Factory People

Austin based Factory People Makes the List

The big graphic (above) goes along with the BIG news for Austin. DNR, the men's version of WWD, recently released a list of the Top 50 Most Influence Men's Wear Stores ranking Factory People number forty-eight. DNR, the same publication which recently snatched the Statesman's talented beauty and style editor Jean Scheidnes, surveyed 120 sales executives to rank those shaping today's trends.

Enjoy the online snapshot (below) of the new names and subtle style affording Factory People international attention.
What: MANGLER JACKET, $319.00 Why: This Canadian born collection gives a new edge to military inspired sportswear. Camo, muted palettes and organic cut shirts, jackets, and pants are paired perfectly with their supersoft tees.

What:5 PKT RB15-INDIGO, rag and bone, $198.00Why:The name Rag and Bone, well suits the company, as the "rag and bone" man of 100 years ago was one of the first recycling pioneers. Fashion, can finally be substantiated as the gift that keeps on giving. The company began with the American wardrobe staple: blue jeans. Designers Bogle and Wainwright believe jeans are the symbol of a true rag and bone kinda guy. They "represent history, authenticity, and fundamentals." These pieces were designed to make stories and hold up to tell about them.
What: COLLAR SWEATER Surface to Air, $146.00 Why: This cross-Atlantic arts collective has among other things created a book of tees, a crop circle of Hello Kitty's head and the first storefront ipod listening station. Whether you grab one of their tongue-in-cheek tees or one of their devastating knuckledusters, it doesn't matter - you own a piece of S2A and quite frankly, everyone should.
What: TWO EYELET BOOT- FOSSIL Fred Segal, $165.00Why:The mix-master of cool, Mr. Perry, has seen it all - Wimbledon stars, Mods, Skinheads, DJ Culture, Brit-Pop, and Hip-Hop. Their laurel wreath logo adorned twin-tipped shirt (you might call it a polo) is the wardrobe choice for the youth of today. Clean cut yes, mainstream never.
What: BIG PAPI TEE No Ma, $44.00 Why: Designed by New York Times and The Fader freelance writer Chris Eisenberg, these tees celebrate the iconic sports hero and his fall from grace. You will look like a guy's guy wearing them and might even get your ass kicked b/c of it...others have you know?!

What: BURD KANJI HOODIE surface to air black label, $132.00 Why: Why do we love Surface To Air (Black Label is the New York arm of this NYC/Paris collective)? Well, its stuff like their current campaign for Adidas. Surface to Air was given 180 pairs of Samoa shoes, to do with as they wish as long as it was documented. Surface to Air obliged by shredding the trainers and rebuilding them as classic design pieces like Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair. The concept, explained designer Gordon Hull, was "you take a classic like Adidas, you take a classic like those pieces of industrial design and you make an original". The shredded shoes were repackaged in vacuum-sealed cushions, and are now being flown around the world, accompanied by the documentary.

Where: SoCo, Factory People, 1325 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, (512) 440-8002 map>
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posted - beth / 9:20 PM / 12.19.06