We're All in the Same Gang

By Janice Castro

Latest hot item in stores across the country: fashions from South Central L.A.'s Cross Colours. The all-cotton duds sport slogans urging youths to stop gang violence (PEACE N THE HOOD) and stay in school (EDUCATION IS THE KEY). Best message: owners Carl Jones and T.J. Walker's success. They expect to gross $40 million this year.