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FEMME STYLE SPOTLIGHT WISH LIST OBSESSION LESS IS MORE
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HOMME STYLE SPOTLIGHT ON THE RADAR THE COVETED LESS IS MORE
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CULTURE 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ART & LIFESTYLE PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT
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FINALE
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FEATURES MY SO-CALLED LIFE
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STREETWEAR: HOW WE ROCK IT!
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COVER PHOTO: Photographer: Karen Nutini Fashion Editor: Janice Susan Wallace Outfits: Tees: Bearded Kingz; Skirts: In-house Stock, Instant Vintage; Jackets: In-house Stock, Instant Vintage 78 Shoes: Catch 22 Boutique Models: Rose and Juliet
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EXECUTIVE FASHION DIRECTOR Janice Susan Wallace MEN’S FASHION DIRECTOR Emmanuel Egolum
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BEAUTY EDITOR Dominica Tillary ART & LIFESTYLE EDITOR Alexis Jackson DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Karen Nutini CHIEF COPY EDITOR Tonya Spratt-Williams MEN’S FASHION EDITOR Kevin Gray PRODUCTION MANAGER Yamen Hama FASHION STYLISTS Akinyi Ragwar Keri Henderson STYLISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS Abby Hamilton Molly Dunning DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS W. Roderic Hopkins EVENTS MANAGER Jennifer Okosun PR/MARKETING Milan Media Group FASHION & STYLE PARTNER Models, Inc.
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Streetwear, I love you I have been wanting to do a Streetwear issue for two years. Every time that I see Kanye West or Rihanna on television or see one of their videos, I lose it. This issue has been a labor of love in a way that was new and wonderful. To be able to mix streetwear and high fashion made me orgasmic. Seriously, it did. This issue is really my love letter to Streetwear. To say that I love you and here’s the proof. We asked our readers and followers to nominate their favorite streetwear brands. We received over 55 nominations for brands from around the world. It was amazing to see the work of each nominated brand. Each brand had its own particular view of the world. The majority of brands want to make a statement, usually a political one. I appreciate that so much. I’m trying to do the same thing. To show emerging brands that there is someone out there in their corner, someone who gives a damn that people know who you are. After much time and anguish, the list was narrowed down to the 14 streetwear brands who took my breath away. I fell in love with their designs, their messages, their commitments to their communities, the whole nine. My one wish for these incredible visionaries is that our readers go out and support them. We’ve included their website addresses and their social media channels. Please support these brands and streetwear brands as a whole. This is a vibrant, creative, and tuned-in community in the fashion industry who, until recently, did not grace the pages of any fashion magazine in any real way. Let’s make streetwear a mainstream staple in the fashion industry. It’s time.
As always, we would love to hear what you think. If you know an emerging brand that you would like for us to consider, please email us at: emergingdesigner@faconmagazine.com. If you would like to send a Letter to the Editor, please shoot me an email at: editor@faconmagazine.com. Enjoy.
Janice Susan Wallace Editor-in-Chief
Photography by Karen Nutini
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STYLE SPOTLIGHT
Cheetah Tee, $120, Être Cécile, otteny.com
Luxury Meets Streetwear Streetwear no longer means hoodies and sweats. Streetwear has been taken up a notch. There are so many options for mixing and matching in order to get that bomb.dot.com, upscale streetwear look.
