Frais Culture

Frais Fit: Art Schmart! With Art Basel just around the corner,...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:38:00 -0500

Frais Fit: Art Schmart!

With Art Basel just around the corner, the city of Miami is going to riddled with fancy schmancy types exploring pieces of work that range from simple squares to intracate sculptures.

With lists, velvet rope, and other obstacles inhibiting blue collar folks from an entrance, Frais Culture is proud to presentits own exclusive plat orm.

The FRAIS BOY CLUB!

Membership only takes a few clicks at our shop.

Grab a shirt, whip out a clip board, stand if front of a door and wait for the line to form.

When one of the artsy fartsy types, dare to ask why their not admitted, you can simply reply..

“Frais boys only.”

Se frais!

A Frais Thought: Happy Turkey day! Today is a holiday to give...

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:24:37 -0500

A Frais Thought: Happy Turkey day!

Today is a holiday to give thanks, enjoy good company, and give ourselves a lot of calories to burn off during the winter break.

With the cold coming in its that time of the year where we can feel a lot less guilty about our turkey bellys, by dressing ourselves in jackets sweaters, and tee shirts that get us in perfect holiday cheer.

Frais culture of course the perfect addition to that!

We wish you all a splendid thanksgiving weekend and hope you eat till your hearts are satisfied.

We’ll make sure to have more XL shirts in stock for those that are really into the holiday mood

Se Frais

Frais Fit: Rough and tough The american military is one of the...

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:11:00 -0400

Frais Fit: Rough and tough

The american military is one of the strongest forces in the world. with thousands of troops being deployed to protect, and serve the nations that need them, strength discipline and honor are a must in the field. The uniform of a solider represents centuries of wars fought to bring peace and tranquility to those who deserve it.

That and it looks really awesome with a frais shirt.

We proudly present the Frais Fatigues.

With the summer coming to an end we begin the fall look with a taste of style and strength. as displayed by our forces.

Fashion may be about being the blending the best colors textures and patterns together but sometimes its best to blend in the background.

Se frais!

A Frais Rhyme: Hello ladies and gents, its been quite some...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:34:18 -0400

A Frais Rhyme:

Hello ladies and gents, its been quite some time

Our absence was to cultivate our fashion to its prime

We’re excited to show you, our brand that is bold

Check us out this weekend at

Alessandra Gold!

3326 North Miami Avenue

Miami FL, 33127

We’ll be hosting an event this weekend, check out the line, make some friends , and learn about staying Frais during the heat of the summer!

A Frais Thought: Astigmatism -is an optical defect in which...

Sun, 06 May 2012 02:55:00 -0400

A Frais Thought: Astigmatism -is an optical defect in which vision is blurred due to the inability of the optics of the eye to focus a point object into a sharp focused image on the retina. This may be due to an irregular or toric curvature of the cornea or lens.

I have not been dealing with this issue for about a year and a half.

Glasses to me have evolved beyond the conventional use. They have opened the door and bridged the gap between people that see clearly and people that have issues like the one stated above. It has created a new type of fashion that brings us all together, without having to have something “wrong”.

Which is why i support the cause, and feed my endless obsession with clear frame lenses to make a statement that glasses are the perfect touch to a face.

So stop asking if there real or fake…because they are REAL…ly…stylish.

Se Frais!

Out and About: Art Walk!! Im a firm believer in speaking things...

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:50:00 -0400

Out and About: Art Walk!!

Im a firm believer in speaking things into existence. A person saying that they will never be able to do somthing, only inhibits them. The best of the best in our society CAN do things be cause they say and think so.

Frais culture takes this into account and brought the people of this past artwalk into the mind frame of saying that they are FRAIS!

Frais Culture also took a spin on the wild side, and made an interesting modification to the Frais Guy lifestyle instillation.

Will a baddass hog in as the center peice, on lookers couldnt help to be submersed in the act of saying they were Frais, and being an an enviroment that is Frais.

Frais Frais Frais Frais Frais Frais Frais!… I cant help myself now!

Say it with me!

I AM FRAIS!!

Out and about: A few months ago I found myself representing...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:08:00 -0400

Models are actually very nice people!

A Frais Foulard spotted!

Green Machine.

Best part about his outfit..He made it!

Details Details Details!

These cupcakes were splendid!

