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Having a chat with Gabriel Zeller of Black Fleece by Brooks...

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:36:00 -0500

Having a chat with Gabriel Zeller of Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers.

“There’s a story from back in 2007 when Thom Browne was very much a novelty in NYC, where you would walk around and people would actually stare and say, “Wow look at that guy’s short pants!”

I can hear them saying things like, “Look at my man’s pants! Look at my man’s pants!” and then one of the kids said, “Nah bro that’s that Thom Browne.” and I just turned around and gave him a little head nod and kept it moving.”

Gabriel Zeller in front of Black Fleece by Brooks...

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:07:00 -0500

Gabriel Zeller in front of Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers.

“I’m probably photographed more in Japan. For some reason I’m in dozens of magazines in Japan… I get people that are like, “Are you Gabriel?” and they take their picture with me and I think it’s surreal. I don’t really consider myself famous by any means, but it’s a trip.”

Photography by Donnell Culver

A photo of Gabriel Zeller’s outfit outside of Black Fleece...

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:07:00 -0500

A photo of Gabriel Zeller’s outfit outside of Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers on Bleecker Street in the West Village.

“ I’m pretty much myself wherever I go, I’m actually surprised that people recognize me. I’m usually flattered *laughs* I don’t consider myself as much frills.”

Photography by Donnell Culver

Gabriel Zeller walking to work. “…you’re always...

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:02:00 -0500

Gabriel Zeller walking to work.

“…you’re always looking to see what the next dude is doing, you’re always looking to see someone’s personality reflected in their style, and it’s nice that not everyone is doing the same thing at the same time. We can have coexisting personalities and styles running around and one doesn’t knock the other for being different. It’s a nice thing.”

Photography by Donnell Culver

Gabriel Zeller outside of Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers on 351...

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:50:20 -0500

Gabriel Zeller outside of Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers on 351 Bleecker Street in the West Village

I had a variety of different trouser lengths that I would experiment with, some that were very short and some that were a little more traditional. I sort of found my own place in it where now they’re all pretty consistent, but I think it’s important to experiment and go outside of where you’re comfortable and find what works for you but not because other people are doing it, rather because it really matches your aesthetic.

Photography: Donnell Culver

Photography by Donnell Culver

So, Johan Lindeberg passed through during the BLK DNM...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:48:40 -0400

So, Johan Lindeberg passed through during the BLK DNM shoot…

Showing Leo some of the photos.

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:02:00 -0400

Showing Leo some of the photos.

Leo V. having a chat in Stussy New York on Spring Street in...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:29:49 -0400

Leo V. having a chat in Stussy New York on Spring Street in SoHo.

“Playing in the playground in Sunset Park and seeing crack vials, heroin needles, hearing gun shots, going up to my roof to just play. What kid plays on his roof? I wasn’t an angel, I’m not gonna front like I was, but I was a product of my environment.”

Photography: Donnell Culver

Leo during our interview. “I’m looking forward to what...

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:51:54 -0400

Leo during our interview.

“I’m looking forward to what Hedi Slimane will do at Saint Laurent. He’s a beast, I was following his stuff from Dior Homme and if there’s anyone that can kill it it’s him.”

Photography: Donnell Culver

Leo seated in front of Stussy New York on Spring Street in...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:22:40 -0400

Leo seated in front of Stussy New York on Spring Street in Soho.

“Well fashion is very cyclical, everything has come around. Tight jeans came back and people didn’t think that would come back. There’s acid wash jeans and baggy tees. We live in a generation where we took everything from the past and just mixed it up and this is what we have now.”

Photography: Donnell Culver

Leo V. outside of Stussy New York on Spring Street in...

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:08:01 -0400

Leo V. outside of Stussy New York on Spring Street in Soho.

“I’ll say my prized collection of clothing is my North Face Steep Techs that I collected growing up as a teenager. I have maybe five steep techs, and I have one that’s extremely hard to get called the Highlander. Though my style has changed over the years I can’t part with that jacket, there’s too many emotions tied to it.”

Photography: Donnell Culver

Leo V. talking product in Stussy New York on Spring Street in...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:00:22 -0400

Leo V. talking product in Stussy New York on Spring Street in SoHo.

“I’m not as no holds barred as [the Japanese Customer]. I have LVC Raw 1947 501 XX jeans. Selvedge finish, hidden rivets on the back. I’m only crazy about those jeans, but they’re crazy about all jeans.”

Photography: Donnell Culver

Finding the best take of Duncan Quinn outside his shop on Spring...

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:25:00 -0400

Finding the best take of Duncan Quinn outside his shop on Spring Street.

StoreStyle: Stussy New York

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:06:42 -0400

StoreStyle: Stussy New York:

This week StoreStyle hung out with Leo V., Senior Manager of Stussy New York on 176 Spring Street in SoHo.

Who’s that by the bike? Yeah, that’s Duncan Quinn....

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:29:00 -0400

Who’s that by the bike? Yeah, that’s Duncan Quinn. Click the photo for our quick Q&A.

Making some edits of Mitsu Lowe from Saturdays Surf NYC on...

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 08:28:00 -0400

Making some edits of Mitsu Lowe from Saturdays Surf NYC on Crosby Street.

Shooting Brooke Backman in front of In God We Trust on...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:10:00 -0400

Shooting Brooke Backman in front of In God We Trust on Greenpoint Ave in Brooklyn.

Outtakes from the BLK DNM shoot.

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:38:00 -0400

Outtakes from the BLK DNM shoot.

Amirah posing for StoreStyle.

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:36:00 -0400

Amirah posing for StoreStyle.

Amirah having fun in front of BLK DNM on Lafeyette Street.

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:18:00 -0400

Amirah having fun in front of BLK DNM on Lafeyette Street.