The Supreme Collection

This blog is tailored to feature the best of Supreme. In case you haven't noticed from the content in my previous blogs or are a new reader of the Clotho's Thread, it is safe to assume that Supreme is my favorite streetwear brand. Out of all the brands they've had the most mentions in my blog posts and they are often one of the first brands that I check up on when I'm not sure what to write about. From product drops to lookbooks and more here are my top Supreme mentions:

1. Supreme: The Resale Market
This was the first article I wrote about Supreme. I was talking about Complex magazines documentary on Supreme's resale market that dives into Supreme's successful and often times very crazy resale market.

2. Top 10 Streetwear Brands 
In this article I ranked my top 10 streetwear brands and spoiler alert Supreme is on it. I wont say what spot they got but I will say they are pretty high on the list. In the blog I explain that Supreme remains the most well-known and most wanted brand.

3. Lookbooks 2015-2016 
In this blog I talk about my favorite lookbook from 2015 and 2016. In this case I explain why the lookbook caught my eye. The link is also in the blog so I'll recommend you check it out, then leave a comment telling me what you think.

4. The North Face and Supreme Drop Yet Another Collaboration
In this post Ii simply talk about a recent collaboration between the North Face and Supreme. I go into detail as to what the products look like and also link the photo album. Heres a small excerpt from the post "The line includes a hooded jacket, a hooded sweatshirt, sweatpants and a backpack and like always Supreme brings us some colored options."

Why The NMD City Sock Is Not The Shoe of The Year

Recently the Author of one of my go to blogs, The Asphalt, had a blog post about why he thought that the Adidas NMD City Sock was his shoe of the year up to date. This here is the link to that blog post. Aand here is the shoe in question.

The writer has good and valid reasons as to why he has fallen for this shoe. Shoot, he even made me think twice about the product but there's a lot about the shoe I cant stand. He clarifies that he is not an overall fan of the NMD line but that this shoe in particular is something worth "taking a closer look at." That's one area I can already disagree on as I am usually a fan of the NMD drops and the city sock is the one exception. He talks about the NMD being a consolation price for not being able to cop yeezy's and I too disagree with this notion. I think the NMD has its own value and features such as the sole of the shoe which pops out at you almost immediately. It can definitely double as an alternative to the Yeezy's but I can definitely say I like some of the NMD's more than the Yeezy's. Let's hope Kanye West doesn't read this.

Let's get into why I truly this dislike the Adidas NMD City Sock. The proof is in the name, the shoe looks like a sock with a sole in it. It kind of reminds me of Swim Shoes and for that I just cant like the shoe. There are no laces which I think are key here, since the laces work so well on other knit designs. There aren't many shoes without laces that I do enjoy to be honest. The color way is an okay color way with the black and gray stripes going in different angles and directions. Interesting to note is the black patch on the inside of the show which reads S79150, which can be found on other Adidas designs, in particular the Yeezy's. Overall the shoe is just unimpressive and not aesthetically pleasing. I'd definitely choose any other NMD over this one.

Streetwear's Most Influential People

This post will dive into the influential faces in streetwear. These are artists that are well known in the streetwear community and often set themselves a part from the rest. From starting trends to perfecting others. These are the people that many tailor their own looks after and often can't be matched. They have the power to help or hurt a brands worth.Alright well, let's get right to it:

1. Pharrell Williams
The music mogul is quite honestly one of the OG's in streetwear. He's been setting trends and coming up with designs of his own for years now. He was one of the main pioneers in the popular brand BAPE, and one could argue he's one of the main reasons the brand became so popular. Pharrell is the founder of the well-known clothing line Billionaire Boys Club, and it is one which he has a huge hand in deciding designs and the running of the business. To this day the 43 year old Pharrell can create buzz based of his style.