Out and about: A few months ago I found myself representing Frais Culture, at a really upscale General networking event. While only being in this blooging world for only so long, I wasn’t too keen on how to properly mingle at this “soiree”.

Nonetheless i threw myself into the mix and started talking to people. I was rather disappointed to find out that theses broad networking events can easily turn into a contest of who has the better business card. I got sucked into countless mundane conversations about how they are better than most people, and how their buusness are so much more sucessful than the next guy.

A month ago, when I found out that Richochet Lounge would be hosting the Fashion Bloggers do it better event, Flashbacks from my previous endeavor crept in my mind.

Boy was I wrong!!!

Cocktails, Photos, laughs, cupcakes, high heels, and any other fun filled adjective were present!

I made some great contacts, and was very surprised to see how creative and passionate people were about this fashion world.

Being caught up in so many talks, I wasn’t too trigger happy, but I took a few picks of some very well dressed folks!

Se Frais!

A Frais Thought: Most Americans have heard the US referred to as...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:06:00 -0400

A Frais Thought: Most Americans have heard the US referred to as the “Great American melting pot”. With the thousands of ingredients in our “one nation”, it can be easy to lose your sense of culture in he mix.

In some cases, a persons sense of individuality can even be at risk within their own culture. Especially when the western world has far more flashing lights then the 3rd world country most Parents or Grandparents grew up in.

In human geography there is a term called Distance Decay, it explains that the farther you are from your family’s country of origin, the harder the culture is to maintain. Think about how many Little Havanas there are in Wisconsin.

My point is this, keeping your culture intact goes hand in hand in expressing yourself. Embracing where you “came” from, with what you “come” from can breath new life in everything you do.

A perfect example in this case is the the wonderful detail of wooden and beaded bracelets.

I’ve fallen in love with this accessory .It adds that earthy, tribal feel to a fit. After some research I’ve found that African tribes used to use bracelets like these to distinguish royalty from the common man.

Granted, anyone can pick up a pack of these beads and make one themselves, (like I did) but the history behind the tradition speaks volumes!

Especially when people consistantly ask me “Where did you get that”?

My response, “I got it from my culture”.

Se Frais!

Frais Fit: Le Frais Foulard! Details Details Details! I have to...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:11:00 -0400

Frais Fit: Le Frais Foulard!

Details Details Details!

I have to be in class by 8:30am almost everyday. Sometimes, staring at the closet for 20min, deciding on which outfit to walk out of my apartment with, can be really dangerous.Especially when you go to a shcool that only allows a certain amount of tardys and absences. This bad habit, can lead to consequences far greater than looking good in the mirror.

But! I have gotten better at this.

I mean, going from staring at the closet, to staring at the mirror for 20min is an improvement right?

Oh c’mon! You all know how it feels. You,the mirror, and the ominous voice in your head asking…”Whats missing?”

I’ve recently found the solution.

I present to you the Frais Foulard, a multifaceted detail that can be the perfect garnish for your Frais fit.

Now that, I’m saving 20min from my morning I can now use it to eat a well balanced breakfast..or sleep in.

Se frais!

New Frais Fit coming soon!!

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:06 -0500

New Frais Fit coming soon!!

Guess what?!

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:49:00 -0500

Remember that awesome event that happened a few saturdays ago..?

I believe it was called..um..art something…OH!

ART WALK!!

Yes yes! Frais Culture is going to be live and in full effect again, at this months Art Walk. If you are still suffering from the amazing symptoms of Frais Fever at the last Art Walk, our installation of vintage elegence is up again, for a round of seconds.

Be sure to check out the Frais room at Gallery 212 on March 10th, located on 2407 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood Art District. Miami FL 33127

Se Frais!

Frais Fit: Bike Lane only With snow storms slowly turning into...

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:25:25 -0500

Frais Fit: Bike Lane only

With snow storms slowly turning into rain storms in the north, and rain storms turning into humid hell in the south, clothing choices are beginning to shift this time of year.

Layering, in my opinion is the best way to paint yourself with details. You can really accent colors, textures and more by doing so.

But is it really worth wearing your favorite cardigan, dress shirt and tie combination in them midst of a heat wave. I think not! Especially in Miami.

This Frais Fit goes head to head with mother nature, and allows the person to breath, in the breeze with the trees in times of high degrees, wearing a Frais tee.

(Rhyme intended)

Se Frais!

