FAIZANtariq

2011-10-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

2011-10-05T06:08:00.000-07:00

til we overdose

2011-05-21T07:45:00.000-07:00

By now you've probably figured out how big of a 'TheWeeknd and 'XO' fan I am. And if you know me well which I think nobody really does, If I belive in something this much I get creative and make it come to life. So here it is; the XO 'til we overdose..." T-Shirt.

Design and concept by me. Tagline by the XO Gang. T-Shirt by noir et gris.

BTKDP by Bryan Espiritu

2011-05-14T11:17:00.000-07:00

I arrived at Bryan's first art opening about half and hour early to snap these photos of the works. It was definitely a great day for the city and especially for all the indepedent dreams out there. Bryan's been through alot and has came a long way to accomplish this project.

I remember asking Bryan, "So, how do you feel?" he took a brief pause and said, "Like a trillion bucks!" just seconds before this picture was taken lol (Congrats on all the success Bryan).

If you want to see ALL of the works in full living HD colour and in person, drop by at 99 Sudbury

BTKDP

2011-04-27T08:07:00.000-07:00

I made an unofficial cover/graphic for Bryan Espiritu's "Because The Kids Don't Play" art collective taking place in May. (Can't wait to attend! I've been a fan of Bryan's work ever since he started the infamous LL project.)

fog

2011-04-26T18:19:00.000-07:00

Took some photos in the fog today. (All pics taken by BB Curve 8900)

2011-04-21T12:48:00.000-07:00

2011-04-17T20:10:00.000-07:00

I got an iPad for my 19th birthday. I love everything about it.

(Look out for iPad sleeves by Noir et Gris coming soon)

Quarterly

2011-03-25T19:43:00.000-07:00

One year of GQ publications.

2011-03-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

We're almost done and ready to unveil our Spring/Summer '11 collection. Stay tuned.

UPDATE: Click here to view S/S '11

Weeknd

2011-03-10T19:31:00.000-08:00

I found out about The Weeknd a couple months ago, it consists of one person I belive from Toronto. He just released a track called "Wicked Games", it's pretty much been on repeat in the studio while I put the finishing touches on this season's S/S '11 collection (coming soon). Seriously, check The Weeknd out before it's too late. Click here.

UPDATE: Here is a cover art I did for The Weeknd's debut collective entitled "House of Balloons".

2011-02-24T08:25:00.000-08:00

Snacks in the studio. (Maltese tea biscuits, banana bread, kisses and mixed berries ofcourse)

Paparazzo

2011-02-16T10:59:00.000-08:00

A MUST WATCH: Adrian Grenier's 'Teenage Paparazzo'

The documentary take's you BTS of the paparazzi community and the celebrity world. It specifically focuses direction on Austin V. (a 14 yr. old paparazzo) roaming the streets of L.A. only to capture Hollywood's biggest celebrities out and about.

Joseph

2011-01-21T12:48:00.000-08:00

Received some new eyewear in the mail today by Joseph Marc

2011-01-14T15:35:00.000-08:00

Toque: Noir et Gris Mitch Mélange Knit Toque
Jacket: Ransom Chore Jacket

2011-01-13T11:26:00.000-08:00

Pant: GAP Slim Chino

Shoe: Sebago Lighthouse Deck Boot

Carmen

2011-01-04T18:51:00.000-08:00

A key piece from our Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. The Carmen Chambray Scarf

Faizan Tariq for Generic Surplus

2011-01-03T18:21:00.000-08:00

Pant: Ransom F/W 2010 Chambray Pant

Shoe: Generic Surplus Wingtip Shoe (Sample)

Click Here

Stine

2011-01-02T16:54:00.000-08:00

Soon to be a superphotographer in the industry. Her work is amazing even at a starting level but whats more breathtaking than her craft is her passion and drive.

Click here to view work

To Stine: Thank you for the conversation, I learned alot. I'm really excited for your career.

Goodluck this year.

2010-12-23T09:33:00.000-08:00

Presents wrapped and tied in Noir et Gris logo ribbon.