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WISH LIST
What Janice Loves
EXECUTIVE FASHION DIRECTOR, JANICE SUSAN WALLACE SHARES HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR STREETWEAR LOOK
Start With A Great Tee
BEAR WITNESS TEE Don't Be A Bama, $30 dontbeabama.com
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Add Luxury Pieces
VINTAGE GIVENCHY PENCIL SKIRT Maeven, $165 shopmaeven.com
PERLA NECKLACE Loren Hope, $468 lorenhope.com
CORNER COFFEE SHOP CARDIGAN ModCloth, $59.99 modcloth.com
ANISA BOOTIE Coye Nokes coyenokes.com
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OBSESSION
March To Your Drummer BOOTS TO KICK YOUR STREETWEAR LOOK INTO GEAR
REX LACE-UP BOOTIE Madison Harding, $328 madisonharding.com
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ALLOY SANDALS Kobe Husk, $180 needsupply.com WAGNER To Be Announced, $250 needsupply.com
POSITIVITY Woolings, $300 notjustalabel.com
LEVON CUT-OUT BOOTIE Madison Harding, $297 madisonharding.com
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OBSESSION
LUXE SWEATPANTS TOO GOOD FOR THE GYM
No Sweat
TRACK TUXEDO PANTS Espion Atelier, $595 espionatelier.com
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BLACK SEQUIN LOUNGE PANTS Filles a Papa, $580 ssense.com
DREAM WEAVER PANTS Finders Keepers, $190 needsupply.com
CHARCOAL STRIPED PANTS Y3, $220 ssense.com
LUCA TRACK PANT Apiece Apart, $325 needsupply.com Faรงon | Fall 2014
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SHADOW PLAID BUCKET HAT Huf, $50, shopjeen.com
JEWELZ BEANIE Shop Jeen, $24 shopjeen.com
NEON CUFF BEANIE (GREEN) Stussy, $13 80spurple.com
RIMU BLACK CAP Methodology, $100 notjustalabel.com
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LESS IS MORE
Top It Off DOPE HATS & CAPS FOR $125 AND UNDER
RABBIT FUR BEANIE Yves Soloman, $105 otteny.com
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STYLE SPOTLIGHT A HOODIE IS JUST A HOODIE At the risk of sounding political, this is just a hoodie. It's just an article of clothing. If you see someone wearing a hoodie, don't make a judgment about who he/she is.
CIVIL - WEEKS COMP PULLOVER For Rent Shoes, $72 forrentshoes.com
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ON THE RADAR
Editor’s Picks Emmanuel Egolum, Men's Fashion Director | @ConsummateStyle Kevin Gray, Men's Associate Fashion Editor | @KevLive
THE LOGAN - GOLD CHAIN Thorocraft, $170 shop-thorocraft-com.myshopify.com
URBAN CAMO Duke and Dexter, $150 dukeandexter.com 22
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Sole Brother SHOES WITH SWAGGER AND STREET STYLE
THE HILL SIDE Green Angle, $168 greenangle.jp
VOLLEY + SIMON MILLER Green Angle, $178, greenangle.jp
1461 Doc Martens, $114 docmartens.com
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THE COVETED MAISON KITSUNE MIXES FASHION AND MUSIC TO CREATE COOL CLOTHES WITH A FRENCH TWIST
Pull One Over (SHOP.KITSUNE.FR)
Fox Head Pullover $445
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Brian Sweater, $380
Aftermath Sweater, $485
Up and Down Sweater, $535
Stripes Pullover, $357
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THE COVETED TOP OFF YOUR STREET GEAR
Jacket Required
MR. BATHING TWEED/CAMO JACKET End Clothing, $1250 endclothing.co.uk
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RIDER'S JACKET John Elliott + Co., $1496 johnelliott.co
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THE COVETED SWEATS TOO COOL FOR THE GYM
Sweat Shop
SWEATPANT - HEATHER PACIFIC Reigning Champ, $95 shop.reigningchamp.com
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ESCOBAR SWEATPANT John Elliott + Co., $185 johnelliott.co
ALMA SWEATPANT John Elliott + Co., $298 johnelliott.co
Bandana Carry All Tote, $125
GRAY VAJAMAS Beta Brand, $85 betabrand.com
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THE COVETED IT'S NOT YOUR GRANDPA'S TEE ANYMORE
Tee Time
MOON MAN TEE Krucial Clothing, $32 krucialclothing.com
TAP DANCE ON A CLOUD TEE Krucial Clothing, $20 krucialclothing.com
INFINITY BLACK TEE Wear Campaign, $29 wearcampaign.bigcartel.com
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O FUKKS TEE Rebel Motive, $60 rebelmotive.usJ. L. Mankiewitz, $81
Robert Littell, $81
GOOD DAY AND NIGHT Wear Campaign, $25 wearcampaign.bigcartel.com
BLACK AND WHITE POLKA DOT Veritas Apparel, $45 vapparel.com
UGLYDUKLYN SNAPBACK The Sneak Geek, $29.95 thesneakgeek.com
P DOT SNAPBACK Proverse, $28 proverse.com
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LESS IS MORE
Hats Off To You HIPSTER CAPS FOR THE HIPSTER GUY UNDER $50
LIVEVIL TRAIL BLAZER BUCKET HAT Fresh and Nameless, $24 freshandnameless.com
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CULTURE FIVE THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ART
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Kimono: A Modern History The Metropolitan Museum of Ar t, NYC, NY September 27 2014–January 4, 2015 ht tp://www.metmuseum.org
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Remember Those Great Volkswagen Ads? (Merrill Publishers) Alfredo Marcantonio, David Abbot t and John O'Driscoll
Unlocking the Truth Monster unlockingthetruthband.com
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4 FOOD Metro Cooking DC Washington, DC November 8-9, 2014 metrocookingdc.com
EVENTS Oktober fest 2014 September - October Munich, Germany muenchen.de
