"TWO HUNDRED" Collection by farESH Brand Praises Pixburgh History

Pittsburgh celebrates its rich history achieved by all of the people who have called the city home. Regarding the arts, government or sports, anything in Pittsburgh has prideful supporters. For 200 years, the city's natives and transplants remain a part of a community simply by residing in The 'Burgh.

Proving to be a valued member of the community, local lifestyle label farESH Brand champions the city with a new clothing collection. Titled "TWO HUNDRED," farESH's fall range for 2016 commemorates the bicentennial of Pittsburgh.

Specifically, "TWO HUNDRED" combs the figurative archives and keys in on past and present cultural influences. In particular, farESH Brand recognizes Revolutionary War soldier Ebenezer Denny as a Pittsburgh hero for being the city's first mayor. Black and gray baseball jerseys feature in the new collection with Denny's last name stitched on the back with bicentennial patches on the front left chest.

Nicknames are important here, too. They reference the culture of the city which is affected by its geographic location, production, or slang. "The Paris of Appalachia" adorns the front of a white fleece jacket and Pittsburgh's seal hits on the back. The phrase "comes from the fact that Pittsburgh is the largest metropolitan city that is part of the Appalachian Mountains," Ryan Brown, creative director of farESH, says. Also, in current and previous work from farESH, the brand successfully applies "Pixburgh" to their movement to represent a united and unique bunch. The term is "a play on the city's accent... Growing up, that's how we stylized the name," Jimmy Schaffer, a local photographer enlisted to shoot the collection's lookbook, says.

Back of The Paris of Appalachia fleece Jacket

"farESH Brand has always embraced the variety of culture, music, and art that the city has to offer," Schaffer continues.

To that end, the "TWO HUNDRED" lookbook features those who participate in Pixburgh's creative community along with Schaffer. For instance, hip-hop artist Tucker Pillsbury, a.k.a. Dillis, models the streetwear, like hats and T-shirts that praise the city's "152XX" zipcode. Creative phenom, artist Mathias Rushin models the clothing with Dillis, and locals Brendyn Irvin, Greg Scelp, and Gabe Searles assist in the visuals and styling of the lookbook.

While farESH utilizes a cast who advocate for creativity in Pixburgh, the city is "very collaborative. It seems like people are working to build the city as a mass, not individuals," Dillis says.

Fundamentally, farESH Brand's "TWO HUNDRED" collection has the respect for the 200 years the city has thrived. "Pittsburgh has grown to be a more diverse and forward thinking city... It would be amazing to look back even in 10 years and see where the city heads and to see the work that my peers and myself put in to make the city better," RB says.

"TWO HUNDRED" is a reflection of Pixburgh's progress, which farESH Brand makes tangible in the form of wearables. For those interested, shop the collection here and use the code "ITR" upon your purchase for 10% off your bill.

View the full lookbook below.

Post 9 To 5 Thoughts Pixburgh Playboy Cap

Nine to five is a time frame during which some people grind professionally in corporate America. The eight work hours consume a good portion of the day. Sometimes after work, some people slip into a trap where they do not explore life outside the office. Sometimes, their daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. becomes unadventurous. It is easy for some people to fall into the same routine with no deviation day in and day out.

Post 9 a.m. To 5 p.m. Thoughts is the antithesis of this mentality. The after hours company is overseen by Pittsburgh-based stylish forces Pixburghcam and Yunngchi who express creative and cultural stimulation.

A quick browse on the two's socials here and here, and people can see how contemporary and past icons in fashion, music, and sport inspire their design aesthetic. Supreme, Dr. Dre, the Pirates, and Michael Jordan mesh in an Instagram post by Cam. Proudly, high fashion interchanges with streetwear, like an image of Louis Vuitton seat cushions attached to old paint buckets or a coffee table book tributing Bape's creator Nigo. A similar taste also applies to Yunng. See him study LeBron James' massive Nike advertisement for Cleveland or wear Carol Christian Poell, an unorthodox fashion label, matched with Nigo's Human Made. In their time, both Pixburghcam and Yunngchi celebrate a knowledgeable and specific niche of popular culture.

For Post 9 To 5 Thoughts, the designers work the classic Pittsburgh Pirates hat into something sexy. In two versions, a blue or white Playboy logo fills in the open space of the "P" on the black snapback hat. Officially called the "Pixburgh Playboy Cap," each order comes packaged with Playboy magazines cut from the 1970s. Use of the bunny from the men's entertainment company suggests a wondrous sex appeal around the city.

Get right and shop the hats here, although the blue bunny seems to have sold out from demand. For more on Post 9 a.m. To 5 p.m. Thoughts follow Pixburghcam and Yunngchi on Twitter.

InTheRough T-Shirt

Supporting people in positive endeavors is important. Showing support means an acknowledgment of one's efforts and mission. This respect demonstrates in many ways, like buying a product or service, giving your presence at an event, talking about a work and sharing it, or sporting a crafted garment.

Through different forms, InTheRough supports an ambitious and artistic, creative community. Mainly, ITR's writings under "Life's Goods" and "Music" comments on people's imagination, ingenuity, and spirit that drives them to create experiences and products for the world to enjoy. ITR speaks on details, emotions, processes, and significances each creation and creator embodies.

