Sarah in the Shower

What does the word “Fashion” mean to you?
Fashion is a canvas you constantly display, telling a story of who you are. It’s the ultimate form of self-expression.

What musician inspires you and why?
I definitely have to say myself as I sing in the shower!

What does Love Brigade mean to you?
When I think of Love Brigade I think of a conglomeration of people with similar passions about life. And these people having a collective love affair.

If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go and why?
Barcelona, Spain! It seems like an exotic place with great food, amazing architecture and a relaxed outlook on life. A place where I wouldn’t mind spending some time.

Now as a member of the Love Brigade family, show us your favorite, outta this world, LOLcat!

ONE GLOVE: Michael Jackson Tribute Tee

We will miss the King of Pop, but we have nothing but fond and happy memories from his life of achievements. Celebrate Michael Jackson and spread a positive message with our 'One Glove' Tribute tee. It is currently available for pre-order from our online store and will be available very soon from our boutique in Brooklyn and on Karmaloop.com.

Men's 'One Glove' Tribute Tee - $28
Click here to pre-order it
*this shirt will be ready to ship by July 8th, 2009 at the latest.

Women's 'One Glove' Tribute Tee - TBD
The women's version will be available very soon exclusively at Karmaloop.com

Alex 'Dangerpants' English

Alex English, our pal from GBH, made a suprise visit to Love Brigade + Friends this past week. He was on a mission - a mission for pants. We obliged with our Black Sateen Dangerpants (only $98!!!!). These are the perfect spring/summer jeans. They are dressy, they are casual, you can roll them up, roll in them, and do yoga.

Alex is the go-to-guy - DJ/promoter/smallest man on the planet/beardy. Week after week, Alex puts together the biggest, baddest, most slammin'est dance extravaganzas in NY. If there's a party, he's probably dipped his finger into the pot. Friday night is our night with Alex, as we kickoff every weekend with Girls & Boys at Webster Hall. Check it out!

What is Love?

We are undergoing some stealthy rennovations at Love Brigade + Friends. Come check out the store this week and sign our newly built retail counter. Once it's full we will be making a poster to hang in the store in all it's heartfelt glory. Love is...

Tote-ally Oversized!!!

Summer isn't summer without a tote bag to carry all your gear - shades, extra pants in case your pants get wet, naughty magazines, socks, fake money, etc. Get your tote-fix at Love Brigade + Friends.

This over sized Agnes Deyn tote really screams,
“Hi, how are ya!” Everyone/everything looks great with Agnes.
Wear her with anything and take her to any occasion. $38


Duh, it's Madonna. $38


Kate Bowie. David Moss. Kavid Mowie. $38


Oh boy, oh boy…why, yes it is pre-mental
Boy George on this oversized tote! $38


We don't know who this is, but it says FACE. $38


And don't forget about the Love Brigade tote! $15
$2 with an in-store purchase - Get it online

JustAnotherRichKid's Raffle: Rob Roy Sneaker Giveaway

Brought to you by this.hearts.on.fire and us! We are giving away a pair of Rob Roy's Customized Chuck Taylors. Find out how by clicking the image below ;).

Spotted on Bedford! Tessa & Mom

This is Tessa and her mom! They were on there way to celebrate Tessa's graduation from culinary school (yum!). We snapped them in our neighborhood (Williamsburg!) on Bedford Ave. Tessa is wearing our Black Box V-top and Culottes. She even finished it off with some bling; Kid Viskous' Feather Necklace. Her momma is wearing our Black Shadow Dress as a top and a pair of vintage boots from our boutique. Together they are unstoppable.

Get the look from our online store:
Love Brigade White Box V-top - $58 (when checking out, specify that you want the black option. We will be adding the black option to our online store soon)
Love Brigade Black Culottes $98 (available in charcoal and purple linen!)
Love Brigade Creme Shadow Dress - $130 (when checking out, specify that you want the black option. We will be adding the black option to our online store soon)

Antenna Mag Summer Issue: Love Brigade Sneakers

Bam! Our customize Chuck Taylor's have been making quite the buzz. Among the numerous blog write-ups, we have been included in Antenna Magazine's Summer Issue on their 99 Kicks Feature. AWESOME.

