misteraven Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Originally posted by Coffie Crave@Jan 11 2005, 05:22 AM Can somebody tell me why you would push some other crews t-shirts? who do you think will buy this, hipsters or writers? Quoted post I think that in their mind Irak has become more than just a crew. Going by your logic, why would Irak want anyone else representing their crew? I think with all the work they've put in, that would be a more significant question. (No disrespect to you specifically) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 http://www.irakny.com WANTED BY THE FEDS,HATED BY GIULIANI,ABANDONED BY THEIR FAMILIES AND ADORED BY THE KIDS. NEW YORK GRAFFITI OUTFIT IRAK ARE THE MOST NOTOIOUS CREW TO EMERGE FROM NEW YORK IN OVER A DECADE. ON A MISSION TO SELF-DESTRUCT,THEIRS IS A NIHILISTIC,NOCTURNAL WORLD WHERE EVERY WALL IS A BLANK CANVAS AND EVERY NIGHT IS NEW YEAR'S EVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffie Crave Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 /\ now thats a shirt i would buy...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Mulder Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hipster Posted January 26, 2005 Author Share Posted January 26, 2005 looking forword to see whats on the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest HAL Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest imported_b0b Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Just went to that Japanese website and I noticed that every single item has sold out under it. Do you reckon they are talking about the crew or the stock levels? <img src=http://www.graffitiaddicts.com/soldout.jpg> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hipster Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 ^lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X THIZZ OR DIE X Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 whens their site gonna be back up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Parker Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Sorry....but i'd rack the UBUY shit. Hahahahahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Producto Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 i dont think IRAK are sellouts...its not like theyre commercialising graf really..by selling their shirts they are just making a bit of money...i mean, yeah it is a bit gay to make money off graf like that but they have earned their dues...havent they?? im not from new york so i cant say how hard theyve bombed, but from what i see they bomb fucking hard and have been for a while...if they are still bombing and selling these t-shirts i dont think they are sellouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkblots Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 ubuy irak nice amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Thamaire Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 mb EXCLUSIVE: How a Freelancer Became a National Threat Urban style and culture writer Richard Baimbridge prides himself on being the penultimate outsider (one of his more controversial Paper Magazine pieces was about drinking his own urine). But, he never dreamed his piece on a graffiti crew called Irak could land him on the FBI's list of suspected terrorists.... In Baimbridge's own words: "I wrote an article for Dazed and Confused magazine in London several months ago about a NY graffiti gang called Irak. The magazine has been terrible about paying me, but swore that the money had been sent as of last week, even though my bank swore the money had not been received. Actually, the money had in fact been sent -- but the description on the wire tranfser said 'for Irak' -- here's the email I received from my editor regarding this..." From: Susanne Waddell Reply-To: Susanne Waddell To: Richard Baimbridge Date: 12 Oct 2001 12:19:00 +0100 Richard You have to hear the latest on your money situation the international department from our bank has phoned me to say that your bank won't release the money to you until we'd confirmed that you weren't anything to do with Iraq as that's what was stated on the invoice so I've had to explain what you do who you are etc just a catalogue of disasters when it comes to getting money to you but it shoudl [sic] all be sorted now - let me know if there are any problems Susanne -- Publishing Manager Dazed & Confused ---------------------------- The following is the letter Baimbridge, a writer for Details, Maxim, Wired, Condé Nast Traveler and Black Book magazine, sent to Chase Manhattan Bank Special Investigations, to release his frozen funds. We'll keep you posted on any new developments in the case! Richard Baimbridge Freelance Journalist [address removed by mb] Brooklyn, NY 11211 Tel. 718.XXX.XXXX rbaimbridge@hotmail.com 15 October, 2001 Dear Sirs: As per your request for information concerning the nature of an international wire transfer to my account on the day of October 8, 2001, in the amount of $500 from Lloyd’s Bank of London, I would like you to know that there has apparently been a serious misunderstanding. The description "for Irak" appeared on the invoice, which triggered an investigation and freezing of the funds. I understand the need for caution, given recent events. However, I am a freelance journalist, not a terrorist. This money was a payment for an article I wrote several months ago about a New York-based graffiti crew called "Irak." It was published by the British fashion and culture magazine, Dazed&Confused, and then re-published in Sweden. The research, as