Black Enterprise - Julian Starks

I'm very humbled to have been considered for a write up on the Black Enterprise website specifically in their career section!  I was asked by writer Courtney Connley  how i've managed to turn my dreams into a reality and my passion into profit, to which I replied from my own experience of really having to do all your research on what you plan to do and then take a leap of faith, check out the article here!

by @julianstarks

New Design by @julianstarks

I'm one of those people that are always busy but can't ever really tell you what I'm busy on, however between handling designs and inventory for Demeanor and knocking-out freelance work through blog.pillcollection.com, I managed to find some spare time to create one of my favorite designs to-date!

Recently I've fallen in love with bright pop-colors against grey backgrounds, and she is a perfect example of where my artwork is headed these days!

I think this design would make a great print as well as a nice shirt design, let me know what you think, also I haven't been able to come up with a name for her yet, so if you have any ideas please drop them in the comments section?

via pillcollection.com #pillcollection


by @julianstarks

She's A Warhol!

This design is easily my favorite Demeanor shirt to date!  It was inspired by the masterful work of the LEGEND Andy Warhol!  'She's a Warhol' combines Demeanor's modern, clean esthetic with the bright pop colors that Warhol was known to use.

Check it out here:
http://shop.demeanr.com/product/she-s-a-warhol

And enter promocode WARHOL for $10 off.

@julianstarks

Kris Kasanova - Kasanova

This my sh!t right here! 

by @julianstarks

Warhol Anyone?

We wanted to share our new Warhol inspired design with you before it hits the printer.  Our idea was to create something that would be an immediate attention grabber when seen in the streets but still maintain our strong design style, so please give us your opinion on the overall design and color scheme?

by @JulianStarks

***ROZAY***

Check out Ricky Rozay's Dope Visual to announce his sixth Studio Album entitled: Mastermind



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Christian Louboutin Opens New NYC Boutique

Christian Louboutin, the man known for his iconic red soles recently opened his second men’s boutique in New York City after the success of his debut men’s shop in Paris. The new store, of approximately 1,500 square feet, occupies a unique structure that encompasses an abandoned section of the city’s landmark Highline. The innovative interior design elements combined with the industrial character of the building harmonize with the eclectic nature of the neighborhood. The loft-like space greets customers with exposed ribs of the highline, which tops the structure and acts as its ceiling. The front salon is distinguished from above with six skylights, salvaged from the Park Amory New York, which have been retrofitted with mirrors and suspended from the ceiling. Below, a geometric rawhide border frames the signature men’s Louboutin red carpet, while the rest of the space is floored with cobbled leather panels commissioned especially for the men’s boutique and created in Mexico City by local artisans. Here we take a look inside.

 

Posted by @DM_Clunie

I Still Love H.E.R. Tank

If you've followed our brand for a while then you know that one of our closest partnerships has been with our homie PATisDOPE.  So in support of PAT's BIG ASS WEEKEND, we decided it was a great time to release the 'I Still Love H.E.R.' tank which is a collab that we've been discussing for a while.

The mens tank top is available at our online shop here however quantities are very limited so grab yours now!

The womens tank top is available at our online shop here however quantities are very limited so grab yours now!

Big s/o to @tabibonney for supporting the tank and rocking it in his upcoming video and also thanks to @rarenecessity for the impromptu photoshoot!

We will be live at BIG PLAY in College Park tonight selling tank tops, so be sure to come out and support.

For all the details on this weekend check out the flyer below:

by @DM_Ju

Yasiin Bey x Louis Vuitton Commercial

Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) is starring in new Louis Vutton commercials for their 'Core Values' campaign with Muhammad Ali.  The above commerical titled 'Dream' has Bey reciting powerful quotes from Ali, in awe inspiring fashion.  It's hard not to be affected by the greatness of Ali's words as Bey adds his own depth to the this video.

Check out the second video titled 'Word' here.

by @DM_Ju

Muhammad Ali For Louis Vuitton

This shot is amazing and speaks volumes. Boxing icon and social activist, Muhammad Ali, is the face for the latest Louis Vuitton campaign. The campaign features a profile shot of the legend alongside his grandson, adding prestige to the LV brand. It’s expected to hit the pages of major fashion publications worldwide in the near future.

Posted by: @DM_Clunie

Fashcapade Guest Blogger: Demeanor's Julian Starks

Fashcapade kicked off its MARCH MEN series, which shines a spotlight on male fashion. I was given the opportunity to guest blog on Fashcapade's site to talk about how I see fashion, the origins of Demeanor and my design process. Below are a few excerpts from the post:

What does fashion mean to me?
Fashion, is all about creativity, confidence and comfort. To be fashion forward or just ahead of the curve in any field, you have to kind of disregard other people’s opinions and be able to be push boundaries, while being confident and comfortable in your ideas. Anyone who has pioneered anything is usually the person that gets laughed at or talked about, but eventually people catch on and follow suit.

