Barnette Holston
Man about DC and fashion food and fun!
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I am DC based men’s fashion, lifestyle and travel creative. Over the past few years I have earned the reputation as Man about DC and was named a Washingtonian Stylesetter in 2018. Often appearing as a top DC influencer, I want to prove to guys that they do not have to be afraid of fashion. I've worked with such brands a Paul Stuart, Indochino, and Ike Behar and can be seen showcasing men's style trends on local televsion channels as lifestyle and fashion trends for such publications as Capitol File Magazine.
Looking and feeling great along with having fun is the key to a great life. A lot of people have this notion that Washingtonians have no sense of style and there’s nothing going on in town besides political and legal activities. I want to dispel that notion by showcasing my sense of style through my eyes through my adventures and travel.
I love men’s fashion and leading a fun filled life and I plan to talk about it every chance I get. It is my hope that my tips will inspire others to grab life and look great.-
Motto: You too can be a fool for fashion!
Fast forward to 2015, after a positive viral Reddit post Kory Stevens decided to take seize his opportunity and launch into the shoe business. The idea of selling directly to consumer was to craft a high-quality shoe at prices lower than what can be found in department stores or under designer labels for similar or lesser quality products. The shoes and boots have a certain flair whether it’s the unique patterns such as the cotton jacquard weave on my loafer that I styled in my previous post or the sleek buckle on a boot. As a fan of pattern mixing, the sleek minimalist style of boots was the ideal finishing touch when combined with plaid pants and a color-blocked sweater.
I like the idea of mixing high and low brands in creating a fantastic style. On my latest trip to New York for New York Fashion Week, I opted for a fun casual look. Mixing high and low brands (the shirt was from Burberry and my coat, Zara), I came up with a great look that was perfect for the rainy New York Day and perfect to watch the runway fashions. |White casual shirt – Burberry |Plaid Pants – Scotch and Soda (my pants are sold out
It’s been over a week New York Fashion Week Men’s Five years ago, New York Men’s Fashion Week started out to tremendous buzz with a multitude of notable designers such as John Varvatos, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Thom Browne and Public School joining in the inaugural event. Fast forward to today, New York Fashion Week Men’s has been on the decline. But despite the lack of funding New York Fashion Week Men’s is still going and is slated to return in June at the same time as last year.
Brotthers Amit and Puneet Hooda not only create great looks but their brand is focused on sustainability and economic improvement. Located in Delhi, India, the brothers’ mission is to eliminate poverty for the people in the region, employ farmers, regenerate the environment and sell a conscious and chic collection which changes the world one look at a time. Secteur 6’s ready to wear collection for A/W 2020 features effortless piece that can be worn straight off the runway. The looks are even more impressive knowing that they were made with innovative textiles developed from bananas, rose petals, organic cotton, hemp bamboo, and plant-based viscose.