you have requested to know, was conducted entirely throughout various bars, bridges, storefronts and subway tunnels in lower Manhattan and the Bronx, as well as at my friend Kenneth’s house on the Lower East Side. Likewise, the "materials" that I used while investigating this article, as you have demanded to know prior to releasing the funds, consist of a laptop computer, some Krylon spraypaint, a "hoody" (a hooded sweatshirt), and a copy of "The Art of Getting Over", by the graffiti artist Revs. I also used the latest Capone’n’Norega (no relation to Manuel) album for inspiration in writing the piece. To make the matter absolutely clear, the word "Irak" doesn’t even have anything to do with the country Iraq. Rather, it is urban slang, with origins in Hip Hop culture. The expression "to rack" literally means "to steal" (usually spraypaint), thus the tag "Irak" basically means "I’m a shoplifter." Graffiti artists often tend to boast and/or associate themselves with such anti-social themes. I hope this answers all of your questions, and settles the matter entirely, as the funds were designated to pay my rent. Thank you for your concerned efforts. If you have any further questions, please contact me on my cellie at 917.XXX.XXXX. Sincerely, Richard Baimbridge http://www.mediabistro.com/spotlight/archives/01/10/15/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENO ELPMIS Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 i thought espo wrote art of getting over right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 blaazed Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 u guys can call them sell outs all you want.But if you and your graff crew could make money off of clothes designed by your crews name..you would do it too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaname Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 think the 7th letter crew..... edit because i can't type for shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-DubleSkilZ Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 These fools are rock stars. I guess they just dont give a fuck no more. They even posted a flick with the whole crew and all there faces.. Anyways where can u purchase the gear???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samsung Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Nom. I heard Alife but only the shoe store is open. Not sure where else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hipster Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 IRAK FOTOLOG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frate_Raper Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 The skull tattoo debate-IT'S A MEXICAN DAY OF THE DEAD SKULL YOU JERKS! Giant isn't the only fucking tattoo artist in the world,maybe in the graffiti fish bowl but I'm pretty sure any artist thats into Latino art and Americana styled flash has done one. I have one from an artist unrelated to grafifti is it a Giant bite? Irak shirts are funny,they're pimping the joe public into reading their names and now they're pimping stupid fashion fags in to wearing it!GOOD ON YA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samsung Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I think what the Irak crew is doing isn't that bad. ITs getting up by all means and making a little money. Personally I wouldn't buy any of the clothing, but I won't knock it. Yeah people know that giant isn't the only one that does the latino style tattoo. But becuase he is also a graffiti writer and a good one at that people assume hes the best and anyone else is just biting off his style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I don't understand how these guys haven't gotten arrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulk hogan Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 i want fuck fenway shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Jealous much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb Vandal Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 espo sticks out like a sore thumb in that crew pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$%^&* Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Originally posted by Coffie Crave@Jan 11 2005, 10:22 AM Can somebody tell me why you would push some other crews t-shirts? who do you think will buy this, hipsters or writers? thats what im saying, i can see if these artists came up with some dope looking deisgns on tee's , but all of them are just pushing their crew name, i dont get it... Quoted post This seems to be the big deal with other writers. But I'll tell you this much, I would put money into Irak's hands way before putting into the hands of people like Mark Ecko who just capitalize off of graffiti with out actually having to do it. I'm not into graffiti clothing, but alot of kids are. I just think these dudes made some shirts and put them up for sale. I dont think they are trying to become a huge clothing company. For their "image" this shit works, and I cant hate on em for doin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hipster Posted April 17, 2005 Author Share Posted April 17, 2005 some one ask where to get them from i seen nyc's nom de gar had a cupple in. and quite farly priced i thought as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giving Tree Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 again, i'll ask, "how the fuck are they not popped yet?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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