Taking chances is also a big part of fashion; you can’t fail if you never try, so even in failure you succeed at trying something new.

Why we decided to launch Demeanor?
My partners and I launched Demeanor as a lifestyle brand over a year ago. Our goal from the very beginning was to create an all encompassing company. The whole idea of a lifestyle brand is, we want you to get dressed in Demeanor clothes, with Demeanor art hanging in the background, and listen to Demeanor music on your way to a Demeanor event.

We also wanted to create an experience that spoke to our generation and our environment. No one I know wants to pay a million dollars for a high quality shirt, but we all want to look like we paid a million for it, so for us we decided to create that, high-end-quality at a reasonable price.

To read the full post, click here to visit Fashcapade's site.

by @DM_Ju

Designer Showcase

On Saturday, a great fashion forward crowd came out to support the Designer Showcase hosted by Mila & Fire, Alex Smith, and The Gold Diggers. The location was cozy and very chic and the drinks were cheap so it was definitely the place to be!The Gold Diggers are an online boutique that sells not only top notch vintage wear but also reworked vintage clothing! They have very nice dress and casual wear and nice accessories for any occasion.
Alex Smith is one of those people that is just good at everything she does. She is the creator of some of the most imaginative and high quality bracelets that you will ever come across and her rabid fan base quickly buy up anything her ALS shop puts out, she is also the owner and operator of The Good Hair Blog, and reigning Instagram celebrity!
Of course Demeanor was in the building to add some testosterone to the mix. Clunie was giving a rundown of the brand while John was intimidating anyone hoping to come over and buy one of our shirts and new beanies, with his "I just got out of prison look."
All jokes aside however, John is hands down the best salesmen I know. Legend has it that in the 3rd grade he once stole all of his teachers chalk and then sold it back to him at a 60% mark up, the man is hustler!
Mila and Fire's section was so busy throughout the night that I was never able to get a clear shot of them or their products but that’s their stand in this picture, crowded with dope vintage clothing that would make London Theophilus jealous. We joked earlier in the night how they were our sister brand, because ever since we met earlier this year they’ve been at every event that we’ve been to and have hustled just as hard if not harder to make their mark on the scene and based upon their ever growing popularity I would say it’s definitely paying off.
It’s always cool to be invited to events like this, it’s nice to see the type of people that Demeanor attracts. We have customers of all ages and races, and they respect the quality of the products that we put out and everyone loves the meaning behind the brand.
Where's Waldo Clunie?
We also had the pleasure of getting hip to some other great brands in attendance, each brand had their own huge following and drive for greatness so be sure to check out Aminah Mussa, Babylon Cartel, and Curran J and show some love!

sidenote: we'll be releasing our new beanies (in a bunch of different colors) and our new hoodies this week, so stay tuned!

by @DM_Ju

'Very Motivated Women' Designer Showcase

Mila & Fire are the hardest working women on the scene, they are 100% dedicated to their hustle of running their online vintage boutique, and are hosting a Designer Showcase tomorrow along-side Alexandra Smith and The Gold Diggers! This Showcase and Networking Event is titled "Very Motivated Women" which will help shed a positive light on what some of the more influential women in the DMV and to showcase other emerging designers.

This event will provide an atmosphere for like-minded ambitious young people to network and build credible professional relationships. And fellas, it's not just for women as along with Demeanor other brands will be featured including Aminah Mussa, Babylon Cartel, and Curran J. Come out to support all of the great designers and have a good time!

by @DM_Ju

Demeanor at Sneaker Pimps DC

The international Sneaker Pimps event took place this past weekend in Washington D.C. And I have to say that this was the dopest Sneaker Pimps I’ve been to in recent memory. The whole place was swarming with people walking around with duffel bags full of exclusive sneakers that most people haven’t heard of and probably couldn’t afford, everyone was looking to make trades or find the one pair of elusive sneakers that would make their collection complete.
Sneaker Pimps took a minute out to recognize our brand to which we’re very grateful! Our section was a constant traffic stopper and we managed to make a lot of great connections at this event.
If someone happened to walk into this place by mistake, they would've sworn there were a million drug deals going on... and they would have been partially correct, this event is specifically for exclusive sneaker addicts and their drugs are... well you get the point!
We always get a lot of questions about our brand, how did we start, how long have we been in business, what’s Diamond Dave all about, what’s next for you guys?

