It’s not every day that a small fashion label gets to create custom pieces for not just one, but both of the Knowles sisters. But then, it’s also not every day that one can spin inimitable patchwork denim pieces out of found vintage material. Enter gender-bending designer James Flemons—or PHLEMUNS, as he’s known in the fashion sphere (and presumably amongst the Illuminati as well).

With a celebrity clientele of Tinashe, Miley Cyrus, and even Zac Efron, Flemons transformed what started as a denim-focused brand into a niche line of clothing, coveted by internet cool kids and celebrities alike. Despite his impressive CV, the young designer’s talents span much further than who he’s dressed during his rather short career. 

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