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Editor’s Pick
Alexis Jackson, Art & Lifestyle Editor | @jadoreMADAV
Aniekan Udofia: From the Pencil to the Canvas Imagine if you could have all your creative thoughts sketched out and then painted in vivid colors right before your eyes. It's possible. Meet Aniekan Udofia. He's does exactly that. From independent artist to commissioned muralist (around the DC and Richmond, VA), he is one of the most sought after talents in the world. I met Aniekan many, many years ago. I loved his vivacious attitude and unique fashion sense. He had the swag of the stars who were straight out of a '70s flick. This Nigerian born artist has been commissioned to create wall masterpieces of Duke Ellington, Fredrick Douglas and George Washington all around the Nation's Capital. From Adams Morgan to U Street, Mr. Udofia’s work can be seen gracing the side of several buildings. Not only has he been tapped to produce his unique artistry for government agencies, both local and federal. Major brands have come knocking on his door to create live paintings at corporate events or to participate in their special corporate arts programs. He has worked with Red Bull, Heineken (he participated in their prestigious program called the Heineken Mural Project) and Toyota. His series of independent works are well known. His most notable work is entitled, Reloaded, Return of the Shaolin Pencil, Another captivating series was the It Was Written series. For this exhibit, each piece of art was inspired by the poetry of a selected hip-hop song lyric. The Village B-Boy Project, a character who is very much like Udofia, is a visual narrative paying homage to the power and transcendence of Hip-Hop. In all of these series, Udofia depicts characters who fight with pencils and notebooks or use the pencil as their weapon of choice. This is one of his classic trademarks. He intertwines socio-political themes with the subjects of his works. His Village B-boy Series heavily focuses on his African roots mixed with main stream hip hop culture. The paintings are so lifelike that you feel as if you could reach right into them. Aniekan Udofia is an artist whose work is unmatched. He has carved a sweet niche for himself in the art world. You can see more of his work on his website, www.aniekanudofia.com. Above, From the It Was Writ ten Series Right, From the Village B-Boy Project
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PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT
Just when you think that you have heard it all, three young boys from Brooklyn, NY blow the scene up. We just weren't ready for this Afro punk rock band of heavy metal wizardry rocking the mic like they owned it. Let's just add that Malcolm Brickhouse (vocals /guitar), Alec Atkins (bass), and Jarad Dawkins (drums) are all under the age of 14. That's right, UNDER FOURTEEN. Kick the science, young men. Kick the Science! Learn more about these amazing artists and their new single, Monster, on their website, unlockingthetruthband.com.
THE FASHION HAUTIES SHOW US A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FASHIONABLE GIRL
MY SO-CALLED LIFE
Photography: Abby Hamilton Fashion Stylist: Edom Tilahun
MY SO-CALLED LIFE ABOUT THE FASHION HAUTIES Fashion Hauties is Abby Hamilton, a teenager, her fashionable friends, all of whom happen to be obsessed with photography and what hails the pages of Vogue. JoinAbby and her friends in their own fashion wonderland. To learn more about the Fashion Hauties, visit their web site at: fashionhauties.blogspot. com
ABOUT THE SHOOT Location:
Old Town Alexandria
Photographer:
Abby Hamilton
Fashion Editor:
Edom Tilahun
Model:
Edom Tilahun
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SPECIAL EDITION
street HOW WE
Streetwear is the new black. It h cool, fly, dope thing. A thing whic try take notice. We took notice. S fourteen best streetwear brands
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Bearded Kingz
P.J. CAMACHO AND BILLY GRUBBS w. beardedkingz.com ›› ig. @beardedkingz ›› t. @beardedkingz ›› fb. facebook/beardedkingz
BEST IN SHOW
Founded in 2013, Bearded Kingz is a DMV (DC, MD, & VA) clothing brand which is continuing to grow and separate itself from the ongoing current view of the world and media. Bearded Kingz was created as a way to highlight and promote positivity, creativity and philanthropy through fashion; and strives for all races, genders and creeds to come together. Its foundation is built on positivity, change and unity, rather than adverse stereotypes. The term “Kingz” and “Queenz” was strategically placed into the brand to encourage the respect for all men and women. Calling for the respect for each other by calling ourselves by our rightful titles, which is something more uplifting and inspiring to display our true quality of life. Also, to promote high standards for one’s self, respect for others, and understanding that we are all royalty. Since 2013, The Bearded Kingz brand has gained a lot of attention from numerous celebrities and professional athletes including recording artist Kevin McCall, Cleveland Browns’ Isaiah Trufant, DJ King Henry, Cleveland Browns’ Jason Staples, crossfit athlete Elisabeth Akinwale, and comedian Nate Jackson, just to name a few. Stay on the lookout for more things to come as we are constantly doing things to enhance our brand while enhancing the lifestyles of others.