I’m pretty sure I do a terrible job of answering all of these questions in person, so if anyone wants to know you can learn about how my partners and I started and Demeanor and what the brands about click here. It’s hard to believe but we’ve only been in business for 1 year and if you don’t believe me check here. Diamond Dave and our Rich Kids Collection is really about believing anything can be achieved you can read the details here. And as far as what’s next for our brand, click here to find out!
Did I mention our clothes were selling like hotcakes!
We really do appreciate all the love and support that we always get and the amazing thing is it's usually from complete strangers. The new fans that we meet are always inquisitive about the thought behind their favorite designs and through conversation they usually give us a new way to think about things.
The top sellers remain the Diamond Dave products and the DMV Slang tees.
The newest MMG member, Stalley arrived and performed a dope set. There was pretty cool artwork throughout the building.
And ofcourse Bun-B closed the show going through endless classics!

Photos taken by CB.

by @DM_TattooJu

Sneaker Pimps in DC (10-8-11)

Sneaker Pimps is the worlds largest touring sneaker hip-hop lifestyle exhibition featuring over 1500 pairs of rare, limited edition, vintage, celebrity signed, artists collaborated sneakers and a collection of sneaker inspired artwork, fashion and photography. Sneaker Pimps is on it's USA Tour and will be stopping into Washington DC this weekend! Come out to buy, sell or trade your craziest kicks and then check out live performance by BUN B & Stalley plus Kingpen Slim, Sim City, XO & BING. Also make sure you stop by the Demeanor section to support the movement!

Sneaker Pimps DC will take place Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 3:00-8:00 PM at Ibiza 1222 1st Street NEWashington, DC 20002.

Buy tickets here.

Jay-Z’s Rocawear Partners With Billionaire Boys Club

Just months after Jay-Z and Rocawear announced a forthcoming campaign to re-birth the brand in a more mature manner, it is reported that Hov has now purchased the manufacturing rights to Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club. Both Jay and Skateboard will work together in continuing to cultivate the popular streetwear brand. Is Jay attempting to be the boss of all bosses or what?

Via MTV

By: @DM_Clunie

Demeanor x Flyboi Camp Photoshoot

A while back we worked with our fam over at the Flyboi Camp on their promo shoot for their new project 'Flight Filez: The Briefing' which will be dropping soon. With our 'Everything Luxury' beleif and their 'Above the Clouds' music, this was a great marriage of concepts.

Check out the below in-studio performance for 'Fly On' off their upcoming mixtape Flight Filez: The Briefing.

Check out the Flyboi Camp here.
by @DM_TattooJu

Pharrell Talks Fashion In His Miami Home

Skateboard P gives a brief tour of his Miami home and chops it up with W Magazine about his favorite fashion icons that he looks up to and how at the end of the day it's all going to boil down to women when it come's to fashion. "Who run the world? Girls!" lol

Posted By: DM_JeeVansWorld

4ALL ART & FASHION SHOW: Demeanor Recap

This past Saturday Demeanor participated in our first fashion show. The 4ALL Art & Fashion Show was an amazing event and it gave some great talents an opportunity to showcase their work. Our homies from The Gallant were there to capture all of the greatness!

From what i've whitnessed, fashion shows can be very stressful and easily overwhelming but Nzinga did a hell of a job keeping everything together and moving in the right direction!

Demeanor x The Gallant!

Our male models repping for Demeanor! They really did a great job by just being comfortable in each of their own individual styles while still maintaining the brand!

It was a packed house before the show even started.

The runway has to be a nervous sight for models, this picture kind of makes me feel like The Green Mile, but our models made it look easy and made Demeanor look great!

The Diamond Dave Legacy Polo was the first thing to be seen from our set which was very rewarding because it took us the longest of any shirt to produce.

Our DMOR shirt which was our bestseller of the Fall looked great on the runway, the colors popped, the fit was perfect, this is definately a shirt that you will see making a return in a few different colors for the summer.

Diamond Dave baseball tee turned quite a few aheads itself.

The Suzie Zanoozie baseball tee was definately a standout from our women's line for the boldness of the color on the sleeves.

Our DMV Slang shirt is one of our new arrivals and won't be available for purchase until later this week so stay tuned!

Our Private Jets tee might be my favorite right now! Our model John really got in character with this design bringing his travel luggage and headphones onto the runway with him. #SWAG

Here is the women's version to our DMV Slang tee, dressed up, and made quite classy!

Our Diamond Dave Legacy Cardigan is also a new arrival and won't be made available until a little later!

The M86 shirt is one of the standouts of the new arrivals. It really has a simplistic yet high fashion feel to it. It will be available later this week!

Last but not least is our 'I Heart Demeanor' womens scrimmage tee and matching neon yellow leggings. This picture actually does this fit very little justice as I think it was the standout of the entire show, the scrimmage tee and leggins will be our last release of our Spring collection before we jump into summer so be on the look out for that as well.

We're very thankful to 4ALL for the opportunity to showcase our brand, we really can't wait for what's up next for us, and we'd like to thank everyone of all of the support!

by @Jetsetting_Ju