BLACK MENSWEAR X MARC NOLAN CELEBRATE NEW COLLABORATION

Men’s footwear brand Marc Nolan has collaborated with cultural impact agency Black Menswear on a limited edition style that dropped on Saturday on MarcNolan.com, and at the brand’s Chicago flagship store (169 N Sangamon).

“Black Menswear is honored to collaborate with Marc Nolan for the launch of the limited-edition loafer: It’s not often that Black brands acquire mainstream collaborations; however, we’ve earned the right to show the world our style,” said NeAndre Broussard, CEO of Black Menswear.

Founded in Dallas, Texas by NeAndre Broussard, Black Menswear is helping to change the narrative of the Black man in society. Its FlashMob series is a traveling collective that brings Black men together, suited and booted, to create culture-shifting viral content. Black Menswear has brought thousands of Black men together around the world to write their own narrative about the success and presence of the Black Man, as well as providing networking opportunities that have produced business partnerships, increased clientele for entrepreneurs, and mentorship groups.

Black Menswear was given free rein over both the design of the shoes and the shoe box itself for this limited-edition collaboration. They chose to partner with Philly-based multi-disciplinary artist, Chuck Styles, on the custom box that pairs alongside each artistically crafted shoe. Styles was distinctly selected for his unique artistry and vast expertise given his prior work with EA Sports, NASCAR, Topps, the NBA, and MLB, among others.

The Gentlemen loafer is a modern spin on the classic loafer and “offers versatility, and most importantly, indisputable style,” adds Broussard.