2. Kanye West
Kanye much like Pharrell is an artist whose main forte is music rather than fashion. Both also carry a lot of respect in the streetwear world for their passion in fashion. Kanye has been very vocal about his love for fashion since the day he became a household name. The hip hop artist currently has is own line with Adidas where he has released three installments of his clothing and footwear line. These items are always hyped up by streetwear aficionados and this has been the case since his prior deal with Nike. Kanye is usually ahead of the curve when it comes to trends and has even started some himself.

3. A$ap Rocky
The trend continues. A$ap Rocky has been a big contributor in streetwear since he blew up in 2011. He was one of the main pioneers for the brand PYREX and can be seen wearing Supreme, Bape, and Palace. You will also often see websites and blogs put out compilations of Rocky' s best outfits/looks.

4. Tyler the Creator
Another rapper, surprise surprise. Tyler along with fellow Odd Future members were and are still big fans of the brand Supreme and often can be seen wearing the wildly popular brand. Nowadays we still see the influence that Tyler and Odd Future have with their Odd Future brand that Tyler often designs himself. Tyler once claimed in a song that he has made "a quarter million off of socks." Tyler and Odd Future have also collaborated with the shoe brand Vans.

5. Ian Connor 
The first person on the list that is not a rapper. Ian Connor became an over night sensation after he was featured and modeled for the Yeezy Season 3 premier where Kanye famously also released his TLOP album. Since then we have found out that he has had a hand in some designs including those on the Yeezy Season 3 line. He is quickly becoming a social media icon with his Instagram reaching 548k followers where he posts pictures of outfits hes wearing and the people he is hanging out with, some of those people are on this list.

Highsnobiety is Really Dope

After my last post where I was linking Highsnobiety, I got to thinking "Man, highsnobiety is really dope." So I decided to make this blog post to promote the fashion blogger that has been around since 2005. The blog itself prides itself on its long reach covering themes and news in fashion, music, art, culture and design. But their bread and butter is still fashion and they seem to always be ahead of the curve when it comes to streetwear. From drops, to collaborations, to giving valuable insight on products and brands.

Once you reach the home page you'll see the they have their sections separated by fashion, footwear, music, lifestyle, art, and selectivism. Then they'll have a Our Sites tab that leads into their other affiliated sites. Under the fashion tab you'll find all the latest news on fashion. This is where you'll find articles and blog posts about streetwear. Like any blog they give recommendations on brands and products, inform about upcoming releases, news on what your favorite brands are up to and many other topics. In footwear you'll find the latest on shoes from drops to news. In music you can find releases, interviews, and videos from the music industry. Lifestyle is more tailored to world news and the entertainment industry. Arts will give insight and a look at the art world. And finally under selectism it combines some themes like art, design, and lifestyle.

In Our Sites you'll find their affiliated sites including; What Drops Now, Highsnobiety Store, Snob Shots, and the Highsnobiety Store guide. What Drops Now is great for that latest drops in pretty much any brand and they'll include prices as well as short descriptions of the product. They also allow people to add their own brands/products. In the store you'll find their magazine as well as products that they sell. The last two sites are really neat. Snob Shots is like a social media site mirroring instagram where people can post their stylish outfits. The last site is the store guide where store owners all over the world can register and showcase their stores and merchandise. These stores are fashion oriented but its really cool. I can easily hit the Chicago button and find all the best stores around the city where I can find some great streetwear merchandise.

Highsnobiety has been a long running streetwear and fashion blog and they are always on point with their content. Its a no brainer recommending this site. Check out the site here.

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5 More Drops to Shop

The blog High Snobiety has weakly updates on the latest releases that they deem the most worthy to pick up called 10 Drops to Shop This Week. The link will take you straight to this weeks installment.

It is usually hard to argue with what they have chosen as they generally do a great job at choosing stylish and fresh products. This week however, I felt as though they missed some critical pieces that can make any wardrobe better. The items I have chosen are inspired by the upcoming spring and summer seasons.

Item #1: Belly Pullover by Anthem Inc.
This hooded windbreaker comes in a sleek design with the word ANTHEM stretching across the chest. The Zipper interestingly enough is in the shape of the letter A. It comes in a white with blue color way. Perfect item to tackle the April Showers. To view Click Here.

