Aris Tatalovich's Moment as a Fresh Phenom and Designer

Donovan Green wearing Aris Tatalovich - photograph by Julian Ranallo

Fashion, in the name of progress, offbeat-cool, and community, works and inspires many in Pittsburgh's creative sub-cultures. People like Makayla Wray and John Geiger have stretched their talents beyond the 'burgh's city limits to find footholds in the fashion industry as skilled designers of ready to wear garments.

Aris Tatalovich, an 18-year-old native of Beaver County, Pa., is next to prime himself and his eponymous fashion label for authentic creative audiences worldwide.

Attending the YEEZY Season 5 casting call for New York Fashion Week, styling young rappers like Famous Dex and Kodie Shane, and sitting on the radar of youth icon Ian Connor, Aris is having a moment as a fresh phenom and designer.

Focused on his outputs, Aris has created a spring/summer range, and he has begun pre-orders for his "Missing Pieces" backpack collaboration with Malachai Spivey of New York. The designs and the people who influence the presentation of Aris' designs are impressions of the now youth culture that fuels contemporary media.

Model: Bloody Osiris

For instance, Pittsburgh artists Donovan Green, Julian Ranallo, and Kobe Swank model or photograph the pieces in a way that localizes the current styles that Aris plays on.

The lookbook for Aris' spring/summer collection highlights two-tone green and yellow slacks, knives and compact duffle bags with utility straps, the straps being a concept that carries over to the "Missing Pieces" backpacks with Malachai.

Upon the release of Aris' projects, it would be special to see him become a more relevant figure in popular fashion and lifestyle.

John Geiger and Premium Co.'s Sneakers for Pittsburgh

While working on his own footwear label under his personal moniker, John Geiger continues to push contemporary style and Pittsburgh heritage.

His crafty work with the Nike Air Force 1 sneaker, and imaginative designs admiring his hometown, the city of Pittsburgh, reach broad appreciation.

Previously linking with other creative forces in the Steel City for a two-day pop-up shop selling items unique and exclusive to the metropolis, Geiger again sets Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on a pedestal. 

This time, partnering with Premium Co., a fashion label based in Washington D.C., Geiger offers another pop-up shop and some detailed sneakers. 

Held at Ace Hotel in Pittsburgh's East side, Geiger and Premium create custom Air Force 1 Low and adidas Stan Smith, respectively. Both pairs are clean white with text and graphics inspired by Pittsburgh lasered on. 

Geiger's shoe, called the "New P Logo," features a hand depicting the letter P with the thumb, index, and middle fingers, as well as the phrase "For Pittsburgh By Pixburgh John Geiger '16" on the outer heels of the shoes. The toe box on the pair makes the map of Pittsburgh. Also, Geiger presents a black and white version of the Air Force 1 Mid model. 

Premium Co.'s delivery, "Burned Bridges," depicts burnt bridge planks as the adidas three stripes logo, plus "Premium Pixburgh '16" and "Burned Bridges" font and illustrations on the outer heels.

Keenly, Geiger and Premium use the nickname "Pixburgh," a slang and cultural reference to the city, in both their creations. It is a testament to their smart design and attention to the popular nature of The City of Bridges.

In addition, view Geiger's progress with John Geiger Collection here and shop Premium wear here.

The fashion labels' pop-up shop will take place August 5-6. Shoe sizes 7-14 are available.

Ace Hotel

120 S Whitfield St

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Aimé Leon Dore Draws on 1980s Reggae Culture for Newest Collection

Start building your spring and summer wardrobe with Aimé Leon Dore's latest collection.

Entitled 'Kingston 1983,' the New York lifestyle brand's new range takes inspiration from Beth Lesser, a reggae photographer and writer who documented dancehall, musicians, producers, and singers in Jamaica during the '80s.

ALD's 36-piece offering is prime for warmer weather thanks to linen and pleated shorts, short-sleeve mandarin shirts, and lightweight cotton blend T-shirts and tank tops. Shield the elements or keep warm on a brisk evening with the shawl throw over coat or tan cotton knit cardigan. Accessorize any piece with Aimé's silk blend scarfs.

Shop Kingston 1983 now here.

Will You Sign My Yearbook?

Ask any Ad man the key components to good advertising and surely one they mention is striking emotion through relatability.

Remember on the last day of school when everybody received their yearbooks and ran frantic through the halls stopping at every person they saw asking them to sign it? "H.A.G." (Have A Great Summer!) in rainbow markers adorned every page while teachers and best friends touched on inside jokes and personal well wishes as summer began. Once your crush made their mark the pursuit was over.

British menswear label Brutus captures the nostalgia and excitement this moment brings in its latest campaign shot by Lydia Garnett in the Isle of Wight on the eve of summer break. Instead of signing yearbooks best friends Brody, Jody, and Katie write their cheerful messages on each other's shirts-- uniform short-sleeved button downs crafted by Brutus. The concept featured in Accent Magazine highlights the brand's timeless aesthetic it has represented for 50 years in its garments (and is smartly debuted just in time for back to school).

InTheRough for LifeOfLanie - How To Style: Glasses

Lanie is the Jack of all trades. Better known as LifeOfLanie, the YouTube sensation, beauty guru, fashionista, and socialite has the unique ability to capture and set trends-- her InHerRoughStyle features are perfect examples. After browsing her YouTube channel call her your personal stylist and cosmetologist, her inviting personality only makes her brand more relatable. This makes her a valuable ambassador for companies like See.Saw.Seen Eyewear, who task Lanie with styling five different pair of glasses in her latest video. She does the project justice from beginning to end, outfitting a blue and white romper with tortoise frames. See for yourself below. 

The soundtrack to Lanie's "How To Style: Glasses" video is curated by InTheRough. ITR provided Lanie four options of playlists to insert in her video, each trying to fit her preferred edm, hip-hop, and r&b vibes. While the video does not include all four options, they are available on ITR's SoundCloud profile and OfficeVibes.