April 2013
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Save the Date(s) │ May 11+12
I know it’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything new on the blog but I promise you it’s all in good reason- these last few months have been solely dedicated to revamping the brand and I am finally at a point where I am ready to present it to you all. In fact, the first opportunity is for those of you who are in (or will be in) the Los Angeles area…next...
“The best way to get approval is to not need it.”
– Hugh MacLeod
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Common got off on this!!!
cocaine80s:
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March 2013
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“Distance and difference are the secret tonic of creativity. When we get home,...”
– Johan Lehrer
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Food for thought:
“If we’re free from the burden of trying to be completely original, we can stop trying to make something out of nothing, and we can embrace influence instead of running away from it.” © Austin Kleon via “Steal Like An Artist”
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“You can’t take the vertebrae out of your back just to fit into someone else’s...”
– Terrence Howard
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“Start copying what you love. Copy copy copy copy. At the end of the copy you...”
– Yohji Yamamoto
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“Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But, since no one was...”
– André Gide
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New Product Alert: The Essential Tee
I just released my first product of the year and I can honestly say that it is only a small indication of what’s to come from TEM in 2013. Just stay tuned and I will try to follow up more regularly. But for now I would like to direct your attention to the new ‘Essential’ Tee that I released this past Friday.
It was made and printed right here in Los Angeles (🇺🇸) from my original pattern...
February 2013
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“Work ethic eliminates fear.”
– Michael Jordan
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Conversations with Girls Featuring @aishashaya
Here’s some outtakes from my CwG shoot I did with my good friend Aisha Shaya last week.
I’ve been knowing Aisha for a few years now and I’ve always admired how business savvy she is and how resourceful she is when it comes to getting things done. Also she’s one of the most thoughtful and genuine individuals I know- every time I’ve been a guest at her and her...
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“I am the sole author of the dictionary that defines me.”
– Zadie Smith
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Teleport 2 Me, Traci
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coexist > surrender
Let’s have some dialogue…
What does this statement (above) mean to you?
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Conversations with Girls featuring @_D_ibanez
Here’s some outtakes from my CwG shoot I did with my good friend Diana Ibanez.
I’ve been knowing Diana for a few years and I’ve always admired her ability to prioritize and stay focused on her goals…and with her graduating this semester it seems like it all of her hard work is paying off. I love what she represents and I have no doubt that she will become a future exec. of...
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Instagram: essentialman_ld →
January 2013
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It's 12:30am and I'm up revisiting all of my...
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Jah Cure said it best..."You'll Never Find"
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One flew over the cuckoo's nest.
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Conversations with Girls featuring @bestnewactress
Here’s some outtakes from my CwG shoot I did with my new friend Miss Iman Milner of Edge Magazine.
Fun fact: Last week I had the opportunity to spend a brief moment with Iman while shooting her portrait, and though it was our first time officially meeting…she has the type of presence and spirit that makes you feel as if you have known her for years- just a good person to be around.
I love what...
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I'm just on the sideline practicing my jumper.
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I'm up trying to figure out which product/design...
