Each year a slew of new clothing brands hit the scene. Some are hits, but most are misses. Even though women make up the majority of the shopping fashion population, it doesn’t mean that the fellas will accept just any old thing, as the male fashion brands are the hardest ones to stay afloat. This year alone a few brands have solidified themselves as front-runners in this new male clothing brand revolution. Here are the top 5 brands that are blazing a trail in men’s fashion.
Gifted Apparel (Pictured above)
Already spotted on the likes of Diddy and Carmelo Anthony, Gifted Apparel prides itself on representing the gifted side in all of us. Through their designs they offer art, style, and a urban flare that connects all of us to the same motto; “its time to be gifted!” They have brought something back to the t-shirt culture that has been missing for far too long, and their goal is to share it with everyone.
Gifted Apparel came to life on a stoop in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn and grew quickly in one of the hardest places in the world. Their “Viva La Brooklyn” design caught on and earned the loyalty of everyone that came in contact with it. Not just in Brooklyn, but everywhere, it became a signature piece. We all have a Brooklyn state of mind, and you have the right to show it proudly no matter where you’re from. Their brand is for the world. It’s for everyone from rappers, punk rockers, and skaters to poets, scholars and athletes. Join the movement. It’s time to be inspired, be bold, be you, and be gifted.
Kreemo
Let’s face it, everyone has a clothing line nowadays, it’s one of the world’s easiest and most popular movements to start. But since 2008, the Kreemo brand has been taking the industry by storm in a very unique way. The word “Kreemo” derives from a mispronunciation of the Creedmor Psychiatric Center in Queens, New York, and is a brand that originated from the thoughts of three young men who were tired of spending their money on clothes they believed were not as good as the ones they could make themselves. Sounds like a plan right?
To date, the brand has stirred up conversations across the world. Born in New York City and currently based in Atlanta, using fewer designs with a variety of pieces, the current collection was designed to show Kreemo’s versatility. For the first time ever, the Kreemo ghost design is available on the black baseball raglan shirt. The collection also features the classic Kreemo text in an assortment of colors on both pullovers and crewnecks. Several variations of the ATL swirl design are also available upon release. Wait no longer… you will be able to purchase all the items mentioned and many more at Kreemo.com.
Entree Lifestyle
Misunderstood since 1999 – Entree LS emerged under the idea to create original artwork by merging parallel cultures within graffiti, skateboarding, B-Boy, fashion and music. Designed to represent the unknown and underrated individual. This one-of-a-kind Brooklyn story is the chronicle of progression, imagination, passion and determination to be better than yesterday. Spotted on everyone from Chris Brown and Rihanna to Bow Wow and T.I., this brand is definitely one to watch.
Hawke & Dumar
The Hawke & Dumar Custom Goods Company is a lifestyle brand that caters to the person that can appreciate quality pieces, as well as individuality. Founded in 2010 by Carlos Rodriguez, Dennis Murphy and Dontay Wilder, all of whom have worked together on other brands, the clothing line is crafted to encompass the fashion forward mind of anyone from the ages of 17-70. The brand offers a full array of products from jackets, blazers and denim to chinos and woven attire, in styles that can be found everywhere from the streets to the boardroom. The goal of H&D is to create and produce great product, as well creating opportunities for the future generation of fashion.
Their mission is simple. At the Hawke & Dumar Customs Goods Company “we carefully craft our product to pay homage to the fore fathers of Classic American style while creating futuristic ideas to remain encompassed by mankind. We are committed and work hard to ensure our customer that each piece will be seen not just as fashion, but also as an individual canvas with intent to enhance life. God Bless Hawke & Dumar, God Bless America.”
Rich Wierdo
Rich Wierdo Clothing brand isn’t just a brand its a lifestyle. Feeling rich within yourself and weird because you are that different. Be rich in your difference. The eclectic contemporary brand is Infused with elements of music, art and wildlife. Check out their online shop at www.richwierdo.com.
