Coming to a shirt near you??? Need I remind you, that we put in work behind the scenes- but we’re only gonna give you the best..
Deuces…
Sean ~Fresh Portier
03/06/2010
FSR – Music for the B*tches
The extended fam dropped us a line to let us know that the wait is officially over. Big ups to Cy the Great who showed us the ropes back at the U. Support good music and provide your ears with what they’ve been needing here. Peep the two videos we shot with FSR back in the day on the following
Deuces…
Sean ~Fresh Portier
03/01/2010
Elegant Boredom x Santos
Elegant Boredom and BreyKing Productions have linked up to put on a spectacular show. So save the date and make sure you come out!!
Risley
02/25/2010
New Blog x Kanye West x Coldest Winter x Harry Potter???
Kanye West… I’ll pause and let you finish spewing out any love and/or hatred you have for him………….. Done?? Cool.
As I was saying, Kanye West- my favorite rapper. Sure, he’s fucked up enough times for you to go on a rant about him, but I could care less. He makes MUSIC, he makes ART, and he makes you listen with your EMOTIONS. Am I getting a little to deep for you all out there? Now, by no means do I want you Elegant Boredist to think that I’m saying Kanye should be the next president. But what I am saying is that you can’t deny the impact he’s had on Hip-Hop, not rap… HIP-HOP and on music in its entirety. Watch a live Kanye performance and tell me rather or not you actually feel his music and I dare you to tell me no.
But thats enough of that. The actual point of this blog is to give you the insight that he’s got a new blog that you should all check out (KanyeWest.com). And to click here to see what happens when you take Harry Potter and throw him into the coldest winter (pun intended). Music videos the way they should be done.
Deuces…
Sean ~Fresh Portier
02/18/2010
When Men Had Class
Hmmm.. you ask why this is posted… I ask you, “Why not?” So, just for 13 seconds- lets take away the fact that this is a vodka add… Lets just take away the vodka as a whole.. The aura thats portrayed in this ad.. from the voice of the narrator, the feeling of a pact- being established in to a league of extraordinaries.. I feel that it is all brought together and started by the essence of attire. Whenever I see these commercials- all I can think of is what Elegant Boredom is trying/going to do… The countdown has already begun and the change is slowly taking change.
Deuces…
~Sean Fresh Portier
02/17/2010
Peace On My Mind
As ~fresh posted earlier, where do YOU rep from?
Just a few throwback pictures of the E.B. Team:
Elegant Boredom’s old stomping grounds; Downtown Raleigh, NC. As only one remains in the original fortress (Shaw University Dormitory), soon all three shall rule the streets again!
02/16/2010
What Are YOU Doing?
I’m at work… And still reppin’ EB… Where do YOU rep from?
Deuces…
~Sean Fresh Portier
02/06/2010
Newness
As you can see above. The E.B. team has been working on a new logo. ~fresh and I have been working diligently on perfecting the logo. We have a few more ideas that are being worked now on, but here is what we have:
Let us know what you think…
Risley
02/06/2010
Episode 1: The Beat Killer
Super Duper Chris…. Brooklyn in the house(Super Duper voice).
When you listen to the mixtape you’ll know what im talking about. This kid right here is hot in the streets, making big moves from BK to VA to MIA; soon to be world wide!
Download + Tracklist after the jump… Keep reading →
02/03/2010
Mos Def x Elegant Boredom x Grammy Awards Part 2
Congrats to Mr. Risley for keeping us moving in the right direction. More to come.
~Sean Fresh Portier
02/01/2010
Mos Def x Elegant Boredom x Grammy’s
Last week at Peaches Restaurant, Mos Def and I met for dinner to talk about Elegant Boredom and old Schuyler day memories. As he rocks an official Elegant Boredom bowtie in the pic above, he promised me that he would wear it to the Grammy’s; which aired tonight in LA. We talked, we laughed, and I definitely enjoyed his company. hopefully we can work together in the future.
For more picture of Mos Def rocking the bowtie check out Terrence Jennings Photography.
P.S. Pictures of Mos at the Grammy’s coming soon…
Risley
02/01/2010
Seven Miles of Style (Remix)
01/30/2010
“New British Attitude”
In an editorial in the GQ Japan, Burberry Prorsum unveils some new designs from their upcoming Spring/Summer 2010 collection. With the line showing very youth infused designs, its sure to have a great season!
Collection: Burbery Prorsum Spring/Summer 2010
Photographer: Arnald Anaya-Lucca
Models: Bastiaan Ninaber & Patrick Kafka
Risley
01/30/2010
“Soldier Of Love”
Sade’s return to the music industry in almost a decade including a number one hit Soldier of Love, has shown that this British singer and her band has stayed consistent with the sound that they have crafted over the past two decades. The album is set to release Feb. 8th. It is a must buy album!!
Risley
01/30/2010
Above Brooklyn
As I bring myself back to world known as Elegant Boredom, I have begun a book spree. About every two weeks i take a stroll to the neighborhood bookstores; Brownstone Books, or to a Barnes & Nobles to shop for books. May they be photography, fashion, pleasurable reading, or biographies; I’ll purchase the one(s) that catch my eye. During this travel I purchased the magazine Above and the book Brooklyn: Then and Now.