Happy Holidays , Merry Christmas

2010-12-14T16:12:00.000-08:00

Rukie Melton Wool Varsity Jacket

Trunk Sale

2010-12-12T05:28:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all the people that came through and most importantly thank you to Lavish&Squalor for such an oppourtunity.

Twisted Fantasy

2010-11-22T14:09:00.000-08:00

An amazing piece of work. Love this album everything from the art (by George Condo), the packaging and ofcourse the music; Kanye doesn't dissapoint.

A/H 2010

2010-11-03T22:06:00.000-07:00

Shoot

2010-10-30T18:53:00.000-07:00

Myself and stylist Mayan styling Mitch for Noir et Gris A/W Lookbook which is due out soon along with part 1 of the collection

Mr. T.T.T

2010-10-11T20:28:00.000-07:00

Noir et Gris A/W 2010 is coming very soon.

Yukes

2010-08-23T11:47:00.000-07:00

Yuketen Hunting Boot; made by leather artisans in USA

Picked these up at Holts, love em!

2010-08-13T12:12:00.000-07:00

Shadow

2010-08-13T11:52:00.000-07:00

The newest member of the Noir et Gris family.

2010-08-11T07:56:00.000-07:00

A polaroid candid of myself

2010-07-23T09:45:00.000-07:00

(currently on vacay in Florida State)

Franchesca

2010-06-26T19:55:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest release from Noir et Gris entitled "Franchesca"

Buy it here

shoot

2010-06-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

N-E-G clique, Ransom boot gang

Quick shoot for our upcoming "Franchesca" project

S.O.O.L

2010-06-25T09:49:00.000-07:00

Trailer for the upcoming (unreleased) documentary by Noir et Gris

Shades of our lives.

Kanda

2010-05-20T14:05:00.000-07:00

Kanda 5AM T-Shirt by Noir et Gris now available online.

Click here to buy.

Bluff

2010-05-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

A couple days ago I received the 'Bluff' by local brand RANSOM x adidas originals. The design takes on a classic boat/deck shoe silhouette. My favourite part is the R logo branding on the side heel and a variation of different laces they come with. An absoloute staple shoe in my summer footwear. Thank you to Mr. Kanda for hooking this up.

Twenty8th

2010-04-29T13:46:00.000-07:00

(DK & AK)

(Me)

Some shots I took during our visit to downtown Toronto, Richmond/Yorkville are the places to be. You can check out more shots I submitted for Gris Gallery on noirgris.com

The Sartorialist

2010-04-12T18:05:00.000-07:00

'The Sartorialist' book by Scott Schuman

I been wanting this ever since it came out last year in August, I've finally got it!!

Schuman's blog was the very first blog I started following, I fell in love with it and HAD to have his book. (On my way to becoming a curator...not really)

2010-04-07T16:21:00.000-07:00

Currently working on a small staple collection for NeG Spring 2010

How To Make It In Canada

2010-04-04T20:57:00.000-07:00

Our story is some what like HBO's 'How To Make It In America'. We been watching all throughout the season and can really relate to it ALOT so we thought why not document it?...featuring myself, Ahmed M. & Adil K. (the real life BEN, CAM & KAPPO). I love these guys I couldn't work with anyone else on this project. Check out our line Noir et Gris.

Influential: Zeb Munir

2010-04-02T09:40:00.001-07:00

Owner of NOMAD in Toronto

FForward

2010-03-17T09:24:00.000-07:00

Jonas from T-Post recently sent me this "T-Shirt issue" which features a clever illustration/design by Lovisa Burfitt (a Swedish illustrator based in Paris)

What is T-post?

``T-post is a wearable magazine. Subscribing to T-post is a lot like having a subscription to a magazine but instead of receiving magazines in your mailbox - you receive T-shirts. As a subscriber you receive a new t-shirt every six weeks based on a current news item. The topic is interpreted by select designers and the written story printed on the inside.``

Click here to find out more about T-Post.

Orange

2010-03-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

Orange is previewing their F/W2010 collection at LGFW

(Pictures coming soon)

2010-03-15T19:03:00.000-07:00

Deserts

2010-02-19T18:14:00.000-08:00

The classic desert boot silhouette. Sand. Upper suede equiped with custom moccassin lace.

