the entirely custom-made classic polo shirt with metallic embroidery represents the first real “cut n sew” item. this was released late in summer of 2009. spring 2010 will bring a couple of more, including a windbreaker. these may seem like baby steps, but the company is 100% independently owned, operated, and funded.

The flagship store was opened in summer of 2008 and features a new artist showcase bimonthly. It also doubles as the showroom for stylists and performers that regularly come in from tv shows (eg. Z-Rock on IFC), movies (eg. StepUp 3D), videos (eg. Shabaam Sahdeeq), and shows (eg. DJs such as HYPE, STENCHMAN, RUSKO, 12TH PLANET, DZ, NOAH D, EVIL D, etc & performers such as Keith Murray, Smif N Wessun, Cappadonna, Large Pro, BodyCount, etc).

The events range from hiphop to dubstep and always feature Methods family DJs and performers. You are right when you say they are not a traditional streetwear company because it is more than that. it has become somewhat of a cultural movement and mainstay.

MethodsNYC receives countless submissions, but handpicks artists with which to cultivate a real relationship and creative cooperative (many of which have never worked with the fashion industry before).

the rescue1 design is featured on various artists (eg. rocked by General Steele at the SmifNWessun / Black Moon classics show, by DJ HYPE on his North American tour, etc). i just wanted to mention it since i actually designed it.