The Grungy Gentleman show celebrated New York City, and the fusion of contemporary culture and style, in sports, music, and entertainment, with Bronx-native hip-hop icon Jim Jones from Dipset opening the show, followed by Michael Beasley (NY Knicks), Tye Smith (Tennessee Titans) and Isaiah Pead, former NFL player who lost his leg in a car accident in 2016, who closed the show as guests cheered him on down the runway.
Grungy Gentleman debuted their his Fall/Winter 2017 collection during his NYFW: Men’s runway show at White Street NYC on Thursday. DJ Drewski of Hot 97 and Love & Hip Hop fame, spun a playlist of mixed genres while guests sipped on Hennessy cocktails before the show started. Designer Jace Lipstein showed off his many collaborations which included, Grungy Gentleman x Knicks, Grungy Gentleman x Rangers, and Indiana University collections. The looks included Grungy Gentleman x Timberland & Grungy Gentleman (available starting February 17th) x ISlides footwear, Grungy Gentleman x Mitchell & Ness hats, and Maui Jim sunglasses.
New York born clothing label, Grungy Gentleman returned to the runway to present the Spring/Summer 2016 collection titled, “Defense Wins Championships.” Renowned piano player, ELEW, provided the head nodding soundtrack for the runway show. Grungy Gentleman is a New York-based men’s lifestyle brand that seamlessly combines design, digital media, and commerce with the services of a creative agency. The brand presented a line of bold, brilliant, and sharp fashions. The show also introduced the labels new logo and subtle recreations of their signature six stripe pattern in many silhouettes.