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UNDRCRWN HOLIDAY 2009 EXCLUSIVE

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UNDRCRWN launches a capsule exclusively sold in Finishline.
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Dorsia Reservations [American Psycho Dub]

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Sharing it’s name with our absolute favorite, fictitious restaurant (that we can never seem to gain a reservation at), Dorsia gear exudes more class than a sharp-dressed Patrick Bateman while keeping you just as fresh and clean as dude’s personal hygiene products.

Adding modern, street-wise twists to traditional men’s clothing, Dorsia collections typically incorporate American prep, French chic and Italian tailoring in it’s garments – often all at once. What amazes us, however, is Dorsia’s ability to combine each influence without coming off as pretentious bastards with better business cards than we have.

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Speaking of that American prep, French chic and Italian tailoring orgy of fashion, case in point are the jackets. Whereas The Kenneth Coat (above right) definitely vibes towards European influences with the wrap-around belt high collar and shoulder epaulets, it is still just at home here in The States as the workwear-inspired Henry Jacket. While each jacket tributes worldly influences, both are furthermore culturally ambiguous with the premier craftsmanship, attention to detail (check out the linings) and supreme warmth and comfort. The Henry’s 55/45 cotton/poly blend means total breathability, crucial for the up-and-down temps of the fall season, while the 100% cotton twill Kenneth Coat is simply warmth-plus. Trust, these jackets will have you so bonkers that ATM machines will ask you to feed ‘em stray cats (or so you think… crazy. You’re crazy!).

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We get stoked on buttondowns this time of year, and Dorsia might have gone and produced our latest, greatest loves. The Tyler (left) and Charlie Buttondowns are so basic that it’s almost an insult to call it so, but the toned-down look is simply killing shit. That mean, clean look totally stands out on it’s own or makes it a perfect complement beneath a compatible sweater or jacket, but…

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… the bad, plaid joints are just out of control. The Toby (left) and Damien Buttondowns present the same quality stitching and bitchin’ slimmer fits, but especially with The Damien, feature a more utilitarian look with the convertible sleeves and super-intense plaid pattern that’s been a staple for rough n’ tumble motherfuckers in the plumbing, construction and chainsaw-chasing industries for decades. You know how much trim that workman look pulls? No matter what lies they tell you, ladies love a tough guy, so at least try and look the part, sis.

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Our favorites for the line, however, are the sweaters, The George V Nk in particular. Crazy for the streets or the high-class set, cop our pal George and you’ll be humming “Sussudio” with unsuspecting call girls in no time. The kangaroo-style pocket is a nice touch, and with it’s thrill-with-no-frills aesthetic, this is one to wear on the next visit home after mom gives you the “you need to calm down and grow up” talk… or confessing murder to your lawyer. But hey, we’re not gonna tell you how to live your life. Now if you’ll excuse us… we have to return some videotapes.

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GOLD COIN x Argonaut Resin: Stick Up! toy ON SALE NOW!

8″ tall, hand made, hand painted. Custom box. Only 10 made in this colorway. GO!

DJ Green Lantern Presents: The Natural featuring Emilio Rojas

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One of hip hop’s fastest rising stars, Emilio Rojas, sat down with the KarmaloopTV crew to talk about his style on the mic and in the streets, working with DJ Green Lantern and much more. Click the image above to hear from Emilio in his own words, and cop your own copy of new mixtape, The Natural, by clicking the images below. Our dude is about to blow the fuck up, so give him a listen now and brag to all of your friends that you heard it first. And to all of our Boston and Cambridge heads, save the date; Rojas swings through The Hub to rock The Middle East Upstairs on November 29th. Cure those post-Turkey Day Black Friday blues with Emilio and all of us here at Karmaloop.

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Billboard Toronto’s Tax for Art Going to Vote Nov. 30 / Dec. 1st

Call to Action > Please forward
Billboard Tax for Art Going to Vote Nov. 30 / Dec. 1st
Go to
http://www.BeautifulCity.ca to support!

Do you feel like there are too many billboards and not enough art in our city? So do we. This is our chance to change it. Help pass a new tax on billboard advertisers to fund enforcement and arts initiatives across the city.

