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In light of what has been going on in the world recently and the tragedy in France, I have been leaning into the inspiration of some of the ones who have led by example. This positively reflects on my day and I hope it does yours as well. Anyways it's a quick read if you are into it. Cheers.
"The lyrics of Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” are officially credited to his childhood friend Vincent “Tata” Ford, who ran a soup kitchen in the Jamaican ghetto where Marley grew up. Marley gave Ford credit for writing the song so that the royalty payments could keep the soup kitchen open."
This is Jonas Salk. He invented the Polio Vaccine in which he refused to patent his invention to keep the costs low. He gave up his chance for 7 billion dollars in order to save as many lives as possible.
Gandhi would frequently get off trains to collect money to in return give to the poor. A friend once said of him 'If you want to see somebody consumed by greed, look no further.' Of course, instead of being greedy for himself, he was greedy for the poor.
LOCK, STOCKE and BARREL Clay Pomade
For a long time I've been dealing with the frustration of finding the perfect hair product. Everything I used I would find that it was either too greasy or there was not enough hold, or it would make my hair extremely shiny etc. so when Apothecary87 came to me they were very adamant that I was involved in the creation process which I knew was the sign of something great. We started testing sample after sample and then it would go back to the lab in which this went on for well over a year until we got it right. LOCK, STOCKE and BARREL is it... When it was decided on what the scent was to be we knew it had to make a statement and be something that had never been done before so we pulled the trigger and got gunpowder... Available now at www.apothecary87.co.uk
- Cheers!
BOOT CARE 101 : WINTER IS COMING...
Boots are an investment... actually a depreciating investment so it's important to care for them especially with the winter months coming on to keep them as fresh as you can for as long as you can. If you are lucky enough to live in Los Angeles or a climate similar, boot care can be very minimal due to the fact that we don't deal with much weather but I have first hand tested these 2 products in all different climates and these are my choices when it comes to a protectant from dirt and water. Also even if you are lucky in the weather aspect your boots tend to dry out quicker in these desert "like" climates and these options will help with that too.
Cheers!
6 classy bearded Halloween costumes
Halloween can be tough finding the right costume to suit a beard while keeping it classy. These are 5 options to consider if you are stressing about that last minute costume dinner party while keeping it fun yet not over the top...
"SERPICO! SERPICO!"
You can never go wrong with "Abe". Classy and one of the most iconic men to ever live.
If you are a sports fan and a Giants fan this is as you know is most likely already your "go to" costume. If you have an intense beard you should be able to pull this off easily and for cheap since you probably already have the hat and jersey hanging in the closet.
Not much is needed to say about the classic bearded skipper/fishermen. Simple yet timeless.
Lastly the man himself... Ragnar Lodbrok. May not fall into the category of classy but if you can pull this off it it won't matter. This costume can be rocked with and undercut or a shaved yet which we have seen in the newest season.
Stay classy, Stay safe and Happy Halloween. Cheers!
LEVI STOCKE - The Stand (Original Song)
Original song I wrote about the final stand of John Ashley the notorious bank robber in Florida in the early 1900s they used to call the bandit. Getting back to my Southern roots with this one hope you like it. Cheers!
Lyrics :
Dust comin' over the hill
Dogs barking up the road
Looks like they done found me
God rest my soul
I've been on the run for so long now
Let me tell you son
There aint no peace in this here house
If you've known the things I've done
There aint no preacher man that can save me from myself
An outlaw on the run never deserved any help
And it looks as though this is it for me
Sheriff says "Boy there aint nowhere to hide,
And all those bullets with my name
They don't mean a thing"
You're surrounded as you can see
Not just here but all over Palm Beach County
There aint no preacher man that can save you from yourself
An outlaw on the run never deserved any help
And it looks as though this is it for you.
Lyrics & song written by Levi Stocke
In Black & White w/ PETER AUGUSTIN
Had the pleasure of working with Peter Augustin recently. Here are some of the photos we got.
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FASHION : LOOKS
To answer some questions you guys have sent, here are a few posts I've done and many of you were asking what some of these pieces were on Instagram. Here you go. Cheers...
NEW KOHL's Levi's Jeans 2015 National Commercial
Keep an eye out for the new spot! Cheers.
GO-COMB
It's the simple things like this that change everything. Recently I received a custom Go-Comb and immediately fell in love with it... Fits right next to your credit cards and doesn't take up any room that regular combs do.
check them out for sure http://www.go-comb.com
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BOOT GAMES : SAINT LAURENT
When it comes to fashion for men I always have been one who enjoys the simple iconic pieces and collections that are one of a kind... Forever pieces. A high end leather jacket is complimented best by a high end pair of boots like the Saint Laurent Harness Wyatts. Boot shopping is taken very seriously at least to me because it is something I don't do very often so I find boots that survive through the changes and wear. This is my latest timeless addition.
STOCKE & SEPASYAR
Some time ago Ali @sepasyar and myself shared one single powerful idea, to create a fine jewelry collection that would tell a story and fill the void in market that has been falling short of expectations. Combining our shared passion we have put our heart and soul into the detail of every single piece... STOCKE & SEPASYAR is all handmade & crafted in Los Angeles, California which will always remain because the things you care most about you keep close to home... As for the first collection and with all future collections there will be a very limited amount made so that what you have is something that is truly one of a kind and stays that way... I get many messages about where my jewelry is from or where to get it and I have to say I have been looking forward to this day for along time to be able to answer these questions. This journey has just begun and we are very excited to share... "Silver and leather are just materials until there is a story and that is where the journey begins."
STOCKE & SEPASYAR - pre-order is open.
Photos by @MariuszJeglinski