trophies and medals that all come together in a cleverly eclectic manner to set the tone correct to tell the story of the "Blue Collar Blue Bloods" collection.

10 Deep never ceases to disappoint, and this spring is no exception, except for the fact that their dropping delivery after delivery, hitting spring real heavy. First with the Champion Life collection that your now feasting your eyes upon, 10 Deep meshes with the major prestigious college steez, bringing forth subtle comparisons, with inspiration in pieces from the cut in denims, additions to headwear and ofcourse some official vintage Polos.

Notice the models in the lookbook, an insane addition to the Champion Life shoot, which quickly hits stores and 10Deep.com like tomorrow, literally. Also, be on the look out for the next delivery, and matching lookbook in the coming weeks "The Rise of the Tenth Brigade"(damn, that sounds like a movie).

And while we're on the subject of 10deep, peep out their skate promo for the winter of 08. Who you know who can go from collegiate culture, to skateboarding, 10 Deep does that and effortlessly makes it look good.

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TERRORIST DO COKE

Just the title alone, instantly provokes thoughts of 9-11, to addictive behaviors, with or without the powdery white substance. Until im finished downloading the zip file from off his blog, and load the 15 track mixtape into my iTunes library, images and thoughts begin to flood my head as verbal realism is being conveyed over a variety of beats. My Wesc headphones absorb the music, as my ears receive TERRORIST DO COKE.
Raising questions and stating concerns through an expressionistic flow, emotion is easily felt and heard throughout the rhymes of Arcierri Keness.


Track numero uno was an excellent choice to introduce the mixtape with a timely audio exerpt, explaining one story, coincidentally, puts you in perspective for the story your about to hear, almost as if the two were made for each other. Professing his love, while swiftly portraying his skills, songs like HIP HOP isn't DEAD, and before I say PEACE, have meaning carrying a swag that says "this is what I'm suppose to be doing". With a flow not quite like another, at times you can hear Big L influences, backed by the power in the voices of The Poor Righteous Teachers, Arcieri Keness spits flight in the mic (as he would say), that will inevitably elevate him to the top, or at least open peoples eyes to Arcieri, and HipHop that's actually saying something. Listen Up.




This is the OriginalFresh Hip-Hop(music altogether) DISCLAIMER:

Just because OF put the homie Arcieri Keness on OriginalFresh please do not take this as an opportunity or invitation for everybody and they mother who thinks they can rap(just cause they the best person who was a way 2 make words rhyme in ya crew) to hit OFmag up with all ya wack ass demos. This guy is an exception, OriginalFresh, a lyricist who deserves to be heard. Give him his props and respect.
Arcieri Keness --- TERRORIST DO COKE.

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Strap on the Side

Ok, O.K
No laces and no checks, but if that's OriginalFresh to you, maybe you should click from off of here right about... now.
No classic or played out(however you wanna look at it) sneaker silhouettes here. Sorry just a clean canvas turned into a pair of marvelous designed footwear. Royal Elastics came from another planet when they came up with the King and Queen Hi sneaks.


Sick materials and colors layout smoothly, a fusion strapped on all sides Velcro, and ofcourse Elastic, slick back real accordingly.
Looking like a bastard child from Marty McFly and Prada's American Cups. I'd throw a pair on, but my opinion shouldn't matter in what you wear.
Do you, not Hype. Stay OriginalFresh.

Ringing up at 75 and 80 bucks on the Royal Elastics site. The King and Queen Hi's are all their own. not comparable to what Fila's doing, with their rendition of "you know what" (I'll spare the details, it's not my character.) Check the site for more colors, details, and ordering info.

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From Paris with Fresh

Sooner or later all this goddamn snow will melt and the temperatures will rise to a comfortable height. And when it does look out and stand clear of Leroy Jenkins Spring + Summer Collection for the current year of 2008.

This time around Leroy Jenkins came with some different flavor. Original across the board from the denims seen above, featuring slanted back pockets, varying from one another, creative hysteria indeed. Paris France is real live and direct on the tee's, coordinating well with the prominent theme.

This collection definitely stands tall, and holds it's own like megaphone close to the mouth of an activist. Screaming creative, new elements, demanding OriginalFreshness on a wave all it's own. Fuck with the real, Leroy Jenkins Spring, Summer 08' collection is it.

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Coonskin Tops

Not just a regular graphic designed crew neck sweater, you know better to expect more from Supreme. A colorful cast of character's add to the expression of the future in the past in real live scenes depicted prolifically through the master animator Ralph Bakshi.

More than just a cool image of perverted guy(or perverted lady, however you want to look at it) stuck in between some hella big titties. This image is quite historically controversial in content, and visually ahead of it's time artistically wise. The Supreme slash Ralph collabo features two other atomic freeze frame snaps from the film Coonskin, which make for a handful of dope tops.

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Skater Cool

A new cool just branched from the big skateboarding tree, in the form of some serious flamboyant eyewear. With skateboarding in common, these four madd cool fellows created something excellent, simultaneously forming a brigada of their own.

Looking half Bentley, half BBC the logo has a smooth and classic appeal, holding it's value in association with unique placement. Packaged in a hard case, and a slick-ass Brigada logo covered cloth wipe. You just mad cause, Brigada's stylin' on you.

Named after the most official of official mob bosses, organized crime affiliates, these shades are hella gangster, "how they get so tuff"?
Featuring spring-fit hinges, handmade acetate frames, the UV protection's all there, laser engravement's(that is a word by the way, I think) all rubbed down with a spiffy polished finish. The futuristic, cool, that is Brigada Eyewear is hitting select skateshops tomorrow, March 1st, in this current year of 2008. See whats good with them.

The Homies behind Brigada:
Andrew Reynolds, Erik Ellington, Jim Greco, and Terry Kenedy

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Mosaic Flavor

Not really appearing to be an imitation from any particular era, but yet nudging at what's to come. Original in essence with colors coming from way outfield, theses Mosaic tees are madd loud like a Daft Punk show, yet relatively cool, due to the soft waterbase PegLeg print comparable to that of an Italian icee. I know i just took you all over the place, peep the tee, and get what I'm speaking.

The Mosaic tee's are from PegLeg's Holiday 07 Collection, but i can't help but see these style hard this summer and spring. What you think. 52 bucks a pop, click the PegLeg online store to get yours.
(LOL, I ain't gon' front this pic is just a lil awkward, but the tee's are still flavor, so pay attention to that.)

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3 The Commuter Way

How come it looks like, Streetwear was just introduced to the uber cool guy James Bond to bred this mean ass bag. Cause that's just what happened, compartment significance, and character specifics reign supreme on the Commuter 3Way BackPack from Nike.

This joint definitely has the alter-ego section down packed, with personalities of 3 individuals meshed together, an extreme commuter stands.
Nike had everyone in mind for this one.
The important affiliate toting a laptop and electronic goodies. Sling the strap over ya shoulder messenger baggin' it, transporting discreet personal belongings. Or sport exclusive footwear on ya back in a manner similar to that of an SUV with tv's on the back of headrest of the third row seats. Straight up backpackin it, luggin' around larger items in a mesh compartment on the outside, instantly creating extra space. This is wild, all this is possible with one bag(LOL, i know i sound like a, "not sold in stores" commercial)
I got these visual aids from CaliRoots.com, and currently they're sold out of these, But don't fret, theres a few other spots carrying the Backpack.

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