CUKUI: Stay Rooted

CUKUI started as a small collaboration between amigos Orly Locquiao and Sammy Rodriguez. It was

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CUKUI started as a small collaboration between amigos Orly Locquiao and Sammy Rodriguez. It was officially launched in November 2008 in San Jose, California. Since its inception, Jason Locquiao and others have joined the crew to help Cukui become recognized as a new genre in art and streetwear. Offered above is their story. Enjoy!

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