Who is Urban Monarch

Urban Monarch is the one-stop shop for the style-conscious man. Whether your lifestyle is suits-only, business casual or casual every day, this boutique carries something for every taste from quirky, suave to classic pieces. We have dedicated our efforts to creating a distinctive look for our Urban Monarchs.
Urban Monarch has an extensive range of elegant European menswear designers which includes ‘Mod God’ Ben Sherman, whose collection combines retro chic, subtle twists of humor, and no small amount of class to create that iconic British look. Sherman’s collection covers the entire spectrum of style with a broad selection of blazers, button ups, tees, trousers, and accessories, to name a few. Another noteworthy designer of the English persuasion is Christopher Wicks, whose mod and rocker influences have created English Laundry, a clothing line with sophistication and edge.
Out of Holland comes the slightly industrial look of G-Star Raw. G-Star’s military influences can be seen in the epaulettes, block print, and vintage style of the collar and pocket details in each shirt and coat. G-star also offers a collection of generally dark-wash jeans, trousers, scarves, and hats to complete the look. For other cutting edge looks, check out designers like Projek Raw Faith Connexion.
If you’re looking for that edgier look, but with a little more colour, Urban Monarch offers brands like Monarchy, Kowboys, and our most recent addition, Project E. Each of these designers is celebrated for their distinctive screen printed tees detailed with unique embroidery, washes, and simulated wear.
For everyday casual, Urban Monarch replete with laidback looks from Kentucky, Splendid Mills, and Lonsdale. Their relaxed comfort and trend-friendly styles help you create the perfect look that’s at home with your day to day lifestyle.
If the occasion calls for slightly more formal attire, our smart selection of Ted Baker, Bogosse, and now Juicy Couture for Men will have you more than covered with quirky details mixed in with suave cuts and savvy prints. Men with an artist’s bent should check out our Jimi Hendrix Experience collection, which reflects the musician’s music and lifestyle in a series of singular shirts.Urban Monarch also carries and wide selection of jeans in washes spread across every inch of the denim spectrum. From universally known brands like Diesel, Joe’s Jeans for men, and True Religion to the more selective styles like Monarchy and Kentucky, we’re confident you will find the style and wash right for you.

Tulle brand clothing's Fall Winter collection

Pea coats have been receiving more recognition over the last few years and rightfully so. This classic silhouette looks chic and stylish and is suited to almost anyone, regardless of their fashion leanings. The pea coat started life as standard issue for the navy. Pea Coats are typically double-breasted, made from heavy worsted wool and usually have vertical slash pockets. They also normally have impossibly large lapels, although today’s Tulle wool pea coats have slimmed down slightly in the transfer from the high seas. Pea Coats are also showing up on the runway, being flogged by many major designers like Marc Jacobs and labels such as Burberry. Besides being a snappy visual, pea coats are amazingly warm. It’s no wonder that sailors have been wearing this design for hundreds of years!

This is a very versatile wardrobe option that anyone can pull off. Pea Coats such as these can be either beautifully androgynous (think with an Englishman’s hat and your best cigarette pants, with leather boots or patent shoes) or quite feminine (perhaps with a mid-thigh length skirt with embellishments and colored stockings); all depending on the cut of the pea coat and what pieces you pair it with. And it’s the best way to look fabulous without sacrificing comfort! I would rather show up to the club with an ultra chic wool pea coat over my outfit than stand in line looking rather sad, shivering to death. So ladies, it’s time for you to find that perfect pea coat!

This most important thing to consider when shopping for your winter trench coat is fit. You want a pea coat that is not too small to move around in, but you do want a pea coat that emphasizes the waist line. Full-length sleeves should reach the bottom of your wrists. Height wise, longer pea coats tend to look better on taller women; however, there are some mid-length pea coats that can give that same feel to a shorter woman.

Once you get past the fit, there’s room for endless fun. Countless styles of pea coats are offered in every color and shade imaginable on the market today, and it would be near impossible not to find something you adore. I am particularly partial to an up-and-comer brand: Sweden-based Tulle.

Tulle is a word no longer limited to that gauzy stuff that goes under prom dresses. This is a line of clothing that hits the perfect mid-range between falling apart after twelve months and ridiculously, rent priced expensive.

Though they offer a full line of clothing, it's Tulle's pea coats that really have me checking my closet to see if there's any room left. I know it is the middle of July and no one wants to think about the chilly months of fall and winter, but I am anticipating the first shipment of beautiful Tulle Pea Coats, due this August. UrbanMinx.com carried these beauties last fall and winter and you simply couldn’t order them fast enough to get one. This coming fall season’s collection promises to be just as, if not more, unbelievably gorgeous.

Bright colors and classic shapes that include lots of 1950s peter pan collars, a-line cuts, and bracelet sleeves in rich autumn hues (think eggplant, tomato, crème, black, and evergreen) make for a truly wonderful look. Even better, the prices are in the $80-$150.00 range that other brands no longer seem to think are their target market.

joes jeans

Joe Dahan, a laidback Californian created Joe’s Jeans, a cutting edge premium denim brand in the spring of 2001. After several years of experience in the denim industry, Joe decided to branch out on his own to develop a women’s designer denim brand with styles perfect for any woman, rightfully named, Joe’s Jeans. Hand craftsmanship and European techniques set the brand ahead of others by keeping the styles classic and refined, and not following the fads of the year.