Check out the spread here:


Get the kick's here!:
Click here to order your own Love Brigade sneakers

Shoot'em Up Ladies

New Love Brigade Holster Tanks and Zip Pencil Skirts for the ladies! This is for the lady who knows what she wants.

A complete Love Brigade look! We have taken the classic white tank top and added our cowboy edge to them with Black 'Holster' straps that tie in the back. Wear them untied or slap someone in the face with them. Pair this with our Viva Pencil Skirt, which features a full white zip that can be worn in the front or back. Love Brigade Holster Tank - $42 - (not on the online store yet, but e-mail us at info@lovebrigade.com or call us to order this online!) Love Brigade Viva Pencil Skirt - $98 - Get it online!

We can't get enough of the holster tank! Try on this alternative version - a printed jersey tank with white 'holster' straps. Pair it up with the Black Zip Pencil Skirt which feature the same full-length zip that can be worn in the front or back. Love Brigade 'Patch' Holster Tank - $52 - Get it online! Love Brigade Black Pencil Skirt - $98 - Get it online!

Get Dressed!: Erica's Weekend Picks

It may be raining outside right now, but that doesn't mean it's not going to be hot as hell after the weekend. Make sure you're prepared to look good when the sun graces our faces again!

Ch-check out this mind-boggling Splattertown tee dress, a treasure from the UK. Wear with Love Brigades black Sateen Culottes skirt…fooled you, its actually shorts! Or even wear casual with leggings. Splattertown Tee Dress / one size fits all - $48 Love Brigade Black Culottes - $36 - Get it online!

Ladies, do you have a romper for those brutally hot beach summer days? Check out this deep purple shorts romper jersey by Heidi O. Underneath is a black slit top by Love Brigade. You could match the romper with a tee or hang free! Don’t forget to accessorize with a feather necklace by Kid Viskous. Heidi O. Purple Jersey Romper - $146 (More rompers in the store!) Love Brigade Black Slit Top- $48 - Get it online! Kid Viskous Feather Necklace - $36

Having trouble finding a casual work outfit? No worries, this quarter length white Bobby collared shirt with a Zeigfeld stone silk vest by Sally Tseng. Don’t forget to accessorize with a yellow striped tie necklace! Sally Tseng Vest - $88 Sally Tseng Bobby Shirt - $88 Just Liv Tie Necklace - $34

Helping the Dudes Get it Together

Here are some Spring outfits put together by Erica! Come by the Love Brigade + Friends store to get geared up for the goodtimes :).

Guys, are you ready for those blistering hot summer days? This horizontal striped Trapeze tee by the Mind Body Problem paired with Vintage Walking shorts by Bossy Hill will surely have you chillin’. A little treasure from UK to BK, the Roman Numeral Rings chain completes the outfit. Trapeze Tee - $60 Bossy Hill Shorts - $45 Roman Numeral Rings Necklace - $36

This isn’t any ol’ Williamsburg tee…it’s a Williamsfuckingburg tee by Love Brigade. This chocolate brown tee matched with Love Brigade’s black skinny denim is…well…one badass outfit. Our black sateen denim is the perfect weight and feel for the spring/summer weather. Stay cool in a pair of pants? Insane! Love Brigade Williamsfuckingburg Tee - $28 (Available in other colorways) Love Brigade Black Sateen Dangerpants - $98

This casual men’s Micro Tee paired with charcoal skinny jeans both by Love Brigade and a ceramic lighting bolt necklace, a treasure from the UK. This outfit is insane in the membrane! Love Brigade Micro Tee - $49 - Get it online! Love Brigade Charcoal Linen Dangerpants - $98 Fat Ceramic Lightning Bolt Neklace - $45

New addition to our Love Brigade family

Tinypants: Who is Erica in four words?
E-town: Laidback, optimistic, comical and unique.

TP: What does "Love Brigade" mean to you?
E-money: At first I thought, that’s a bit of a oxymoron, but now when I hear Love Brigade, I picture a brigade of soliders, a unified brigade of badass soldiers with much love for one another. Like Bob Marley said, One Love.

TP: Can fashion save lives?
E-bizzy: Fashion not only saves the lives of people who are fashion disasters, but fashion is an art and a way of expressing oneself. A simple hat can save a bad hair day, or a long tunic can save a rip in the back of your pants.

TP: Show us your favorite LOLcat and tell us why you love it.
E-bama: The cat is fearless and willing to take risks.