Item #2: GEL-Lyte V's "Sunburst" by ASICS
Walking/running shoes that are versatile are always a must come summer time. These shoes will make any summer outfit stand out with its light colors (tan and white), making the name more fitting. To view Click Here.

Item #3: Round Metal by Ray-Ban
As the sun starts shining more regularly you're gonna need something to block the sun from your eyes so why not these rounded frames which follow current trends that lean toward those rounded frames. To view Click Here.

Item #4: Kimono T-shirt by Topman
This t-shirt is perfect for the summer. It is a loose fitting shirt which makes it breathable in the hot weather and the print in front depicts and ice cream cone in a tasteful way (pun not intended). To view Click Here.

Item #5: Facing Panthers Outline Cap by Rare Panther
The design on this 6-panel hat is simple but very neat. A chill accessory to wear in the spring/summer. To view Click Here. 

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The North Face and Supreme Drop Yet Another Collaboration

Earlier this week North Face and Supreme dropped yet another collaboration together for their spring/summer 2016 Steep Tech collection. This like the various others should be just as sought after and anticipated even with the oddness of selling fall/winter items out of season. The line includes a hooded jacket, a hooded sweatshirt, sweatpants and a backpack and like always Supreme brings us some colored options.

 Each of the new items comes in one of 4 color ways for each of the items. For jackets this includes a blue and yellow color scheme, a red and green color scheme and some classic black and white. Every item will also display both logos. The sweatshirts and pants come in matching green, red, black, and white. And finally, the backpacks return to the jackets' color ways minus the white. This is most notable on the Hooded jackets and sweatshirts where the Supreme logo stretches across the hood, a logo placement which they have recycled from the previous collaboration.

These items will cost quite the pretty penny to get. The jackets will run for $388, the sweatshirt $198, the sweatpants $168, and the backpack for $148.These items will be available at the Supreme stores in the US on April 7th, and in Japan on April 9th. Aan like with any Supreme item, if you're not one of the firsts to buy it then expect the resale value to be significantly higher than the retail value. however.

All in all, this collection is still impressive and although it may not be ideal to wear a hooded jacket/sweatshirt in the summer it will prep you to look fly as hell come fall and winter.

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Recommendation Thread

I'm here to recommend my go to spring look from head to toe. I will try to give it my best shot and try to make you the reader visualize it.

Im gonna start at the bottom with the shoes. I really like shoes that have a classic but distinguishable look. I think the Vans Sk8 Hi's do a great job with doing that and they have been a staple for quite a while now. With classic come plain black and white but the shoes do come in some great color ways.

As far as jeans go I'm not too picky. Some good denim may cost you a pretty penny, but I like the low cost decent quality approach so Id go with these Black Authentic 1969 Skinny Black Jeans as an alternative.

For a t-shirt I would go with one of my favorite brands with this simple Only NY Midtown Tee. The shirt is simply but you still get to flex a little with the brand showing down the middle with a button up unbuttoned.

Speaking of button ups. This I Love Ugly Distressed Denim Shirt in a beige to offset the colors you're already wearing. Also, leave it open to show off the Tee.

It is spring correct? So a must have is a rain jacket/windbreaker and Im always a fan of anything North Face, including this San Sidro Wind Jacket. That I'd throw this bad boy on top, and return to the dark side.

Finally I wanted to ad an accessory to the outfit and my favorite accessories are always hats. To match the button up and the tee I'd go back to Only NY  and wear this Camper Snapback that should tie the whole outfit together.

The picture below is for reference. I want something versatile in the spring. When it's rainy you have the jacket on top but when it's a bit nicer the jacket can come off and the outfit will still work. Hope this inspires some spring fits.

My Website!!!

This week I was finally able to publish my website and I have to say I am pleased with the way it has turned out. First off, the idea behind the website. I wanted to make a website that would link streetwear fans directly to some of the best brands including; clothing, denim, and footwear. The best blogs and the best forums. Like the motto says in the home page, I hope to make the site, the "one stop shop for the latest and greatest in streetwear fashion." I also hope to provide relevant information to newcomers of streetwear or old timers who know a lot about the topic.
 

