New and Vivid Artwork on Avenged Sevenfold Band Merchandise and T-shirts

If you are an Avenged Sevenfold fan and enjoy the band’s music, Dress Code is your source for purchasing clothing of this iconic metal band. We are an official reseller of this band’s T-shirts, hoodies, backpacks, jewelry, fabric posters and gloves. They include the trademark “Death Bat” logo and other designs for both men and women. There are several products you can choose from, including hoodies, T-shirts, and even onesies for your little ones.  The prices range from $17.95 to $49.95, and come in array of trademarks that are symbolic of the Avenged Sevenfold style, such as the “Spine Climber” and “Flourish” style for men. There are over 32 unique Avenged Sevenfold products for this year, so you can express your love for music through fashion.

Why are we different?

Our goal is to have the latest and original clothing that you won’t find anywhere else. Our online store is stocked with over thousands of graphic T-shirts, shoes, watches, sunglasses, jackets. This includes Avenged Sevenfold merchandise and clothing. In addition, you will be impressed by our knowledgeable sales associates. They can answer any questions that you may have on our products, even on the phone. We can even send pictures in order to help you out on your decisions.

New 2014 Art Styles

The artwork for this year is reminiscent of the iconic band’s music and signature logos. For example, the Avenged Sevenfold’s “end of days”T-shirt as well as the “upside down” T-shirt have very detailed artwork reflecting the “dark monarch” theme. Furthermore, the “end of days” T-shirt has a skeleton king holding a sword sitting on a throne on top of a sea of skull heads. The words “hail to the king” are etched on the bottom. Another cute addition, is the charming “doodle bat” onesie. This onesie has a black background, with multicolored lettering along with the “death bat” design.

The “Death Bat” theme

We also now carry the signature “Death Bat” Avenged Sevenfold logo T-shirt. This is printed on 100% heavy weight soft cotton, which has a deep red color on the wings of the bat, which gives it a very menacing feel. It has white and red lettering, and in the crew-neck style.  You may have noticed that the common theme in the artwork is the Death Bat logo, in an array of styles. This includes the classic death bat logo in a black zip up hoodie for men and women’s T-shirt.

The new age sunglasses juniors T-shirt has a disco death bat logo in pink, with lightning bolts shooting from each side. This T-shirt has a funky, retro feel that will appeal to the female rockers at heart. Another example of the artwork is our “Dear God” T-shirt that has an over-sized gray printed skeleton on the front with the Avenged Sevenfold name at the bottom. On the back of the shirt, you will see the band’s common abbreviation A7X.

If this sounds like your type of clothing, you will be sure to stand out in a crowd, and show off your favorite band in a unique way. Please visit our website to start browsing.

Street Wear Brands to Look for in 2014

Clothing was, of course, initially invented to keep us warm or cool, and protected from the many elements. But as time went on, clothing became a bit of a statement – each piece reflects a person’s style and interest. Many individuals like to sport clothing that represents their favorite musician/band, sports team, television show, and even their university or school of study. The clothes have been essentially crafted clothing to represent them, and the things choose to wear say a lot about how we portray ourselves.

Getting Inspired
When deciding what kind of style fits on, which can be an ever-changing process, people often look to others in the community to generate ideas about one’s own wardrobes. Most rely on street style to get base ideas of fashion, but a sense of style doesn’t only come from a particular fabric, shape or color – and mostly rely on brands to fuel our unique looks.

2014 Trends

Street wear is very important for individuals to look out for in 2014, with over twenty popular brands making their way into stores. Dress Code is an excellent online shop that provides a variety of cool products with even cooler brand names.

Top brands that we carry include C1RCA, Diesel, DL1961, Fossil, Converse, Vans, Han Cholo, Diamond Supply Co., Crooks & Castles, the Imaginary Foundation, Nixon, Macbeth, and much, much more.

About Us
Dress Code, which started out as a small music enthusiast T-shirt shop here in Tucson, now sells thousands of graphic T-shirts, shoes, watches, sunglasses, jackets, and more. We have everything you need to make sure your street style is up to speed.

While we sell many different types of brands and graphic T-shirts, we also sell a large number of band merchandise, with hundreds of options to choose from. Oldies such as The Eagles, Elvis Presley, and Bob Dylan are available, as well as current bands such as Eminem, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Imagine Dragons. Here at Dress Code, we have something for everyone.

Let Your Style Change with Us

Wherever you go, street style is always making a big impact. Fashion sense is something that is always changing in individuals, especially as new brands and trends emerge. Current styles are often interlaced with new and upcoming styles to make unique wardrobes, expressing the true personality of individuals. Style is a way of speaking without words – the way you present yourself says a lot about character, personal taste, and sometimes even morals. It is important to keep an eye out for street wear brands when looking for your next influential style.