The eight denim styles available from Joes Jeans have fitting names like Joes Jeans Twiggy, for the slender build, Joes Jeans Starlet, Joes Jeans Rocker, Joes Jeans Lover, Joes Jeans Socialite, Joes Jeans Muse, Joes Jeans Provocateur, and Joes Jeans Honey for curvier women. Each style offers a different fit for different body types, making it possible for any body type to wear Joe’s Jeans.
http://www.couturecandy.com/joes-jeans/surfside-angelenas/article.html

going green with clothing

In today’s world, we cannot only think of the present anymore. We have to think about our future, as well as our children’s’ future. How do we do this you ask? Recycling. It’s simple, recycle a piece of paper here, a plastic container there, and we’ve already helped in a bigger way than you might think. If everyone in the world were to recycle even just one piece of paper instead of throwing it away, that would add up very fast, and in turn contributing to the big picture. Issues like global warming are steadily destroying out planet, but can be hindered by simple routine tasks like recycling or even reusing a shopping bag, rather than getting a new one to just throw away later.

The world of apparel has even begun to show interest in the green movement. Companies such as Patagonia and Timberland have been creating new methods of producing apparel, with use of recycled products to use in the materials for their clothing. Even couture designers have jumped in with this trend to produce fashionable, yet environmentally friendly clothing. So you no longer have any reason to avoid doing your part to help the environment, because now there’s even a way for you to look great and still be eco-friendly.

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7 For All Mankind

7 For All Mankind was founded in 2000, by Michael Glasser, Peter Koral, and Jerome Dahan. The name came about because of the idea that most Americans have 7 pairs of jeans in their closet at one time. The brand has also been nicknamed “Sevens” by fashion editors and stylists.

Throughout the years, 7 For All Mankind has grown in the fashion industry as a leader in couture denim. The brand is set apart from the competition with superior fit, high-end fabrics and finishes, and unique washes and designs. Instead of having that one pair of favorite jeans, why not have all 7 of them be, with 7 For All Mankind.
http://www.7forallmankind.com/about_company.html

Lotta Stensson

Lotta Stensson follows the motto, "Do your own thing, be true to yourself and keep it real," coming from the words of Lotta herself. Learning techniques from her mother and well-known grandmother, both successful Swedish fashion designers, Lotta began her journey in the fashion industry at a young age.

Started in 2000, Lotta Stensson was first acknowledged by Vogue, WWD, and Elle Magazines as upcoming designer. Lotta Stensson has even been seen on celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Jessica Simpson, and Charlize Theron. The culturally inspired collections of Lotta Stensson take unique and trendy looks from other countries’ fabrics, colors and detailing to create a feminine, sexy and powerful line of hand-embroidered clothing fit for any woman.

http://www.lottanyc.com/meet_lotta.htm

Paper Denim Cloth

Paper Denim & Cloth was founded in 1999 as an early innovator in premium denim. Owned by president, Chris Gilbert, Paper Denim & Cloth has a strong backing for quality, vintage denim. Chris learned at a young age to appreciate quality denim designs by wearing one-of-a-kind denim designed by his father. From then, Chris has continued to share his love of designer jeans through Paper Denim & Cloth.

Made of the finest Italian, American and Japanese imported denim; Paper Denim & Cloth produces high quality jeans that have superior fit, finishing, construction quality, and adornment. Paper Denim & Cloth has just the right mixture of American styling, imported denim fabric and authentic hand detailing to create jeans any woman would love to wear.


http://www.kitmeout.com/paperdenim.php

Rebecca Beeson

If you’re a fashion trendsetter, look no further than Rebecca Beeson. Rebecca Beeson carries the latest trends of sophisticated and chic clothing. Not only are the styles fresh and fashion-forward, the amazing fit and luxurious fabrics used give Rebecca Beeson the advantage over other companies.

Inspiration for Rebecca Beeson comes from fashion icons of the past and present, as well as innovative individuals who are not afraid to be unique. Rebecca’s passion for traveling also enhances the styles at Rebecca Beeson, conforming to many different lifestyles and occasions. Rebecca Beeson always has something new and chic for the trendsetter in you.
http://www.rebeccabeeson.com/

Poleci, the high-end, contemporary clothing line

Sisters Diane Levin and Janice Levin-Krok started Poleci, the high-end, contemporary clothing line in 1990. With designer Tom Nguyen by their side, the sisters created a sophisticated and glamorous women’s clothing line, perfect for the woman looking for that sexy, flirty silhouette. The cutting edge collections of Poleci show off intricate detailing, making each piece unique and trendy.

Poleci has continued to grow throughout the years and has become a big competitor in the high-end fashion industry, even winning the prestigious California Designer of the Year Award in 1997. Poleci creates chic trends with the use of luxurious fabrics, exciting colors and patterns and sophisticated designs to reintroduce clean, contemporary looks, bringing you back to simplicity in a chaotic world.
http://www.poleci.com/poleci_webss08/about.html

Odyn jeans

Emmy Lauridsen, a Danish fashion designer, created Odyn jeans keeping in mind the shape of a woman’s body, as well as the variety of styles women portray. Made of top quality Japanese Kaihara denim, Odyn jeans are able to stand out in the premium denim industry. Odyn carries five styles of denim including feminine, edgy, bohemian, vintage, and classic, all of which are even named after a mythological character.
The name Odyn comes from the Nordic god of wisdom and poetry. Odyn jeans are made to fit your body and with the unique washes and adornment they also fit your personal style. Odyn is a chic new brand so exclusive that it has not even hit the mainstream market yet. Odyn jeans are for the true innovators of the world.

http://www.odyn-jeans.com/