<http://schema.org/articleBody>
"FacebookPinterestThumbnail image for JaceLipstein.jpg\n\nNot too long ago, Jace Lipstein was working as an Assistant Managing Clerk at a downtown Manhattan law firm. Now he's designing a collection for Dickies, starting a creative house for young fashion brands and giving us the scoop on how to dress at a polo match. Yeah, the blogger known as Grungy Gentleman's hustle is enviable, that much we know. What we didn't know were the specifics - so we asked the man himself...\n\nThe GQ Eye: Hey Jace, thanks for hanging out... So, as Grungy Gentleman, I need to know: With the Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic coming up, what's a young, stylish dude have to rock to the matches? Can you be \"appropriate\" and give a nod to tradition while still being current?\n\n Jace Lipstein: I think it's important to embrace it. Add your own little touches to make it you. I'll be at Governors Island on Sunday rocking a seersucker suit with thin, lime green piping. I always let a little ankle show -- I think it's a good look for summer.\n\nMore with Jace, after the jump...\n\nThe GQ Eye: We hear you've got a lot going on -- Tell us about the launch of your fashion creative house, correct me if i'm wrong, SoCreo? How'd it go down? What's in store? Who's on board?\n\n Jace Lipstein: SoCreo is the name of the fashion house. Creo is the Latin root for creative. Our logo is a pneumonic device for thinking outside the box, which is exactly what we intend on doing for our clients. I'm fortunate enough to have two partners in Barrett Beard and Shallon Hunter that will implement our vision and tailor that to meet our clients needs. So far, we've got Del Toro Shoes, Kiel James Patrick, SINGER22, Dickies, SPREADhouse, and of course Grungy Gentleman.\n\n The GQ Eye: You mentioned Dickies, certainly the most storied brand in that grouping -- you designed the collection for Spring '12, right? Tell us about what kind of inspiration you had for putting together the line and why it works?\n\n Jace Lipstein: I classify fashion into two categories; believable and playful. While I respect playful and think it's a key component to keeping things both innovative and creative in the industry, Dickies spring '12 is a very believable collection. There is a great amount of heritage within the Dickies brand name. I didn't want to lose that. The goal was to give my take on the line, while making it believable to the consumer and maintaining the brand's aesthetic.\n\n This collection addresses staples in a man's spring wardrobe. Today men are always on the go and seek versatility, comfort and functionality. We went after those things, but we also wanted to have a little fun. Seersucker elbow patches, gold buttons on blazers and a little bit of a Navajo vibe never hurt anyone...\n\nFacebookPinterestThumbnail image for Slide1_2.jpg\n\n The GQ Eye: What blogs do you read every day? What are you liking that is going on out there right now in the men's fashion landscape? Lines? Accessories? Personalities? You're a fiery dude -- What's pushing you? What else have you got in the mix?\n\n Jace Lipstein: GQ.com and Gilt MANual should be in every guys rotation. The level of knowledge and experience these two mega powers possess is something I truly admire. I have always looked up to Jim Moore, Jim Nelson and Michael Hainey in the highest regard. Every Friday I look forward to \"The Week in Style.\" Andrew Richdale's commentary is quite witty. What Tyler Thoreson, Josh Peskowitz, and Jared Flint are doing over at Gilt is extremely innovative and inspiring. Big fan of \"The Gilt MANual Minute.\" The previous spots with Brad Goreski and Michael Williams of ACL were on point.\n\n The consumer is no longer looking to purchase solely the garment. There is more of an emphasis placed on the brand and its message. Luckily for menswear, the industry is jam-packed with a plethora of young talent: Band of Outsiders, Rag &amp;amp; Bone, Michael Bastian, Simon Spurr, Rogue, Billy Reid, Riviera Club, Burkman Bros, Patrik Ervell, Robert Geller, Richard Chai, and the list continues to grow.\n\n My new obsessions are the GQ iPad App, everything Trussardi, and Miansai bracelets.\n\n And the project closest to my heart is SINGER22, where they've added me as Men's Fashion Director. We're adding a retail presence with stand-alone men's shops in NYC, LA, Miami, and Long Island. Our Fall '11 buy is very strong and I look forward to working on collaborations exclusive to SINGER22."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
<http://www.gq.com/story/blogs-to-know-grungy-gentleman>