MADE IN PORTUGAL

Noir et Gris

2010-02-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

After a good 7 - 8 months the "Noir et Gris" is finally done.

You can check it out by clicking here.

Your Ami

2010-01-23T17:26:00.000-08:00

Dear Ami,

Thank you for taking interest in my brand. :) It was nice meeting you.

Shoot

2010-01-18T16:13:00.000-08:00

Model: Adil K. Photographer: Ahmed M.

Yesterday I pulled the team together for a quick photoshoot on

a Sunday from 8:30PM to 10:00PM (I missed most of the Golden Globes)

One more week and we'll be ready to release this project I have been working on since July.

Borderline

2010-01-05T21:26:00.000-08:00

A commercial I did for Noir et Gris (this was my first try at directing)

I shot this in a rush, everything in under 10 mintues that was all the time I had left.

I have a very distinct vision, I wanted the concept to be as abstract as possible with strong musical to make the visual come to life.

UITA.

2010-01-01T22:50:00.000-08:00

My new favourite movie.

2010

2009-12-31T17:29:00.000-08:00

(Candles by Noir et Gris - Coming Soon)

2009 was one of the toughest years to date. I went through the worst pains to help me grow.

I'm thankful for everything that happened, anything that didn't happen, everything that lasted, anything that didn't last etc. Every thing is in God's plan...2010 Let's go!

Behind #2

2009-12-16T19:40:00.000-08:00

Here are some more behind the scenes pics from my new project. Coming soon.

(The CREW)

(The FRONTMAN)

(The VISION)

Behind

2009-12-12T15:06:00.000-08:00

the scenes with superphotographers Ahmed M. / Adil / Dpak K. the cinematographer

& Ronnie (model)

Thinkin' 'ol

2009-11-24T17:03:00.000-08:00

Here's a new cover art I did for Richy's new song entitled 'Thinking Out Loud'

Check out the official video done by Brannon Jackson

11 24 08

2009-11-18T13:45:00.001-08:00

I'll never forget this day...I'll never forget us

Warfare

2009-11-15T08:49:00.000-08:00

Sometimes It has to be done.

GT: ftdt89

2009-10-21T19:17:00.000-07:00

Karla in grey. Beautiful.

Click here for her blog

MOCCS.

2009-10-11T10:32:00.000-07:00

Moccasins are an essential.

Jordan hops on the sand-trapper seudes.

Stefan is up next.

04.30.08

2009-10-09T18:32:00.000-07:00

I like to think that this is my most prized possession.

Given to me by someone who changed my life for better or worse

through the moments we shared. Thank You.

SOONERTHANLATER.

2009-10-03T19:34:00.000-07:00

"When the lights don't glow the same way that they use to

and I finally get a moment to my self."

...you don't need no one else.

ALIVE.

2009-09-25T12:58:00.000-07:00

jigar/adil

TO

2009-09-21T18:07:00.000-07:00

I love you Toronto.

(kudos to my seven year old sister for taking this picture while on a sailboat)

SHADESofGREY.

2009-09-20T11:49:00.000-07:00

I'm so passionate about this colour. I take it as a lifestyle.

(Boot by Noir et Gris)

The Soundtrack 2 my life.

2009-09-15T12:39:00.000-07:00

Honestly.

TRAGEDY.

2009-09-14T13:23:00.000-07:00

This really caught my attention in a recent read.

"We cry, not merely from sadness or depression, but from an

intensity of understanding. In that cry, in those tears,

we become sharply, acutely aware of our feelings."

Pinocchio story goes...

2009-09-08T12:35:00.000-07:00

to be a real boy

BEADS.

2009-09-07T11:36:00.000-07:00

Handmade and hand-photographed by me.

FEAR.

2009-09-05T20:53:00.000-07:00

Atleast I put it all out in the open.

Black Beau-tie.

2009-08-31T21:56:00.000-07:00

sand trapper suedes

Burning Bridges.

2009-08-25T21:46:00.000-07:00

I’m on a pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shines ain’t always gold

. . .I’ll be fine once I get it; I’ll be good.

If only you would sea what I see.

