New Additions

Casio came through with more G-Shocks. We got the blue metallic 6900 to finish up the metallic pack that just dropped. Also, a white 5600 is available at the shop so come on through and get them while they're hot, much liked baked goods.

The Sinners

Reebok finally sent us the last installment of the 7 Sins pack. The "Lust" and "Wrath" pumps came in bearing a blue and red colorway respectively. If you want to complete the set then now is your chance. We also got a olive green and red / black plaid pump which is perfect for the Fall season. Check out the pictures below or stop by the shop to see them in person.

The Sole Search iPhone / iTouch Application

So you heard us talk about it here and there and well, it's about time that you get it for yourselves. The Sole Search application can find any boutique and any shoe spot in the world. Some of the features still have work to be done but given next week, if you purchase it now even, you'll have a full update that will be given its full potential. Give it your location and it will bless you with all the spots you need. If you have an iPhone or an iTouch, spend .99 cents and get yourself this application. It's already in the store and ready for purchase. Big shout out goes out to the Perseverer fam for making this happen. Support these fellas and give yourselves an advantage over the rest of the sneakerheads.

Just Letting You Guys Know...

We will be having shorter hours today. We will be CLOSED at 1:30 today, Saturday the 24th of October, to celebrate the release of the Sole Search iPhone application at Akin. Come through and celebrate with us as our homies Prsvr release this dope application. Check the details below.




ALSO, we got new Acapulco Gold that just came in along with some Married to the Mob for the ladies. We will make a post very soon to let ya'll see what we got at the shop. And for you guys that want to save a few dollars we have a...

SALE

Shorts are 50% off
Past season outwear is 55% off
10 Deep, Undercrown, Fashion Geek and numerous tee's are $20
Stop by the shop and see what we have to offer to keep your pockets deep still.

Rock It Good

Fresh shipments are in from Rocksmith. These items represent the Fall drop of their line so come on by and check them out. Fans of Ol' Dirty Bastard will like the shirt below. A play of hip-hop imagery is based on their clothing this season so feel free to see what they have to offer.

Number 1 Chief Rocka

The homies over at Remede swung by the shop today and dropped off new colorways of their "Chief Rocka" tee. If you're a Bears fan, U of I fan or just a fan of blue and orange, then these tee's are for you. We got a run from small to XXL so come by the spot and pick one up.

More And More

We just got some more G-Shocks in. New colorways and models are on the shelves and we also got re-stocks of the purple and green metallic 6900's. Check the pics below and see what we have to offer.

Solesearch

Our homies over at Prsvr (Perseverer) are making huge moves and are doing something big for you sneakerheads out there. They created an I-Phone application that can locate any sneaker boutique in the world. If you plan on taking a vacation but have no idea where to find some goods at, put in your location and it'll find every shop by you. Click here to see what they're about and get a better idea of how there application works. It won't be available for a few weeks but we will let you guys know when it drops. Check the promo video they did featuring Beau Monde and the B-Grade version of Tom Hanks from "Castaway". Big shoutout goes to the Prsvr fam. Good luck with all your future plans. Now, time for some action.

So This Is A First....

Now, we don't usually post up anything that doesn't pertain to Beau Monde on this blog but this is a pure exception. If you are a Star Wars fan, then this is the item you need in your life. If you don't like Star Wars, keep it moving. So, if you have seen "Empire Strikes Back" then you might remember what a Tauntaun is. If not, a Tauntaun is this creature right here :




In the movie, Luke is forced to cut open and sleep in his Tauntaun to stay warm on the cold planet. Well, looks like the folks over at Lucasfilms gave the OK to create a Tauntaun sleeping bag. The bag is a replica of the Tauntaun in the movie. If you look at the lining in the inside, it even has an intestine print all over. The zipper is also a lightsaber so now you can become an official Jedi Knight. Yes, this is the dopest thing ever and we have every right to post it on here. Check out the pic below. For more info on the sleeping bag of the century, click the link here.

And Even More Watches

We just got more G-Shocks in the other day. The yellow 6900 bares a matte yellow finish while the purple 6900 comes in a metallic colorway. As usual, get yours now before some other guy does and makes fun of you.

Keeping Your Head Fresh

New Era blessed us with more fitteds and even some beanies to keep that noggin warm. We got a Chicago Bulls New Era with the "Grape" and "Bred" colorways. It even has the Jordan 5 "sharks teeth" on the underbill and mesh paneling on the side panel to emulate the shoe. I can go on and on but I'll let the pictures do the talking.

B-Boys Make Mad Noise

One of our homies, Duncan Tran, is doing big things in his life and following his dream. You may have seen his commercials for Target, his moves on an ad for Footaction or numerous music videos for Jadakiss and such. Well, he stepped up the bar and is now featured in a full length movie titled "B-Boy". Be on the lookout for the movie to drop next year. In the meantime, catch this trailer and pause it with your Flash Gordon reflexes and you can spot the first round Beau Monde New Era at the 1:48 mark falling to the ground. Much love and luck to Duncan as he keeps on expanding his ventures and pursuing his dream. Thanks for the love and support homie, see you soon and good luck man!

