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Who we are
The Connoisseur Group is a multi-faceted marketing media and project
management firm. CONN5 creates branding solutions and multi-media
strategies to reach fashionable, lifestyle-conscious,
socially-responsible individuals.
Officially Established in 2005, the Connoisseur Group is an
amalgamation of creative and motivated forces from various sectors of
our vast network. Artists of various mediums and forms along with
enthusiasts of many types merged to achieve their ever-continuing
creation and cultivation of art, fashion, and lifestyle. The use of
the term Connoisseur is intended to be held to its true definition
and is prevalent in everything in which the group is involved. Current
projects with SJDigiprint and various booking agencies as well as a
video film crew and editors are currently and consistently in
progress.
One of the movement's most notable subdivisions was the 533 Boutique.
Its motto was as follows:
Connoisseur 533 is a store that is not affected by trends, pop stars,
or “the next hot thing.” Connoisseurs, as the definition states, are
people with discriminating tastes -people who can decide for
themselves what is fly, and what is not. Connoisseur 533 is a space
for such people. It’s a platform where designers are presented
cleanly, in a no-frills atmosphere. A place without pretentiousness,
for people who appreciate fresh design. We are not concerned with the
popularity contest because fashion is a matter of taste.
In Hopeful yet uncertain times, the Connoisseur Group opted to leave
the storefront retail behind and move in new directions. The retail
market had become saturated, then stagnant. The group opted to
strengthen from within, utilizing other elements of the network.
Partnerships within our network have allowed us to delve deeply into
full-service branding from inception (or introduction) to design and
development, print and media placement to implementation and
management. Closely-associated individuals within our network are
professionals in fields such as:
Marketing, Promotions, Event Production, Viral Marketing, Graphic
Design, Web Design, Photography, Cinematography, Fine Art, Functional
Art and Craft, Tattoo Art, Modeling, Fashion Design, Production and
Marketing, Performers and Other Music Industry Professionals, Digital,
Offset, and Wide Format Printing, Installation and Other Post-Print
Production
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Battle Drum (uncut version)
Hieroglyphics "Battle Drum" (uncut version) from the Marvel VS Capcom 2 soundtrack. Produced By Domino. Video Directed by Andrew Georgopoulos and Paul Trillo
Dj Drama keeps serving that Gangsta Grillz Heat......
French Montana - Cocaine Konvicts
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PIF8DN75
Dj Drama x Gucci Mane: The Movie 3 the Burrrprint
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GWPV4MMP
Dj Dram x Juicy J and Project Pat: Play Me Some Pimpin
http://rapidshare.com/files/290758817/Play_me_some_pimpin_2.rar
Dj Drama x Cory Gunz: Heir to the throne
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HVHGP53P
Even this surprised the hell out of me
Dj Drama x Tony Yayo: Gangstas Paradise
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5civek0m
And in case you've really been sleeping heres mixtape of the year.....
Dj Drama x Cam'Ron: Boss Of All Bosses
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WG1PW69UNow hurry your asses up and d/l this before they get taken down. Also be on the lookout for that Boss Of All Bosses 2.
The Premium Fucking Label!
By the way, Conn533 is still alive and kicking. Fuck what you heard. We're doing big thangs, just wait till those projects bubble to the top.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Reigning Champ x Haven Fleece Varsity Jacket
Reigning Champ teamed up with retailer Haven on a collaborative product. Known for their high quality heavy fleece, the two worked on a fleece varsity jacket. The jacket comes in a classic black/white colorway with shawl collar and rolled up cuffs. A nice classic piece, now available for $180.
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Nike Holiday 2009 Air Macropus Lite QS
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Stussy x Dickies Supreme Chino Pant
Stussy and Dickies link up to work on the brand’s chino pant. The Supreme Chino Pant comes in 4 colorways, featuring contrasting stitching on the back pockets, Dickies branding on the back and Stussy logo embroidery on the front. The pants will be released this Saturday, October 10th.
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Nike Sportswear Holiday 2009 Air Safari
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Sneakerness Vienna
Europe’s most comprehensive sneaker event, Sneakerness, makes it’s Austrian debut in Vienna on October 10th, 2009. The exhibition includes a buy/sell/trade portion, art workshops, lacing schools, brand booths and a Nike iD studio as well as an appearance from Bobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love. Worth stopping by for any sneaker fan in the area. The event takes place this Saturday!
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MIRF for Marc Jacobs
New York based graffiti duo Mint and Serf, known together as MIRF, have worked on a series of window displays for Marc Jacobs. After already being featured in the background of a Juergen Teller Marc Jacobs ad, this is a nice next step of including the artists work. Next time you walk by a Marc Jacobs store in NYC, make sure to check them out.
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Nike “Day of the Dead” Air Max 90
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Nike Holiday 2009 Air Magma | Blue and Red Colorway
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Meister Watches.......Straight Heat
■Case: Full Stainless steel (with 100 meters water resistant)
■Case size: 45mm x 15mm thick
■Dial: Carbon Fiber
■Bezel: Stainless Steel
■Water Resistant: 100 meters
■Movement: Japanese 6-hand Chronograph Quartz
■Crystal: Scratch resistant mineral crystal lens
■Strap: Stainless Steel
■Clasp: Stainless Steel Butterfly Clasp
MSRP: $400.00



