Robo BMWs!!

I just found this surfing the web. Being the nerd that I am, it naturally caught my attention.. Apparently BMW has developed a mechanized parking assist system that works in conjunction with the backup/parking sensors already installed on their upper model cars(specifically the 745). You need to place a reflective lens on the wall that your going to park in front of, and get out of the car. Then press a button, and it parks itself!! The geek in me was really impressed.Obviously its something thats not really needed for most at this time,but hey, thats the point of luxury goods. You get it just because you can. Now most likely one would only be able to use it at their house and places they frequent like an assigned parking space, but the fact that it'll be on the market in 3 years gives the potential for the next steps to take place. Imagine we go from this, to cars that park in regular spaces at the grocery store by reading the yellow lines (which i have already seen in development), to cars that parallel park themselves, to cars that drive short distances on their own, to cars like the ones in iROBOT!! Alright I know the last two are a loooong ways away, but a nerd can dream cant he?
Auto-parking here.
-Steven

Creative Class

I found this article in the summer issue of Nylon Mens mag. It highlights some of the young people making headway in various industries (many of them multiple industries at once) without having to work a traditional 9-5. Pretty cool and inspirational for those of you hoping or attempting to one day live off of your creativity. Which leads me to this article in the summer issue of Complex, also out now. They've got a special on ''How to Blow Up''. Essentially they interviewed leaders and tastemakers in various fields under the street culture radar and asked their best advice on how to get big in their respective industries. Short answers, but you can learn a little none the less.

-Steven
BTW..
Unfortunately, the Nylon article isn’t online, so you’ll have to check out the mag itself, but Complex has a bit part of it up. Either way it's worth your cash for both mags, so go pick em up!

Birds on Bikes

Okay, I found this funny ass video on youtube. One of the most random things I have ever seen. Some guys caught this 5 minute video of the Atlanta Hawks mascot riding a motorcycle around town. I think the funniest part is the context. Just the idea of a giant bird riding around on a bike like looking like a goof.I think the part that really made me laugh is when he stops to peak around the corner. Ha ha..hilarious..
-Steven

Pharell and Kanye's "Number One" Song

I first heard the song on allhiphop.com a couple months ago, but didnt see the video until a week or so ago, as I dont watch much tv. Despite what you may think about their ego's or music, there is no denying that Pharrell and Kanye have impeccable style. Aside from maybe Jay-Z, they are probably the two biggest trend setting icons in the hip hop/urban industry today.
Take a look at their fashion resumes...Pharrell rocks the BAPE gear, then all the indie urban kids start rockin it, then the hardcore rapper/hustlers pick up on it. Pharrell decides he wants to make his own label as well and flips it to the BBC/Ice Creams, and it begins again. Not to mention the whole skateboard P/ rap skater thing which while not nearly as big a movement as Bape, still made ground and paved the way for artists like Lupe Fiasco to move on in. Then Kanyeeze moves in as the "Luis Vuitton Don" and everyone that didnt have a Luis Vuitton hat/wallet/whatever scoops one up. Plus the resurgence of the popped-polo collar and the preepy-chic that the college dropout brought back to the street crowd. When I saw the video, I my jaw dropped simply because of how fresh these cats looked! I was like, "damn..now you know they've got money." Everything they're wearing is fitted, fresh, and sophisticated. They look like they're on a Mediterranean vacation, and from the looks of the video, they are! Even if you dont like the song, at least check out the outfits.
And dont get me started on the models...
Check it out here.
shouts out to Benjamin at the Brilliance for this one
-Steven

The Launch!

Finally, after many questions and much delay, the site is officially up! We've got everything to keep you looking funkyfreshdressedtoimpressreadytopawwty.
Go shop around. Find something nice for yourself or your man if your a lady.Or yourself if your a lady, or whatever..

-We'll have a list of stockists up shortly, and will hopefully be coming back with more upon the return from NY in July.

- We've got the mini flyers floating aound town and stickers and other proper gander on the way.
* a note about the mini-flyers.. They say "Cairo in La Luz #14 of 60", but we're actually doing 80 of those. So you still have a chance of getting one as we have about 30 left.

In the meantime, direct any questions to admin@kirinclothes.com
Peace,
Steven

Block Party!!

HHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTT DAMN!!

You guys need to check this out. I was at Questo's myspace and read his latest blog post. Let me tell ya'll I can hardly contain myself right now. The trailor is up for Dave Chappelle's Block Party and you need to check it if you havent already. My jaw dropped and I honestly almost screamed like people do when they see MJ in the limo before one of his concerts.And this is just the trailor!! The reason I'm so excited is because the artists he has are all literally my hip hop heroes. Mos, Common, Kanye,Kweli, the Fugees,the Roots,Jill Scott, Dead Prez, Badu,!! These are all the artists that made me want to go from being a fan to participant.I drop hard earned dough to check out anything these cats are puttin out without blinking twice because I know it's quality material. Others may differ with me, but thats just how I feel. Pay attention to the kids he's playing pool with and watch their reaction when he drops that money on the table. Thats how I felt watching it. I am not even sure if it's going straight to dvd or actually going to be in the theaters. I've heard both. I was googling it and started reading reviews and reactions from people that were actually there, and I had to stop myself. I didnt want to spoil the surprise! Apparently there's a couple guest artists either performing, or just making appearences, but I had to close the page because it was like opening a Christmas present early. An advance warning to any friends that are going to catch it with me: I will be wildin out. Whether at home or at the theater, i'm going to be acting like those folks you see on public access in the black Churches that are really feeling the spirit. Yall know what I'm talking about. Anyway dont forget to bring your thongs....
PEACE

BLOCK PARTY HERE

I Aint Never Scared !!

Who's the baddest? Who's the prettiest? Who's the tuffest, meanest, low down mutha in this town? .........Sho nuff it's Kanye. That boy is never scared. If you dont know what I'm talking about by now, you need to get out from under your rock. Check out his latest outburst here.
Shouts out to Benjamin at the Brilliance for linking to this one. I heard it on Sirius the other day, but didnt know there was a video to it. It is a little surprising, kinda....but it's not. And at the same time I was thinking, " Damn, this is the type of self confidence and motivation I need to have when putting myself/ products out there". If anything is for sure, Kanye has confidence in his self above all else. No one can tell him he aint got hot shit. Now it'll be interesting to see the award academy's reaction and what he actually does do come awards time...peace
-Steven