The website also provides some insightful reading for the users with the pillar articles which we were assigned to do. The articles will hopefully engage and connect with the readers.You will also find some items which I myself designed on cafepress. The items are closely related to streetwear, the website, and the blog.

With the design itself, I attempted to go with a simplistic approach and used colors that matched well. Also, tried to give the site a city feel. My tabs include the home, articles, brands, contacts, about and store. The brands tab contains all of the relevant brands in streetwear at moment categorized by clothing, denim and footwear, all the tabs are linked to their respective websites. You will also the sites tab which links you to all the best sites and forums. Finally I have my store where I provide my own designs and merchandise with the links to buy them.

Ii really enjoyed making the site, I hope you all enjoy navigating through it.

Yeezy Boost 350 Review

The product that I will be reviewing is the Yeezy Boost 350's in the pirate black color way. These shoes have recently been released and its Adidas collaboration with rapper Kanye West. These shoes, like the previous Yeezy drops have been well sought after. However, Adidas is still having this be a limited drop so it was tough to get a pair, for those lucky enough to snag a pair. I was lucky enough to be able try on a pair, unfortunately I was not able get a pair for myself. I personally really like the shoe and it has nothing to do with my love for Kanye West, I swear this is an unbiased opinion.

Alright, so let's get into the actual shoe. The shoe is such a clean look and the grey streaks on top of the black is great look. This differs from the turtle dove color which had white streaks.One of my favorite components of this shoe are the sort of bars that come out on the sole. I don't know why that catches my eye but I like it. The sole also contains Adidas' boost technology which makes the shoe super light weight and comfortable. It is also interesting to note that the boost at the bottom was left white, contrasts from the rest of the shoe which is black with a little grey here and there. My second favorite component to the Yeezy's is the stitching that stretches from the top of the tongue to the front end of the show. There's something about that line that gives the shoe a whole innovative and creative The placement of the laces is something that I also admire about the shoe. These shoes don't have that typical or common lace look rather it is a bit random and almost a bonus since the shoe itself sort doubles as a slip on.You can easily rock these any outfit and they will look good.

Lookbooks 2015-2016

Lookbooks are a way for the fashion brands to showoff their latest collections through photography. They tend to show models wearing their clothes in various styles. They publish these photography albums on their sites and serve as a way for customers to look at the featured items before considering whether to buy or not. I have included some of the most recent lookbooks that I believe do a great job with representing their brands and/or recent releases.

Only NY - NYC Collection 2015
Only NY is well known for using photography and art in their pieces but they also do a great job with their photography for their lookbooks. They often portray various people doing common activities around the city, which was more than fitting for their NYC Collection. Only NY is different with their lookbooks with the idea of portraying their models as every day people,this can lead to the customer relating to the products more.

Supreme - Fall/Winter 2015
Supreme is different than Only in that they only have one model modelling their items in different ways. Their best feature however is that they show you which items are shown in each picture with a link to the items page. 

PALACE - Spring 2016
Palace, is like Supreme in that they only have one model wearing the pieces but what I like about their lookbook is that they show side by side comparisons of each outfit with a variation in angles. The lighting is also different in their pictures.

Black Scale - Spring 2016
The Black Scale lookbook has the same model in the entrance and patio of the home, wearing the items and facing the camera with only slight variation the way he stands. I thought that was interesting, and found the surrounding colors to compliment the outfits.

Stussy - Jamaica – Stüssy Spring 2016 by Tyrone Lebon
Stussy definitely represented their spring/Jamaican line perfectly. They have various Jamaican models wearing their products all while giving insight into Jamaican culture. Definitely my favorite to look through.
 

