SLUMFLOWER - A Short by Street Etiquette

SLUMFLOWER started out as a seed idea that we had about two years ago, about the misconceptions formed about public housing. The story is centered around a 10-year old boy finding beauty and growth in the midst of concrete.

People tend to say that fashion, though artistically driven, is simply surface and incapable of expressing anything socially or politically mind bending – that the fashion lens puts a hyper focus on just looks and consumerism. We like to think an editorial like this provides an alternative to that idea.

Founded in 2008 by Joshua Kissi & Travis Gumbs, Street Etiquette showcases style using a cultural, historical and urban perspective.

Streetwear: Mishka Fall 2013 Collection

A New York City fixture since 2003, МИШКА (“Mishka,” or “bear cub” in Russian) clawed their own path through the often homogenous streetwear world, beginning humbly as a small t-shirt upstart and maturing into a full blown cut & sew powerhouse. Founded by Mikhail Bortnik and Greg Rivera, МИШКА is synonymous in the industry with creativity and originality, consistently inspiring—and often offending—with designs that manifest the brand’s D.I.Y./punk ethos. 

Supply & Demand: Introducing Streetwear's Newest Diamond in the Dirt

Supply & Demand, influenced by New York street style. I stumbled upon them at JD Sports where they are exclusively stocked in the UK and i fancied some bits and bobs from them. The Label Graphically celebrates the districts and icons of NYC in a distinctive, mainly monochromatic style, with injections of tie dye and paint splash techniques to add pops of colour - pulling the range together with edgy, casual design.

New York Based Orley Releases its Menswear SS14 Collection

For SS14, Orley expands from knitwear to a full ready-to-wear collection. The Orley aesthetic is rooted in the pairing of classic silhouettes and youthful, irreverent design. Orley is ultimately defined by its intelligent combination of elegance and irreverence. With their expansion into ready-to-wear, the Orley brand explores beyond knitwear