Designer Jeff Staple Collaborates with Jay Z’s ‘Brooklyn Zoo’ Creator Alexander-John



Fonzworth Bentley, Guest, Photo Credit Munson Steed

Fonzworth Bentley, Guest, Photo Credit Rolling Out

Press Release:

NEW YORK CITY—October 11, 2016—Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters, which celebrates the worlds of fashion, music, film, art and design, today announced the forthcoming collaboration between legendary designer Jeff Staple, and breakout, design talent Alexander- John. Personifying artistry and hustle, Staple was tapped by Craft Syndicate to search out, select and mentor an aspiring master in a design incubator.With more than 1,000 designers competing for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work face-to-face with Staple, Alexander-John was selected by Staple and a panel of industry of judges: musician and entertainer Fonzworth Bentley, LTD Magazine founder and Chef for Higher, “Hawaii” Mike Salman, Urban Culture Expert Sean Malcolm, and Stylist and Image Consultant Jocelynn Jacobs.

The highly anticipated street wear collaboration brings together the creator of the iconic ‘pigeon’ and the self-taught artist, who handcrafted, the ‘Brooklyn Zoo’ custom Nike Dunk for music mogul Jay Z. Craft Syndicate will reveal the Jeff Staple x Alexander-John collaboration during an exclusive event in New York City this fall.

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About Jeff Staple
Jeff Staple is the Founder and Creative Director of Staple Design and Reed Space, and serves as CCO of Intertrend & Imprint Lab. Staple has received many accolades including being named to the #Hypebeast100, and #Heineken100, and is a member of the Anthos Capital Group, The AIGA, Soho House, Grind Work Space, Agenda Emerge, Sneaker Con Legends Series, Remy Martin Circle of Centaurs, The Parsons 30 Alumni and Google Explorer Team. And, he has lectured and spoken at Apple, Facebook, Bose, Asian American Arts Alliance, Aichi Japan World Expo Conference, The AAIFF, A+E Networks, Columbia Business School, Vivid Sydney, Boston Design Museum, High Museum of Atlanta, Cusp Conference, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York University, Pratt Institute, PSFK Conference, Virginia Commonwealth University and The White House Summit.

About Alexander-John
Alexander-John is a self-taught artist who specializes in concept design, fashion, art and footwear design. His artistic style consists of a unique blend of street art and surrealism, which he’s applied to hand-painted sneakers and several murals across the country. Born in Louisiana but raised in multiple states, Alexander-John has acquired the various style and cultural aspects of every city he’s called home. His travels continue to inspire his design work.

About Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters
Celebrating the artistry & hustle of creators everywhere, Craft Syndicate pairs aspiring masters with established entrepreneurs from the worlds of fashion, music, film, art and design. For more information go to craft-syndicate.tumblr.com . For media inquiries contact Crystal Howard 917 805-7448




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