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 

The life of a Designer, an ode to the Shining, and the past few weeks of fashion

Sitting on my couch going through pics of the past month makes me look back and really appreciate the opportunites that i have and the amazing people that i get to share them with. This past weekend as a part of winning Project Design for STL Fashion week i was given the opportunity to have my first Trunk show hosted by Cha boutique in Ladue/Clayton are in Saint Louis. the day was filled with some of my fav people including Maggie Brabbins, Jamie Wade, Megan Burns, Heidi Schoeffler (photographer) and many more. The trunk show was a huge success with the ending result of my line GaricStephens as a future part of Cha boutique Spring 2012:) along with this amazing day i was offered the opportunity to shoot with one of my closest friends and 3 amazing models, along with my assistant who killed it on hair and makeup for the shoot. I dont want to spoil it for you so i will just let the pictures speak. Enjoy love Garic

                     

 slithering serpent navy and sheer blouse and Gold lame high waisted wrap trouser    

Sass and shimmer Tuxedo blouse

Sparkle and shine mini 

Heavy metal rope necklace 

 

Mens Ethnic inspired Tuxedo shirt worn as a dress and belted

sparkle and shine mini

heavy metal rope necklace    

 

          

My ode to the shining:)

Slithering Serpent sheer top with detailed collar and cuffs (snake)

Sparkle and Shine Tuxedo short (high waisted)

Nautical white and navy striped Blouse with gold metal detail on cuff and collar

Menswear drop-crotch trouser/ worn high-waisted by model 

Glitz and Glamour Tuxedo sheer Top

Red Suede leather pleated mini

vintage Turquoise belt with ethnic inspired strap with stud detail

The girls with the designer- such a dream come true to work with amazing and talented people. a day filled with love, dedication and so so much fun! thank you to everyone that made this day so great! on to the next..

Credits

all clothing produced and manufactured by Stephen Curd for GaricStephens LLC -based out of Chicago

Photography:

Heidi Schoeffler Photography

Models:

Jamie Wade

Maggie Brabbins

Megan Burns