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"PARISH" THE LOVE FOR CLOTHES

parish.bmpWhile I was in Chicago, I had to send regrets to an event to which I was really looking forward to attending. It's the launch of my friend Tony Shellman's new clothing line Parish Clothing Co, a contemporary men's collection, displaying artistic vision and creative design. Tony's wife Nichole is one of my best friends who I deem one of my "Amazing Grace"s per a book I'm shopping titled "Big Willies and Amazing Graces: gay men and their best girlfriends".  torinicholepatrick.jpg I have known them for about a decade now and had the privilege of singing at their wedding. We all support each other in our respective endeavors and I wished I could have been there in person to annoint this wonderful new venture, which comes on the well-worn heels of his last successful line ENYCE from which he's parted ways and is starting a new. Shellman.jpg The Spring 2007 Collection is inspired - in some part - by the '80s and I understand the party that was thrown to ring in this new company featured '80s rap stars/icons Big Daddy Kane, Melle Mel, and Ralph McDaniels were in attendance.   tonyandbigdaddykane.jpgDiddy's mom Janice Combs, Q Tip and DJ Clark Kent too were in the house, which was the trendy Westside Loft, where I understand the decor immediately evoked a feeling of '80s nostalgia (READ: When graffiti decorated every NYC subway train and b-boys were breakin' to RUN DMC and THE SUGAR HILL GANG. It was a house party from back in the day. Big Daddy Kane actually treated the crowd to an impromptu performance as Marly Marl played his classic "Warm It Up Kane" and Crazy Legs from Rock Steady Crew performed as well - morphing the night into perhaps a sequel to "Krush Groove" or "Breakin'".  Parish Clothing Co. was conceived in May 2006. This company represents a community of brand builders, young designers, and artists who have created a new, revolutionary line that represents a shared vision of creative resonance. parishclothes.jpg GOOD LUCK, TONY! I'll be rooting and wearing PARISH! Plus, hook a brother up! I hear your gift bags included the "Totally '80s Edition of Trivial Pursuit".  untitled.bmp

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Reader Comments (28)

yeah i heard this party was off the charts. i'm looking forward to the gear coming out...
there's been alot of buzz going on about it.
November 22, 2006 | Unregistered Commenterthe wiz kid
Tony, Chaka my brothers, sorry I missed out on this one but as I know there are more to come. Cudo's and creme pie. See you all real soon. LOVE PEACE AND HAIR GREASE. A M P Y
December 5, 2006 | Unregistered CommenterAMPY
HI
Where can I buy Parish. I have a store in South Beach and I would like to carry the line.

Thanks
Christina Minasian
LEO
640 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
33139
December 15, 2006 | Unregistered Commenterchristina
Hey, I am working a media write up on Parish and would appreciate it if someone could get back with me asap (i have a deadline) with the following info:
Is Parish the head company or is it a subsidiary of another corp. listed under a different name?
Who is the Director of Marketing? Is is possible to obtain contact info for this person? (I won't contact this person, however, I need to list this info for the media alert)

I would greatly appreciate any info that could be released!

Sincerely,

Angela Lubonovich
January 4, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterangela Lubonovich
I am a fashion stylist and would like to get in touch with Parish Clothing. I am looking online, and no luck so far. Can you please forward me a contact name and/or number?

Thank you in advance.

Mary Lafayette
January 17, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMary
I would like information in contacting the Marketing Director.
January 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJamiel Owens
I Love the new line by Tony and I am interseted in seeing some more pieces can you please direct me to them. Thank You in Advance
January 30, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterDarnell Collins
YEA I ATTENDED THE LAUNCH IN SOUTH BEACH THIS WEEKEND. PARISH IS THAT NEXT LABEL.
February 5, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterASTRAL BLACK
Im a stylist and would love to get a few pieces for a one of my clients.. can you please send me a contact for the line?
February 7, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterE.B
After reading the posts, I too am a Fashion Stylist and very much interested in finding conatct info. regarding PARISH, this fabulous new clothing line. I have a boutique in Philadelphia and would be elated to carry Tony Shellman's Apparel. Please forward the contact info.
February 17, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAndre Miles Bond
If anyone Has any order info on parish clothing .please email me
February 19, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterChristian wellington
If anyone Has any order info on parish clothing .please email me
February 19, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterChristian wellington
I'm from Graqnd Rapids and I really like the line. I got a couple shrit and jeans.. I can't wait tell the summer line drop.
February 20, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKorey Vance
Is there a store? Is there a website? I love the stuff...but i want to buy it. And i dont know how. If anyone could email me any information regarding the process of attaining some of this amazing clothing...that would be wonderful.

Thanks
February 25, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterNick Krob
THE WEBSITE TO GO 2 IS parish-nation.com IT IS NOT UP AND RUNNING YET AND DRJAYS.COM CARRIES THE CLOTHIN LINE AND YA MAN ALIVE STORE SHOULD HAVE IT BY NOW---I HAVE PURCHASED A COUPLE OF SHIRTS AND JEANS ALREADY AND LIKE THE CLOTHING
March 5, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterSHAMOR
I really like the clothing line, I tried to purchase to outfits today at Man Alive in Cincinnati Ohio but it doesn't come in 4xl my boyfriend was quite upset because the hoodies fit him kind of tight and everyone knows we don't wear our clothes like that. Can I get a email if there will or will not be bigger sizes we would really appreciate a 4xl, it would make a good profit in our city!
March 5, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAarion214@yahoo.com
im a little scrawny white kid that tends to wear things on the smaller side. so id dig a medium. you should make all sizes because the hoodies are pretty ill.
March 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterNick Krob
i SEE AN ADD iN ViBE MAGAZiNE & i JUST FELL iN LOVE WiTH THE SWAGG THE CLOTHESz GAVE U!..CANT WAiT FOR THE COMiNG OUT OF THE CLOTHESz!
March 25, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterSdot.
I would just like to commend you all on an amazing development with Parish. I am actually a stylist who is interested in dressing my gentlemen and ladies in this clothing. I would appreciate any ordering information and possibly any shops or boutiques I can go view and buy some clothing.

This is the best style i've seen in such a long time. I can really appreciate this.

310.591.6999 (cell)
March 29, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterRichard Stevenson
where can i buy the fat dookie rope gold chains at? let me know
April 4, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterrafa

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