The Bite Magazine - Spring 2019 - Issue 24

bite lifestyle Their pieces are decidedly urban in style, speaking to a mainly 18-34-year-old demographic, but mainly their work appeals to the young, urban creative looking for quality made items that stand out. And with very respectable price points for pieces made and manufactured right here in New York from cotton, to poly, to wool, to neoprene and everything in between; their pricing is really affordable. Ranging from $50 for tanks and tees, shirts from $90-150, bottoms at $150 and outerwear from $200-600, there’s some- thing for everyone. At this point, however, REVERY has two solid collections under their belt, with a much larger collec- tion planned for Fall/Winter 2019 with a (hopeful!) tentative foray into womenswear. Also, at this time, their collection of graphic-tees, tanks, joggers, low cut button-down shirts, hoodies, pullovers and one trendy jumpsuit is only available via their website, but they’re hoping to be stocked in Manhat- tan soon should the right opportunity arise. Taking this into account and the brand’s present success, the future looks bright for these two talented creatives. “We’re looking to expand into accessories and bags, swimwear, and maybe even footwear. Additionally, it’s a pipe dream of ours, but the goal for REVERY is to venture into other creative fields like music, dance, and art, and to become a network to support the careers of other kids with dreams like ours.” I for one can’t wait to see what they have in mind for women’s wear as I’m in love with their jumpsuit called Flight Risk and black window-paned pants! But for now, watch out Big Apple, here comes your next big dream team in men’s fashion! Fun Questions What is your personal style aesthetic? I had to laugh a little at this one - my aesthetic is constantly changing because I feel like experimenting with personal style is one of the last great (safe) rebellions, but...athleisure still calls to me more often than not. Where do you like to shop in New York City? I definitely lean towards the ease of e-commerce. That being said, Naked Retail in Nolita is one spot I visit often that fea- tures a revolving door of emerging brands and hosts events for them (which is an incredibly underrated part of the retail experience - not just for customers, but for the brands themselves too). What do you think of the current status of men’s fashion - are we breaking new ground with the acceptance of gender-fluid dressing? Or are we heading in a more casual-accepted space where it’s now ok for men to dress in jeans and a t-shirt to go to the office? Beau Brummell was the worst thing to ever happen to men’s fashion and I feel like we’re still slowly breaking away from his 19th-century shadow. The acceptance of gender fluid dressing is honestly the bare minimum - there’s so much more ground to cover. If you could dress a celebrity in your looks, who would it be any why? Cecil and I have discussed this a lot, and he’s been firmly in the Jaden Smith camp, while I lean more towards Vic Mensa and Odell Beckham Jr. Who is your style icon(s)? I might get a lot of grief for this, but Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is my style icon - his complete disregard for menswear norms has become iconic and I wish more people took chances like that. Any favourite or admired fellow designers? Cecil and I actually share similar favourites: namely, Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss, Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God, John Elliott, and Yohji Yamamoto (of course). What is your favourite piece of clothing to design? Neither of us have a favourite piece to design in particular, but Cecil prefers designing into Fall/Winter, while I lean towards Spring/Summer. Do you feel the men of New York City have a different way of dressing than say those living in Los Angeles and Paris? Many would disagree with me, but I think the urban style lines are becoming more and more indistinguishable - you can just as easily find athleisure in Paris as you can in New York and laidback and loose silhouettes in New York as you can in LA. What would be your ideal day in New York City? Despite the constant exhaustion from the hustle and grind, I’m beyond fortunate to do what I love in the city that I love. Every day spent in REVERY has been ideal. https://www.reverynyc.com