Here’s a mini-doc of lifestylers in London town. Based on the ‘Lo-Life movement started here in NYC these kids are trying to replicate the images of Polo clad street soldiers.
The film is interesting because these kids are totally image driven without understanding the actual backstory or the living history. They shout Thirstin’ Howl and Rack-Lo tho’ so they have some of the history in place.
Lo-Down In London from Broken Antenna on Vimeo.
I think these dudes are learning that love and loyalty is more than just the clothing you put on. It’s the armor you wear as soon as you leave your flat, or your project apartment. If you didn’t put on your armor you might not make it back home.
Without going thru the fire with your brothers you wouldn’t understand why these garments mean so much to certain people. Folks got hurt for wearing ‘Lo in a city that was desperately teetering between the haves and the have nots. That day might return again. Make sure you have your love and your loyalties in order.
