New Year New You: Photo Shoot 2017

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Blazer & Pants: ETRO Shirt: Brooks Brothers Shoes: Ferragamo Eyewear: Warby Parker

As the new year unfolds, many of us focus on a "new you." For me, this meant a fashionado upgrade. It was time to switch it up a bit with new looks, different styles. I took a more sophisticated approach to my personal style and image so in some of the photos I'm wearing Etro, one of my favorite design labels. Etro does pattern like no one else can and their fit is perfection! And because [I think] I'm a cool 50 year old, I couldn't resist and had to stage a few shots that showcased my ink. You can be dapper yet still be edgy. 

One of the best photographers in Atlanta also happens to be one of my best friends... Tomas Espinoza. We've been working together for a long time. Tomas is a perfectionist as am I, so we're a great match. I was able to pull him away from his busy shooting schedule at HGTV and as a freelance photographer to spend half-a- day with me! I'll be replacing some of the fashionado banner images with these. Thanks Tomas!

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Hood By Air Spring 2017 NYFW

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The only thing I love more than couture or an impeccably cut suit, is the expression of ideas on the runway. Hood By Air gave us porn, art and the white collar executive in a gender-bending deconstructivist element. Custom boots by The Frye Company.

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FRYE's Modern Icons Collection

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 THE FRYE COMPANY LAUNCHES THE NEXT GENERATION OF ICONS

Legendary style meets the modernity of today with the launch of The Modern Icons Collection, a new range of men’s and women’s boots inspired by Frye’s heritage boot designs.

For over 150 years, Frye’s iconic boots have defined eras, embodied social movements and been proudly worn by the courageous and the cool. With a legacy of unrivaled quality and craftsmanship, these boots capture the essence of timeless American style.  

Now, Frye has created the next generation of Icons, made modern with refreshed details and refined profiles that exude the spirit of now.

Every Frye boot is bench crafted from the finest materials and expertly finished with time-honored (190-step) processes. Expert artisans have created the Modern Icons Collection by combining traditional techniques with modern advancements, keeping today’s customer in mind. 

At the heart of each boot in the collection is the leather. Frye searched the world over for the best quality full-grain and vegetable tanned leathers. Every detail has been carefully considered, from more tapered shapes and refined profiles to constructions made with comfort in mind and soft-as-butter materials that feel broken-in from first wear. The finishing touches are the all-but-indestructible factory-forged rings, buckles and hardware. 

THE COLLECTION
The Frye Modern Icons Collection is comprised of six styles for men and women, featuring a range of sumptuous leather and suede and a variety of washes and colors. Each one simultaneously honors the original icon while being undeniably unique and of the moment.

 The next chapter of the story marries the past with the present: Frye’s long-standing heritage and passion for quality, craftsmanship and a quintessential expression of American iconic style meet a style profile that is distinctly in the now. Beauty, irreverence, harmony and rock ’n’ roll—the collection has it all.

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THE FRYE COMPANY PARTNERS WITH PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

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the frye company pilgrimage music

The Frye Company has announced it will be the headlining sponsor of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival’s Midnight Sun stage, which is returning to The Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin, TN on September 24 and 25, 2016. The two-day festival, which features renowned music artists from across the country, is The Frye Company’s first foray into main stage sponsorship in conjunction with the highly anticipated opening of their Nashville, TN store in October 2016. 

The Frye Company Midnight Sun stage, named for the Champion Tennessee Walker stallion who stood for 25 years and is buried at Harlinsdale, will carry a look reflective of the brand’s heritage that is steeped in 153 years of American craftsmanship. Featured artists for The Frye Company Midnight Sun Stage will include: Beck, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Grace Potter, Violent Femmes, The Arcs, Kaleo, Margo Price, Anderson East, Blind Pilot, The Strumbellas, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and Johnny P.

The Frye Company, will continue its retail expansion this Fall by opening a location in the Nashville area, just 20 minutes from the Pilgrimage grounds. The Nashville store, located at 401 11th Ave. South, will open in October 2016 and features a stage at the center of the store, in recognition of the rich, musical history the city is known for. Based on Frye’s heritage, the curated environments designed by Frye’s in-house team in partnership with Lochte Architectural Group, capture the spirit and essence of the brand’s history, while incorporating unique characteristics of each locale. The stores showcase the breadth of the brand’s finely manufactured footwear and accessories for men, women and children and will maintain the tradition of quality and craftsmanship that has been the hallmark of The Frye Company for 153 years.

For more details on The Frye Company Midnight Sun Stage, visit www.pilgrimagefestival.com. For more information on The Frye Company, visit www.thefryecompany.com.

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Beards, Brews & Leather at The Frye Company in Ponce City Market

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Beards, Brews and Leather at The Frye Company in Ponce City Market

The Frye Company at Ponce City Market has once again joined forces with the talented stylists at Mary Todd Hairdressing Company. This Saturday, August 6th from 7 to 9 p.m., gentlemen are invited to take advantage of complimentary beard and neck trims from the Mary Todd team on a first-come, first-served basis while enjoying frosty Wild Heaven craft brews and shopping the newest arrivals at Frye.  

The Frye Company’s Atlanta flagship store is located in Ponce City Market at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Visit The Frye Company online at www.TheFryeCompany.com.

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Celebrate Summer at The Frye Company!

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Next Thursday, June 9th from 7 to 9PM, The Frye Company at Ponce City Market is celebrating the arrival of sandal season with #TheFryeLife Summer Styling Event. Enjoy live, acoustic music from Nashville's Seryn, American Spirit Whiskey cocktails, and house-made, gourmet s’mores from Cacao. The talented stylists from Soda Salon will also be on hand working their magic at a complimentary braid bar for the ladies in attendance on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is open to the public.

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#TheFryeLife Men’s Styling Event with Mary Todd Hairdressing Co. @ Frye Atlanta

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Grab your friends and head to The Frye Company at Ponce City Market on Thursday, April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. for #TheFryeLife Men’s Styling Event featuring the talented stylists from Atlanta’s own Mary Todd Hairdressing Company. While the event is open to men and women, gentlemen in attendance will be treated to complimentary hair and beard trims on a first-come, first-served basis by the Mary Todd team. A live performance from Radio Birds will only enhance the experience as shoppers enjoy a complimentary whiskey tasting courtesy of Independent Distilling Company and local bites from Chef Kevin Ouzts’ new hotdog joint, Frankly, while being the first to shop new arrivals from the Spring Collection. The event is open to the public by RSVPing to RSVP@TheFryeCompany.com.  

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