Hip to Be a Dad!

This Father’s Day the Greenpoint Gazette wanted to honor those stylish Dads in the neighborhood. The streets were packed with the families of Brooklyn out for the day lunching, brunching, shopping and strolling. There were so many hip dads it was hard to narrow them down to just a few. Below is proof that yes, Dad can be hip too. Check out these dads that ranked ‘superior’ on our style meter:

Anders and Ella:

David and Asanthe:

Deven wearing couture tie made by son Mateo:

Jon and Kellan:

If you’re an in style dad at the present moment, then “hipness” probably comes naturally for you. If you’re a not so hip dad, then you can check out the following stores for local guaranteed ‘hip dad’ status.
Amaracord: www.amarcordvintagefashion.com 223 Bedford Avenue between N. 4th and N. 5th Streets
Visit this store for Italian and European vintage and 2nd hand clothing. The pricing is remarkable with items anywhere from $5-$125. A “must see” for any dad (or non-dad) looking to reinvent himself with original vintage pieces to mix and match with his existing wardrobe.

Genuine Motorworks: www.genuinemotorworks.com 95 North 14th Street (between Wythe Ave & Berry St)
You’ll feel right at home shopping here if you are a man in search of his inner James Dean. All clothing and accessories are sold in spirit of you living the American dream on the open road. Vintage and new clothing with amazing accessories found in this man cave. Make a pit stop for basics and statement tees.

Vice Versa: www.viceversavintage.com 241 Bedford Avenue
Here you’ll discover true vintage variety with jeans, jeans, jeans everywhere you turn. There’s plenty of retro men’s apparel to choose from with prices that are easy on the wallet. The men’s selection at Vice Versa is for the thrifty, hip dad looking for stud status on a tight budget. There’s plenty of men’s inventory to keep dad hip and fashionable from work to soccer practice to band practice each season.

Are you a hip dad? Email us a photo of you and your hip offspring for the world to see in a future issue of the Greenpoint Gazette! Please email photos to: holly@thedressrecycler.com. All photos must be in JPEG format.
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