Lupe on Complex

Behind the scene's to Lupe's photoshoot for the Complex. 

Get into the Silver Supra's then try to comprehend the Lanvin's.

"just a lil bit of swagger. you know what I'm talking about? just a lil bit of freshness" Lupe Fiasco

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New Swagger Collection

Japanese born clothing line Swagger has recently released their newest collection and here are the looks. For the most part it is a street wear brand but I believe that everything in the world is affected by everything around it so fashion is one universal idea. There shouldn't be a division between high fashion and street wear. I like the creativity that went into the designs for the looks of this collection and I am impressed by a very thought provoking down jacket. It brings to mind thoughts of space and the unknown. The cut of the denim comes across as a surprise to me because Japanese denim is mainly cut wider and tends to be baggy. In a Complex interview 

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Lupe Fiasco admitted to being fascinated by Japanese clothing and in one of his songs he commented on Swagger so I think it would be safe to say that he is a fan of their work. To get your hands on some pieces: 

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"This is just a little bit of freshness, you know what I mean, a little bit of Swagger" Lupe Fiasco

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Lupe Fiasco on Tavis Smiley (late)

"The ink of a scholar is worth a thousand 

times more than the blood of a martyr." 

Lupe Fiasco

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Live at Glastonbury: Lupe Fiasco

I had to post this, because Lupe's energy was through the roof in his performance so here it is.

Enjoy

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Summer Stage: Kid Cudi

5 minutes until Kid Cuti hits the stage and the crowd is anxious to sing along to the melodic mix "Is There Any Love?"

He gives the thumbs up and runs on stage, ready to tear it up.

Nick (Kid Cudi's DJ) says he's ready as well. He gives the thumbs up and screams "Fools Gold!"

On stage its like he transformed into the being of pure entertainment. He has a stage presence similar to Lupe's; I can see why Kanye took a liking to him. He went on by himself, he pumped up the crowd by himself and he performed 5 of his songs. For someone that just finished smoking a bone he seemed to be long winded. I thought that cigarette's were supposed to slow you down? Anyway "Day & Night" came on and not only did he rock it, he got the crowd into it, the DJ cut the music and all you can hear is a wave of the chorus to "Day & Night" echoed throughout the crowd lead by Cudi. There were even times when he'd just feel the energy from the crowd and start dancing. 

If you've never heard a Kid Cudi song be sure to do something about that as soon as possible.

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Summer Stage: Kesh

POW! Kesh's work sure is a wow factor. Whether your focussing on how the garments are constructed, the time in which they are constructed, the ingenuity and imagination involved in the creation or simply the look of her clothes your sure to say WOW! 

She has been designing and making her own outfits for as long as I could remember (over two years now). Kane West, A-Trak, Lupe Fiasco and Big Daddy Kane are amongst the names of those who proudly wear Kesh wear (yea her clothes are self entitled). She is also a DJ and a damn good one, she travels all over the world DJ'n for parties that are always cool, if you've never been to a party that she's played then you need to check this site to see when and where her next party is:

Kesh

Kesh recently put together a collection to show in the Man fashion show in London by Topman. It's a menswear fashion show that exhibits up and coming designers.

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I think that was a good look for her and I'm proud to bare witness to progression and her positive influence on the youth. She is a testament to the saying "you can be anything you want to be" except in her case she can be EVERYTHING that she wants to be.

If all of the things that Kesh produces isn't enough to WOW you then her drop dead gorgeous looks sure will.

There is a long story behind me meeting Kesh maybe it'll be on Personal soon; stay tuned.

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Swagger So Trilly

Am I dreaming or is this really a collaboration between Swagger and Trilly and Truly in the form of two stadium jackets? Words cannot express how incredible this jacket is, if you see anyone walking around with this jacket on compliment him. Incase you weren't paying attention in that Complex magazine interview Lupe Fiasco has three different clothing lines that he designs for two of which are Swagger and Trilly and Truly with the third being Fall of Rome. None of these clothing lines are being distributed in the states as of yet though. He is very fascinated with the Japanese culture right now so that is where the clothes are being sold. However word on the street is that Fall of Rome is going to be coming to the states really soon. I appreciate the fact that he isn't putting the clothes on his name and trying to force feed it to me.

Highsnobiety

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Words With Glastonbury: Lupe Fiasco

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This Just In...

Lupe Fiasco's "Paris, Tokyo"

Enjoy

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Lupe Fiasco - Hustlers and Customers

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