Nothing Like This

I guarantee you have never seen something like this before, and if you have, shoot us an e-mail and prove us wrong. This piece that we would like to showcase comes from one of our friends and loyal customer, Tony Bohn. He is an artist looking to cause a ruckus in the art scene and he also packs a mean punch. This piece is hand-crafted from his mind using an altoid tin box and various materials. He is also creating pieces using numerous hip-hop legends as the models so be on the look out. To get a better idea of who he is, here's a little background info on Mr. Bohn.


Anthony Bohn has been an artist based out of Waukegan, IL for the last several years & has been part of the Chicago "Low-Brow" scene for almost a decade. From pinstriping to toys, dioramas to low-brow paintings. If it's dark satire bathed in skittles you want, you got it! Coming off of a succesful show last summer, "Cheap Trinkets" with Aaron Adams and Beau Monde, Anthony is preparing for another show in Winter '09. This piece is from that upcoming show, "Death Ride A Pale Monkey". His work takes on a dark cartoon landscape of sock monkeys, teddy bears, drugs, murder, more drugs & rainbows. To see more of Anthonys work & regular show updates, visit him on Facebook, search Tony Bohn, or e-mail him at tbohn77@uscellular.blackberry.com. Keep checking www.beaumonde07.com for more updates!

10 Deep Part 2

If you guys saw the first photoshoot we did, then you noticed the Fall shipment of 10 Deep. Just recently we got the second shipment of their Fall collection. Their outerwear is honestly killing the game right now. Very clean and perfect to keep the wind and cold weather getting you sick. Well, we can't promise that but they are fresh, there's no doubt about that. We had Mr. Kevin "Cassanova" Womack model off the clothes this time. Check them out and let the slide show do the work.




Side Note : The grey vest in the collection is also reversible. The other side is all black. Hit us up for any questions or swing by the shop and see the greatness yourself. Also, Cass is an aspiring emcee with lots of talent. Check the resume of this young lad.


Many words can be used to describe, Smoke & Cass, Chicago’s very own rap duo. With a sound like no other. Their music transcends the expectations of any audience. Humble, confident, unique, and innovative are just a few words that can be used to help summarize what they embody. Their new mixed project titled "The Massacre" hosted by Dj Ill Will and Jay "Mr. Flyy City" Torres, and mixed by Dj Dread drops soon. They're "Goin In" on any and everything, this one isn't for the weak at heart.


The debut single from "The Massacre" titled "Aww Naw" is:
Clean
http://limelinx.com/file/download/ef16d92a91b97b1e81086783e202bfd8
Dirty
http://limelinx.com/file/download/07aaa6713e29a38005888f3de0ae4783

Writtin produced and mixed by: Smoke&Cass for Powahowse
THIS IS THE SWEET 16 Mixtape
http://www.sendspace.com/file/n876ee

Shocking The World

You can tell that by my usage of the word "shock" in the title you can expect G-Shocks in this post. Yep, good job guys. We got in a slew of watches for the left or right side of your wrist in varying colors. From the new L-R-G watch to the Surfrider Foundation collaboration, we have various ones to choose from. See for yourself. And just to let you know, these don't tend to last long on the shelves so come by as soon as you can before someone else beats you to the punch.

Steady Mobbin'

Just for the ladies this time, we got in the new Fall shipment of Married to the Mob. Once again, instead of posting the shirts by themselves, we decided to have the lovely Janessa model off the gear. As always, the tee's come correct with bold statements and colors so if you're feeling like you have a lot to say but want to put it on your shirt, these are perfect for you.





Want to see more of Janessa? You can check out more of her modeling photos over at www.modelmayhem.com/366766.

Shoe Vice

Fresh from Reebok are two shoes inspired by the TV show "Miami Vice". If you're not old enough to remember, it's ok. The colorways pop out in the right way and even bare a custom insole showcasing the Miami Vice characters. Not a fan of the show? Then you'll be a fan of the shoes atleast.

Palladium Boots

Thanks to Dave Jeff of Phli, we are proud to present to you guys a new brand of boots that are perfect for the Fall season. Palladium is the name and be sure to keep your eyes locked on these guys. We currently have 4 colorways of their "Baggy" silhouette, and 2 of these pairs are in premium leather. They are light weight, ultra comfortable, durable and they won't put a dent in your wallets. Not familiar with Palladium? Here's a little history on their brand via their website. Check the pics after to see what we're talking about.

Palladium was founded in 1920 to make tires for the fledgling aviation industry. Tires were made by layering canvas bands underneath vulcanized rubber. Palladium’s expertise was so advanced that soon the majority of Europe’s aircraft were using Palladium tires.

After World War II, with aircraft manufacturing screeching to a halt, the demand for tires decreased dramatically. Palladium decided to open a plant in Pont De Cheruy, France, to start producing footwear that was as hard wearing as their tires. In 1947 the legendary Pampa boot was born, and the functionality, comfort and durability were so outstanding that the French Foreign Legion adopted it for their use. The Foreign Legion put the boot to the test in the harsh desert conditions of North Africa, and throughout the rugged terrain of the Atlas Mountains.

Today, the original design, classic lines and time tested utility are as relevant as they have ever been. Combining over 60 years of authenticity with modern manufacturing, premium materials and cutting edge styling, Palladium boots are ready to help you explore your street, your city, or the world.