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Complex's recurring column 5 Things I'm Rocking Right Now, catches up with Chris Gibbs, owner of Union LA today. Chris travels the world to stock his boutique with coveted brands like Visvim and Neighborhood, and he knows a thing or two about what to bring for the long haul. Check out the 5 Things Chris Gibbs is Rocking Right Now, and take note. Dude knows his stuff.
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1. JACKET
French Naval Jacket
"I like to buck convention and this piece helps me do that. It can dress down a preppy look or dressed up hood look.”
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1. JACKET
French Naval Jacket
“It's falling apart, there are rips everywhere, and the pockets all have holes and shit. It took the place of an old wool sweater that I used to rock that literally disintegrated from use a couple years back. This is like my security blanket. I pretty much wear it everyday, all the time, anywhere."
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2. DVD
The Complete Series of The Wire
”Um…does this really need any caption? I am actually mad at these dudes. I haven't been able to get into another series since this ended. Everything else fails in comparison.”
Buy It Now at HBO, $160
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3. SNEAKERS
Converse Chuck Taylors
“Winter, summer, dressed up, or dressed down, I have been rocking Chucks since I was first allowed to pick out my own shoes back in middle school. Classic material.”
Buy It Now at Converse, $45
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4. SHOES
Union x McNairy Country Brogue with Commando Sole
"My boy Luke Meier and I designed these puppies on site in Paris with Mark breathing down our neck. The perfect rugged dress shoe with a little splash of color, just for ‘shits and giggles."
Buy It Now at Union LA, $438
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5. GLOBAL PHONE
My "Tokyo Cell"
I have to go to Japan at least 4 times a year on buying trips. It makes life easy when I roll to Japan to keep a constant number that people know they can get me on and that I can store all of my Japan contacts.