We'll be introducing the rest of the team over the next few weeks :). You will know everyone's favorite LOLcat.

Willy Bee

We just got in our second batch of Williams-Fucking-Burg tees hot off the presses. Snag yours today for only 28 ducks before they sell out - AGAIN! Different styles and sizes in the shop. These are available in store only! Our Chi-Fucking-Town tees have already sold out in the Windy City.

Grand is Great!

This weekend during Williamsburg Walks, don't forget about us on Grand St. Our street has as much to offer as Bedford Ave - great food, unique boutiques, and BARS. We have steaks, oysters, burgers, arepas, vegan food, vintage clothing, furniture shops, smoke shops, and US! Come say hi this weekend and browse our new goodies. We have something for everyone's budget and we even have a puppy.

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We party all the time! Designer Drugs + Northside Festival

Tomorrow night! Catch us back to back at Webster Hall and at Public Assembly. Designer Drugs + Thieves Like us. What!!! Come hang out with us at Webster Hall before we throw it down at Public Assembly.


And THEN! our very own Tinypants will be holding down the front room at Public Assembly for Northside Festival's Friday afterparty. If you remember our dance parties at Royal Oak, you won't want to miss this:


Who has 6 thumbs and loves Friday? We do :).

xo,
Alyssa, Jamie, and Tinypants

Sneak Peak: Love Brigade Women's Fall'09 Collection

We just got these photo tests back from Yurenv and McNiel. All we have to say is - WOW. It is hard to be modest about our upcoming Fall Collection when you see photos like these. These styles will be available as early as September. Are you ready? Stay tuned, as we will be releasing previews of our Men's Fall collection as well as more sneak peaks at the Women's collection.

Photography: Yurenev and McNiel
Styling: Amy Buckley
Hair and makeup: Aura Schwartz

Pinched Jumper - $128 *jumper worn backwards
model: Lauren @ Code Model Management


'Memories Over' Top - $88 *top worn backwards
model: Heleana @ Code Model Management




Red Flare Back Shorts - $75 * Will also be available in Black
model: Heleana @ Code Model Management


model: Heleana @ Code Model Management
brunette model: Izabella @ Code Model Management



Framed Skirt - $88
model: Izabella @ Code Model Management


*Framed Skirt worn with straps uncrossed
model: Izabella @ Code Model Management


'Just Go' Shorts - $78 *will also be available in Black
Model: Lauren @ Code Model Management

New Women's Spring Delivery

Woo! New women's items just in time for the sun. We are getting new Love Brigade Spring/Summer Collection every week, so keep checking back. We will also be releasing some reissues of classic items and creating exclusive summer pieces for the online store and for our boutique in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Visit the online store!

Florida Cuties!

Ashleigh K and Diana R. Wifeys! These two Florida cuties stopped by our boutique and picked up a couple Love Brigade dresses. Friends of a friend, Ashleigh is wearing our Cream Shadow Dress, and Diana is wearing our Black Slant Dress from our Spring 09 Collection.

Get the Shadow Dress: Click here!

and get the Black Slant Dress!: Click here!

New Men's Necklaces @ Love Brigade + Friends

Booyah! We have been putting out new treasures from our trip to the UK. This one is for the dudes. If you're looking for the perfect summer necklace, we have it! Electric colored rosaries, Plastic skull and boombox necklaces, ceramic lightning bolts and an old tooth - we have it all! Come check it out and wear one out. They're going for $18-$45 a pop.



We also have new summer tees and tanks for dudes AND a new delivery of Love Brigade and Rojas. Come see us!!

Boys in the Boutique!

Smile! The boys dropped in to say hello to Tinypants at Love Brigade + Friends, our boutique in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Tinypants is crouching(why?!!).


From left to right: Gavin Royce, Nicky Digital, Stephen!, and Tinypants!

Back from London: Girls & Puppies!

Sorry we've been M.I.A. for a bit - we were in London on a bizness trip. We brought back a bunch of goodies and will be stocking the Love Brigade + Friends store this weekend for you to spend all your hard earned money. Things should be heating up around here in the next few weeks as we get our Summer Groove in check. In the meantime, we wanted to share these snaps of Alyssa and Jeanette with their baby pups. Happy days at Love Brigade!