ABSTRACT THOUGHT WILLIAM NEARN, JR.
w. thaclouds.com ›› ig. @_abstractthought ›› t. @alwaysabstract ›› fb. facebook/abstract-thought
Founded in 2007 by Bill Nearn Jr., Abstract Thought’s purpose is to design and distribute a unique type of clothing, that would live within its own timeless genre. The brand draws from an endless pool of inspiration, filled with energies from every walk of life. The well could never run dry for their well is the world. “Intellectually Artistic” is a phrase that can somewhat describes the essence of their beloved brand, Abstract Thought. Still a toddler in the industry, the company has been making a serious impact on the intellectually fashion-conscious community since its inception. To date, the brand has acquired accounts with one of the East Coast’s largest retailers along with operating two separate independent flagship locations. Without exception, every shirt produced has a detailed meaning. The brand also challenges the consumer to derive his/her own understanding from each design. Abstract Thought has found a way to illustrate the very feelings common to all. Whether it be current events or politics, love or happiness, life serves as the teacher and their t-shirts are the canvas. The ABSTRACT CREW BillyABSTRACT: Founder, Designer, Photographer, President AYEboogie: Communications, Designer, DJ Christian: Creative Director, Photographer “ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT”
AFRITRIBE AYO O.
w. afritribeshop.com ›› ig. @afritribe ›› t. @afritribe
AfriTribe was launched February 2013, in the basement of then, 20-year-old, Ayo O. Ironically, the inspiration that brought AfriTribe to fruition was ironically a lack of inspiration from other outlets. As a young Nigerian man, Ayo’s culture is very important to him. He can say the same for the majority of my peers. They like to express where they come from, whether it’s in the form of sports, music or fashion. He was searching for a “casual” line which accurately displayed African culture in a fashionable way and not just a clichéd tee. All that he found were tshirts that lacked originality. Eventually Ayo decided to take the plunge into the world of fashion and create his own line aimed at expressing African cultures and tradition, but using a modern and western aesthetic. Each piece produced by Afritribe has been created to be a conversation starter, in hopes that those who don’t know much, or are misled about Africa, will see something like the “Area Boys” hat and ask what that is. Now in its second year, AfriTribe has received abundant support from Africans and non-Africans alike. It directly connects with people who identify with having a cultural background or just want to pay homage to their roots. The brand so far has produced everything from 5-panel hats, snapbacks, shirts, beanies, jerseys, and is soon to release a winter line that includes hoodies, jackets, and more.
GRIND OR DIE INC. MAXIMILIAN NICKLAS
w. grindordieinc.bigcartel.com ›› ig. @grindordieinc ›› t. @grindordieinc ›› fb. facebook/grindordieinc
Grind or Die Inc. is a maverick, independent urban clothing company coming straight out of Detroit, Michigan. Grind or Die Inc. was launched in the Summer of 2013, particularly for the people who work hard everyday to be the greatest at their passions. Whether that means losing sleep in the studio trying to put out that next banger for the streets, or working hard on that new trick for your arsenal. It’s also for the nine to fivers, making their way in the mean streets of the Urban Jungle. Grind or Die is about the Independent Achievers, Artistic Minds and Hustlers. The ones who understand that everything starts from the roots to the soil and that the best ideas are grown organically. Their mission is to bring affordable high quality streetwear back to the streets where it belongs with fresh ideas and a new outlook at life. With Grind or Die Inc., The “Shine” is the “GRIND!” One that you wouldn’t understand unless you are about chasing your dreams and grabing the stars from out the sky. So, don’t think of them as a company, or even as a brand, but rather as a force. A revolution trying to change our world, one shirt at a time.
