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DTC Feature: Blackstock Rising

July 2, 2024

Tap in. There’s very little that’s new under a sun that shines on modern brand development; this is one trendline that may define collaborations, media interest, and investment strategy. Just one decade ago, it was nearly impossible to find a majority black-owned, preppy-focused brand. Five years ago, one would be hard pressed to find brand advertisements with models that represented the culture. And today, you can name enough to fill an autumn wardrobe for your kid’s freshman year at Boston College or Vanderbilt. As the air of Fall 2024 sweeps across college campuses and city streets, the continued rise of “Black Preppy” culture continues to make waves in the fashion world. This movement, a casual blend of streetwear elements with the refined aesthetics of old guard, blue-blooded Ivy League fashion, reflects a broader cultural shift. In the words of Black Ivy author Jason Jules, “It’s not just about the clothes. It’s about the culture, the confidence, the community.” Nearer to the forefront of this sartorial renaissance stands one of a number of notable upstarts: Blackstock & Weber. 2PM

Sperry Taps Chris Echevarria of Blackstock and Weber as Creative Director

September 6, 2023

Sperry has tapped Chris Echevarria, founder and creative director of the Brooklyn-based brand Blackstock and Weber, to reinvent some of its signature styles. WWD

Blackstock & Weber Wants You To Get Away for SS22

April 28, 2022

Known for evolving classic loafer silhouettes, Blackstock & Weber is back with its new lookbook for the Spring/Summer 2022 season. Titled “Getaway,” the new set of offerings explores updated fabrics and heightened constructions, while still remaining true to the brand’s core aesthetic. Hypebeast

Blackstock & Weber’s Vibram Brown Pack Is Here To Warm Your Holidays

December 9, 2021

Blackstock & Weber has unveiled its Vibram brown pack loafer collection in time for the holiday season. Hypebeast

Blackstock & Weber’s Loafers Are Back at J.Crew, and Damn Do They Look Good

November 5, 2021

Wearing a great pair of loafers with everything from cropped, wide-leg chinos to classic suit pants to sweatpants may feel like one of the fresher flexes permeating menswear right now, but for Chris Echevarria, it’s a move that stretches back to childhood. “I was raised by my great-grandmother and my mom, and one of the things that I was required to do was go to church every weekend,” the designer of Brooklyn-based brand Blackstock & Weber explains. “The uniform for church was a pair of khakis, white shirt, penny loafers. And the loafers—and everything in that outfit—have never left my wardrobe. So I’ve always been wearing these loafers in very interesting ways.” Esquire

Footwear Brand Blackstock & Weber Lands at J. Crew, Eyes Retail

September 24, 2021

Footwear brand Blackstock & Weber on Friday launches one of two limited-edition styles at J. Crew as part of the retailer’s many collaborations and partnerships to come. WWD

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