Hi Y’all,

Hope your week has started in a pleasant manner. I know mine did. I have to say, it’s been a while since I thought about Christmas and especially Christmas shopping. Well, of course I know it’s already a year since last Christmas, but it’s been years since I’ve been in Finland this time of the year and able to observe the Christmas preparations. The thing about Christmas is that a lot of people stress about the preparations, the presents and so on. I tend not to stress about these things and just go with the flow. I’ve seen my wife get all excited about this special Seasonal Holiday and it’s nice to observe how people each in their own way get ready for Xmas.

I have to admit, I have had very little time to think about what I even want to get for the family and friends not to mention myself. I am not sure, where does the line between a random gift and Christmas present go? I mean, I bought my wife a new winter coat, new pair of boots and some other “random items” not too long ago, but still it’s not even December yet. So in these cases when you say, I get it for you as a Christmas present, it actually means that you’ll get the jacket and then you will get me another gift for the Christmas, heh. But giving gifts should not be limited to Christmas time or birthdays only. Like they say, Christmas is about giving.

For myself I actually did get a little something for myself. As I mentioned I have the Art of Osamu Tezuka – The God of Manga book on my Christmas list. (Wink Wink, I know you’re reading this )

But in process of helping out a friend in need (so to speak), sourcing for few pieces of special tees I got myself a little something in the process. One of the cardinal rules or the ten crack commandments as Biggie put it is that never get high on your own supply. I think I first heard the saying in Scarface. Well I do follow that line pretty well though it’s not always easy with so much dope stuff around. But anyway, a little pic of my first official Christmas investment KIKS TYO x Aki Hoshino x Yone tee from way back.

End of the year has been busy for us also in the sense that while preparing for the next year with the existent brands, we are also bringing in few new brands. Not saying names yet, keep them guessing as they say. Below a teaser pic of what’s coming though.

That’s all I have to say for now. I know my one armed friend (I’m sorry man, heh) remy_le_beau is cooking up something for your reading pleasure and you’ll hear from yours truly in no time as well. But until then, be easy and remember… Thau Shall Look Fresh. I’m out.