KONSCIOUS TEEZ
JOSE SANCHEZ AND OTHA CALDWELL w. konsciousteez.com ›› ig. @konsciousteez ›› t. @konsciousteez ›› fb. facebook/konscious-teez
Otha Caldwell and Jose Sanchez are the two Harlem brothers who are Konscious Teez. Together they have over 15 years of design art experience. Otha is the visual director of the line, and Jose pushes the message and voice of the company. Jose comes from the urban art scene of aerosol and black books. Otha is the visual artist for the brand has a background in contemporary art. It was a chance meeting in the spring of 2005 at TCI where the two began a lengthy conversation on who we are as a people. That conversation is the heart of their brand message, which has always been self-knowledge. Both have a deep connection to education, working within the DOE and in community-based after-school programs. They saw that minority children weren’t being taught about the greatness of their culture and their contributions to the American story. That was the launching point. In April of 2005, the guys started their line of wearable artwork with the focus on not just the image but the message behind each image. To date, Konscious Teez have a collection of over 300 images and 3 permanent collections that make up our entire line. The Fist series was their first which now showcases pioneers in community development, music and culture from Marvin Gaye to Angela Davis. Their latest series is called the Alpha Kon series. It’s a collection which was originally conceptualized for our youth consumers using the phonetic alphabet and incorporating individuals with each letter has allowed us to educate as well as create. April 2015 will be their 10th Anniversary. They are excited about their growth and what the future holds in store for us.
LOST SOCIETY CO WAYNE WILLIAMS
w. lostsocietyco.bigcartel.com ›› ig. @lostsocietyco ›› t. @lostsocietyco
Lost Society was founded in January 2014. In these few short months since its release (their spring collection released in March 2014), the brand has gained attention from people across the world. Lost Society is a lifestyle in itself. Every item is designed by its 16-year-old CEO. Lost Society is a new brand, but you wouldn’t know it by how the company is run. It started with 8 simple t-shirts. These shirts caught the eye of people worldwide. They pride themselves on making stylish clothing, that can appeal to almost anyone. This brand has so much to offer, and this is just the beginning.
MADE CLOTHING
ZAID BROOKS AND DEMARKUS LINK w. shopmadeclothing.com ›› ig. @madeclothing ›› t. @everyone_lookin
M.A.D.E Clothing (Make All Diversities Equal) is an urban clothing line which strives to represent a diversity of possibilities. CEO Zaid Brooks and President Demarkus Link began their clothing line in December 2012. The company has been growing at a fast pace ever since. M.A.D.E Clothing caters to all facets of the fashion industry from the original hungry man t-shirt to the newly-designed bucket hats. The original M.A.D.E logo is what they call a “hungry man.” It represents the mentality of being hungry for success. Based in Alexandria, VA, two young entrepreneurs strive to portray a positive message through apparel.
MUSICHEAD COLLECTION LETICIA THOMAS
w. shopmusichead.com ›› ig. @shopmusichead ›› t. @shopmusichead ›› fb. facebook/shopmusichead
The Musichead Collection line of graphic tees is created for music lovers by a music lover. Leticia Thomas’ career began in human resources. But it was her passion for music that sparked her entrepreneurial journey. An avid concert-goer and music blogger, Thomas decided to follow her passion and give life to The Musichead Collection in January 2014. This apparel brand has quickly gained a dedicated following amongst trendsetters and tastemakers. According to Thomas, “I was inspired to create this brand so that I could express my love affair with music. My goal is to create quality graphic tees that represent the feelings of a passionate music fan like me.” With t-shirt designs flaunting names such as “Feel the Music” and “Funk You,” these tees are colorful, bold and make a creative statement while simultaneously being comfortable, high quality and a good value. The Musichead Collection is at the intersection of music and fashion and plans to expand the brand with more apparel and an accessories line to appeal to the musichead in us all.