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Background
After seven years of hard work, the tax on billboards for art is close to becoming a reality! Toronto City Council will be voting on the new billboard enforcement bylaw and tax for art on November 30th OR December 1st, 2009. We don’t have much time – and we need your help!

Advertising is increasingly infringing on our public spaces, and the privilege of leveraging our city for commercial ends should come with a responsibility to keep them healthy. Almost all other forms of advertising subsidize content in exchange for your attention. The billboard tax is a fair and just means for private advertisers to take responsibility for their impact on the city.

What it will mean?
What’s at stake is a revolutionary new approach that will help bring balance in our communities. The billboard tax will provide the funds for proper enforcement of the new billboard bylaw as well as generate new funds for art in the public sphere – including murals, sculptures, festivals, accessible arts programming, outdoor performances and more.

This is not just about increasing funding to arts in Toronto (which lags behind most other cities in cultural spending). This is an opportunity to start building the beautiful and creative city we all know is possible: to nourish communities; to reclaim and rehabilitate our public spaces, and to build our city’s economic potential. For every dollar of public arts funding in a regional economy, eight dollars are generated (McKinsey Co.) Investment in arts and culture is proven to be effective in cultivating healthy and prosperous communities — don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of transforming our city!

Implementation of the bylaw and tax would dramatically increase arts funding in Toronto while democratizing access to expression public space. At the target of 18 million in revenue it would create the opportunity for:

- An historic increase to Toronto’s arts and culture budget, potentially doubling the number of artists and projects receiving grants.
- Providing approx. $100,000 annually to each Toronto ward for urban beautification, streetscape improvement, and green initiatives
- Provide approx. $300,000 annually to each of Toronto’s 13 priority neighbourhoods to support accessible youth arts programming.
- Creation of a well-supported bylaw enforcement team to keep pervasive illegal advertising in check and an arms-length variance system.

Toronto! Take Action Today:

1 – Call and write your councillor. Click here for info and key asks.

2 - Show your support at City Hall on Nov. 30th / Dec. 1st RSVP here. 3 - Spread the word: http://www.beautifulcity.ca

Go to
http://www.beautifulcity.ca to find your councillor, scripts, updates, links and facts.
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Wave #1 of the Stick Up! toy (GOLD COIN) releases this Friday

Well, it looks like we made it, FINALLY, we are here. The first GOLD COIN toy has arrived!!! Friday is the big day. At 12 noon est wave #1 of Stick Up! will be up for sale in the Argonaut Resin online shop.

This wave consists of 10 red versions of the toy. Each figure will come hand numbered and boxed with an official Certificate of Authenticity. Each COA will be signed by both the artist (Three – GOLD COIN) and the sculptor (END – Argonaut Resin). Retail will be $99. View a teaser of the final, boxed, product below.

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10 DAYS from ripo on Vimeo.

When Brothers Speak 11

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This past weekend, UFTR’s When Brothers Speak shook down the St. Lawrence Center for the Arts in downtown Toronto. 2009 marks the 11th year this inspiring event has took place and the first year it has expanded out of Toronto with a tour date in Ottawa.

Organized by Dwayne Morgan (one of Format’s first features ever), and featuring Will Evans, Leviathan, Andrew Abraham, Mike Ellison, Marcus Jameel, and Future, this is the place to be for spoken word in Toronto, so if you missed this years event, make sure to take it in next year or subscribe to the UFTR newsletter for other upcoming event information.

Vinyl Pulse interviews Three of GOLD COIN

VP sits down with Three (yours truly) for an exclusive interview about GOLD COIN and the creation of the Stick Up! toy (releasing this Friday 11.20.09). Read the full interview here.

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Everyone Loves T.I.T.S.

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Yeah, yeah, yeah… you love TITS, we love TITS… everyone loves TITS.

So, lets just not even talk about it. Let us all just relax and focus our collective gaze towards this set of absolutely gorgeous TITS and go bouncing into the night on a perky note.

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The Wifey in a Box Tee

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The Umbrella Tee

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The Twice as Nice Tee

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The Wet Tee

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The Smoke Tee

… and because ladies love TITS, too…

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The Wifey’s World Tee

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The Inked Tee

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