A Frais Thought

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:19:00 -0500

Growing up I always wondered why people were so concerned with fashion. I was never given the best clothing. Mainly because my mothers priority for myself and my siblings was food in our mouths, and a good education.

I associated the fashion industry with pretentious elitists, that made their mirrors a best friend. Probably because their real friends couldn’t keep up with the demand of ego boosting they needed.

I didn’t see the Art in Fashion. After watching overzealous shows on TV with women in large feather hats, and ridiculous outfits in leopard print, I thought it was a contest to see who can make a skinny white girl look the most atrocious.

Fashion in my middle class neighborhood, was no different. Guys would wear tall white tee shirts and expensive sneakers, and be crowned top of the food chain. Women would wear colorful hair attachments, and Gold chains with their names on it, and be the queens of hive.

The fashion world, always seemed like this exclusive lifestyle that i couldnt be apart of.

Then I put on my first fitted dress shirt.

Something happened to me. I realized the clothes don’t make the man it is the man that makes the clothes. The garments have to work for you. Just because everyone is wearing it doesn’t mean it isn’t special. You can create and customize, your clothing based of how you feel!

This overwhelming feeling has truly made me appreciate people that do spend that extra time in the mirror. Why not feel confident about how you express yourself on the outside. Especially in a day and age where people don’t take time to know the inside, why not give them a glimpse of who you are on the outside!

Se Frais!

New Frais Fit coming soon!!!

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:04:00 -0500

New Frais Fit coming soon!!!

Frais Fits: Le garçon du Collège Sleep, A social life, and Good...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:01:00 -0500

Frais Fits: Le garçon du Collège

Sleep, A social life, and Good grades. The typical college student can only pick two.

Because of this tenacious schedule, dressing well can easily fall in to the back burner, contaminating the students style drive. This usually causes them to be engulfed into a deadly vortex of wearing sweat pants every day.

This fit expresses the resistance of that trap. It also leaves people wondering how you managed to ace the midterm, when you were at both parties the night before.

I guess they’ll have to lose sleep trying to figure it out.

ART WALK!! This weekend was a blast! People were buzzing about...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:08:00 -0500

Frais guy duffle.

Our tall, talented, and shy designer.

Racks on hats on hats

ART WALK!!

This weekend was a blast! People were buzzing about the Frais Culture installation, questioning, pointing, and showing signs of Frais fever! (a little cheesy i know)

Long story short, the installation was a hit. we presented the Frais guy life style in a gallery sized nutshell.

But wait theres more!

If you didn’t get a chance to catch the Frais World Piece this weekend, check us out at Miamis first Art Wynwood event, at Gallery 212

New Frais Fit coming soon!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:15:59 -0500

New Frais Fit coming soon!

What are you doing this weekend?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:53:00 -0500

This weekend, Feb 11th in Miami’s well known “Art Walk” Frais Culture will be holding a meet and greet event. Were going to be showing off the spring collection of shirts, in an art instalation that will give you a definate feel of the Frais.

I’ll be there snapping photos of the most Frais Folks!

If you’re in miami, be sure to check us out at Gallery 212

2407 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood Art District. Miami FL 33127

From 7pm-11pm

See you there!

Quel est Frais?! Le Formal introduction.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:50:00 -0500

Bonjour!

My name is Josh Baptiste, I’m a Actor, Rapper, and Street fashion photographer!

I’m am a proud representative of Frais Culture apparel. This blog is intended to explore an aspect of Miami fashion that people may or may not be too familiar with.

The Frais (Fray) Look!

Frais is French for Fresh, Crisp, and any other sylable that expresses that feeling of quenching a thirst, or stepping out of a shower.

Aside from selling our couture in our shop, I’ll be updating you all with Inspiration from around the web, events in the city, and most importanly our brand.

Keep an eye out for our Frais Fits, which are collages of inspirational details centered around our attire, because we all know there are moments where the staring at the mirror can make us late to that party.

Feel free to re-blog, and follow us on Facebook, and twitter for updates!

Stay tuned, stay stylish and most of all stay Frais!!

What is Frais?!?! If it’s a question you are still trying...

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:24:00 -0500

What is Frais?!?!

If it’s a question you are still trying to figure out (Or you didn’t read our very descriptive definition of it).

Let legendary Master Chef Eric Chopin explain…and yes he is related to THE Chopin

WARNING:

Creepy chicken at (2:01)