NOLAC NATION JARED ZYCH
w. nolacnation.com ›› ig. @nolacnation ›› t. @nolacnation ›› fb. facebook/nolac-nation
Two years ago, Jared Zych had a vision to create a clothing brand that would inspire, people. He never looked back. The brand, NOLAC, is based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and quickly reached sales in over 20 countries. The mixture of passion, clear vision and the ability to network, has given NOLAC the capability to grow at a rapid pace. After a year of methodically planning, selling his car and a vast majority of his sneaker collection to build capital, Zych launched NOLAC in August of 2012. Since then, NOLAC has flourished greatly in its first year with sales at least doubling every quarter. They were also able to quickly build a large social media presence reaching a fan base of more than 20,000 people and counting. NOLAC isn’t a who or what. It’s a State of Being. It’s a presence that cannot be ignored because the desire to achieve is too great. NOLAC embodies the ambition and effort of every soul with a vision, the vision of a future self, a better self. NOLAC is a touchstone for those who have the Same Hustle and apply it to a Different Grind. NOLAC is a brand created because, as individuals, we can never become complacent, we can never settle, we can NEVER CAMP. This passionate mission statement is what keeps Zych and NOLAC moving forward. In a sense, these words have become a self-fulfilling prophecy for Zych and NOLAC. With a lot of heart and ambition, NOLAC has become the fastest growing brand in Pittsburgh with even loftier goals for its future.
nos vies nyc RALPHY VIES
w. nosviesnyc.com ›› ig. @nosviesnyc ›› t. @nosviesnyc ›› fb. facebook/nosviesnyc
NosVies NYC is the brainchild of Ralphy Vies. Its mission is to create apparel which would allow everyone to express one’s individuality. This expression, in Vies’ opinion, causes us to use creativity to express our thoughts, moods, and experiences. NosVies NYC represents our live. It’s one’s quest to achieve. It’s a mission which leads to the name, Nos Vies. NosVies NYC was created to share his lifestyle through his passion for fashion. NosVies NYC consist of clothing pieces which symbolize art, as opposed to just clothes. All of his apparel represents one’s own individuality. “Don’t Ever Let Anyone Tell You How To Draw Your Own Art”-NosViesNYC
ON US TEES ‘Dre
w. onustees.com ›› ig. @onustees ›› t. @onustees ›› fb. facebook/onustees
On.us.tees was started with a purpose of spreading “honest propaganda”by using t-shirts as walking billboards of positivity and light. It’s the simple idea of producing apparel that honest folks could wear as a reflection of their outlook. The goal is to continue sharing those images and messages as the motto states, “because honestly, the onus is on us.”
RUN & FELL NAOMI JACKSON
w. runandfell.com ›› ig. @runandfell ›› t. @runandfell ›› fb. facebook/runfell
Born in Manchester, England, our roots are threaded deep into the creative heart of the Cotton City – Cottonopolis itself. Drawing on our City’s rich creative and industrial legacy, Run and Fell’s garments are influenced not only by the artistry and innovation pulsating through our streets, but by the beauty we see in relics of bygone ages which give us a glimpse into England’s past. Their respect for their industrial heritage is reflected in the work-wear elements crafted into our clothes. They love taking inspiration from antique garments, especially men’s uniforms and overalls. Their name stems from the hard-wearing “run and fell” seam stitched into heavy-duty denim garments. Run and Fell believes in ethical garment production and quality workmanship, which is why they choose to use local suppliers and manufacturers to create our goods.
SNEEKIS
THE JOHNSON BROTHERS w. sneekis.com ›› ig. @sneekis ›› t. @sneekis ›› fb. facebook/sneekis
Sneekis.com is the work of two brothers who live and work in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia areas. The Johnson Brothers have backgrounds in art and architecture and currently work in those fields. They started Sneekis.com after being disappointed with sports apparel and thought we could bring a unique, creative design approach to the DC area. They love DC sports, the DMV (DC, MD, & VA), and t-shirts. So they put them all together.
