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Crooks & Castles
Crooks & Castles have always routed for the villain whether it be in a movie, a comic book, a novel, a rap song or in everyday life. Growing up in Los Angeles during the 80's & 90's they became a part of this villainous lifestyle. Gangs were everywwhere - the hood, the city, even middle suburbia. Most had no choice but to adapt to the environment. Some were able to escape or even channel what they've learned on the street into something lucrative. What caught our attention in the mid 90's was independent fashion/graphic brands. After years of learning the in's & out's of the business by starting a brand without any knowledge of how to start or run a clothing company, they finally came to this... "Crooks & Castles"!
The concept was easy. "Crooks", criminals, pimps, hustlers, thieves, etc. And "Castles" those who got rich by becoming a crook. From the robber barons of the early times like the vanderbilts, the rockefellers, the carnegies to the modern day billionaires - Bill Gates & Microsoft. Those who stopped at nothing to get their "Castle". They hope one day to be the next rich crook. In some of their designs you might see a familiar icon or logo that they took (stole) and gave their own twist. They just really wanted to make some hot shit and are on the cusp of the streetwear movement. Crooks is definitely on the come up as they have just opened they're very own flagship store in Los Angeles.
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- The Blog
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The lifeline of streetwear in Cleveland, our blog keeps you updated on new product in store, things happening in the city, music, videos, and anything else that you should know about.
- The Buyble
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Our seasonal buyer's guide which puts together unique outfits and looks using current merchandise in the Next store. Buy a whole ensemble, or a few specific items, either way, these looks are fresh and stylish.
- The Store
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The actual online store where you can load up your shopping cart and order new streetwear from current or past Buyble's, and peruse our collection of fly garments.