“Started from the bottom now we here. Started from the bottom now my whole team f*cking here.” -Drake

Way back in 2013, Mr. Aubrey Graham, aka Drake, dropped his highly anticipated third album, “Nothing was the Same.” This album was well received from the music industry and fans across the United Staes. Although the album dropped in fall 2013, it was highly anticipated from its first single, “Started from the Bottom.” Known for it’s moody and aggressive hook, “Started from the Bottom” quickly became a winter hit overnight.  Drake was able to capture a broader audience since everyone could relate to his lyrics. Anyone that has ever wanted success, has started from scratch at some point.

Now, how does all this relate to UnregisteredStyle? Like ourselves, we like to feature other brands that share similar success stories. For this post, we had the opportunity to catch up with the creator of EXA Clothing, Mike J, to discuss the history behind his brand. Check out the full post below!

Photo Cred: Anthony Harlin 

“The vision for EXA is to be more than a brand but a community which engages with our customers through social network, live events, tradeshows, and more. ” -EXA Clothing

EXA Clothing or “Expensive Accessories” is an online boutique that offers tops and accessories for women. Originally conceptualized for the opposite sex, Mike J transitioned his focus towards women apparel.  He states, “EXA is a new company that was founded early in 2014. I have previous experience in retail and in running a brand dating as far back as 2007. With all of my experience, bumps, bruises and new technology available, I decided to switch gears from men to women’s clothing.”

EXA Clothing attempts to distinguish themselves from other brands through their merchandise. They produce a variety of merchandise including tees, crop tops, tanks, V-necks, long sleeves and hoodies. Furthermore, Mike J states, “On the surface the distinguishing factor is that we are what the corporate brands are trying to be. We have mainstream appeal with an urban twist which comes naturally for us whereas they have to catch on to a trend. We are a part of the culture and we are trendsetters. Deeper than that we are new and fresh but with over 7 years of experience under the hood. We have a positive mission built into the structure of the company and we walk it how we talk it.”

Since its conception earlier this year, EXA Clothing has received a significant amount of buzz within the online community. In a matter of months, this brand has launched their official website, released a collection, gained boutique accounts, served as a vendor for a community event, and developed a new application software.

In addition, the staff behind EXA Clothing have big plans in the near future. According to Mike J, “Long term we’d like to be a household name and to touch as many lives as possible. When someone wears EXA and gets a compliment or we make someone apart of the team and give them the ability to be creative that’s what we’re about. When we can mix fashion, art and fun to raise money or awareness to a cause and help the community, that’s what we’re about and long term we hope to accomplish this on a large scale and to inspire others to do the same.”

If you are interested in EXA Clothing, head over to www.exaboutique.com for more information! Make sure you follow them on Instagram @exaclothing!

 

Hey ladies! Are you tired of shopping at stores where all the clothes are unreasonably priced? What about those stores that only focus on current trends, rather than creating something new and innovative? If you happen to be that exhausted shopper, then you need something fresh that will keep your bank account happy and your admirers pleased. Perhaps you should take time to consider a clothing line that fulfills your shopping addiction. Well, we have one for you to check out, Update Apparel!A clothing line dedicated to pushing the fashion envelope, Update Apparel offers a variety of  dresses and swimsuits to their customers. Sorry if we sound like an infomercial, but we wanted to provide a proper introduction to today’s featured clothing line.Recently, we had the opportunity to catch up with the creator of Update Apparel, Mr. Lestor Dixon, to get a better understanding of his clothing line.

Photo Cred: Tim Steepe

For a father of two teenage daughters, Lestor Dixon had dreams of creating a clothing line that balanced both sophistication and fashion for a reasonable price. He states, “The vision for Update Apparel came in steps. I have two teenage girls, 13 and 14, that I see growing and maturing every day. I see all of the influences they have in media- some motivating and some…disappointing. It seems like my girls were the most impressionable when it comes to fashion. Whatever they see their favorite music or tv personalities wear that’s what they want to wear; it’s what they have to wear. Shopping with a teenage girl and being a single dad was considerably challenging. Shopping with a teenage girl, on a budget,  and making sure my young girls dress elegantly and fashionable while being a single dad was a nightmare. I knew there were other parents, and young women wrestling the same concern. So, I became educated on women’s apparel, fabrics, do’s and don’ts, and put together a stellar team of designers. In the summer of 2014 Update Apparel became “alive” and the brand that you see today.”

“We are a clothing line that offers young girls and women the ability to express themselves and do so gracefully.” -Lestor Dixon

With the motto, “Welcome to Your Updated Closet” Update Apparel aims to distinguish itself from clothing lines by offering custom fit clothing for any size. On the website, the clothing line offers at least six different dresses and three bathing suits for the edgy fashionista. Some of these dresses include skater and body contour dresses.