CRKS

Crooks & Castles Spring/Summer 2014

Crooks S/S ’14

As we saw from the Crooks Gang this past winter, they were real heavy on doing their own “Luxury Brand Rendition” Graphics/Designs. This summer, they hit us with some more of their lux-aesthetics using a variety of Luxury inspired designs mixed in throughout this unique line. Also seen, is a wide range of materials, colors, and patterns used to create their button-ups, Jerseys, and even their sublimated tees. One of my favorite pieces from this Crooks collection is a very necessary staple that should be in everyone’s summer wardrobe, Jerseys! This is a multi-panel mesh football jersey featuring their classic “CRKS” logo screen-printed across the front chest. The logo throws your eyes for a loop, as it’s printed using a reflective ink similar to that 3M Reflector tape we used to rock on our backpacks in grade-school. Complimented with a nice little “3M” Patch sewn at the bottom left of the hem. You’ll be shining and staying cool this summer for sure.CRKS Jersey

Here we see some “steal-spiration” from iconic Luxury Brand, Versace, featured on the Bong Bong Graphic Tee. Crooks has incorporated that “Versace Shield” with their custom Medusa Head logo throughout their brand/ad campaigns for as long as I can remember now. This time however, they bring it to us with an unfamiliar face over top the shield. A painted skull wearing a Jester’s Hat. The front bell on the hat, in the form of their famous chain “C” logo is a great little finishing detail.CRKS So, What Can We Expect Next?

My prediction for next season is that we will keep seeing the luxury-ripped graphics and watch Bucket hats become a top commodity within their brand. Who knows, with their Luxury-minded designs, we might even see their rendition of the rich guy leather sweatpants, but let’s hope not. Be sure to check out the rest of the Spring/Summer 2014 collection and grab your favorites now, available at Dress Code.

CrooksSon of Crooks Sublimated T-Shirt
CRKSCorrupt Knit Tank Top
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Coachella 2014

COACHELLA 2014!

It’s that time a year again folks! The infamous California music/arts festival, better known as Coachella, kicks off first weekend for the 2014 festival this Friday, April 11th. So, congratulations if you were one of the lucky ones that had an extra $375 lying around to get a pass when they went on sale back in January. As much as I’d like to be in attendance myself, I”ll be working to try and save up for a pass to next years festivities. However, I can hook you guys up with some cool band merch to rock at your favorite shows this year and give you a heads up on a few trends happening as well as some of my personal style predictions to keep an eye out for while camping. From Hip-hop to Rock, we’ve got you covered. Let’s get into it!

This year, hip-hop power duo, Outkast will be headlining the first Friday of the festival. Be sure to grab a “Heavy” Tee to wear when you watch  Andre 3-Stacks and Big Boi rock the stage. Complete your festival fit with your favorite bucket hat or safari hat. My prediction is that you can expect to be one of the few people not wearing one this year.

For the rockers looking catch the Foster the People show, or anticipating the Queens of the Stone Age face-melting performance on Saturday, we’ve got a ton of options to choose from. Be sure to bring your dorky, light-up-frame sunglasses with you to rock at these night shows. Or you can always just let the pretty girl you meet/are with at the show wear them. Just make sure she’s not wearing any ugly hipster boots, that’s a no-no.Ugly Boots (Holy boots!)

Really amazing glassesAnd please don’t be “that guy” wearing dream catcher spectacles. Girls don’t dance with dream catchers..

I hope this has helped you make the correct outfit decisions for your trip, and if you just finished reading this and are now re-packing I apologize (not really). If you’re looking for band merchandise for some of your other favorite artists check out the list below of more available artists that will be at Coachella x Dress Code.

Artists: AFI, Afghan Whigs, Cage the Elephant, Kid Cudi, Motorhead, Muse, Nas, Sleigh Bells 

 

 

 

HOLY SHOES!!!

Spring/Summer 2014 Footwear Lineup

Summer Kicks

As you probably already know, we  like to keep it fresh here at Dress Code, and you might also still be trying to decide on a new pair of shoes for the summer. So, we threw together a line-up of some shoes  for both men and women to get you guys right for the summertime.

LADIES

First up for the ladies, we have the all new Converse Chuck Taylor Gladiator thong sandals.

The Gladiator uses  the Converse Chuck Taylor’s classic canvas material to make up the “upper”. Along the ankle are silver rivet studs to match the silver lace eyelets. Perfect for the avid pool partier, and beach-goers.

Vans Sk8-Hi Wedge

We have been seeing a lot of companies coming out with their rendition of the new “wedge sneakers” for women. Although, I think Vans is doing it best right now, using their classic Sk8-Hi silhouette to bring this “hybrid sneaker” to fruition. Using a textured red, black-spotted canvas as the upper, they have a nice little “fur” look to them, complimented with silver eyelets and waxed red laces.

