Who needs a scarf? HAUTE DADS said it first, Piggy backs are the new scarves! We love this proud Papa, adding a pop of color with his shades to a simple and classic look. However, the best accessory hands down is his cutie pie happy cub sitting casually on top.
Apres Spring Skiing
What's your personal style?? "Simplicity"
CHRISTOPHER WHITE Elie Tahari jacket, Nike Airmax // LUKE WHITE Patagonia jacket, Levis, classic snow boots.
HAUTE DADS agrees! Keep it simple for this perfect apres ski & sportive weekend look.
WINTER BLUES
"Just trying to stay warm and look good doing it!"
PAUL OLLIVER JCrew scarf, Vintage Sweater, Puma shoes // JENSON OLLIVER Bear snuggie, blue crocs
HAUTE DADS now believe when in doubt... bear snuggie! This is a super cute look for kids in the winter time. This duo's style pairs well with their animal nature theme: fish wool sweater and bear onesie. Different take on the winter blues- You can't go wrong with a wash of blues and indigo.
Big Nike's, Lil Nike's
"I loved the shoes so much, I bought a pair for him!"
JOVON COWELL-PETTWAY Camo Northface jacket, green joggers, red Nike shoes // JAYLEN COWELL-PETTWAY Red Northface jacket, Levis, red Nike shoes
HIP daddy X HAUTE DADS Winner
Its here! Hip Daddy + Haute Dads Fathers Day photo contest winner's feature story!
Campion Platt and his wife, Tatiana Platt both "believe boys should be boys and girls should be girls. Meaning girls should get to wear cream puff tutu skirts and big bows (which their girls love to do), and boys should be relaxed and active, white and turquoise polo shirts on Fox bring out his amazing blue eyes."
CAMPION PLATT Villebrequin pants and Calvin Klein tee // FOX Ralph Lauren Polo // XENIA & RIVOLI Penelope Mack
Campion is an amazing dad, way more hands on than most. He is patient, doting and caring (he is also a Buddhist). From the time the kids were born, they have all swam in the ocean - they literally started swimming at 1 month old and Campion taught them all. They are now all amazing swimmers, even their camp counselors are blown away.
Campion's current focus is on healthy living. He is gluten free and even built his family a scrumptious organic vegetable garden this summer! Campion is a great cook and throws together amazing healthy meals from their family's garden. Campion can be recently seen in the current July issue of Beach magazine.
Pops of Color
Like father, Like son.
CHRIS WERNER JCrew shirt and pants, Sperry boating shoes, Persol sunglasses // HENLEY Baby GAP jeans, Sperry Top Sliders, Jacadi vest, H&M shirt, Andy & Evan bow tie.
Happy Fathers Day !
HAPPY FATHERS DAY! Special Guest Contributor, Michael Rabatin, producer of ADHome Design Show
"The most rewarding part of working in Men's Design at Ralph Lauren was a lasting appreciation for dressing and how to do so. One evening my son, Hudson, watched me transform from my work clothes--often a suit or blazer or a motorcycle jacket--into my Tux--for a formal party. To him it was like watching superman put on his cape. It opened a whole new world and we launched into a three month sojourn into the basics of wardobing. He needed to know everything and could soon recognize a shawl or club collar, he appreciated working button holes, and knew why the pleats of a cummerbund are worn facing up. He started to amass a smart collection of pocket squares, suits and blazers....and insisted on real ties since after 3 tries he mastered the technique. His new wardrobe was worn to school and out for dinner whatever the restaurant is. Harper, my oldest son, has always picked up on my weekend look and gravitates to great pants, t-shirts and fine motorcycle jackets. He has my hair and was born with a sense of ease carrying himself and now he is very comfortable wearing embroidered jeans and a soccer jersey topped off with a hoodie or one of his many motorcycle jackets. "Just like you--and Superman"--they say! Thankfully, we have dressing down and all feel good having a sense of style.
MICHAEL Ralph Lauren sportcoat, Rugby for Ralph Lauren pants, Custom-Proper Cloth shirt, Ralph Lauren belt, Allen Edmonds shoes, Internazionale Soccer League Tie/// HARPER Isabel Marant for H+M pants, Urban Republic Motorcycle Jacket, Old Navy shirt, Adidas shoes /// HUDSON Vintage Tuxedo, After 6 shirt, Cherokee shoes
See Michael Rabatin's design website at mjrdesignstudio.com
Double Mohawk
"For me all black always works. When dressing up I always go with a clean white shirt with a dark tie, simple and classic. The longshirt is my current staple, I have a few in black and one white one, I like wearing them with a suit too. My wife has a background in design, so we go pick out fabric at Mood and she makes them for me. Winston has a nice "little" wardrobe. We really like Nununu baby clothes, they have a great fit. It's not easy to find good "black" baby clothes. We usually have luck at American Apparel Kids, we also like Zara Kids and Baby Gap. I have already started Winston's sneaker collection, ranging from Ralph Lauren Baby to Baby Converse. Winston is about six months old, and I am really enjoying this stage in his life."
SCOTT BRASHER A custom made longshirt made by his wife, Converse sneakers, Oliver Peoples sunglasses // WINSTON Baby GAP top, Zara kids drop crotch pants
Besides Scott's family, his main focus is on fashion photography and video projects. The majority of his current work is shooting streetstyle photography, love it! Keep an eye out, Scott shoots all over NYC. Check out his instagram @scottbrasher
Spring is in the air
"I used to only wear vintage clothes because I thought contemporary designers didn't pay enough attention to the comforts, style and swagger of the modern man. Certainly not like they do for the ladies. Designers of yesteryears had more discerning senses of detail, form and choices of fabrics. However, in recent years, designers have stepped their game up considerably, and I've been finding myself pleasantly surprised at what is offered for the urban man. I can combine vintage and modern looks, and so long as I can drop kick a buster for looking at my daughter funny, and still feel classy drinking an espresso in what I'm wearing, it's all gravy...And Chloé, well she loves patterns and anything that moves when she spins around." Chloé can be seen as a model for Mara Hoffman's new kid's apparel.
Daud Sturdivant Vintage western shirt, Ralph Lauren espadrilles, Juma pants, SEE shades // Chloé head to toe American Apparel.
Daud's music alias is under the name Yungtouch, & his stylings can be described as Tropical House or Trap Tropics, and Lo-fi Rapso. He has always been very submersed in percussion, currently drawing influences from Soca, Jùjú and Soweto styles. A new project he recently co-created is a production duo with a friend, Josh Hoisington, named "Tournament". Tournament produces for artists and vocalists as well as commercial work for licensing. Daud's favorite "go -to's" for listening pleasure, currently are, Cashmere Cat, Run the Jewels (El-P and Killer Mike), Future Islands, Onra, Dyro and Hudson Mohawke.
Simple as ABC
Effortlessly simple look that is still clean & chic. With a pop of red, the daughter is giving us Eloise at the Plaza with her adorable red ballet flats & peacoat.
If A dad wears Vans, his kid wears Converse
"My style is more simple, casual, and solid colors. The solid colors are good for color blocking. Not interested in big name brands. For my daughter we dress her in simple patterns, solid & bright colors, with metallic or fun shoes."
Blake Vans shoes, Levis, GAP jacket // Evie Converse, baby GAP leggings & jacket, Old Navy hat
Birthday Vibes
Kids Party attire? No problem. Camel Hair Coat, Suede Loafers, Face Paint, Balloon Animals, Knit tights, + Ballet slippers = Nailed it.