Only six dresses?! Yes, we said it, only six dresses. Although Update Apparel does currently have a wide selection for this season, their merchandise still one of a kind. According to Lester, “Update Apparel  is a noticeably  different clothing line than others. I believe our biggest asset is that our clothes are custom fit for  women. Clients have the opportunity to see a dress that they love on our website, enter their exact measurements, and have our team sew a tailored dress for them. From the fabric choices to shipping our pieces to our clients, an Update Apparel team member is always involved. I don’t know of any other clothing companies of our size doing that.”

“I look forward to seeing my clothing line making their way onto celebrated  celebrities and runways across the globe.” -Lestor Dixon

Like most clothing lines, Update Apparel looks forward to becoming an international fashion brand. We definitely can see this happening. Granite, we all have to start from somewhere and Update Apparel  has taken big step in the right direction. Think about it, their website is very clear, the quality of their clothing is great, and they have a clear vision. Sounds like a major win for this brand!

Ladies, give Update Apparel a try at www.updateapparel.com. We are for certain that you will be pleased!

Here at the UnregisteredStyle, we emphasize the importance of creativity and  individuality through the world of fashion. More specifically, we are a blog dedicated to featuring models, designers, photographers, bloggers, and entrepreneurs to our readers.

Although most of our “Brands” features relate to fashion, we have no problem introducing our readers to other individuals that strive to empower the online community as well. For example, check out the feature we did on CSB here.

So, without further ado, we would like to present Phil Taitt to the UnregisteredStyle family. Mr. Taitt is the host of his very own web based talk show entitled “The Phil Taitt Show.”

For this post, we had the opportunity to sit down and discuss the history and motivation behind Mr. Taitt’s successful talk show.

Photo Cred: Rannell Lloyd Photography

Founded in 2014,”The Phil Taitt Show” consists of a very small crew including Kareem Cooper, Darren Harper, Marciano P. , and of course, Mr. Phil Taitt himself.

The show itself originated from a discussion between Phil and Kareem. Phil had this to say about the origins of his talk show, “Long ago, Kareem Cooper and I were working on another project of mine and while working I had asked Kareem if he would be interested  in working on a project, long term that would be ongoing. Kareem  and I quickly started brainstorming and had come up with the idea  of a talk show where I interviewed individuals that started from humble beginnings and truly made extraordinary strides within their careers such as art, entertainment, media, politics and socially as well. Kareem and I quickly started talking and asked two other individuals, Darren and Marciano to help with the project. Since then, we have worked collectively as a team, creating good material with good content that is impacting people to truly run after their dreams no matter the cost.”

With the motto, “Inspiring Everyone Everywhere,” “The Phil Taitt Show” aims to uplift the community and the next generation through powerful, inspirational interviews through online media. Like UnergisteredStyle.com, “The Phil Taitt Show” features a variety of individuals from the that aim to help shed light upon upcoming and already established artists.

We see a bright road head for Phil and his team. If you are interested in “The Phil Taitt Show,” head over to their Youtube Channel here. You can also follow Phil on Instagram @Philtaitt .

 

In life, we often think that our future has been mapped out for us. Although there are a number of paths we can take, we ultimately arrive to our final destination. Now, whether or not you know where you will end up, is a completely different story.

Seonne Baylor, the creator of a bow tie accessory line, has envisioned a successful future for her brand. Known as SeonMichel, this accessory line creates and sells fully personalized bow ties to their customers.

For this special post, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Seonne to discuss some exclusive details about SeonMichel! Check out the full feature below.

It’s funny how some of the best things happen by accident. In Seonne’s case, SeonMichel was created by pure coincidence. She states, “My brand was created by accident. I wanted to be more fashionable and I decided to start wearing bowties more. I went to a few stores that had some nice designs but the prices were outrages, from there I started making my own. I wore my own designs so much that others wanted to buy the same designs and from there the brand was born.”

In order to distinguish SeonMichel from other bow tie distributors, Seonne relies on specific details. More specifically, each bow tie is personalized to its owner. For further clarification, Seonne makes the following statement, “I offer good quality bowties. I rarely produce the same design so the consumer is getting an exclusive bowtie. People love original designs; no one wants to look like the guy across the street. My brand can give you the originality you are looking for.”

Yes, this means each bow tie is different. Meaning that SeonMichel explicitly focuses on detail and quality.

 “I really strive to be different from the norm of plain silks and cottons. Who doesn’t like leather or suede I know I do, those materials last longer and stand out especially if it’s being used to make a bowtie. Those types of materials are used for shoes and jackets etc, but not for bowties.” -Seonne

Right now, SeonMichel bowties are sold out of Philadelphia, PA. In the next few years, we expect to see SeonMichel bowtie’s sold in major department stores on the  east coast.

If you are interested in a personalized bowtie, feel free to contact Seonne at bowtieslp@gmail.com!