READ THESE LIPS.: TWINS OF THE WEEK: DEE & RICKY

Monday, January 14, 2008

TWINS OF THE WEEK: DEE & RICKY

Twins of the week spot goes to 19-year old Dee & Ricky Jackson of Staten Island, NY for creating these quirky-fun Lego-themed belts.
I first saw them in person at Atmos in Harlem, NY...and why I did not cop, I do not know why.
These boys met Marc Jacobs (!) through his boyfriend, Jason Preston, and soon enough, Marc featured the twins' belts for his 2008 Spring Marc by Marc Jacobs show during fashion week in various forms.
They've earned the likes of Kanye West, have even created a solid gold version for the ones that ball too hard, and sources say you can get your hands on them at Kid Robot stores.
They run for about $75 for the regular versions: multi-colored Legos and a neon-colored belt.
Expect for these to blow up real soon.

Props to WORSHIP WORTHY for the pics and heads up.

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