Too Black Guys
TBG better known as Two Black Guys offer up some looks from their holiday collection titled
Too Black Guys has put together their 2008 fall collection “Merchants of Fear: The Beautiful
Utilizing the face of none other then Mos Def, a personal favorite Too Black Guys presents
On the heels of our feature on the Jim Crow Couture fitted comes a comprehensive look into the 2008 summer collection from Too Black Guys. The lookbook itself features the likes of Pacific Division, Diz Gibran and TiRon to create the atmosphere for this drop. Despite addressing certain societal issues in this latest collection’s theme, Too Black Guys maintains a cool demeanor in getting the message across appropriately without coming across as tacky or contrived. The collection is available now at the following retailers Union (LA/NY), Digital Gravel, Burn Rubber Detroit, Imperious Rex and Goliath.
Seminal streetwear brand Too Black Guys has had a resounding impact since their inception in the 90s. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, the brand has maintained a solid footing in the industry with their tongue in cheek approach. Their 2008 Jim Crow Couture collection includes the upcoming NewEra 59FIFTY release. The US-made hats feature a turquoise underbill with a detailed embroidery of their Jim Crow mascot on the front. The rear also includes a large embroidery. Check the Too Black Guy’s site nineteen-ninety.com for more details.
With brands popping up left and right within the last few years, few remain from a time when streetwear was hardly a blip on the map and the musical landscape of hip-hop was in its infancy. Inquiringmind had a chance to interview Adrian Aitcheson of Toronto originated Too Black Guys regarding how TBG has managed to stick around so long and it’s ability to stay relevant. His insights on are invaluable as is his interesting answer to how the whole urban market collapsed. Check the interview along with the accompanying photography over at Inquiringmind.
Almost 20 years in the making, Canada’s Too Black Guys has been consistently dropping smart designs. Each season incorporates a new theme and logo. The 2008 Summer Jim Crowe Couture collection has several racially themed undertones offering both serious and more light hearted connotations in some smart aesthetics.