Puma Sky Wedge (Reptile)

 Keeping the Wedges rolling, we have the popular Puma Sky Wedge in their new “Reptile” colorway.  Black nylon tongue, leather ankle straps, with a suede-like material as the upper. Puma then finished off the shoe with a black “croc print” pattern wrapping the entire upper of the Sky Wedge.

MEN’S

Converse All Star Riff Low

This first pair is a perfect summer silhouette. Show your patriotism all summer long with the Converse All Star Riff LowThis shoe’s upper uses an american flag pattern on the classic Chuck Taylor Canvas material with a cream toe-box/tongue. Cut lower than the original CT All Star Lows, the Riff only has two lace eyelets, giving you more of a summer boat shoe look on top of a thin cut vulcanized sole with a comfy foam in-sole. I think the combination of navy piping over the eyelets and tongue, with the cream laces really brings the shoe together.

Vans Old Skool (Guate/Olive Night)

Keeping the color rolling for the summer, we have the very unique Vans Old Skool. It features a multitude of colors, patterns, and materials throughout the shoe. The toe-box, tongue, heel cup, and eye-stays all feature a faded Olive/Grey canvas giving the shoe somewhat of a vintage look. A multi-color Navajo pattern makes up the upper and the sock liner is made up of a premium “peanut butter” colored leather. The brass eyelets and “work boot” laces keep true to the vintage aesthetic of the shoe. The matching “peanut butter” stripe around the out-sole is the perfect finishing touch.

Puma Future Disc Lite Op V2

For the Flashier fellas we’ve got the Puma Future Disc Lite. This wacky running model is one of my personal favorites from Puma right now. Forget your shoe laces. Disc Technology is the future. Small wires connect from the spool to the sides of the rubber “eyestays”. The teal mesh upper is topped with that black and speckled purple rubber “frame” wrapping from the outside arch around the heel to the inside arch for added support. Accent the tongue-pull in purple, with a matching patent leather toe cap, and you’ve got some serious neck-breakers for the summer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Converse Chuck Taylor

Converse Sizing – Getting the Right Size

Converse Size Guide

This here will be a quick size guide or an insider on Converse’s shoe sizing. I will be touching on all three of their lines, Chuck Taylor’s, CONS, and Jack Purcell. I’m first going to breakdown sizing of the Chuck Taylor.

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Chucks:

CT Hi Red

The Chuck Taylor All-Star is one of the most iconic sneakers in history and has been around since my parents’ parents were in Grade School. Originally offered in the hi-top and low top silhouettes, converse has expanded their design ideas within the All-Star a ton. You can now find them in any color you can think of as well as just about any material. From Leather, to aged canvas with a zipper feature, there is a pair to catch the whole family’s attention. What some people may not know, is how the sizing works with them…

Chuck Taylor Sizing:

Converse notes that all of their CT All-Stars are unisex sizing, meaning whatever the size is, they will give you the men’s and women’s size for that specific pair. The official Converse site states they run a half-size larger than your normal shoe. They claim if you are a men’s size 11, you would be a Converse size 10.5. While this seems obvious at first glance, I have discovered exceptions in a number of different sizes offered. For example I’m a men’s size 11 through and through no matter the brand / style shoe. However, for Chucks I don’t wear the recommended 10.5, but a whole size smaller. I actually prefer a size 10 over 10.5 when buying a new pair.

I “interviewed” my Dress Code Family to see what their personal experiences have been with the shoe, and it seems that roughly half go down the recommended half-size, while the rest of us go a whole size down. I also noticed that the people going a whole size down in Chuck Taylor’s are also people that wear larger sizes.

Jack Purcell & CONS Sizing:

Jack Purcell

Aero Jams

Comparing the Jack Purcell to the Chuck Taylor, you would think the only difference between the two is the slightly different toe cap on the JP’s, right? In actuality, Converse states that the Jack Purcell model runs true to size in all models, so you won’t have to worry if you are looking to pick these up instead of some Chucks. The CONS line is where things get tricky. CONS is the lifestyle/skate line within the company, offering a wide variety of silhouettes and styles. For the skate collection, everything runs true to your normal shoe size, but with the lifestyle models such as the CTA Pro or Star Player Mid, you are recommended to go a half-size down. What’s frustrating is the lifestyle line is “assorted” in terms of sizing. Some run a half-size down and some are true to size.

My recommendation:

Anyone looking to get a pair of Converse Brand Shoes, is urged to try them on before purchasing. If you know what size you normally wear and are interested in a pair of Chuck Taylor’s, try both the whole and half size down to see what size YOU like better. For any CONS models you may be unsure about, try them on.

Unable to try on a pair at the store? No worries! Just refer to the Converse Official Site’s unisex size guide. An easy way to check the converse’s recommended shoe guide do the following.

1. Visit  converse.com
2. In the search box type the SKU / Style number of the shoe that you are interested in.
3. On the product page converse will either state the following: “Runs true to size” or “Runs a half-size large.”