Wednesday, August 6, 2014

THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE presents New Arrivals!!!!

Carraway Concepts New Arrivals



      This season is soon to change and Carraway concepts has some amazing new pieces in! I'm sure just like myself, others scroll down their social media news feeds hoping to see an amazing look from Carraway Concepts or their Creative Director Rashon Carraway. They take Vinatge inspired looks and thrifty pieces and elevate them to the highest of highest levels. Whether it's a double breasted blazer or a wide lapel vintage suit, they meet the need for every stylist gentleman. Recently I did a blog on their 25.00 Blazer sale and I do believe they sold out within hours. They offer so much to complete the perfect look for the everyday man; from lapel pins to ties, I promise you I will not lie, Carraway Concepts has the best buys (I'm a gospel rapper now LOL). I recently checked to see the prices of the merchandise but they haven't been listed yet, which means they are giving us the chance to preview. If I was you I would constantly keep checking their website because once they go on sale, the game will change and these amazing pieces for men will be gone faster than I will be during the rapture! Different sizes, textures, colors, and patterns, they really do have something for everyone. Also check out "Mr. Goodwill Hunting" at rashoncarraway.com; one of my favorite blogs, it's like my bible!

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THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE presents VSTYLE Lapel Pins





      Everyone fashionable in Christendom does, should, and will know the name Verlon D Lofton! For years Verlon has been styling and designing for women of the Church of God in Christ and beyond that denomination in the greatest looks. Whether it is a St.John knit, Christian Dior vintage dress, or a design he created himself, women from all over this country claw to get to him. Many people who attend the conventions and or convocations of the COGIC will recognize Verlon Lofton as one of the main faces selling at the great Shellie McDowell booth amongst the vendors; but what many people don't know is that Sir Lofton has many hidden talents. He just doesn't assist world renowned designer Shellie Mcdwowell but he designs hats himself, he will turn your ordinary clutch into an amazing crystal bag; he will take your 800.00 Christian Louboutins and strategically place the finest Swarkvoski crystals on it and turn them into a masterpiece. I personally know Sir Lofton and consider him to be a brother of mine, and although I could be bias with this blog (being that it is my own blog) I am not. I promote people and things that hightens the look of Christians and not diminish it. Verlon has now taken his God given talent and turned it into a business. For the past 2 to 3 years it has been the season of the Lapel Flower/Pin and just when I was getting ready to "Be Over" it (I was really already over it but) Sir Lofton has introduced his Exclusive Collection of Swarkvoski Crystal Lapel Pins for Men. These amazing colorful Swarkvoski Crystal Lapel Pins will definitely take your look to the next level. Forget all the other lapel pins, these are eye catching, plain suit popping, style adding, gentleman wearing lapel pins. Sir Lofton has taken his love for jewelry, hats pins, stoning,and has created a one of a kind piece for the everyday gentleman. When it comes to pulling a look together my motto is "if you can't wear it to work then it's not for church" (that will keep you away from the clownery). You can take his lapel pins to work, church, parties, and etc and take the shine away from everyone else. I asked Verlon, what prompted him to launch this line of Lapel Pins? He simply said "God gave me the gift to create wealth"! I truly believe that there is so much wealth in Christendom, but because we are scared of the unknown and scared of what others think, we keep our amazing ideas and talents to ourselves. But just like I said "NO LONGER" and advanced towards fashion blogging, Sir Lofton did the same thing with fashion. Verlon says, he knows God has given him the green light to pursue his passion publicly and it has been confirmed because since he went public with his passion he has been overwhelmed with orders, that I am sure go beyond Lapel Pins. I am really looking forward to all the The Lofton Brand has to offer the saints and beyond, because it's ABOUT TIME! If you are interested in anything by Verlon Lofton please feel free to check him out on social media and he will get back to you in an expeditious manner.

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THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE presents GMWA pt1

GMWA pt1


       I'M BAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!! National Recoridng Artist and Asst Elect Lady of the Evangelism Department of the COGIC, Dorinda Clark Cole had a fashion show showcasing her new line of DCC Rose Collection (God knows I love titles). During this fashion show "that I wish I was able to attend" my fashion icon, designer extraordinaire Tim Arrington showcased a few of his amazing pieces for men and women. I have always been in love with Tim Arrington's work of art so I was extremely upset with myself that I didn't attend this fashion show. This fashion extravaganza was one of the many events going on during the Gospel Music Workshop of America Convention that was being held here in Atlanta last week. Tim Arrington who is such a Creative, Cultured, Christian, whose mind expands the borders of church fashion. Sir Arrington I believe pulls from his many adventures traveling all over this world; visiting countries of different ethnicities; there he has the advantage of finding and being introduced to different color pallets and fabrics; not to mention he is from Jersey (being from up north gives him an upper hand, and yes I am bias). Wednesday July 30th at 10:30pm in the Regency Ballroom of the Hyatt on Peachtree, the amazing pieces of Tim Arrington came down the runway, adorned on the backs of some of gospels greatest such as Professor James Hall, Otis Battles, and one of the greatest female directors in Christendom and make up artist, Lady Jamara Schofield. Tim Arrington's pieces where seen all over Atlanta last week during this great convention of music; from lay members to high ranking officials of GMWA. Kudos to Sir Arrington, a man who I look up to and admire in this amazing industry of fashion. Definitely check out Sir Arrington on Facebook and Instagram if you are interested in getting a piece or two made. He just doesn't cater to celebrity clientele but to the everyday person.

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