The Hype Over Hypebeast

Hypebeast is one of the leading streetwear blogs out there. Their main blog topics revolve around fashion but do veer away from that as well and write about art, tech, music, sports, footwear, and entertainment. From the looks of it they seem to cover just about anything and are not afraid to speak about topics that have nothing to do with streetwear or fashion in general. They write about anything relevant in pop culture and anything worth reporting. They post articles daily and like a news source they pump them out as soon as possible, so new posts can come every hr or even every minute. They do a great job of pitching they're stories with the usage of relevant pictures, good titles and short sub headings that leave one curious and wanting to read more.

Their reader engagement is really good and often have people commenting and giving their 2 cents on the given topics. Often agreeing with the writer but sometimes giving suggestions, their own opinions, or giving a different view point. I would say their fashion articles generate the most engagement. Hypebeast has also started their own forum that allows readers/users to create their own topics to be discussed with other readers/users. The forum also includes discussions not directly associated to streetwear.

Design wise the site is very clean and pleasing. I think it is always key for any website to be easy to navigate and that is what they've done. It is also well organized and the tabs allow the user to easily find what they are looking for or what the site offers. When scrolling you start to see the blog posts and as I mentioned earlier they use pictures that are relevant to the topic at hand.

The way they monetize is by offering a magazine and by selling clothing right off their web store. They sell clothing and shoes from all the top streetwear brands. It was interesting to see that their traffic numbers have gone down recently, but a slight increase in social media. The U.S. is still its largest user base is the US at about 35% of users. As far as their searches, they are most successful on google (20% of users access google before reaching the site) followed by Facebook, twitter, and Reddit. The top keywords include; stussy, stampd, carhartt whip, and undeafeated.

Overall, I am still a big fan of the site as they continue to produce quality articles/posts and remain a powerhouse in the world of streetwear. Would definitely recommend any reader to check it out.

Peep The Asphalt

Recently I began looking for new blogs that were in my niche area (streetwear) in order to gain some inspiration and a little more knowledge as to what people in my area talking about. I stumbled across this great blog named The Asphalt. Right of the bat you can tell there has been a lot of work put into this blog. The articles are previewed with the title and a picture relevant to the topic as a background. It enticed me to read more and continue scrolling to see what were the topics being discussed. Needless to say it is aesthetically pleasing.

I chose one of the articles to review and the one that caught my eye was Why Bape Could Be On Its Way Out. This article in particular caught my eye because in my previous blog post I included Bape as one of the top 10 streetwear brands. After reading the post I have to say that me and the author here have similar opinions about Bape. He mentions that Bape has always been a household name in streetwear and that it is still loved by many today. I too have noticed the shift away from using camouflage, which is kind of like their bread and butter along with their ape logo and shark hoodies. Although the trend seems to be the use of earth tone colors, camouflage is no longer a fixture but Bape continues to pump out designs that include camo. This is why I agree again with the writer that they should be looking to change their style and follow the current trends or even attempt to be ahead of the curve. While I would like Bape to remain successful, I might be removing them from my top 10 list in the near future as the writer has indicated. 

Top 10 Streetwear Brands

This is a list describing the top 10 streetwear brands which includes brands that are currently at the top of their game and/or are highly regarded by many. The list I have put together takes into account both clothing and footwear since both are very essential to streetwear. Without further adieu, let's get into the list:

10. The North Face: This might come as a bit of a surprise but the outerwear/jacket producing company has always collaborated with other streetwear companies, and have done so since the 90's. A prime example is the recent collaboration with Supreme where they released a reflective jacket. North face wind breakers are also always  a common item in any streetwear fan's wardrobe.

9. Palace: Palace is a British based skateboard company that is fairly new. It has taken a model similar to Supreme's where the items are limited and they are often sold out. This brand can also only be bought online, or at their only store in London. Very simple with their clothing but the designs are raw and innovative. They're triangle logo is becoming increasingly noticeable and has been worn recently by many artists including; Rihanna, A$ap Rocky, and Drake.

8. Norse Projects: This brand is one of the more lesser known brands on this list and its surprising considering that they tend to be ahead of the curb when it comes to trends and looks. They're clothing design's are very original and in particular the outerwear/jackets are they're strong suit.

