CCD Links It Up - Vol #3

Click after the jump to read some really cool stories from around the Internet. CCD gets name dropped by one of my favorite artsits during an interview, Terry Richardson is back to his old pervert ways, 

1) Sean Hartter, my good friend and artist extraordinaire, has done a pretty cool interview with the blog 13 Shots of Grit where he discusses all sorts of fun things like what inspires him and his art projects, what Tv shows & movies he digs, and even drops us here at CCD a humble shout out. We have gone worldwide baby (the blog is European...lol). Head over there and leave some supportive comments for my boy... 

2) Terry Richardson is a scumbag sleezeball celebrity photographer, but he is our favorite scumbag sleezeball celebrity photographer... he is back with another photospread of candid shots, this time taking on Lady Gaga. Thanks to The Superficial for keeping up on the lowlifes of Hollywood...

3) And speaking of Terry Richardson.... Never forget... Never forget!!!! Thank me later guys... 

4) With the NFL & College football season ready to kick off and Baseball season winding down, you need to get over to Cool Fan Jerseys to  meet all your authentic sport jersey needs for relatively cheap prices. I have bought from the site, trust me you won't be disappointed!!!

5) In other get fresh clothing news, Nike & Jordan Brand are offering some awesome new customizable models of sneakers on the Nike ID website. You can make your own one of a kind pair of sneakers, including popular models like the Spiz'ike's, Jordan 1's, High Top Dunks, and Air Max 90s. Unreal... make yourself a cool ass pair with a cool theme, like my classic 1997 Air Max that I made a few years back in honor of my favorite TV show, Lost...

Check out Hurley's Numbers on the tongue.... Yup, I'm a pimp!!!

On The 11th Day of Christmas, CCD Gave To Me...

Click after the jump for today's sexy holiday pics...

Ciara and a pair of Jordan 5's!!!!

A to Z Blogging Challenge - Day #7 - Letter G - Grapes (Jordan V Grapes)

So Clean...

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge sneaker fan. I have over 150 pairs of kicks right now, and I have had hundreds more over the years. I have been a size 13 since freshman year of high school and still have a few pairs from back then. When I was growing up my Dad often took me to Sports Depot on Crossbay Blvd or Sneaker Corner on Liberty Ave to get sneakers. I always got Jordans or other hot kicks, such as Adidas Superstars or Reebok Pumps. And although I loved every Jordan that has ever been made, nothing... and I mean nothing comes close to the Air Jordan V Grapes.

Heaven on a Jordan Planet!

When these puppies dropped in 1990, they set the streets on fire. This was the first time that Nike decided to step out of the comfort zone a use some different colors. The purple & turquoise colorway are just stunning compared to the usual combos of black, red, and white that Jordans usually come in. The reflective tongue with the huge Jumpman made the sneaker pop, and the lacelocks on the top allowed you to have the shoes untied but secured (it was the style at the time). The mesh sides, the 3/4 cut (they look like regular high tops, but typical basketball shoes back then were SUPER high)... these were cream of the crop. I always wanted them, but never had them as a kid.

Back in 2006 the Jordan Brand started retroing the Jordan V's, and one of the planned colorways was the 'Grapes'. I copped them instantly... after 16+ years I finally had them!!!! Here I am rockng my 'Grapes' at the last Music and Movie Night with my partners Papa James & Bianca Papas.

I got my Grapes son!!!

They are my favorite sneakers that I own... the highlight of my collection. There is a rumor that the Jordan Brand is releasing the 'Grapes' again in a 2pack with the Jordan V 'Laney' colorway (blue & yellow) later this year... only time will tell on that one. But I'm good... I already got mine!!!!

***Bonus- Check out these blasts from the pasts featuring Grapes***

King Ralph poster featuring Grapes (minus Jordan logo)

Fresh Prince rocking the Grapes!