Streetwear Spotlight: Dope Couture + GIVEAWAY
Looking to try out the high-life? Check Dope Couture, a streetwear brand which brings the luxurious lifestyle to you. The Dope Couture name itself says it all: the brand feels that everyone deserves the right to feel on top of the world. Get ready for some lavish and dope treatment as SoJones.com talks to Matte Fields, the brain behind the brand.
Introduce yourself and describe how your brand was started
I’m Matte Fields – owner/founder of the Dope Couture brand & boutique. I started Dope a little over two years ago. I have been pretty heavy into fashion my whole life. You know that Mike Epps snippet from his stand up routine? That was me. I always had the shirt folded on top of the jeans with the shoes under the chair – ew I’m ganna kill em in the morning. I’ve never been a morning person but If I had some fresh gear I became motivated to get moving. Now that same kind of motivation is the fuel for the work I do with Dope Couture today.
Describe this season’s theme for your line. Include any sources of inspiration (examples: 80′s punk, muses like Amber Rose, 70′s disco bands, Kanye, etc)
This season I was heavily inspired by travel, vintage luggage, high fashion lines especially Dior and Hermes. A lot of the line is centered around this. There are also some pieces inspired by Big L, the cosmos, Cherokee Indians, Babar and the bourgeoisie.
Any product placements on celebs to keep an eye out for (examples: publicity photos, magazines, movies, music videos etc)
Just sent a little product to the G.O.O.D. Music camp, tAz Arnold, Tyga & Gata, Stalley and DJ iLL WiLL.
What has been a surprise fashion hit over the last year? (a particular piece, a look or even another brand)
The snapback is making a huge come back. We’ve got a string of really solid snapbacks that are going to release this year. Our limited run of logo snapbacks flew off our shelves at Christmas and we anticipate the same with all or our new designs. This has been a trend on the coasts for a few years but to see it infiltrate the Midwest like it has is pretty wild. Especially when cats are completely done with New Eras. That was a little unexpected. Other than, although somewhat unexpected, I am excited about seeing super distressed denim, mesh hats, and animal prints making more appearances. Definitely feeling the whole beige movement as well.
What current fashion trend would you like to see thrown overboard?
Urban Outfitters.
What is/was one of your most prized fashion pieces, past or present?
I’ve got a vintage inspired Hermes pocket scarf. It actually served as a source of inspiration for our Spring Line. I constantly look at it and pull color inspiration.
TuPac or Biggie?
I grew up listening to Tupac so my answer is Tupac. “The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams.”
For the Dope Couture fashion treatment, prepare to shell out around $32 up to $100 at Karmaloop’s Kazbah Store. Here are some SoJones-approved Dope Couture pieces:
Dope Couture Miniposter Zip Up Hoodie $75
Dope Couture Marc Jacobs Photo Tee, $32
Dope Couture Marc Jacobs 5-panel hat, $45
Here are the newest collection from Dope Couture that you will surely like -because we’re crazy about them too. Using a fashion noir approach, Dope Couture released DopeTales, which consists of a sequel to last summer’s Jetsetter collection. The line includes a visualization and interpretation of late 80′s comic book series and you’d recognize the characters in an instant.
Check the rest of the collection at DopeCouture.com and get some classy fun in your summer style.
Dope Couture GIVEAWAY!!
Winners of the contest have their own choice of: a MEN’s tee, WOMEN’s tee or HAT from the latest Dope Couture line via the “SoJones Article Comments Lottery” See below to get an idea of what kind of dopeness you could win!
Here’s how it works:
1. Every SoJones comment posted on this page from July 30th to August 13th, 2010 counts as a “lottery entry”. Also make sure when you comment, have a link to somewhere we can contact you (like your SoJones account, your facebook, etc.). It makes it easier to contact you if you win.
2. Drawing for FIVE winners will be held on August 14th. Winners will be announced on this page and on the forums page (http://www.sojones.com/forums/).
Article Comments Lottery Rules
One item per winner
Previous winners must wait 30 days before entering this contest
Duplicate comments will not count, like posting “I love this forum” or “hi” 50 times.
Garbage or nonsensical comments will not count, like “awr#$ASFasdfkl”
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Hermes is such a beautiful brand, I'm impressed Matte is inspired by them, I just hope it never becomes a trend with the mainstream to sport it!
Also, I hope Hermes doesn't come after you for that first tee pictured, kinda close to their logo, lol
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thats a SICK underground clothing brand. you should check it out foreal
Few might call it inspiration, most call it BITING.. Probably smoking DOPE, (not the herbal kind) to copy other brands and call it their own. I mean really, they have a hat and shirt called the "marc jacobs". lol
I love all these "street" brands that model their companies after pretentious "luxury" brands that are about as far from the street as possible. As if the irony in itself makes it f-ing cool. You're selling t-shirts, not $1000 handbags a-hole!
I like the mocking designs. Thanks.
lLol. The grey shirt is dope. But what else can you X-spect from Dope Couture.
dude where did dope start?
Dope stuff !
Happy to see unique clothing out here
Yeahh this is really dope ..
Could use some in my closet !
No Dope. No hope.
I love Loop Analysis! Especially DOPE!
Dope is dope
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Dope Couture is such a hot brand right now. Its def on the rise. They never fail to amaze me with the new designs they come out with.
Dope couture has really been smashing more and more every season it seems like on Karmaloop. They consistently out-do their competition on the Kazbah portion of the site. Keep it up Dope!!!
these shirts are so cool. I like the way they kinda trick ur eye because there just outlines.
these shirts are so cool. And you gotta love the jackets m they would be perfect for my algebra class
def one of my favourite brands
Most definitely one of the chillest brands. Soooper Dope.
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Their new to me, but seems like the brand is solid and has alot of cool and dope designs…
Unique clothing. Great to see something other than preppy clothes. Only so much of that can be worn .
Wow, really cool stuff. Thanks for the contest.
This is real cute 4 quys & the name is unique ; somethinq most people wud think is to ballsy but i think it was a bold move ! & the qirl's top was especially cute
Those "Dope" Tees are legit! Diggin those!
MAN I BEEN FOLLOWING THE DOPE COTURE LINE FOR A WHILE
i like yall new era fitteds…do yall have snapbacks
This clothing line is hot
Thanks for the contest…some hot stuff
Creative clothing is always a plus… ii be gettin tired of this dull clothing
I would roc a Dope Couture shirt if I won!
Don't know if the last comment made it. Repeat:
Dope Couture has some of the freshest looks.
Dope Couture has some of the freshest looks.
Could be the coolest stuff I've seen in a LONG time. Haha, very nice guys. Keep up the good work. =]
They have really nice ideas and designs, hoping to see more from them.
Some of the shirts I would definitely wear!
The Dope Couture Contest is officially over! Thanks for all who entered. Here are the winners:
Jewel Allenphillips
Todd Thomas
Ken H.
David
Kid B
Congrats on your win! If you are one of the listed above email us at info@sjones.com to redeem your prize. Thanks everyone!