7. Nike: I chose Nike in a broad sense. For one, footwear is crucial to any streetwear outfit and Nike has always been a big part of that. They have a boot line under the name ACG that has grow in popularity, well liked shoes like the Roshe's, Air Force Ones, Air Max's, and Foamposites, and finally also own Jordan Brand which is well liked in streetwear because of their retro Jordans. Nike also has they're skateboard line under Nike SB which includes popular collaborations such as Stefan Janoski, Eric Koston, and Paul Rodriguez.

6. A Bathing Ape ("Bape"): Bape has been a staple in streetwear for many years now. Their designs are experimental and a lot more out of the ordinary than the rest of the brands listed here. The brand has always had a long list of artists that have publicly worn its products.

5. Adidas: Adidas is very similar to the Nike, again reminding you that footwear is key. However, they are higher on the list because they collaborate with designer's that are well liked in streetwear and have done a better job recently with the products they have released. Some of the better collaborations include; Stan Smith, Rick Owens, Yohji Yamamoto (Y-3), and rapper's Kanye West ( Yeezy Collection), and A$ap Ferg. They've also always had the Adidas Originals line which was marketed and well known from the endorsement of musical group RUN-DMC in the 80's.

4. Only NY- Another brand out of New York that started as a small boutique store. One of my personal favorite brands. Their designs are very fresh and they draw their inspiration from skateboarding, sports, and city life. Their use of art (graffiti and photography) is very evident and it's what has set them a part.

3. Saint Alfred's: This brand is more of a homer pick for me. Saint Alfred's is a brand out of Chicago and they have a store located in the wicker park neighborhood. The store itself sells other streetwear brands (some are on this list) but they are known for their own STA brand and often collaborate with shoe companies like Adidas, Nike, and new balance where they release exclusive shoes.

2. Stussy- Stussy has been household name in streetwear for a long time now. It's one of the older brands on the list and still remain relevant and popular today. Its major influences come from the hip-hop and skate/surfer scene. Most recognizable by their popular logo.

1. Supreme- Supreme is easily the most well-known and recognized streetwear brand out there. You know a brand has a strong cult following when people are willing to do anything to get their hands on items in order to resale them and rake the profits (read my previous blog post "Supreme: The Resale Market"). Supreme is heavily inspired by skateboarding and hip-hop and started in New York as a skateboard shop that sold items on a limited basis. They currently still follow that model and are very limited in inventory, even with demand being above and beyond what the supply is the brand has not skipped a beat and remains the most desire streetwear brand. Also a personal favorite of mine, and why not. Who wouldn't want to get their hands on one of those famous box logo t-shirts?

Honorable Mentions- Asics, Visvim, A.P.C., Vans, and Pyrex Vision

Kanye West Premiere's Yeezy Season 3

Kanye West who is known for his music and often unsolicited rants premiered his third installment of his fashion clothing line by Adidas in front of a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden. At the fashion show he also premiered his upcoming album, The Life Of Pablo (TLOP) and streamed it online for fans everywhere to view via Tidal.com. The show it self was a very Kanye-esque showing with models standing in silence and with little to no movement for the entirety of the presentation. They wore his new collection, with many new clothing items as well as footwear.

The clothing itself was unique as expected. A lot of the colors were earth toned which is very common for the Yeezy line however this time however there seems to be a bit more variety in colors. The line varied from men's and women's styles and all together the premiere featured 43 different outfits consisting of jacket, sweaters, pants, dresses and his highly anticipated footwear. At one point, well known model Naomi Campbell was front and center wearing the clothing line. Another well known name to double as a model was rapper Young Thug.

The footwear itself, which is well liked by streetwear aficionados, showed the emergence of the Adidas 950 and updated version of the Adidas Yeezy BOOST 350's. The 950's are a combat style duck boot that will be coming in three separate color ways. The updated Yeezy BOOST 350's still mimic the older versions but this time they come with a line cutting across the side of the shoe. After the show Kanye also mentioned that he is working with Adidas to make the shoes more available to the general public rather than limited, which is how they are released and marketed now.

