How well do you know your Levi's- 501 STF

Do you actually buy the STF (shrink to fit) Levi's 501 to shrink or to wear?

Well for the true connessieurs that actually shrink their jeans, what is the process?
I thought you would never ask..

STF's are meant to be bought a couple of size's bigger with the intention of shrinking them. I personally believe in soaking the jeans in warm water, but keep in mind they will lose more indigo and shine and shrink more drastically than if you were to soak them in cold water. After soaking them for about 3-4 hours in warm water I dry them on a line or a rack. After they dry, I rock em for about 1-2 weeks, and they have some pretty cool features like the cool ass whiskers/honeycombs.. and the satisfaction of my own personal jeans.

For the great price point, I recommend all denim junkies to try it, and see how it works for you...

Don't forget they're available at most all of our stores, and "Hey, how often do you wash your jeans", is a lot better than, "Do you need any help today".

Houston.. We have a problem

Futura and Futura laboratories has teamed up with Medicom and done it again as they get set to release a crazy new g-shock/bearbrick set.

The new 6900 is set to release at the FL shop in December. If you don't have any conncects in Japan, get ready to check ebay. Its free to drool though..

Props The snobs and The Beast for the pics..

Obama is stronger..

You Ay Tee Dub!

Fam First.. That's these lovely ladies motto.. Nuff said

Southland stand the F@ck Up!

Meet the Fresh Kids...

So the question is now, who has it.. The juice that is.. LMAO!

Will it be the Iverson squad (who tell me that they're 1-0)
As told to me by Iverson Asst. Mgr Kyle Smith:

Donte killing em' with the Elvis Jesus cardigan, modern amusement button down, Levis Capital E's, with the Greedy Genius' on. Can't forget the Vintage Owl Imulate Circa 1930 with the D&G watch. Kyle is rockin a Crooks and Castle T with the WeSC's and the Nike Sb Gibson edition, LRG x Monster iPhone case(Red October) and the red G-Shock Glide.



Todd "Crooked Out" with the Crooks and Castles jacket and tee. The Nike Blazers Tiger Woods edition.




Alex hurting em' with the MHI hoody, 10 Deep Tee, and The ALife Everybody Low Brick house edition.



Or will it be the Annapolis boys.. Who I must say are a very consistent bunch..
Darren and Mike represent #20 to the fullest

Darren Johnson
Shirt-Monarchy
Watch-Techno Com
Belt-Gucci
Jeans-Mek
Shoes-Prada



Mike Tyler
Hat-Stussy
Shirt-Stussy
Watch-Skeleton G-Shock
Jeans-Levi's
Shoes-StussyXBoneyards Terminators



Last but not least we have the hometown favorite (possibly a little bias.. LOL!) #11
AKA "Your favorite store's favorite store"

Leading off we've got my main man Ryan Matibag, flossing the Eric Elms x Stussy collabo, 5EP Jeans, Major fitted, OG Uptempo's (OG! BTW), Members Only Jacket, and LRG x iPhone Case, and Red Voltron G-Shock.. Get him!



My man Will rocking the new High-End, A pocket 7s, and Retro 7's..



Last but not least, yours truly rocking that FiberOps Collared shirt, High-End White T, Vintage Ed Hardy Belt, Nudies, Playoff 8s, Red G-shock.. A simple fit for a simple Saturday, but you be the judge..



Leave comments... Vote...
Peace from the staff @ 11.

WDYWT

Let's play a game.. Name that shoe! Just j/k, but Military rocking some of the season's freshest.. Yall really fool with the swoosh huh? LOL!



Brice and Kristin were feeling quite 'Flossy', and with good reason. Aye Brice, those Alife joints are a real good look, and I see you Kristin on your Blazer steez...

Alligator Boots Teaser

Kanye West and Chi-town rapper Rhymefest are up to it again, as they join forces with Comedy Central to launch "Alligator Boots" (think crank yankers on the powder). Looks to be pretty comical, but I guess we'll have to wait until the pilot. Until than, we got this..

I'm The Pitcher...Who's Catchin'?

UPPERDECK CAN GO TO HELL
Screw the baseball players, they have plenty of merchandise... I figure we could get a pack of UATW KickBall/Flipcup All Stars Trading Cards started and make a mint! Imagine, every month a new collectable card featuring a hot,sassy yet dignified UATW K/F Allstar. You'll swoon when you unwrap your gold foil edition of "Jarred Plays The Field...PLAY PLAYA PLAY", and be full-on-stoked when you are the lucky person who finds the ultra-rare "Fit and Muscular Tim" Limited Edition card. Imagine your joy when you are the proud owner of "Big Pappaa Baller" or the "Gigi Express WHOOOOOOO-WHOO", not to mention the "JD Kickin' Flava" or the "Mike Harris Holla". DAMN, IT JUST GOES ON AND ON...'I don't know, it sells itself...SHAMWOW!!!'. I'm lookin' forward to the "Rooty Tootie" that one will be off the hook! ..... two words "KELLS BELLS"

F' collectble toys, kicks and fixed gear bikes. Now you can stack cards instead of papers. Come on out and hang with us Mondays @ 6ish @ 16th and P to watch UATW's team "UP YOURS" crush the competition with red balls in hand. Then you can play with us in Adams Morgan at some bar...we don't care which...

