Who says rock and fashion can’t coexist? Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland is currently pairing up with English Laundry to create a true rock star image with clothing designer Christopher Wick. The press release announcing the duo’s project deems the line “a lifestyle brand for the true rock rebel,” as Weiland’s style will be emulated through this new line of clothes. In a statement. Weiland says, “From early on I was inspired by rock icons like David Bowie and Keith Richard who helped in molding my personal sense of style. I am really looking forward to launching this line with Christopher Wick and English Laundry.” The line will include vests, t-shirts, pants, hats, ties and scarves all worth a pretty penny (price range is quoted from $40 – $120) and will begin rocking out in February. Inspired by the ’60s rock era, English Laundry is easily going to see a surge of purchased merchandise once alternative rock fans learn of Weiland’s involvement.
The collection will debut at Magic Las Vegas on February 17th thanks to Wicks, owner of English Laundry, Rock & Roll Religion, Fender: The Clothing Collection and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Wicks said in a press statement, “I have the utmost respect for Scott Weiland, both as an artist and as a designer. He is truly one of the last great rock stars, and his impact on style and music is undeniable. I am proud to be joining forces with him for this collaboration.” Specialty stores plan on carrying the Kinks, Beatles and Rolling Stones inspired gear, which will be full of vibrant fabrics, patterns and colors.
One of the most despised frontmen of the early ’90s, Scott Weiland originally came to fame via the Stone Temple Pilots before his eccentric personality and heroin addiction led to a falling out. The Cleveland raised artist fell into the Orange County punk scene after a move back to the west coast during his teen years where he started to emulate the bands he grew up with. After a stint in rehab and a reunion with STP, Weiland set about making a solo career happen, and in 1998 he released 12 Bar Blues. It was only a year later that the old drug habits returned, as did Stone Temple Pilots for their album, No. 4, a commercially successful set thanks to the hit “Sour Girl.”
In 2003 after yet another battle in rehab, Weiland returned with the new group Velvet Revolver, featuring Guns N’ Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum. The group debuted with Contraband and fell into a nice arena with a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2005. As tensions once again arose with his new group, Weiland left by 2008 after a second record, Libertad, and subsequent tours kept tension remaining high. The man returned with his sophomore solo album “Happy” in Galoshes in 2008, a decade after his first attempt in the solo world. Long time rock fans enjoyed the new music, and will seriously enjoy the new garbs.