For those who don’t revel in the experience of going store-to-store in search of unique pieces, re-vamping your wardrobe for fall may be what nightmares are made of.
Admit it: when you think about changing up your personal style, one of the biggest fears (if you’re really about this lookin’ good life) is sashaying into a room full of semi-stylish people and seeing someone rocking one of your straight-from-the-mall items. There’s nothing wrong with copping threads from the local mall, but when it comes to adding an extra bit of panache to your look, the real gems that will set you apart from the masses are lurking right here on these fruitful Internets.
Check out the brands of the moment that we’re digging for your new fall wardrobe, complete with some of the best, most under-celebrated graphic designs, streetwear brands and prints in the game.
Sue Tsai:
When it comes to innovation on canvas, Queens native Sue Tsai is your one-stop shop. The 26-year-old artist is a beast with the acrylic paint, bringing illustrations of pain, love, and shameless flossing to life on everything from hoodies, to iPhone cases and pillows.
Shop her items here.
Rocksmith:
All we needed was one look at Rocksmith’s Fall 2013 lookbook starring rapper Curren$y to be intrigued. The line merges a ’90s varsity vibe with progressive contemporary fits and detailing.
Shop their items here.
Gifted Apparel:
Jigga knows, Beyonce knows, and now you’ll let everyone else know that Gifted Apparel is a New York City staple. The t-shirt line is for the rappers and the punk rockers, the
skaters and the poets, scholars and the athletes…and for you to up the ante of your wardrobe.
Shop their items here.
Dale Gray Vintage:
Inspired by the elegance of her fashionable mother, Dale Gray Vintage is the brainchild of Joi French, and features attention demanding designs with vintage flair. Give any fit a boost with a necklace or bracelet from the brand.
Shop their items here.
Frank & Jan:
The husband and wife duo behind the Blame Society t-shirt that Jay Z wore not once, but twice, has a story even more interesting than the messages behind some of their no-holds-barred t-shirt designs. Looking for a shirt that will offend your professor? Frank and Jan are your dealers.
Shop their items here.
IMKING:
The California-based brand IMKING serves up exactly what you would expect from the name; King Cali shit. The bold designs set on black and white t-shirts as backdrops are not only attention-getters, but they are also conversation prompters.
Shop their items here.