Ambassador Black
■Case: Full Stainless steel (with 100 meters water resistant)
■Case size: 45mm x 15mm thick
■Dial: Carbon Fiber
■Bezel: Stainless Steel
■Water Resistant: 100 meters
■Movement: Japanese 6-hand Chronograph Quartz
■Crystal: Scratch resistant mineral crystal lens
■Strap: Leather
■Clasp: Stainless Steel Butterfly Clasp
MSRP: $300.00



Ambassador: Rose Gold
■Case: Full Stainless steel (with 100 meters water resistant)
■Case size: 45mm x 15mm thick
■Dial: Carbon Fiber
■Bezel: Stainless Steel
■Water Resistant: 100 meters
■Movement: Japanese 6-hand Chronograph Quartz
■Crystal: Scratch resistant mineral crystal lens
■Strap: Stainless Steel
■Clasp: Stainless Steel Butterfly Clasp
MSRP: $425.00



Ambassador: Rose Gold
■Case: Full Stainless steel (with 100 meters water resistant)
■Case size: 45mm x 15mm thick
■Dial: Carbon Fiber
■Bezel: Stainless Steel
■Water Resistant: 100 meters
■Movement: Japanese 6-hand Chronograph Quartz
■Crystal: Scratch resistant mineral crystal lens
■Strap: Leather
■Clasp: Stainless Steel Butterfly Clasp
MSRP: $300.00



Superstar: White/Gold
■Case: Stainless steel inner case and plastic outer-case
■Case size: 43mm x 14mm thick
■Dial: Printed with up index
■Bezel: Stainless Steel / Plastic
■Water Resistant: 100 meters
■Movement: Japanese Seiko 6-hand Chronograph Quartz
■Crystal: Scratch Resistant Mineral crystal Lens
■Strap: Poly Urethane
■Strap size: 22mm
■Clasp: Stainless Steel Butterfly Clasp
MSRP: $250.00



Superstar: White/White
■Case: Stainless steel inner case and plastic outer-case
■Case size: 43mm x 14mm thick
■Dial: Printed with up index
■Bezel: Stainless Steel / Plastic
■Water Resistant: 100 meters
■Movement: Japanese Seiko 6-hand Chronograph Quartz
■Crystal: Scratch Resistant Mineral crystal Lens
■Strap: Poly Urethane
■Strap size: 22mm
■Clasp: Stainless Steel Butterfly Clasp
MSRP: $200.00



Superstar: Black/Black
■Case: Stainless steel inner case and plastic outer-case
■Case size: 43mm x 14mm thick
■Dial: Printed with up index
■Bezel: Stainless Steel / Plastic
■Water Resistant: 100 meters
■Movement: Japanese Seiko 6-hand Chronograph Quartz
■Crystal: Scratch Resistant Mineral crystal Lens
■Strap: Poly Urethane
■Strap size: 22mm
■Clasp: Stainless Steel Butterfly Clasp
MSRP: $200.00



Meister has been well received in a tough market and an oversaturated industry. As proof of this, it has sold out of the Fatlace Superstar that was featured on Highsnobiety. Only five retailers in the nation to be carrying Meister.
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