How John Elliott Began His Successful Career - Best New Menswear Designers in America | Style | GQ

John Elliott didn't go to fashion school, and no, he didn't study under some big-name designer in Paris, yet he has managed to create a successful label rooted in staples like high-quality T-shirts, hoodies, and jeans. Elliott explains how he went from working in retail and wholesale to launching and designing his own line.
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[@LukeK813]

Dude sells $200 sweat pants but drives an old school h civic. I like it.

[@guille4350]

Luke Keister in some cases struggles polishes one individual to set their vision on other ideas ... he really knows his priorities his main focus it’s his business specially in this industry where you cannot spent your profit instead investing more so the product can grow larger

[@Thacldriva]

Guille Moralez same concept as the stock market when you look at it.

[@Thacldriva]

John Elliot and Mike Amiri for the win!

[@amieaviwell]

This is soooo AWESOME! Thank you, GQ, for sharing these stories, and for giving these artists a chance to shine! (-:

[@Goldminks]

great video, hard working and inspiring young guy, one for the future

[@tristakell9525]

Have 3 pieces from the basics. The villain hoodie and 2 mercer tees. Quality is off the charts. Glad to know where my money is going.

[@abhinav6476]

yea lol. you should try the oversized cropped hoodie its also super nice

[@Isaac-zc3cy]

This man has done exactly what I want to do... One day I will be there

[@grantnoroyan9275]

always believe......:)

[@Dimasstywan]

yeah me tooo

[@grantnoroyan9275]

stfu sean Jerome.......

[@Dimasstywan]

Sean Jerome sometimes u need a hater to go far, thanks

[@fabooshka]

Isaac MC you there yet?

[@AS-ln7sr]

Amazing video!

[@meelo1978]

I say when you love your craft that becomes the equivalent of a Master of your finest degree. Shout out for the inspo !

[@durga8618]

loved it.... dressing trends was good

[@abujabal6015]

Inspiring!

[@mantra4ia]

Great video snapshot.

[@akin622]

Great video

[@lilsosa1855]

Biggest inspiration

[@SneekPeekTech]

Watching this vid in my Escobar sweats. Definitely worth the price!!

[@candidbk5981]

For how short this was, this was a pretty weighted and quality spotlight.

[@hey6961]

This guy is it!!!!

[@ndmorris14]

This man has reminded me that this shit IS possible. I cannot wait to become a designer.

[@singhn4v]

Good luck mate!

[@grantnoroyan9275]

good luck noah :)

[@fabooshka]

Noah Morris how u doing now

[@wyy8521]

Noah Morris today April 1 life fooled me i just forgot to fill my form for foreign employment. This was the last hope for a collage dropout and middle class family kid. Today I realized i was so careless so much. And now i made up my mind to be an fashion designer. I am planning to dominate every market of my hometown i will do everything what it takes working 18hors or all day i am ready. All my friends are turning green while i am just sitting and blaming everyone every thing that happens. Now onwards, i will do what i planned to do.

[@brandonhicks5459]

This is so inspiring to me let's me know that I'll be fine and make it.

[@fionadunn4856]

Honda Accord ‘97!! 197k miles on it but still chugging along like a champ!

[@Rileyrj23]

Macklemore or John Elliot? the world may never know.

[@AriCagan]

Riley Johnson don't forget Marco reus

[@yoonjw11]

nah yo his face is basically steve nash

[@tomw9090]

Great story

[@TUBESTEAKNIG]

Love it. Reminds me of: "The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed." - Chinese Proverb Personally, I've found it to be true in my life as well.

[@silvereminence]

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[@th-bw4ib]

My favorite designer atm.

[@roseandren156]

Very good video

[@kendradapresentacao344]

Super cool 👍

[@alexg8502]

Very cool

[@Kingro619]

seems like a very nice dude

[@johannjara173]

Simple and nice style cloth 🔥

[@blindfoldme4841]

loveeeeee his clothes . simple. minimalist. expensive.

[@maysycrazy]

Nice video

[@MatthewDowdy615]

Badass!!

[@sandeepr1488]

Good video

[@annasabally170]

Cool video

[@3089280288]

I don't have a clothing back ground but I'm going for it too.

[@wictorialjung]

Cool!

[@tvch33]

Now he has a couple Nike Collabs under his belt

[@abdulhakim.rajjo79]

Nice 👍

[@hasankose5037]

Nice

[@evagabriel5595]

I like it 🙂

[@AXXXXA]

he's wearing the new silk crew right?

