Like that weathered Def Leppard tee from the ’80s you can’t seem to part with (trust us, we’re with you).

Thankfully, we have a sartorial tip that will help keep you cool: introducing Friend or Foe. Designed by Eric Sorensen to celebrate his appreciation of jazz (and fine cotton), the line features iconic imagery from the records that define America’s Jazz/Blues/Soul heritage. Using LP jackets and photos straight from the Jazz canon, Friend or Foe creates unique prints in an endless array of colors and styles, reflecting the tone and mood of the music so crucial to our culture.

Having developed lifestyle lines for Mossimo and Modern Amusement, Sorensen is no stranger to the quality luxury garment. He brings his expertise in custom design and impeccable textile selection to Friend or Foe - to the delight of jazzers and fashion aficionados alike.

This Summer, your old rock tees stay in storage.


Friend or Foe can be found online at yourfriendorfoe.com and in stores at Legion and American Rag.

It’s the weekend-in-Williamsburg-look that causes sartorial struggles.

For a style that’s more “refined rockstar”, check out THECAST. Started by Lower East Side all-stars Ryan Turner and Chuck Guarino with a few hundred dollars, the label has been an instant hit. Not bad since the two designers have no formal education in fashion.

This Fall, THECAST introduces men to more hand-printed tees, Victorian-style suit vests, smartly cut blazers, and of course, skinny leather pants (every rockstar needs skinny leather pants). Their inspiration for the current collection is simple: whatever they think is cool. For you, that means threads that look effortlessly bada*s with a hint of “decadence and decay”.

Rock on.


THECAST
To view the current collection by THECAST, visit thecast.com.


THECAST collection is available at BBlessing, 181 Orchard Street (between Stanton & Houston Streets), (212) 378-8005, bblessing.com.