Pittsburgh Artist Matthew Burek’s Top Designers to Follow on Social Media
STAMPD
There is an elegance in simplicity and nobody does it better than Chris Stamp. Over the last four years he has been financing and gradually serving the world luxury streetwear under his label, STAMPD. Apparel and accessories are influenced by surf and hip-hop culture with a militant focus on minimalism. A Parisian prestige unites with a monochromatic palette producing a following with today’s creative mavens.
IG: stampdla
CHRISTIAN BENNER
In the underbelly of New York City, you will find a civilization littered by cigarette butts, deserted whiskey bottles, and the stench of a genuine Christian Benner leather jacket. The outlaw monarch has become the go-to designer for rockstars like Lenny Kravitz, Bruno Mars, and Lady Gaga who want one-of-a-kind threads. A doit-yourself attitude has paid off for Benner as he continues to produce killer jackets influenced by 70’s and 80’s rock ’n’ roll culture.
IG: christianbenner
MINT
Freshen up your wardrobe with Mint. The lifestyle brand founded in Hong Kong is a collision of Eastern and Western cultures. Available in stores all over Japan and Korea, it has finally made it’s way to the West Coast. While many designers favor apparel, Mint’s accessory line undoubtedly commands the limelight. Luxury duffle bags, backpacks, and even anaconda skin fanny packs establish an assemblage of wanderlust goods. Be sure to check out their famed Cobra Monarch kicks. Priced at five hundred dollars, rest assured it costs money to stay fresh.
IG: mintworldwide
DIMEPIECE
Dimepiece is an undeniable staple for candid and confident bad girls. Founded in 2007 by Ashley Jones and Laura Fama it has quickly become the in-your-face brand for unapologetic trendsetters. Often spotted on household names like Rihanna, Cara Delevingne, Katy Perry, and the Kardashians, it is clear Dimepiece prides itself in objectifying attitude and empowering your inner feminist. Check out their latest NSFW installment based off everyone’s favorite fast food joint, In-N-Out Burger.
IG: dimepiecela
BULLS OF SUMMER
Motorcycles and muscle cars are at the heart of the Bulls of Summer infrastructure. A fixation on comfort and lightweight textiles make this emerging fashion line a true summer favorite. Breezy long tees are a hallmark thanks to founder and creative director, Rod Bethea. A Philly native who prides himself in creating future trends while paying homage to beloved fashion technicalities of the past.
IG: bullsofsummer
NICOPANDA
Fashion stylist turned designer, Nicola Formichetti is off the richter with his new line, NICOPANDA. If you don’t know Nicola, you should. He’s the genius behind the infamous meat dress Lady Gaga wore to the VMAs and has been a fashion stylist on a myriad of iconic magazine covers and editorials. Presently the artistic director for Diesel, “Nico” shows no plans of slowly down. A collection concentrated more on style than fashion, It meticulously incorporates high and low end pieces. The ambiguous gender-bending line salutes to Harajuku and Tokyo street style and while only in it’s third season, has proven itself formidable even in it’s infancy.
IG: nicopanda
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