LU23-B.O.L.B

Flipcup anyone?

After whipping up on yet another opponent in kickball (our record's 3-0 btw), we proceeded to whip up on some Flipcuppers.. I mean we're real dominant in all that we do.. Great fun though.. Seriously

DJ Khaled said it best when he said...

WE THE BEST

Look out for the UP YOURS Flipcup squad, coming to a bar near you..

That's that Saturday Swaggy..

Iverson's showing why nobody on the corner got swaggy like them... Iverson, you might just be on to something.. We'll see yall next week!

Brand Shout-Out: Kid Robot

By this time (if your in the no), I'm sure you know what Kid Robot is, but if you've been living under a rock for the last couple of years, than you might not.

Kid Robot was founded by Paul Budnitz in 2002 and started out with different types of art and toys. If your into toys, than you'll know most of the artists and designers are very respected in their fields, and come from all around the world. Kid Robot apparel was started in 2006 and you've probably seen it on Swizz Beatz, and me (celebrity status.. LOL). If your ever in NYC check out their store-gallery on Prince St. They also have galleries in MIA, LA, and San Fran, but you can always catch the newness in your local UATW.

These are a few pieces from their new collection that we here @ #11 are personally feeling. Get wit it...



And seriously.. this hoody is a problem, I'm copping for sure..

Fave 5's- Young Te, it's your turn..

Donte wants you all to know he digs what he digs.. Get wit it, or don't..
I'm with you though my man, keep doing your thing.. and that G-Wagon is a problem..



Fav model Adriana Lima . The best supermodel since Janice Dickinson



Fav resteraunt Loriol Plaza ...Located in Adams Morgan ....Authentic mexican cousine ...Oh yeah best margaritas in the city



Karl Lagerfeld a walking legend. Taken under the wing by the late and great Coco Chanel . By far he is my insperation.........Hes the definition of Inovation .



Mercedes Benz G Wagon....Mark my words , age 21 i will have this vehicle ......



Oh yeah i have a creapy infatuation with owls ...hehe

Sneaker of the moment

The new Y3 collection is pure crack.. It's def going to be a hot winter...
The white joints have a caricature of the Yohji Yamamoto himself (that's crazy), and the black/white colorway is so sincere.. Wouldn't they rock with G-Star's new collection..

Fave 5's- MacArthur's in the building.. 7 cities and all that!

Everyone Christen, Christen everyone.. Christen has been very vocal and active with making sure that everyone knows about #18, so its only right that he gets his shine on.. Dig me!



10Deep



G-Shock



Hovi.. Amy Winehouse.. Yeezy






J Birds



Obama and Mandela... Legends





Sidekick LX and Beamer's

Barack Obama + Soul Train = Wow!

Barack is the man.. Point.. Blank.. Period..

SlamJam Forces = Fire!

Tier 0 + Milan = Dumb rare.

Sneaker of the day (or week) I think so..
The top of the sneaks is wrinkled patent leather, midsoles are high quality leather and the colorways are so sincere.
Dropping the 20th of September.

Props to HighSnobiety for the pics..

Fave 5's- I'm Going back to Cali...

As we go back to Cali, I'm reminded why some people feel, the Left coast is the best coast. Hot chicks, ill swaggy, Pac, and Hollywood, but check out what's poppin over at Northridge, with a leader of the new school. Allow me to introduce my man, Quimari..



Yo Q, what's really..

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY!!! BORN AD RAISED BUT CURRENTLY IN SO CAL FOR SCHOOL!



BOSSA NOVA (BRAZILIAN CUISINE) IF UR EVER IN L.A HIT ME UP AND I'LL TREAT TO A PLATE OF PINK PESCATORE WITH PENNE!!!



MY WHIP (NOT MY PIC) i CURRENTLY DRIVE AN 08 STANG NO ITS NOT A GT LIKE THE PIC BUT ITS STILL ILL SON!!!



JANELLE MONAE (CELEBRITY CRUSH) I'LL KILL SOMEONE OVER KERRI HILSON BUT FOR JANELLE MONAE I'D MASACRE A SMALL TOWN! LMAO SHE'S GORGEOUS AND HER MUSIC IS ILL!



MY SCHOOL (F.I.D.M) (FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING) THE RATIO IS 15GIRLS TO EVERY STRAIGHT GUY!!! NUFF SAID NAH MEAN!!!!!!!!



~EARLY~