It's been less than nine months since En Noir dropped its debut collection, and the luxury sportswear brand has already established itself as a force both on and off the runway. Not only has it become the go-to for customers looking for a step up, and something different, they are also fresh off showing two Fashion Week presentations in New York and Paris.
With a consistent, obsessive eye for detail, designer Rob Garcia is already thinking ahead to En Noir's Fall/Winter and 2014 drops, but for fans trying to get their fix now, we had Garcia break down the thought process in five standout items from the brand's spring/summer 2013 line.
It's been less than nine months since En Noir dropped its debut collection, and the luxury sportswear brand has already established itself as a force both on and off the runway. Not only has it become the go-to for customers looking for a step up, and something different, they are also fresh off showing two Fashion Week presentations in New York and Paris.
With a consistent, obsessive eye for detail, designer Rob Garcia is already thinking ahead to En Noir's Fall/Winter and 2014 drops, but for fans trying to get their fix now, we had Garcia break down the thought process in five standout items from the brand's spring/summer 2013 line.
Raging Bull Shorts
Garcia says: "This is the En Noir take on the classic Bulls shorts. The styling of these shorts were very iconic in the glory days of the Bulls. The '90s Bulls, beyond being a dominant force in sports, were also very influential on style and culture outside of the court. We just wanted to pay homage to that era." Available in May.
BMX Mix 5 Pocket Pants
Garcia says: "I was inspired by vintage BMX uniforms. The paneling and styling of classic BMX outfits really stood out to me growing up more than any other sport. We kept it very minimal and did away with patches and really zeroed in on the paneling. Each panel has a different treatment of leather to differentiate it and give it that athletic feel while still keeping it true to the En Noir aesthetic."
Underlay Tee
Garcia says: "We call this best of both worlds. This shirt is a perfect representation of En Noir. A perfectly fitting solid black T-shirt with a touch of leather, who could ask for more? The layering on this tee makes it really unique, the leather peaks at the bottom with a split seam on the sides creating a great multi-layer effect when paired with any outerwear piece or worn by itself."
Treated Moto Jacket
Garcia says: "A leather jacket defines rock 'n' roll, period. The motorcycle jacket being the most iconic of all leather jackets was an obvious choice for us to hone in on and give that En Noir face-lift. From the asymmetrical zippers to the curved hem line to the fully functioning gussets the thing that stands out the most on this piece is the actual leather. That pebble-ish treatment on the leather makes this jacket a real stand out, statement piece."
Macedon Tee
Garcia says: "Our print tees have gotten a very healthy response from the public, so for this next batch we took it up a few notches. Classic art is a very huge part of the En Noir DNA when it comes to our print tees. This was an incredible piece of Alexander. The image evokes a certain emotion and combining that with the grayscale color palette, grainy pixelation and a wax treatment on top, makes this tee very memorable."
