Grungy Gentleman’s Jace Lipstein Talks Fashion On ‘Self Starters’

Jace Lipstein, founder of fashion brand Grungy Gentleman, has created a menswear aesthetic centered around sports and fandom. Known for fusing streetwear with high fashion aesthetics, Lipstein recently shared the most fascinating bits of his journey behind his rise to become a global fashion powerhouse. Self-starters podcast

Founded in June 2010, Grungy Gentleman is a New York-based men's lifestyle brand that integrates reference sportswear and streetwear designs, while serving as a digital media and commerce platform for creative agencies. Grungy Gentleman fosters a culture where fashion, sports and entertainment intersect, creating premium sports branded apparel.

Turned on Self-starters, Lipstein delves into the trials, triumphs and moments that establish the brand's connectivity with a unique sports-loving community. Starting with the idea of ​​having basic fashion in a wardrobe, men have consistently combined their love of sports with everyday wear, especially as they reach their more mature years.

Lipstein describes the Grungy Gentlemen aesthetic with its attention to detail and masculine simplicity characterized by its boldness. “I have a saying that I live by. 'If you don't get fit, don't get shitty.' I look at clean basics that fit me well and could be interchangeable. One thing I also think doesn't get mentioned is important: I do a decent job or I try to address my age,” Lipstein said. notion

“When you're creating an image for yourself that you're giving to the world, whether it's through business or in your personal life. I think that's very important in how you present yourself,” notes Lipstein.

Lipstein recounts his early days, from humble beginnings to the defining moment that led to the creation of Grungy Gentleman. Explore further his career path and early collaborations with Eric Decker and Tao Hospitality. Influencers such as Jim Moore, The Sartorialist and Jon Schwartz step into his story arc, illuminating the inspirations behind his work and the standout shows during New York Fashion Week.

“[I] call it a chameleon trait, which is great. A compliment I got from Lanvin's marketing director was that our audience can live and have fun on Madison Avenue and then cross over to downtown as well. And that's very difficult because you usually have more people in the middle or more tall people. Living in both was a great compliment, and I really appreciate it.”

Lipstein has embarked on high-profile collaborations with major brands and celebrities. From designing exclusive collections for the NFL (Giants), NHL (Rangers), NBA (Knicks) and MLB (Yankees and Mets) with New Era to collaborating with hip-hop legend Nas. It reveals that these strategic partnerships have positioned Grungy Gentleman at the forefront of fashion innovation.

The highly anticipated Grungy Gentleman shows at New York Fashion Week have covered the cache the name has built in the city and around the country with professional sports fans. But what has made the business lucrative for entrepreneur and former fashion editor Jace Epstein is the manufacturing side of his business.

Lipstein explains this later Self-starters podcast, “70% of my business, and most people don't know this, is manufacturing for other customers. So we manufacture for sports teams, leagues, stadiums, restaurants, hotels, energy companies, fashion brands , and then I have a whole list of celebrities that we make for as well.”

Lipstein offers invaluable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and designers. Her insights into maintaining creative integrity, navigating the competitive fashion industry and the importance of perseverance inspire the next generation of self-starters. Lipstein is a distinguished collector, gentleman and rebellious spirit in the fashion industry and has given men a place to support their favorite franchises in a sophisticated way.