DAY DREAMIN' part 3

After a day of meeting I'm beginning to see how this whole thing really works, but I'm no pro... yet. Soon things are gonna begin really taking off so FOCUS is key if I want to go a certain direction and build longevity in this business. So here is a part 2 of a part 3 post of me DAY DREAMIN'. CHECK IT OUT!!!

Aaron Levant: The Tradeshow Grind Part 2 from hypebeast.tv on Vimeo.

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SPRING IS COMING!!!

I know where I'm at the weather has been unseasonably warm, it makes me feel like SPRING! I know, I know we still have sometime till the seasons change, but with all the incredible things going with Able Abe Clothing its hard not to be excited so stay tuned and check out our clothing at KONJO a great store with a great deal of fashions. Thanks Lilly.

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THE BALL IS MOVING

Another week has begun and here at Able Abe Clothing we are in the planning process for our 2011 Spring/Summer events the first of coming April 1st. There will be no April fools jokes on us as we are planning an amazing event the looks that have not been seen from us in the whole existence of the brand. So as excitement builds for us here is a video recapping an incredible event on street culture. CHECK IT OUT!!!

ALL GONE BOOK LAUNCH | MADE from MADE Blog on Vimeo.

To further compliment Berlin’s recent ALL GONE: The Finest of Street Culture 2010 release in Berlin, host’s MADE has created the following video to capture the night’s events and sights. With the likes of Busy P and jeffstaple DJing, and an eclectic showing of various toys, sneakers and art pieces, the event was capped off with the book’s curator Michael Dupouy on hand to sign copies of the book.

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WHATS GOOD?

A long time fan of adidas clothing and collaborations I came along this behind the scenes video for their new look CHECK IT OUT!!!

ADIDAS ORIGINALS BLUE DENIM COLECTION- BEHIND THE SCENES

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WHAT IS COOL?

Like the title asks What is COOL? What follows is a interview with Steve Stoute the CEO of TRANSLATION from the incredible film INFLUENCERS. Stoute digs into this questions and points out who is, how can one, and what is COOL?.. CHECK IT OUT!!!

INFLUENCERS in-depth Series / STEVE STOUTE from R+I creative on Vimeo.

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MOVING ART

What follows is a great video recapping the work of Mike Giant an artist of the Bay Area. I have posted a previous video of Mike Giant speaking on his artistic philosophy today he speaks on his show at the Guerrero Gallery. CHECK IT OUT!!!

Mike Giant GUERRERO GALLERY from Jan Wayne Swayze on Vimeo.

Approximately a month ago, Mike Giant exhibited several new bodies of work at the Guerrero Gallery in San Francisco. In this video he recaps some of the work he’s showcased and created which include some of his signature drawings alongside some lesser seen collage work. The collage work offers a look into Giant’s past as the visuals are complimented by his own notes and commentary. The show also included work from Adam 5100 and Even Keel.

Director: Jan Wayne Swayze

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GOOD TIME

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TAG Heuer pays homage to a nearly 100 year old mechanical feat with the release of their Carrera Mikrograph. The Mikrograph for those unfamiliar is a chronograph that has the capability to display accuracy down to 1/100th of a second. The Granddaddy of Mikrograph’s was originally released in 1916, and the Carrera Mikrograph is the latest iteration of the lauded technology. There’s no word on price-point or release date but reports are that it’s limited to 150 pieces so you can expect to pony up a pretty penny for the timepiece upon release.

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DAY DREAMIN' part 2

In part two of DAY DREAMIN' I see taking ABLE ABE Clothing outside of my local and hitting up trade shows. This truly is a long term vision that the following video gives me just a taste... I can't wait. CHECK IT OUT!!!

AARON LEVANT: TRADESHOW GRIND PART 1

Aaron Levante: The Tradeshow Grind Part 1 from hypebeast.tv on Vimeo.

"If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves." -Thomas Edison

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DAY DREAMIN' part 1

When I think about where I'd like to take the ABLE ABE Clothing label in say the next year, or in the next 5 years I begin to get chills up my spine visualizing every detail and how cool that would be. What follows is a video of Mike West from 686 clothing a very progressive label with longevity in the game, which made their own way and gives me inspiration. CHECK IT OUT!!!

MIKE WEST: VISIONS OF AN INDEPENDENT

Mike West: The Visions of an Independent from hypebeast.tv on Vimeo.

