GaricStephens SS2013 Lookbook: Mint Dreams and Vintage Lace

GaricStephens SS2013

Spring/Summer Lookbook

Mint Dreams and Vintage Lace

Vintage Mint Lace 

Special thanks to the lovely Jamie Wade for surprising me with a visit in chicago (we finally got to shoot again together), and to the very talented Sarah Pierpont for being such and inspiration and just knowing the best way to express my vision!

Photography by Sarah Pierpont

Model- Jamie Wade

Clothing, Styling and Makeup by GaricStephens

www.cargocollective.com/garicstephens

Orders for clothing and Inquireries please contact me at GaricStephens@gmail.com

New York Fashion Week : A Chicago boy with New York Swag

 Me at Vogue Studios presenting Raul Penaranda's fall 2012 collection 

Vintage navy shawl collar blazer (Liz Claiborne)

white and black spotted dress shirt (Shades of Greige) 

Vintage yellow wool vest (Jean Paul Gaultier)

black and blue denim (WESC)

Reg snake skin Euro boot (Jon Fluvogg)

 Vintage Sound Cloud sunnies

Black leather blazer (GaricStephens)

Tangerine cable knit cardigan (ZARA)

Gingham black and white western shirt (Salt Valley) 

black and blue denim (WESC)

Grey leather worker boots (ZARA)

Vintage paisley and velvet page boy cap (Portland thrift find)

Leather bomber jacket (Levi's)

Leather metal western belt (vintage)

black and blue denim (WESC)

black Suede wingtip boot (ALL SAINTS)  

Photographer: Raul Penaranda

Thanks for being patient while i have been recouperating from a long month in New York, but here is my street style influence while in New York

All shots were shot in Manhattan NewYork, and are a collage of the influence of style that came upon me during my trip to New York. Hope you enjoy the newest post. Cheers Garic

Winter Outing

 

 

 

With the city covered in a layer of snow and the breeze of the crisp winter air, we decided what a perfect day to take a stroll around downtown Chicago. Much to my surprise this shoot would turn out to be the perfect addition to my weekly style section. The pics turned out dreamy with a wintery mix. I focused on the details which includes a new bag and gloves that i picked up this past weekend from Pendelton (im in love) and showcased a new bag that a client sent me in exchange for a one of a kind GaricStephens Menswear shirt. I love how the bag with its Metal details (Chain mail) fits right in with the hardness of my Warrior boots that i picked up last season from Amsterdam. Hope you enjoy this weeks addition. Cheers and Happy New Year!

xoxo Garic

Photography by Tyler Drew Clayton

What im Wearing:

Fuzzy Wuzzy black teddy bear car coat by H&M

GaricStephens black leather blazer 

GaricStephens sheer turquoise and grey ribbed turtle neck

Acne Grey denim

Vintage Warrior boots

Pendelton wool and canvas duffle

Pendelton wool and fleece glove 

Accessories:

Guess leather watch

Chain Mail business card holder by Elaine Unzicker

Black Lennon Shades

Vintage Smoking Scarf 

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Lincoln Square on a Sunday Afternoon

Sunday Funday shoot with Tyler Drew Clayton. It was kind of a dreary day but we started it off with breakfast in bed and a transit to get photos developed. unfortunately my roll of film was underdeveloped (never used) but we managed to take some photos on our walk to the inner city! Enjoy this weeks addition to the style section of my blog. Cheers Garic

Photography by Tyler Drew Clayton

Stephens Wearing

Gap 1969 army jacket

vintage scarf

Marc Jacobs overall shoulder backpack/ in olive

Field Gear sea foam cable-knit sweater

vintage leather belt with metal detailing

WESC denim in dark wash/lowrise

GBX industrial work boot in Navy Suede/leather

Accessories

unity bandages/bracelets 

Vintage sun cuff

Guess watch 

Night of a Thousand

My assistant and I headed out to support one of our favorite nights that happens once a year, Night of a Thousand Drag Queens. So of course we had to step up our game but stay comfortable and classy all at once. Hope you enjoy this weeks street style section! Chao Garic

Lauren is Wearing 

Vintage cropped bulls-eye bolero 

Black stretch one piece dress

vintage emerald green and gold necklace

praire stone brown lace up boot

Stephen is wearing

Vintage Ralph Lauren Paisley button up

GaricStephens Fall 2011 two toned wool blazer

American Apparel turquoise skinnys

Black leather and Suede moccasin boots 

The Grand opening of VIVIDBRAILLE- an eclectic boutique

Last night was the grand opening of VividBraille which may be one of the coolest boutiques that i have had the opportunity to be in this year! From the fresh paint on their white walls that so classically hold bookshelves with books from all over including history, science fiction and fashion, to the vintage baseball stadium chairs that grace your presence as you enter this wonderful store. What sets this boutique aside from others is the way that the gentleman carry themselves, to the customers that shop their store. They carry their brand with them which makes others want to tag along and hop on the band wagon for fear of missing out on the next big thing. I have worked with Prosper Bambo in the past and recently met his business partner and creative director Brock Willsey who started this whole operation.  To see their vision come to life makes designers and Entrepreneurs like myself see the reality at the end of the road! This is one store to look out for and they are already hitting the pavement hard! So if your in chicago and you want something different and amazing check out their store. 2064 N Damen Ave Chicago IL 



Ps You may see GaricStephens menswear in there in the next few months....guess you will have to wait and see:) cheers Garic

 Me with Prosper Bambo of VIVIDBRAILLE who is also looking very dapper 

 incredible shoes that only a few boutiques carry and they happen to be one...Im telling you they are on to something here:)

 This jewelry and writing pads are only a few of their amazing accessories that they carry in their store. I love that its so different and still very masculine. shows men that they can have fun with fashion 

 On my Christmas list for this year...so sick

 One of their customers showing off some of their woman's merchandise..this cape could kill it with any outfit! 

 Me looking Dapper in my GaricStephens silk Scarf

Vintage wool sweater w/Garic Stephens Polkadot mens dress shirt

Wesc Denim

Worker boot in Navy Suede by GBX

 Menswear...This jacket is so fresh and so clean, makes any guy look like a million dollars but casual at the same time

I have no words for these....bananananananas!!!

Photography by Me via Iphone

Special Thanks to Prosper Bambo and Brock Willsey of VIVIDBRAILLE for your company and your invite! cant wait to see the many great things in store for you both. cheers