By Darlene Donloe
The music was bumping
as the drinks and food flowed at the invitation only Crooks and Castles ‘Get On
Up’ VIP Gifting Suite Thursday night in the Fairfax District. Crooks and
Castles is known for its fresh street wear brand.
Cameras flashed as members
of the entertainment industry got on the good foot to celebrate the release of
the exclusive ‘Get On Up’ – James Brown Collection in support of the Aug. 1
nationwide release of the Universal Pictures film, ‘Get On Up: The James Brown
Story.’
Universal Pictures
has collaborated with the brand to create an exclusive line of t-shirts
inspired by the film that acknowledges this iconic figure in pop culture.
Reportedly, the
essence of the partnership came as an idea to infuse the cultural impact of
James Brown's legacy with a trendsetting lifestyle fashion brand to create an
exclusive gift for today's generation.
DJ Tendaji Lathan
Guests enjoyed
complimentary cocktails with sounds by DJ Tendaji Lathan, gift
bags filled with Crooks & Castle's exclusive collaborative
limited edition t-shirt - released for the first time last night.
Limited Edition T-Shirt
Eric Bellinger
Chi City
Guests included Hip Hop artist Chi City, actors Cory Hardrict and Mo
McRae (Sons of Anarchy, THE BUTLER);
former Danity Kane Member D. Woods and sister Young Money artist Shanell;
breakout R&B artists Eric Bellinger and Sebastian Mikeal; as well as singer
Mishon and actor Darrin Dewitt Henson who were all on hand to get on the
good foot and celebrate the release of GET ON UP .
Darrin Dewitt Henson
ABOUT ‘GET ON UP’
In
his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award®-nominated blockbuster The Help, Tate Taylor directs 42’s Chadwick Boseman as James Brown in GET ON UP. Based on the incredible
life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside
the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his
impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential
figures of the 20th century. Boseman is joined in the drama by
Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Craig Robinson, Octavia Spencer, Lennie
James, Tika Sumpter and Jill Scott.
Academy
Award® winner Brian Grazer (A
Beautiful Mind, 8 Mile) produces
for Imagine Entertainment, with Mick Jagger and Victoria Pearman (Shine a Light) producing under their
Jagged Films banner. Imagine’s Erica Huggins (Flightplan) also serves as a producer on GET ON UP, while Taylor produces under his Wyolah Films
label. Peter Afterman, Trish Hofmann, Jez Butterworth, John Butterworth,
John Norris and Anna Culp serve as executive producers.
ABOUT CROOKS AND
CASTLES
Crooks
& Castles was founded in 2002 by Dennis Calvero and Rob Panlilio.
Starting with just six graphics, the designs clicked and the brand picked up
momentum becoming one of the most globally successful streetwear brands.
The
concept behind the brand is like two sides to a coin. Crooks references the criminals,
hustlers, pimps, thieves, and villains that surrounded the founders in real
life and in pop-culture. Castles references
the goal, the end result, and the manifestation of dreams. Far from
advocating violence, the brand emphasizes the importance of having a clear
vision and a goal.
All photos by: Darlene Donloe
All photos by: Darlene Donloe
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