Cut & Sewn | Maestro X Hall Of Fame

Levi Maestro has been killing it the last two years with his Maestro Knows project. Single handedly changed the idea of a blog/video series. Changing it for the better, while incorporating a bunch of genres (music, skateboarding, fashion, streetwear) into one big project all while documenting his life. His style, uniqueness and creativity can not be taught in a book or class room. Maestro is an artist in his own genre that noone can duplicate. 

His creativity can not only be used in a blog or video, but also in fashion and streetwear. He has released quite a few collaborations this year, with the likes of: Los Angeles jeweler Shayan Afshar, 13TH Witness,  and Yue Wu. Each having it's own hype and story behind the product. Recently, Maestro teamed up with Hall Of Fame to produce this sweatshirt: 

Maestro has always been a huge supporter of Hall Of Fame, supporting them as a shopper... as well as an occasional visit during a Maestro Knows episode. I love collaborations with a story behind the product and when they work flawlessly together. This sweater is that case, everything about it is cool and original. The front logo gives off a simplistic look to the piece, while the back tells the entire story "Making My Way To The Hall Of Fame". At the rate Levi Maestro is working and progressing... I wouldn't be surprised if they made a "Hall Of Fame" for him.

Photos by Ryan Lusteg. 

#jussayin | Inspiring

Get inspired. Work hard. Be yourself, set no limitations. Enjoy:





I know I have already posted this video, but these three videos all work well together:



As our objectives and ideals grow, these sort of videos will help us out. Staying on track of what we want as a blog/brand, keeping it real and original.

#jussayin | Maestro Knows: My Friend Benny Gold

All I can/want to say is: Stay true to yourself, your dreams, your heritage, and your brand. Never drift away from what got you where you started, grow with your true self. Never try to be something your not. Benny Gold is that kind of guy: genuine and real. Check out what he is all about:

#jussayin | Life As I Know It.

"This is it, life as I know it. It's funny cause noone else could have predicted this for me; not even myself. My dad used to always tell me "you get out of life, what you put in". I never really gave it my all until about 4 years ago. I think it takes about 5 years of constantly working at something, until you become good at it. If that's the case I'm right on time."

If you don't already know who Dom Kennedy is, I suggest you go listen to 'Future Street/Drug Sounds', '25th Hour' and 'Westside With Love'... over and over again; Until you finally understand that he is the 'now' in west-coast hip-hop; ... and the future of hip-hop. Strong words... but I will let the music make you believe so.

Check out Levi Maestro's newest creation capturing Dom Kennedy's feelings, stories and life as he knows it. Just be cool.

This video hit me it the right places. I just wanna be in his position in the future: doing what you are destined to do. I feel like I am in the right place, but "it takes about 5 years of constantly working at something, to become good at it"... I'm in no rush to perfection. Life is for learning, learn as you grow. ListenUp.