This week Allied Styles would like to introduce you to Justin Dean Thomas a self-described “young” artisan with a bright future in music, film, and all things creative.

Name: Justin Dean Thomas

Age: Young

Occupation: Musician, poet, Dj, and model

What are some things you are working on for the future?:

My band, (The Bowery Riots) are currently in the studio working on our Ep, it should be done by late October. We are looking forward to touring Europe as soon as we’re done recording.  I’ve done some acting on a bunch of Indie films and I have a small feature roll in an upcoming episode of HBO’s “How To Make It In America“, due in October.  I’m also really excited about my current Dj residency at The Electric Room at the Dream Hotel.

What have you learned through your experiences?:

Everyone you meet is important and nothing is trivial. Always keep a pocket knife.…

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As I was flipping through lasts Dec./Jan. issue of Interview magazine a particular designer caught my attention. His name, Simon Spurr. His mission, taking charge in leading menswear back to it’s classic roots.

So far, he’s doing an incredible job. Of course, when one has a resume which includes being formally trained at Calvin Klein,…

As a supplement to our previous post regarding Kyle Fitzgibbons’ Native Son, Paulie Wax brings exclusive backstage and runway coverage of the S/S 2011 show at Pier 59. Find the collection at Opening Ceremony.

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We asked young creatives working in the fashion industry to recount their Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week experiences. Each journal entry tells a different perspective; sharing the good, the bad, the exhausting and fabulous moments that is fashion week. The first in this series features David Roberts brother to artist…

The Allied eye takes a peek at some of the inspired and inspiring appearances of New York Fashion Week.

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All photos were snapped and solely owned by Allied staff member Paul Wax. Please visit his site for a complete collection of his work.

Kyle Fitzgibbons of Native Son designs a deliciously dashing  S/S 2011 collection for the modern sartorialist.

His work is exceptionally unmatched and unique. Even the smallest of details are that of his signature craftsmanship ranging from color to cut and pattern. No matter the look,  Native Son undoubtedly makes any…