This link provides images from the clothing line.

Supreme: The Resale Market

Supreme is a clothing brand out of New York and it's one of the most iconic and popular brands in streetwear. Recently Complex Magazine released a short documentary about Supreme's resale market which is one of the most profitable brands in the market. The documentary dove into the actions re-sellers are taking to ensure that they get their Supreme product and also the reason's why the brand itself is held to such a high standard.

Supreme is a brand that started in 1994 as a skateboard shop out of New York. The brand grew in popularity and the demand for their products has grown substantially since then. Their success can be attributed by the endorsement of artists and gatekeepers of pop culture, including a major surge in recent years with members of the popular hip-hop group Odd Future wearing the brand. This has also led to collaborations with other clothing and shoe companies including The North Face, Nike and Jordan. Supreme however is very limited with their products and releases and the only place to purchase their products is out of their stores. They only have two store's in the U.S. however, the other being in Fairfax, California. The name of the documentary is properly named Sold-Out, since the demand is much higher than the supply. Most people will only get their hands on Supreme products from re-sellers.

In the video we meet a handful of Supreme re-sellers, some showed their faces and names while others withheld they're identity. These re-sellers also varied in age from young 13 year old teens to a 30 year old husband and father. They explained their tactics and plans of attack when looking to purchase Supreme products, which isn't as easy as just walking into the store. People will line up outside the doors for days awaiting new releases by the clothing brand. Some will pay people to stand in line with them in order to buy more when inside. The reasoning behind this is that with Supreme's popularity they have placed several limits on buying products and are very aware of re-sellers. One re-seller explained how Supreme will not let him buy more than one size on any item because they are aware of his business. To many these actions seem a bit extreme but for the re-sellers it is a way of life and often times the way they make money and live. Some of the profits listed by the re-sellers included $4,000, $5,000, and $17,000. They deem the money sufficient enough to continue their businesses.

Here is the link to the video.

About Me

Hello Everyone, my name is Streetwear Knowledge. That is a very interesting name but its simply a pen name to remain anonymous and protect my own identity. I am a huge follower of pop-culture and all the genres that come along with it including fashion and a specific area that interests me the most is streetwear fashion. That is why I have created this blog.

Streetwear is a fashion/clothing style that comes from the inspiration of many different areas including hip hop, skateboard, surf, and 80's/90's retro. I grew up a hip-hop aficionado and I continue to be one. I was always intrigued by what the artist were wearing and the fact that they were catalysts for certain trends that were occurring. It started as simply googling the brands that they wore and soon after I realized that there were plenty of people out there just like me and so I began to follow pages, blogs, and forums in order to gain more knowledge about the world of streetwear. Some of my favorite include Hypebeast, Nicekicks, and the Streetwear subreddit. Highly recommend all three if you haven't done so already.

I created this blog as a way to help other readers gain knowledge on streetwear. That can vary from news, videos, articles, or the latest on releases. In my posts I will attempt to make that  connection between streetwear regulars and streetwear amateurs by providing interesting and insightful content.

I would like to go a little more in depth about the blog's title. Trends are prevalent in the fashion world and in streetwear this still carries truth. I like to think that I'm a bit artistic and creative so I thought long and hard as to what to officially name my blog. Greek culture and history is something that I have always been interested in and more specifically Greek mythology. I decided to call my blog Clotho's Thread. Clotho was one of the Three Fates of Morai. She was said to have been in charge of "spinning the thread of life," which in essence determined when gods and mortals were born and alternatively also decided when they died. What I am trying to do here is to make "Clotho's Thread" a metaphor about fashion trends and how they too can come and go.  She used a thread to determine how long someone's life was to be. When the person died the thread was cut.The idea of the thread is also something that caught my eye since thread can be used to make clothing.

I hope that you enjoy the rest of this blog and thank you for taking the time to get to know me.