Yany Bang YANG BANG
w. yangbangclothing.com ›› ig. @yanybangclothing ›› t. @ybcluxury ›› fb. facebook/yanybangclothing
Yany Bang Clothing (YBC) was founded in 2013 by designer and artist Yany Bang. YBC is about expressing yourself and your character. YBC is a posh, luxury and creative street-wear brand for the lovers of pop-culture, fashion and style. Since YBC launched, we have been featured in Examiner Magazine, Howard University DC Fashion Show, University of Maryland Fashion Show etc. Celebrities like Raheem DeVaughn (Grammy nominated and BET Awards winner), David Oliver (USA Olympic gold medalist) and Ebong Eka (featured on CNN, FOX, Huffington Post, DC Housewives on Bravo TV and Author of Start-Me Up) have been spotted with Yany Bang Clothing. Yany Bang Clothing concept was created from card game symbols in which each symbol has a meaning: King or Queen of Hearts: LOVE. JOY. HAPPINESS. King or Queen of Diamonds : MONEY. RISK. EXCITEMENT. King or Queen of Spades: HOPE. PLEASANT EVENTS. ACTIVITIES. King or Queen of Clubs: WORK. EFFORT. ACHIEVEMENT.
streetwear HOW WE ROCK IT! WHAT THEY WORE Bearded Kingz
WHAT THEY WORE on.us.tees
Rose: White Faux Fur Jacket (in-house stock), King Me Tee (BK), Blue Agency: Pink Dress Shirt (in-house stock), Black on Black Love Tee Suede Skirt (in-house stock), Guiseppe Zanotti Open Toe Booties (o.u.t), Jeans, Wach, and Black Slip-ons (Model) (Catch 22 Boutique); Juliet: Black Crop Jacket (Instant Vintage 78), Afro Tee (BK), Red and Black Wool Maxi Skirt (Instant Vintage 78) Run and Fell Agency: White Dress Shirt (in-house stock), Joker Diamante Crystal Tee (RF), Jeans, Watch, Tie, and Boots (Model) Abstract Thought Agency: Plaid Shirt (in-house stock), Bomb Tee (AT), Jeans, Watch, and Timberland Boots (Model) Sneekis Bella: Fur Vest (in-house stock), DC Football Flag Sweatshirt (S), Anne Klein Wool Skirt (in-house stock), YSL Pumps (Catch 22 Boutique) Afritribe Conservative: Blue Military Sweater (in-house stock), Tribe Jersey (A), Jeans (in-house stock), Moto Boots (Model) Yany Bang Bella: Black Motorcycle Jacket (Instant Vintage 78), Spade Flag Tee (YB), Striped Socks (in-house stock), Alaïa Platform Booties (Catch 22 Grind or Die Inc. Boutique) Juliet: Faux Leather Spike Jacket (in-house stock), Real Hustlers Don’t Sleep Tee (GODI), Black Swing Skirt (in-house stock), Alaïa Platform Booties (Catch 22 Boutique)
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Conservative: White Dress Shirt (in-house stock), Bob Marley Fist Hoodie (KT), Camo Pants (in-house stock), Dolce & Gabbana Sneakers (Catch 22 Boutique)
Lost Society Co. Tank: Tweed Cap (Instant Vintage 78), Possessed Tee (LSC), Pants (inhouse stock), Off-white Suede Oxfords (Model)
MADE Clothing Conservative: Plaid Shirt (in-house stock), MADE Jersey (MC), Jeans, (in-house stock), Dolce & Gabbana Sneakers (Catch 22 Boutique), Aviator Sunglasses (in-house stock)
Location:
House Studio DC
Photographer:
Karen Nutini
Fashion Editor:
Janice Susan Wallace
Production Manager:
Yamen Hama
Makeup:
Dominica Tillary Ebone Green
Musichead Collection Bella: Cropped Fur Jacket (Instant Vintage 78), Funk You Men’s Sleeveless Tank (MC), Fishnet Stockings (in-house stock), Baby Phat Booties Stylist Assistant: (in-house stock), Top Hat (Instant Vintage 78)
NOLAC Nation Agency: Native 5-Panel (NN), Stripe Dress Shirt (in-house stock), Same Grind Different Hustle Tee (NN), Jeans and Watch (Model); Guiseppe Zanotti Boots (Catch 22 Boutique)
Models Inc. Models:
Akinyi Ragwar Bella, Juliet, Rose, Conservative, Agency, Tank
Special thanks to Instant Vintage 78 (instantvintage78.com) and Bella: Jean Jacket (Model), Tee (NVNYC), Tights (in-house stock), Alaïa Catch 22 Boutique (catch22boutique.com) for the loan of some of the items featured in this photo shoot. Platform Booties (Catch 22 Boutique) Nos Vies NYC
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