2009-08-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

“Missing someone gets easier everyday. Because, even though it is

one day further from the last time you saw each other,

it is one day closer to the next time you will”

Pleasing me alone.

2009-08-06T20:30:00.000-07:00

look at how I've grown, I'm just in my zone

...I call this shit 'the calm'

SOFARGONE.

2009-08-04T22:39:00.000-07:00

I can relate to every single song on this tape. Undoubtedly the best

peice of music I've heard in my life.

CN T.O.wer

2009-07-24T20:27:00.000-07:00

WHERE ARE YOU YEEZY?

2009-07-12T01:23:00.000-07:00

The College Dropout, Graduation, Late Registration.

Spotted at a friends place.

Mr. Rich Karma

2009-07-03T13:54:00.001-07:00

dT89's very own.

HMxDB

2009-06-27T11:55:00.000-07:00

wardrobe by Hennes & Mauritz and David Bitton

UNSUNG.

2009-06-19T18:05:00.000-07:00

Where do I go now to follow you?

DRIVEN.

2009-06-19T17:45:00.000-07:00

Never statisfied with a nice calm evening.

ALLS.

2009-06-18T16:14:00.000-07:00

My favourite book.

Branded: Jake H.

2009-06-15T16:28:00.000-07:00

shirt by Ransom

jacket by Hennes & Mauritz
denim by Ransom

boots by Clarks

bag by Louis Vuitton

HBD ADIL.

2009-06-14T09:22:00.000-07:00

dT89's very own, Adil hits 17. Lookbook Status!

Happy Birthday Bro.

Fai

2009-06-12T21:39:00.000-07:00

I want to be everything. I feel like I'm too

creative as an individual to just do one thing.

HAV.

2009-06-11T22:49:00.000-07:00

I give you my all and the next morning you'll

forget who, or why or how or when

...tonight is probably 'bout to happen all over again.

RICHKARMA.

2009-06-11T22:04:00.000-07:00

Ahmed just launched his Rich Karma project.

Click here to check it out.

Presented by dT89. The Supremacy Continues.

'Tin Homme' A Collective by Faizan Tariq

2009-06-10T14:25:00.000-07:00

-for Adil.

Happy Birthday.

*This collective was inspired by one of the most influential individuals in Toronto that I follow. Mr. Sean Brown - Click here to go to his website.

CALM.

2009-06-09T06:02:00.000-07:00

If it rains, I'm the one its rainin' on.

SOMETHINGABOUTUS.

2009-06-08T14:15:00.001-07:00

Here is another cover art I did recently.

The song is called 'Something About Us' by J.R. Richy

I think the cover fits right in that genre.

Click here to listsen.

WELCOME TO...

2009-06-06T13:50:00.001-07:00

THE ALL NEW thisisfaizan.blogspot.com

new routes, new positions.

COOLER THAN YOU!

2009-06-02T13:55:00.000-07:00

Check out G.E.C's new single "Cooler Than You".

Cover artwork by Faizan Tariq.

Listsen Here.

BLOGGING/STUDYING.

2009-06-02T13:51:00.000-07:00

rotini pahsta +mayo+blackpepper...proper.

MR.P

2009-06-02T13:49:00.000-07:00

Go waay back to '95. ORIGINAL.

COMEBACKSEASON!!!

2009-06-01T20:23:00.000-07:00

This tape changed my life, I listsen to it every year around this time.

It's just that inspiring.

I will be listsening to this all my lifetime.

...Comeback!!
(CLICK HERE FOR DRAKE)

2009-05-26T18:23:00.000-07:00

Hello.

COMEWINTER

2009-05-26T14:42:00.000-07:00

TWENTYFOUR.

2009-05-24T06:45:00.000-07:00

JAHVON1.0

2009-05-23T12:57:00.000-07:00

Jahvon will be taking over soon. Guaranteed.

Click here to listsen to his music.

WOW.

2009-05-21T04:09:00.000-07:00

Nike Womens Gladiator mid.

EPIPHANY.

2009-05-18T14:45:00.000-07:00

Drake In Detroit.

2009-05-18T13:30:00.000-07:00

Don't say you will...unless you will.