Blueprint...

*Smiles* At this point I’m pretty sure you’re use to my “inconsistency”, but in reality it’s not inconsistency, it’s life...I’m seriously busy, no, like for real *laughing thee entire time as I type this message*. I really miss this (blogging), I miss you guys, I miss the love and that’s not a good feeling. Sometimes you get caught up with the wrong things and it skews your perspective, its like wasting energy focusing on so many things oppose to tuning in on the pertinent task or not being definite with the infinite.

Well, on a better note I have created some things that I will share in due time. I told yall that I bought a new sewing machine so I’ve put in work kid. I created a few items that are guaranteed to spark conversation. You know, like the small talk, like, “I really like your shirt” or a look from that person 3 people away who continues to stare but is too prideful to give a compliment. You know who you are and yes, 9 times out of 10...your actions speak louder than words, so thank you in advance for the compliment, because I know my shirt is dope...it’s jags saint joi...duh!

Lol!!! Yall thought because I was gone I changed, *sucks teeth* that’s probably a lie, I’m like the Sun in my own mind. Sometimes the clouds block me and my potential to change lives is taken for granted. But some days everyone loves and enjoys me but no matter the condition without my energy, a great percentage of life is non-existence. Bold statement right? Naw, not even, sometimes audacity is necessary!

Nothing left to say...but too much to show!

I know, I know. You don't even have to ask the question because I ask them myself, daily.

Ok, here we go...
Where the {bleep} have you been?
So, you just gon up and leave and not say nothin'?
I HOPE you got something to show for the hiatus?

Yooooooo, I feel bad and there's really no excuse for the absence! I can make up a million reasons as to why I took the long pause but then I'd be claiming defeat and that's not the case by any means! The best and simplest way to describe the reason for the hiatus is the old saying...and then there was one. In the great words of one my fav artist, Fabo..."There's a parallel path 'tween friends and enemies/And whenever you cross it you make friend-emies/There's no remedies for these sick memories/My doctor said there's no cure for the..."

But word, I was in a serious funk on top of a plethora of other things, but thats no excuse and I will admit I was out for the count. A famous quote that helped me get back to 10… "Things like love, need no validation to be relevant." That’s serious and when you decipher and think about it, I promise you will forgive me for the absence and hop back on the journey with me.

But, please do know, I was still Dope with a capital "D" thee entire time, lol. The juices never stop flowing and as a matter of fact the juice is oh so sweet I'mma have ya' jaws clinching...you know that tingling feeling when your about to eat something hot or savory...yeah yeah yeah, like that! You know the feeling?!?



I miss you as much as you miss me! You miss me right? Cooommme ooonn, make me feel good...it's hard out here for a pimp (not even). You can say you forgot about me but I never forgot about you. The truth is I gave you an overload and you needed a break, so I obliged. Ahahahaha!! I'm baaaaccckkk...EARLY!

I’ll leave you with that since I’m still on probation, don’t be mad for too long. jag saint joi was enjoying the joi’s of jag all while being a saint...follow me nah!

You know what....

Just because my sewing machine is broken doesn’t mean I still can’t create. When the lights go out you still can see...TRUST, think about that! So, as I’m "creating" my itunes are going and in the midst of finishing the sketch this song came on. Everything about this production is dope, hands down one of my tops from N.E.R.D. But for some reason this time around it had much more meaning than I’m sure they intended for it to have. Do you understand this song and what it does when you’re in the middle of doing something you absolutely love doing? A great interpretation and common relation for most people is we often refer to the love for an inanimate object as our “significant other” so to speak. With that, I think it’s safe to say I have a girlfriend and I think I will marry her, world meet jag saint joi, jag saint joi meet the world! Isn't she lovely? Yea, that’s why I married her! You don’t have to like her or the journey she’s taking me on but you will respect her...

Losing my mind...

Seriously, I must be losing my mind for making you wait this long. So much is going on to the point I had to bounce back and resuscitate my heart...jag saint joi, ahhhh and it feels so good! How are you? That’s good! Well, I’m great, thanks for asking!

Where do I start? The things I’ve seen through these past few weeks has been so reminiscent of what I’ve envisioned for my line and this journey that I wake up with aching cheeks from smiling from my dreams. But I must admit, it’s difficult when you’re doing things alone, but it’s the greatest joy. I say that because you’re able to step to your own beat, you know, do your own thing. And if you’ve been on this journey with me since day one you already know what it is, if not, I suggestion starting from day one and get familiar with this lifestyle *giggles*.

Ok, so this is where I am...like the old saying goes, "I'm just trying to keep my head above water". Well that’s exactly what I'm doing. My sewing machine broke so I've been out of commission for a while now, sick about it but that doesn’t stop my mental machine. Huh? Yes, I sew and create my ish, I mean stuff...that’s why I’m dope, haha!! I’ve been looking for machines so when I cop new, oh boy...I’m apologizing in advance for the disrespect because I’m guaranteed to create some uncouth items that will blow your mind. I take hiatuses for a reason. I’ll leave you with that to think about!! And for you newcomers...welcome aboard, I deliver...constantly, trust me!

All for Love...

