Don’t forget the album drops 12/8. It may easy to download, but it takes a true fan to make that purchase…

Leaders 1354 opened in 2002 in Chicago’s South Side historic Hyde Park neighborhood on 1354 E. 53rd St bearing the same code in it’s name. Living and running their boutique on the notion of , “Stay ahead of the curve!”,  the Leaders crew is Chi-Town’s bridging gap between the street and high fashion worlds. Check out one of your Midwest PC connects right here.

Allen Iverson was just as much a style icon as he was superstar basketball player when he entered the NBA in 1996, first being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. His trademark braids and full sleeve tattoos drove NBA commissioner Dave Stern crazy, and in turn he banned Hip Hop clothing from being worn off court while in front of TV cameras. However, Iverson continued to show his personal style as well display small guard skills unmatched by anyone in the league. With all the talk of the Virginia native being forced into retirement, Play Cloths salutes a true warrior in the game. Click here to read more of AI’s possible return to the NBA.

Original Fake is showing their holiday spirit this year with a Christmas inspired Holiday collection.  Included in the pack is a quilted jacket, v-neck sweater, beanie, and socks all sticking to the red and black motif. Expect Original Fake’s Tokyo store to get first dibs.

“Hip-Hop on steroids”

You might say he’s a progressive graf artist, or just an art school drop out rebel without a cause, either way Choe along with the other artists featured in the flick “Dithers” are still out there keeping our streets beautiful. Walrus TV got a chance to try and figure out why he does what he does…

“Documentarian and art aficionado Reid van Renesse helms Dithers, the first volume in a projected series of nonfiction films exploring the landscape of contemporary art in 21st century America. This particular film hones in on graffiti painters and other similar street artists. In a protracted series of on-camera interviews, Van Renesse talks to some 30 key painters and illustrators of the urban scene including Sam Flores, Andy Mueller, Ricky Powell, Rich Jacobs, David Choe, Albert Reyes, Dug One, and Tiffany Bozic — and invites them to discuss such topics as how and why they create the art that they produce, the conflicts and obstacles they encounter, what drives them to success (and what represents “success” for them), and the future of postmodern art.” - Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

The Air Jordan 1 Phat Premier “Detroit Pistons” has begun shipping to retailers across the country, and pays homage to MJ dropping 61 points in one game against the Detroit “Bad Boys” team in ‘87. With a French Blue leather upper and woven red panels throughout the sneaker, this is the perfect match with the PC Iron Cloth jacket.

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In this age of mostly computer generated graphics using clip art from the internet, Play Cloths gives a you a refreshing look into producing a graphic from scratch. This is the making of the Playwell Tee, a short produced by Smurf Smith & Brennan Cr1k. The artwork was created by artist Thad Rhodes. The Playwell Tee is available online right now as well as in PC retailers across the country.

Enjoy!!!

Tyme Machines has crafted some stealth looking Star Wars inspired USB flash drives that come in either 4, 8, or 16GB sizes. Currently, you can choose from Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Storm Trooper, Yoda, or Twilight to protect and transport your valuable information. Choose your side wisely and may the force be with you.

Antenna Magazine is one of the most well written and put together buyer’s guides on the market offering readers a closer look into the lives of some of street cultures most influential taste makers, various types of artists, and down right zany characters. This winter’s issue features actor Rob McElhenney from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia as their cover choice, and of course all the 2010 essentials to living an avant-garde lifestyle. (via Slangrap)