The thoughts that you harbor in your mind, the ones that you continually give your attention to, those thoughts will eventually become your life.

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DAMN IT'S COLD

The last few days where I live it's been seriously cold, nothin' crazy, but that's all I've been hearing. So I was out and about town and yes it was cold. Then I came up on this video Its Cold. CHECK IT OUT!!!

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A CONVERSATION WITH JEFF STAPLE

Searching the net for the most relevant topics to what we do here at ABLE ABE CLOTHING and you the viewer here is a great 4 part interview/conversation with Jeff Staple. (Courtesy of hypebeast.com) CHECK IT OUT!!!

STUDENT HIP HOP ORGANIZATION WITH JEFF STAPLE

In February of 2005, an assembly of die-hard sneaker aficionados camped for days outside Staple Design in freezing temperatures on New York’s Lower East Side, for undoubtedly one of the most memorable sneaker releases of all time.

Riots, stick up kids, back door escorts and police were all present on the scene… Reason? The release of the extremely rare and much-anticipated Nike SB Pigeon Dunks.

The man behind it all is arguably one of the most influential figures in the streetwear industry, and if you haven’t heard the name of jeffstaple here is a four part video interview put together by the Student Hip Hop Organization by the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Brandcenter.

The interview spans everything from his upbringing in a small town, his influences and personal discourse on the state of the culture itself.

A Conversation with Jeff Staple: Part One from SHHO on Vimeo.

A Conversation with Jeff Staple: Part Two from SHHO on Vimeo.

A Conversation with Jeff Staple: Part Three from SHHO on Vimeo.

A Conversation with Jeff Staple: Part Four from SHHO on Vimeo.

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MORE GOOD TIMES

LUCIEN PELLAT –FINET SKULL WATCH

Lucien Pellat-Finet release the following Skull watch as one of the brand’s new offerings for this year. With inspirations clearly derived from classics within the watch world, the diving style includes a signature skull motif with a rotating date marker and date window. The back of the watch is transparent with water resistance up to 100 meters. The watch is available now at Aloha Rag.

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. ~ Jim Rohn

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

We at Able Abe Clothing hope you brought the New Year in with style surrounded by great people. As we begin the year it always seems to bring with it New Year's resolutions, some we keep some we don't. What follows is a few of my favorite quotes collected over 2010 that helped me stay motivated when things got tough. I'm sharing them in hope they can help you throughout your 2011... LETS GET IT!!!

MY TOP QUOTES OF 2010

"To succeed, it is necessary to accept the world as it is -- and rise above it."-Michael Korda, Publisher

Rise and Grind Tomorrow. Lets make our days 3x's productive.. Goodnight.

How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm committed to? ~ Tony Robbins

If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. ~ Jim Rohn

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. ~ Jim Rohn

Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits. ~ Thomas Edison

See yourself doing the things you'll be doing when you've reached your goal. ~ E. Nightingale

We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment. ~ Jim Rohn

Maturity is the ability to reap without apology and not complain when things don't go well. ~ Jim Rohn

Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner. ~ Les Brown

If you go to work on your plan, your plan will go to work on you. ~ Jim Rohn

If you believe in what you are doing, then let nothing hold you up in your work. ~ Dale Carnegie

"When a defining moment comes along, you define the moment, or the moment defines you."

My favorite thing about creating is the endless possibilities of reinventing yourself. To be unique you must reinvent.

You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so. ~ Dale Carnegie

The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. ~ Stephen Covey

Remember, you're the one who creates speed, because you're the one who allows stuff to enter your life. ~ David Allen

Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion-Rumi

Experience is not what happens to a man, it is what a man does with what happens to him. Aldous Huxley

Make bold decisions so when u come to the end of your life u have no regrets and lots of beautiful scars

You have to be available, you have to be reliable and consistent for magic to happen.

“Never let your memories be greater than your dreams.” – Doug Ivester

Never let the fear of striking out get in your way. -Babe Ruth

You are not here to just get by. You are here to THRIVE and live your best life! Surround yourself w/ ppl who believe in you!

Your time is way too valuable to be wasting on people that can't accept who you are.

"The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be." Oprah

Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality” ~Ralph Marston

Become the person of your dreams to start living them.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ABLE ABE CLOTHING