New York - March 12, 2007

Yo, That’s So Shady

Claw Money Gazelle Sunglasses

What’s that, Mr. Police Officer, sir?

No, it wasn’t me tagging that building. And that’s not paint on my hands.

Take these sunglasses off? Sir, that’s just not possible. These are the illest Gazelle b-boy shades from graffiti artist Claw Money. She’s reclaimed the aviator shape. Check the gold detailing!

They come in lime green, yellow, and red — but powder blue would match your eyes best, sir. It’s ’90s with some serious graf sizzle. You won’t catch no toys wearing these.

Of course, Mr. Officer, I appreciate throw-ups as a form of self-expression, not necessarily as the defacement of public property. Now stand back while I shake this can of Rusto. Just kidding, sir.

No, I’m not interested in being arrested on vandalism charges. I’ll just rock the shades, thanks.

That itself is gonna leave a mark.

Available at Reed Space, 151 Orchard Street, between Stanton and Rivington Streets (212-253-0588); Everything Must Go, 2281 First Avenue, between 117th and 118th Streets (212-722-8203).