Brooklyn: Then and Now shows the differences and the things that have stayed traditional til today. The different parts of Brooklyn, the famous landmarks and where some of those landmarks moved to. A great buy with lots of information any Brooklynite would enjoy. 
Above Magazine was a very interesting buy. It was a mix between the “Go Green” world and the “Fashion” world. Featuring articles about saving the natural salmon population to the greenness of sexual conducts. Including phenomenal photography of Eva Mendes by Peter Beard
”Beauty will save the world”
Risley
12/30/2009
Hope You Aint Forget About Me
So its been a while and I feel that it’s time for my random check up on the EB world. Risley has made some remarkable things happen in my absence and has put EB in the right spot. I had planned to make my reappearance at the Holiday Affair but Delta Air Lines decided to cancel all my flights do to the weather and blah blah blah. Anywho, with my recent relocation out in to the west, we can call it an expansion… What?.. You thought I wasn’t still designing or something?? haha.
Well, this East Coast to West Coast connection will prove to be something extravagant. Be on the look out for the bowties and some other ill quality apparel.
Deuces…
~fresh
12/28/2009
Trey Chique
His mojo, his mystique, and his music.
I. MOJO
If you could jar pheromones and produce cologne from their essence, Trey would be doused in the stuff. Mojo is a charm so powerful that it’s considered magical.
Even though Trey is on his best behavior in light of the fallout from our last interview, he reeks of it. Even though his publicist chaperons this time around and promptly shuts down any sexy-time talk, Trey’s mojo hangs thick and heavy in the air. And yes, he insists on playing Sade as mood music for our interview in the telly suite…
II. MYSTIQUE
Trey knows when to work his mouth and when to slip out of the hot seat. He’s not a tease but he gives just enough to keep you whet. He doesn’t want you leaving completely satisfied so he straddles the line of full-disclosure and mystery. It’s his way of ensuring a chance to give a repeat performance. He’ll definitely keep you guessing; wondering if the things “they say” are true…
III. MUSIC
Ready opens with: “This right here’s a panty-dropper.”
But after a Trey show, the stage is littered with as many panties as pacifiers. JK! But you have to admit, he does have a unique ability to appeal to grown-ass women with tracks like “Neighbors Know My Name” and “Say Ahh” (really?!) without alienating the 106th & Parkers who aren’t old enough to purchase a post-coital stogie. (As gag-worthy as it looks on the track-listing, “LOL Smiley Face” is a genius title.) With chest-pumping declarations like “I Invented Sex,” Honey recommends picking up some prophylactic as soon as you add Ready to your playlist…
“I’m a lovable guy. You don’t think so? I’m confident. That exudes. Women like men who are confident. I’m humble and I was raised by women so I know what women like.” – Trey Songz
For more of the interview visit Honeymag.com
Risley
12/28/2009
“A Night Under The Mistletoe Affair”
Event: “A Night Under The Mistletoe Affair” @ The Elegant Boredom Mansion
Photographer: Ariel Prenderville
The party was a great Turnout. People drank, people danced, people had fun!!! Thanks to Ariel, again, for the last-minute photography; and to everybody who came out for a good night of straight partying. For those of you who missed out, don’t stress, there will be many more to come.
Risley
12/23/2009
Elegant Boredom + BMCC = Seven Miles of Style
Where: BMCC “Seven Miles Of Style” Fashion Show
Bowties: by Elegant Boredom
Thank you to all of the models who wore my designs. The show was amazing!! Look out for more in the very near Future.
Spring/Summer 2010 collection is going to be Outrageous!!!
Risley
12/23/2009
Moet & Chandon
Item: Moet Ring
This man is a creative Mastermind. @ the “Seven Miles Of Style” Soiree in the Bronx last Saturday, Nels came up with this crafty idea of Moet Rings. I’m telling you to watch out for an eclectic accessory line from this man!!
Check him at LeFamous.
Risley
12/23/2009
“Seven Miles Of Style”
12/17/2009
Happy Holidays!
Item: Holiday Card
From: The White House
The other day, I get home and take a look at the mail. To my surprise I see an envelope from the White House addressed to me (couldn’t be). Open it, and there it is, a holiday card from the White House, signed Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. I’m not sure if it’s actually signed by them personally, or just a print, but nonetheless, it’s a card from the White House!
Who do you know that gets cards from the White House?!
Risley
12/12/2009
A *Major* B-Day Bash
Event: Cake Boi Major B-Day
Where: Elegant Boredom Mansion
Photographer: Everyone
Risley
12/11/2009
Taking Over University
Model: Cedel Washington – Fashion Show Coordinator
Photographer: Curtis Bryant III - Moose-Hunters
P.S. Watch out for a Collabo with Elegant Boredom x Ce Lavi (Cedel Washington) coming soon…..
Risley
Sean Fresh Portier
Risley
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