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Solomon Lawrence

Established in 2013 by designer Isaac Lawrence, the Solomon Lawrence brand uses traditional silhouettes to create pieces in unconventional ways. Some of the line is very preppy and classic, like their crewnecks and shirts, while other pieces have more of an avant-garde vibe. The Mexico State University alum’s pieces have since appeared on HBO MAX and Peacock TV. With a finished look, the styles are not particularly eccentric but everydaystylish and ready-to-wear.

Mcintyre Online

The 25 year old Navy sailor and designer Malik Mcintyre started his brand in 2015 under the name Mcintyre Online, but it wasn’t until 2019 when he shook up the fashion world after his chaos puffer went viral. Though coats are the brand’s staple, the designs in his most recent F/W 22 collection, titled Micasso, (a tribute to Picasso) carry over well from the coats to the other pieces in the collection. His use of heavy color, pink in particular, and uber abstract designs make his Picasso inspiration quite clear. It also marks a shift in tone from last year’s collection, which used darker colors like copper and black.

Romeo Hunte

Rising star in the fashion industry with impeccable attention to detail and use of bright colors, Romeo Hunte is the one to watch. His namesake lifestyle apparel brand was launched in 2014, and is a luxurious hybrid of edge and sophistication. His recent TOMMYXROMEO Collection (collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger), combines prep with street style. Despite being a protege of Tommy, Romeo’s style is still very distinct and complements the classical American cool of Tommy Hilfger.

Against Medical Advice

Oluwole Olosunde graduated from nursing school at age 20 and decided to use his medical knowledge to start a fashion line, which he cleverly titled Against Medical Advice. The brand incorporates textbook medical imagery with contemporary streetwear fashion. For his latest collection, Oluwole aka Guacawole, designs winter pieces inspired by back-to-the-future Sci-Fi and possibly that of a 1980’s Biology textbook. Oluwole aka Guacawole, was also a participant in season 1 of The Hype on HBO Max.

Marquise Foster

Born in Louisiana and raised in Oakland, California, season

18 Project Runway contestant Marquise Foster is a self-taught menswear designer now residing in NYC. When he’s not working on his eponymous brand, you may find him in Harlem teaching aspiring high school designers the things he managed to teach himself. Marquise Foster is all about feeling seen and standing out amongst the crowd. This can be seen in his latest capsule collection Corrida, a sophisticated and innovative new bullfighting themed project which includes fiery pieces of gold, silver, and crimson.

Faded Nyc

From an early age Domonique “Domo” Wilkins was obsessed with drawing and cutting on clothes while growing up in the North Carolina. Therefore it was only natural that he would found Faded, creating bold, custom looks for celebrities, music video, and national ad campaigns alike. Wilkins’ eye for detail and his skill of repurposing old clothing and customizing it for his clients have landed Faded on some of the biggest names in the business including Cardi B, Lil Nas X, and Juicy J. He can also be seen on season two of The Hype.