New York Post - 5 rebellious menswear designers you need to know
By repurposing existing ’70s-style denim, Los Angeles brand PHLEMUNS brings a sustainable edge to our favorite lived-in jeans. Founder James Flemons aims to celebrate the diversity of the black male experience with his pieces — although it’s no surprise they’re favored by his female fans, who include Rihanna (RiRi and her dancers and orchestra rocked the brand at last year’s VMAs). Still, “there are so many misguided conceptions about black masculinity,” he says. “But just like any other person of any race or gender, we’re complex and layered people with different ideas of what it means to be a man.” He continues: “With my clothes, I always look for a way to embrace that identity, and let people know that it’s OK to be whatever you want.”
