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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 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 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 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 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
