Blackstock & Weber
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Footwear, Apparel |
| Founded | September 2017 |
| Founder | Chris Echevarria |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York , United States |
| Products | Men's loafers, apparel |
Blackstock & Weber is a U.S.-based brand focusing on men's loafers within the footwear and apparel industry.[1]
History
Established in September 2017 by American designer Chris Echevarria in Brooklyn, New York, Blackstock & Weber quickly gained recognition for its commitment to superior craftsmanship and distinctive style.[2][3]
In 2020, the brand collaborated with Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris, hosts of the Throwing Fits podcast, to create a unique loafer design.[4]
Blackstock & Weber broadened its product range in 2022 by introducing a collection of Rocky Mountain Featherbed puffer jackets,[5] and also provided exclusive items for Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Collection.[6] Further diversifying their offerings, they partnered with END. on the "Blackjack" collection,[7] as well as teaming up with British outerwear specialist Gloverall to update duffle coats and bucket hats.[8]
In 2023, Blackstock & Weber unveiled several notable collaborations: partnering with Kith (brand) to produce premium loafers crafted in Portugal,[3][9] joining forces with Pharrell Williams’ Bee Line streetwear label,[10] collaborating with JJJJound on an all-black leather loafer,[11] and working alongside Danish menswear label Palmes Tennis Society to create a tennis-inspired loafer.[12]
The brand has also expanded its footprint in menswear through collaborations with established names such as J.Crew and 3sixteen.[13][14] Additionally, Blackstock & Weber contributed designs for Lapstone and Hammer’s collaboration with the Philadelphia 76ers, incorporating streetwear elements in the team’s color palette.[15]
Products
Among Blackstock & Weber's prominent loafer offerings are the Ellis loafer, the Mason horse-bit loafer along with its various iterations, and the Clásico Tassel Loafer. These models have earned a reputation within men's fashion circles for combining timeless aesthetics with contemporary style.
In addition to footwear, the company has ventured into apparel, featuring items such as 1980s-inspired ringer t-shirts designed to complement their shoe collections.
The founder, Echevarria, takes design cues from the Nike Air Force 1 sneaker, aiming to fuse elements of sneaker culture with classic loafer craftsmanship. The majority of Blackstock & Weber's products are produced in England, underscoring their commitment to quality and traditional manufacturing heritage.
- ↑ "100 Black-Led Fashion Brands and Stores to Support Now and Always". Esquire. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "How Dress Shoes Are Meeting the Sneakerhead Halfway". Yahoo Life. 2021-01-06. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Brian Cox Hit 'The Tonight Show' in Pitch-Perfect Loafers". GQ. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Throwing Fits has Created "The Only Loafer That Matters"". Hypebeast. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "These Retro Puffer Jackets Are Inspired by Wyoming in the '60s". Gear Patrol. 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Bloomingdale's Kicks off 150th Year with Virtual Store, Anniversary Exclusives and Events". Retail TouchPoints. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "END., Needles and Blackstock & Weber Unite for a Multi-Brand Capsule Collection". eye_C. 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "BLACKSTOCK & WEBER UPDATES GLOVERALL DUFFLE COAT". MR Magazine. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Blackstock & Weber to Release First Exclusive Loafer Collection With Kith". Footwear News. 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Pharrell's Bee Line and Blackstock & Weber Link for a Loafer With a Terrazzo-Style Sole". Footwear News. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "JJJJound Rilis Sepatu Loafer Hasil Kolaborasi dengan Blackstock & Weber". Whiteboard Journal. 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Palmes' Tennis Felt Slip-Ons Are For Off-Court Activities Only". Highsnobiety. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "25 Menswear Brands Every Stylish Guy Should Know". InsideHook. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Can Hypebeast Magic Revive J. Crew?". The New York Times. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Black Business Spotlight: How Blackstock & Weber Is Making the Men's Penny Loafer a Must-Have". Footwear News. 2020-08-19. Retrieved 2023-12-14.