Posts Tagged ‘Streetwear’
The Dirt Label founder Christen Morris recalls early career hits and misses
Christen Morris founded his fashion brand The Dirt Label in 2007 to create clothing for “daring, independent, rebellious and tenacious” consumers. The 37-year-old Detroit native is a graduate of Cass Technical High School and Wayne State University. His designs feature an array of streetwear, including T-shirts, hoodies, hats and more, many embossed with one of…
Read MoreBold and bright looks from New York Fashion Week 2020
New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020 brought a much-needed burst of color, excitement and fun to an otherwise cold, gray and wet February. The two-week fashion celebration, which wrapped Wednesday, Feb. 12, occurs seasonally and sees designers showcase runway styles as a result of their long hours of training, sewing and creating. One of the…
Read MoreDoug Evans designs culture-centric streetwear for Born to Skate Co.
Doug Evans is a fashion and marketing cultural expert with a wealth of business experience — from owning and operating two Atlanta-based boutiques, to being a former vice president and creative director in marketing for 8732/Rocawear. Most recently, the serial entrepreneur has been immersed in the creation of Born to Skate, a streetwear brand that…
Read MoreDesigner Virgil Abloh makes fashion predictions for the next decade
Virgil Abloh, the chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton’s menswear, is making his fashion predictions for the next decade. Abloh, who was a Chicago street fashion influencer launched his career starting out as an intern at Fendi in 2009, alongside rapper Kanye West, who he would go on to collaborate with. The 39-year-old designer —…
Read More7 details about Louis Vuitton’s 1st Black artistic director, Virgil Abloh
Louis Vuitton has named Virgil Abloh, 37, the new artistic director of menswear. Abloh is the founder of luxe-streetwear brand Off- White. The designer is making history as the first Black artistic director of the Luxury European fashion house. This is a huge accomplishment for the designer because people of color are underrepresented at the…
Read MoreFor the fellas: Jonathan Mannion Collection x Akoo
Jonathan Mannion Collection x Akoo Yesterday, renowned celebrity photographer Jonathan Mannion, famously known for his iconic portraits turned album covers, released an exclusive “street chic” capsule collection with Akoo Clothing Co. Various shots captured by Mannion have been included on t-shirts and tanks, just in time for summer as everyone refreshes their wardrobe. Mannion, has…
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