Apologies in advance for my absence, did you miss me? Well, I missed you, no really I did *smiling entirely too hard*! Thought about you everyday, so much so that I felt obligated to conjure up the nerve and get back to what makes my heart smile...talking to you. I got hit with some surprising news earlier last week and lets just say what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger!! It’s almost like re-inviting you into this journey, but this time around I’m coming even harder and oh, I stopped by the store and coped some things. Huh? What did I get, wow, you guys are extremely too nosey, ok ok, I’ll tell you what I bought. I bought more courage, strength, ambition, motivation (it was on sale so I bought a lot of that), I bought some smiles (actually they were giving those away for free), ummmm, I got some humble juice (it’s so good fyi, you should try it) and a lot more stuff that you’ll see sooner than later! I had to remind myself that all I got is me and jag saint joi will exemplify that plain and simple, I do this "All for Love". This lifestyle is survival of the fittest and I LOVE staying in GREAT shape, can’t you tell? But stay with the kid and I promise you that we in here...TRUST! I got you, so tell your parents, loves one and significant others...you’ll be late for “that”!

Pardon me, have you seen "Fresh"...

We have to, simply because we can (pardon us in advance)..."We're so bossy, snitch, get off us, kid, get off us, You can't get ish off us, We're so flossy, no jeans or tees, Laid back, jag saint joi, don't even talk to us". That’s enough for this post. Thank you and see you tomorrow!

...But since we like to inform and deliver we will enlighten you on the 'Pro'gress of the collection. Remember when we posted "Bong" 1/18/10, well we've been in major talks with our manufactures and we had a "heated" conversation...no silly, we weren't arguing we were purely spitting fire, talking about the Duffle coat that is. The coat will be bananas, we’re making some tweeks, since details are our "Guilty Pleasures" we had to go back to the drawing board and re-visit. But is it us because we personally love to be informed about dopeness! So today we suggest you start saving your pennies because you will need this in your collection. Me no lie *shrugs one shoulder, tilts head simultaneously*! Ever walk out the house and felt like you were out-shining the sun? What? You haven’t, only us? Nah, can’t be true...well we can make you feel that way, it’s easy, three words, jag...saint...joi. Don’t say we never informed you!

A million words spoken, without a sound...

Sometimes less is more, but the more you give, less has to be said? So what do you do *shrugs shoulders*? These are some findings that help to perfect our imagery and creativity...we just love sharing photography with you guys. Helps set a tone!

Detail is in the eye of the beholder...look closely, ha! jag saint joi is still diligently working to bring you a tough collection soon. This is a journey for us too, not only you...don't be so selfish, it's enough jag saint joi dopeness for everybody! Perfection and it's attempts take time and quality is not too far behind. Our vision is sick and when we come, it will be in your best interest to tame yourselves because you will go NUTS!

Please help me intrepret...I'm in awe!

No words...classic imagery

Something to Behold...

So Surreal...

This post is very random, I know...and, so what, say something *standing in my b-boy stance*! But these types of settings and photos are photos that make us love what we do. We often have these "sessions" when we sit and converse and discuss the future of jag saint joi and what we KNOW will come to past. The pivotal moment that will make this journey much greater and Jerzi always says this, "Dude it’s going to blow our mind when we see a random person we don’t even know wearing jag saint joi", yikes, whew! The funny thing is, every time he says that (even as I post this) my reaction is the same, I pause...look up...smile...look down and shake my head...then I look at him and remain silent in pure bliss as he laughs hysterically at my reaction as if this is the first time I’ve heard him say it. I stare because words simply cannot describe the sentiment that goes along with that. To see somebody literally wearing our "heart" on their sleeve, the thought alone catches me at "hello", insanity I tell ya, AAAYYYEEE!! It purely can’t be expressed, maybe in a millions words, 80 different languages and words that we can’t even pronounce. But you get the gist...
But speaking about somebody I don’t even know wearing jag saint joi, are you that person? I dare you to blow our mind and wear our "heart" on your sleeve. And we'd like to say...Thank you thank you thank you, you’re far to kind!

Picture this...

When duty and opportunity calls, you have to be prepared. Last week and this weekend both called, duty called and opportunity clicked in midway through conversation, craziness, so of course I had to conference in both! We were slightly upset at the fact, like wow, really, that’s how you feel life? Bit overwhelming but the good type, that good feeling when you have too many good options! Can you picture that? Well if not, strap on your seat belts, the journey is about to get better. After talking with duty and opportunity we jumped and walked on water, jag saint joi style right across the Hudson River and made our way to letterpresses, manufacturers, and web designers along with a few more spots. We embraced the insurmountable amount of energy that the city gave off, it was almost unfair, and we felt like the sun was shining only on us! Ever had that feeling, feels good right? So imagine that feeling being exuded though our lifestyle and designs. Imagine literally wearing that feeling...talk about inspiration, ahhh yess! Well, welcome to our week last week, this weekend and the upcoming weeks. Inspiration was received and creativity was tapped into on sooo many levels it was scary. So look out for some official “events”, plans and goals coming into fruition. We’re excited about it and you should be too...it’s a celebration! It’s coming and patience is of a virtue, although we keep a sweater on we never sweat.