As InTheRough develops in our fifth year, what we write becomes more thorough, and what we deliver to our readers and supporters becomes more diverse.

To this point, much of what ITR offers is digital, besides the cards, stickers, and personal experiences between artists. Now, completing a goal, ITR and the staff offer free T-Shirts here for people to wear.

The shirts' graphic was created and printed in-house by Lanie Edwards, Alex Hersh, JR Walker, Quaishawn Whitlock, Alex Young, and Max Young. Dark green, berry and black colors are available. The design speaks to Life's Goods, the things that evoke pure emotion. These shirts are a reminder to enjoy all of Life's Goods.

There is no fee for these tees because we appreciate everyone's support over the years. People's promotion and readership of InTheRough had a hand in pushing us to this point.

More is coming from InTheRough Style.

John Geiger and Premium Co. Make Impact in Pittsburgh Market

Hannibal Hopson and Rieko Copeland in John Geiger's "Pixburgh Merch" documented by Alex Young

The line to purchase John Geiger and Premium Co.'s merchandise, at one point, stretched through Ace Hotel's aged gymnasium and outside down a set of steps. A lot of people flocked to the boutique hotel in Pittsburgh's East Liberty area to purchase Geiger and Premium's apparel, and sneakers made custom for the city of Pittsburgh.

Heritage from the city, like sports and industry, influenced the product on display. Geiger and Premium Co.'s pride for the city was evident. "We Made the Pirates Hat More Famous Than a Pirate Can," read some shirts and sweatshirts. "Allegheny Steel" boldly read tees by Premium, and fingers flexed the letter "P" to praise The 'Burgh.

Attendees shopped the diverse collection, which also included jackets, listened to DJ Pete Butta spin, and mingled with well-dressed creative people from the city. Local photographer Jimmy Schaffer captured the event well.

Family, fans, and friends appreciated Geiger and Premium's offering because it could have landed anywhere in the country, but Geiger specifically chose Pittsburgh. The city is his home, despite spending time in glorified places like Los Angeles and Miami.

"The market in Pittsburgh is smaller, so this can really make an impact," Geiger said. "If this were in L.A. 2,000 people would show up." However, the authenticity is felt more in his hometown.

Geiger had to build to this point, though. His work with Nike's Air Force 1 models and taste for other legendary footwear, such as his crafted "Golden Child" Yeezy, gain the 30-year-old national recognition. Now, with his reputation he is able to create shoes under his own label, John Geiger Collection.

Once his made-in-Italy footwear releases under his personal brand, Geiger sees his work with the Air Force 1 coming to an end.

All of this is fine because whatever is next for John Geiger he takes Pittsburgh with him. His completed pop-up shops and his future projects are influenced by The 'Burgh even if they are just from birth rights.

Fortunately, for those who were not in the city on August 5 and August 6, they are able to buy some remaining pieces from the collection at Premium Co.'s online shop here.

Allow curated looks from InTheRough along with models Hannibal Hopson and Rieko Copeland to capture the theme of Geiger and Premium Co.'s "Pixburgh Merch."

"Pixburgh Merch"

Ace Hotel, a communal space, hotel, and restaurant in Pittsburgh's East Liberty, prepares to hold a pop-up shop for designer and Pittsburgh native John Geiger, accompanied by Premium Co., a Washington, D.C. based menswear label.

Along with retail of custom Air Force 1 and adidas Stan Smith sneakers, Geiger will specifically offer apparel noting Pittsburgh, the City of Champions.

Geiger shows love for 'The Burgh in his clothing run which honors two legendary cultural contributors. Calling it "Pixburgh Merch," the archival designer pays tribute to David "The Cobra" Parker, a former Pirates Outfielder and the first professional athlete to earn a million dollars-a-year thanks to the contract he signed with the baseball team. Also, Geiger advantageously flips a famous Jay Z lyric from his song "Empire State of Mind."

Serving hoodies and T-shirts, Geiger adorns both with text made popular by the stylish Pirates ball player. "If You Hear Any Noise It's Just Me And The Boys Boppin," originally read a poem Parker authored and lettered on a black shirt. Currently, the phrase will feature on the back of Geiger's hoodies. Additionally, the Jay Z lyric is switched to support Pittsburgh, "We Made the Pirates Hat More Famous Than A Pirate Can," reads the front of Geiger's Pixburgh hoodies. The hoodies come in various colors, like black, camouflage, orange, and yellow. The hand-gestured "New P Logo" is utilized on both Geiger's Air Force 1 and throughout the collection, like on the tan T-shirt.

The entire range from Geiger and Premium Co. is uniquely designed, and exclusively for the city of Pittsburgh. "For Pittsburgh By Pixburgh" tags each piece.

People in the city have the opportunity to purchase the capsule on August 5 at 7 p.m. Ace Hotel will host the pair's shop only until August 6. Follow Geiger on social media as he continues to tease the collection.

Ace Hotel

120 S Whitfield St

Pittsburgh, PA 15206