Can I Live? & Die Enormous: Marcus Troy x IdeallClothing
by be.
A couple of months ago I was ‘introduced’ to a lifestyle and fashion journalist named, Marcus Troy. I wasn’t introduced to him in the traditional sense. I was ‘introduced’ to him in the sense that I was put on to him by a number of people who were following him on Twitter. Yeah, it sounds strange, but that’s the way of the world these days.
I started to feel that I was a little bit late learning about him, and noticed that he had actually linked a mixtape that I put out with Lissa Monét from last year entitled, “The Difference”. The degrees of separation were feeling too close for me to not start to pay attention. So I did. Firstly, by following him on Twitter. And secondly, by staying updated with his blog.
I respect his opinion very much. He’s engaging, professional, deliberate, and intriguing in his style of blogging. And in a world where a blog is a blog is a blog, it’s quite refreshing to see that www.MarcusTroy.com is actually a personal experience through the eyes of the writer, the doer, the in-the-know, than it is a presentation of “Hey, have you seen this?” fare. So when I was waiting for my new Fall/Winter 09 IdeallClothing product to come in, I thought that I’d send him some pieces so he could see where the brand is, and hopefully be a part of the experience of the growth I feel the brand is about to take in 2010.
I sent him my 7 Gauge Stripe Toque, my new Die Enormous Toque, and the Bloody Money Crewneck.
And this video is what he sent me in response.
Thank you Marcus. This was beyond my expectation, especially when really I expected nothing in return at all.
Building a relationship is not just a click away. I appreciate this so much.
Love&Respect as usual.
be.
- Bryan 'be.' Espiritu
I am not even trying to be reciprocal but these are some kind words man! I truly appreciated it. Thanks for the gear as well… The Die Enormous Toque speaks volumes to me! That line is one of my favorite quotables from Jay and my favorite song is Can I live…That Toque really inspired that post. There is a lot of subliminal in that video…I’m sure it went over a lot of peoples heads.
I was thinkin’…how hasn’t the LL & MT been introduced..? I mean being that the both of you ‘Put On’ heavily for your city…and well might I say.
I admire both your efforts & brands…now what is to come from the both of you should be nothing short of thee’ finest.
Bless.
Hey Be.
By watching this alone and reading his comment above – I can understand what you mean by engaging, professional, deliberate, and intriguing in his style. Good, solid, dope shit…even though the video was silent in nature. I’m really curious now.
Also, just want to say the little details on the new LL toque’s is very much appreciated. Separates it from the rest I’ve personally seen.
Godspeed dude.
P.S.: Little off topic but every time I see the broken LL heart, it reminds me of the Neil Young’s song, “Heart of Gold”. Can’t really explain why…
Wow… my man practically did the first ever spot for Ideall Clothing. Extremely ill.
ok, this duke is fucking ill. this is literally exactly what it was like when i opened up my shit, with the same fuckin’ toque. ill video, simple, classic.