[@keepoo246810]

I’m a woman but really only interested in designing men’s clothes. Is this common

[@flashshi1]

anyone know where i can i get in touch with john? i have experenced some terrible customer serivice from the website, and im not from the statesbut still wanna report the guy called cody

[@jlee222ballin]

Kinda looks like Steve Nash and his new hairstyle

[@durga8618]

good video nice

[@mylifeasmilkyboy157]

Cool

[@AirMacNair24Kicks]

This has aged so well

[@johndavid3351]

one day ill be the next kanye of fashion

[@isaacg.1185]

okay

[@chinazaekeke3207]

where do i get some of your cloth online

[@KameronFinnthegreatness]

You can buy his line at www.johnelliott.co

[@Robert_U]

Selling professional

[@jonisamuel7678]

One day

[@karin2bard920]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@joshuar10us]

Humble beginnings and still charges $200 for sweat pants... real humble now. FLEX

[@elihansen328]

+joshua rosenberg QUALITY

[@Kingro619]

+joshua rosenberg Makes clothes of quality fabrics in LA paying people actual wages. If you'd rather support sweatshops go for it.

[@AzumaRikimaru]

+joshua rosenberg lol you're crying over 200? Dude...go shop back to H&M and fill your closet with shit pieces. You clearly don't understand what it means to have a real wardrobe.

[@Therealblxckmale]

+AzumaRikimaru ppl like you 😂😂

[@Kingro619]

AzumaRikimaru at the same time you don't need to spend big money to build a 'real wardrobe'. Thrift shops have great pieces. Don't be one of those people who turns the art of fashion into a bragging contest.

[@michelljohanen8275]

Hi

[@yousefgl7444]

Nice car

[@johnnyflyknit1812]

I'm not hating on him, but I really want to know how he got consumers that were willing to pay $70-200 on his merchandise. Yeah he can say that the quality is much but better, but I don't think that alone is enough to convince your average 9-5 worker. Did he start out with lower prices and marked them up once his brand got recognition?..

[@ryanbeckham8109]

Johnny Flyknit he makes basics so not many people doing that in the market. Especially at nordstroms and Barneys. Except for Alexander wang really.

[@ryanbeckham8109]

Johnny Flyknit if you have quality clothes that look modern and decent branding you'll get picked up by retail stores

[@user-xh9cv8cx4s]

သံ​ေယာစဥ္​

[@Birmp.]

120k on a Honda , just getting broken in!

[@stefansodergren6428]

👍

[@helenecederberg1066]

Interesting

[@redpillguru111]

Where is Hanni el Khatib!!!!!????!???

[@hannafermgrip2840]

🙂

[@Canongang]

That's not a 1989 accord!! It's a 92-93..

[@ed-od9sd]

nah i would much prefer the original versions that they were inspired: they have become too decorative

[@munnaraj4411]

Jobs can be found

[@Eric-ie3ju]

;)

[@jw5031]

The car he's driving isnt an 89 like he states, its a 93. Based on that, im sure it's not his daily driver, or its not even his car to begin with.

[@Sububababa]

$128 for a plain white t-shirt, think i'll pass.

[@yourenotmartin]

Why arent companies like that making fashion shows to get their name out there?Is it because of money or they just dont want that and prefer word of mouth?

[@teddynguyen9333]

I think social media is a great tool. In Rob Garcia's clip, he used Instagram to spark interests in the brand.

[@bjr816]

Yea, He doesn't need a fashion show. instagram alone will get it out there, and people already know about john elliot, its great that its a known brand to few.

[@3089280288]

this is the fashion show: online

[@KameronFinnthegreatness]

since this comment, he's done one and it was extremely successful at NY fashion week

[@neelsn6403]

I love fashion but this fashion is ridiculous.

[@chrisanderson4966]

If u not hip to this brand then yo fashion sense weak

[@UnboxingAddictions]

Haha 200$ for a hoodie yeah right, next

[@silkysmotth]

Is it really 200 for a hoodie?

[@tristakell9525]

You have to hold it to understand

[@jesusmosqueda991]

Bro it for people with money

[@tristakell9525]

Jesus Mosqueda It's for people who value their personal style and clothing rather than having the newest iPhone the day it comes out and who's life revolves around fashion....or rich people

[@pedrodelacruz6943]

You're broke

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[@thesocialnetlurk5347]

Yuck!

[@janoxd8180]

Great video

[@kamalamuchhu7888]

Good video

[@afumemma9036]

Good video