I play by my own rules

Wearing

Lands End vintage checked dress shirt

Vintage Maroon and multi stripped sweater

Wesc black denim

Bronx leather Euro boot

This specific look is a mix between what i love to call a young college professor and and english lad. What makes my look me is mixing old vintage favorites with new clean cut pieces that fit my personality and style. I focus on shoes and pants and build my outfit from there. There are no rules in the fashion world as long as you make it real and express yourself

Homegirl Swag-Ebony Gilmore

The key to any style success is pairing vintage finds with classic pieces. My motto is to add good denim and a solid pair of shoes whether boots or heels to your wardrobe and have fun with the rest! I like to dress any style up with a hat or a pin and focus on the style points. This girl has just what Chicago is looking for! A fresh sense of style of her own, a little ring of vintage and the freshest pair of Fluvogs around the block. 

Ebony is wearing:

Cable-knit scarf

Vintage menswear sweater vest

Her mothers gifted clock broach

Joe Jeans denim in slate gray

Brown 1920's worker boot by Fluvog

Shoes that caught my eye window shopping off State Street in chicago

 The black leather and Metal work in this wedge is so interesting but very sexy and sleek

 I didn't get the name of the designer for these boots but they were too great to pass up. enjoy

Sam Edelman "York" purple suede platform pumps....love!

Lanvin comes to H&M...

 Some of the Avid customers that waited in line to buy the first time Lanvin Collab with H&M. from the left is Sam, kylee and will.

 Will with his 2010 spring Lanvin Shirt....cheetalicious

Surprisingly the mens sectino was very small but it still had it avid shoppers tryin to snatch up what was left from the opening

this tux was beautiful in person..all of the mens pieces were priceless

I didnt get this girls name but she was too cute not to snag a photo of her on the red carpet! chicago loves their fashion

Window display outside Michigan Ave H&M store

Lanvin's collaboration with H&M fall 2010

Lanvin has teamed up with H&M to create classy pieces such as this tuxedo suit combo with boutonniere attached on the lapel. its beautiful and timeless. The shiny jewel tones in the shoes, tuxedo shirts with a simple color pallet, and their jackets are to die for!  probably one of my fave collaborations done with H&M yet. enjoy i will post more

Office Swag part duece

Wearing:

White V (hanes :)

Black EFOR tuxido shirt

Vintage tan vest (part of a 3 piece suit)love love love!!!

Navy blue skinny's from America Apparel

Dapper Dan tan suade dress shoes (vintage)



Fashion behind the scenes

This was a great photo taken at a fashion show i was styling for, my roommate and i were going through the looks to make sure they were cohesive...enjoy GS

The Road Much Have Traveled

I have started this blog in hopes of this getting my name out into the industry as a designer. i have lived in chicago now for almost 3 years and have grown completely as a person and as a stronger designer. so to that i have to decided to document my path and journey to where i believe i belong.

In the tents at fashion week, i know i have a long way to go but i am dedicated to getting there and believe that someday i will be there.

this blog is dedicated to the fashion that inspires me and the city that i love...journey begins now

chao
GS

Work Swag-Garic Stephens style

This is me being so silly at work but looking fresh.

Wearing:

Vintage button down oxford

Diesl argile sweater vest

Vintage skinny western belt

Grey American Apperal skinnies

Red and grey Top Man socks

Vintage Wingtips

Spring 2010 Fashion show- Garic Stephens

Best group of models in the whole world. This was my very first show as a solo designer...such a success!
models: Kyle Krietemeyer, Tyler Johnson, Lisa, Tony Wood, Brenton kelly, and Ebony Gilmore

Fall 2010 fashion show

 Models from my fall 2010 show. Amiee Bueno, Joy Burke, Kiko Burten

The very first post

I am a designer who breaths, walks and lives the future of fashion. i came here to help chicago out and find my place in the fashion world and thats what i plan to do.