The SOMEWHERE STORE a 21st century retail shopping experience at The Factory St.Pete featuring some of Tampa Bay’s top creatives such as Cowboy By Takeo, NHO, Before The Storm Studios, BTMVLE, The Pot Is Hot, Made By Moose, Pollex World, LittleBull4U, Muse By Pablo, Garbäj Clothing, Will C0ats, People Of Happiness, as well as many others.
We first make our way over to the pants rack featuring some custom one of one pieces by Pollex World. That fluffy jeans are a statement piece for sure. It was dope to finally grasp some Muse By Pablo gear in person. The world renowned shorts are made with some of the comfiest material I have felt. Jit def needs those Brady shorts for the upcoming Bucs season.
Now we make our way over to the jackets and long sleeve pierces. You already know the hand painted Cowboy jackets would be up in all their glory. Pick up the one of those leather Cowboy jackets with the white paint on it to go with your Cowboy Trunk. Some Made By Moose on the rack as well. That trench coat from last years fashion show is a statement piece for sure, as well as the furry chest rig. Also shout out to that limited NHO piece that’s on display.
The homie Laurent and Before The Storm Studios have some art on display. Fam is really coming into his own when it comes to his art esthetic, I love the burst of Americana he includes in much of his work. It’s safe to say that the American Spirts box is piece of the year right?
Now we get to the bag wall. With the “Carry Your Adventure” series it was only right to showcase so of the bags past and present that have been crafted in BTMVLE Studios by Moose and Cowboy. Pretty sure all these pieces are for sale except for a couple, but name the right price and anything is possible.
The good people over at People Of Happiness snapped on their collab with Cowboy By Takeo. A majority of the pieces are available in the store, including the exclusive utility work jacket. Some hoodies and long sleeves from Pollex World are also on the rack, as well as that good Garbäj Clothing.
Bags, Bags, Bags! Hella bags on display including some of the hand made pillows the homies cranked out. Those puffy pants Moose made are a vibe with that bright yellow color.
As we make our way over to the hats and masks you can see a nice variety of styles and wears. Will C0ats snapped on his BRAINIAC CAP, and you already know his CORALINE CAPS are statement pieces for sure. Pick up some dope new caps from Cowboy By Takeo to pair with a shirt or bag. LittleBull4U comes through with their “Von Butch” hats, an ode to the Von Dutch hype. The masks crafted by Moose are a tad different than the pieces he usually drops. Still rocking that Ski Mask esthetic but with a tad bit of high fashion vibes. Jit Camp hats in the grey and black color way are available now, the grey is almost out so don’t sleep. Pick up one of those Garbäj Orb hats to pair with your other gear.
More designer bags Made By Moose. The leather on these baby’s is A1 that’s why we had to throw em in the case. If you wanted to add some customizations to them I am sure the homie would be down.
Jit Camp hats and tees can now be purchased in the Somewhere Store! Featured in black and my personal fav grey this is the second run of shirts and hats I am dropping before we dive into the world of Prx Jit. Don’t sleep because we won’t rerelease these joints for awhile. Also check out some of the other dope tees on the rack from Garbäj Clothing, BTMVLE Studios, and LittleBull4U.
With all that fire in the building you already know Jit had to put the “Cozy Duffle” on display for all to enjoy. This piece is not for sale but this really shows the ability the homies have when it comes to custom work, so chop it up with them for commission work. 1 of 1s are for the GOATS!
I am really proud of everyone involved in bringing the Somewhere Store to life. Other than maybe REACH, the retail shopping experience for most local designers and creatives seems like a long shot, confining your vision to an online presence. But everyone involved showed that you can make a store with nothing but local goods and wares and make it work, putting on for the whole city and showing what’s possible. The magnitude of this retail experience will be felt for years, but for now Im just soaking in the moment. With openings every other weekend through Aug & Sept, come out and experience it for yourself, I’m sure I’ll see ya there!