Geoffrey Young

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Filed Under: Boys | Designer | San Francisco

occupation: fashion product designer

Style is the substance of the subject called unceasingly to the surface. Victor Hugo

I met Geoffrey through Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind. Stephan is a good friend and every time I have seen him in the last couple of years, he has had slung across his shoulders, the same ultra understated chic messenger bag , in the richest of raw stone gray suedes. The style might be something you would see the romantic poet John Keats wearing in the early 19c and you can picture it having been made in the local village by the town cobbler. He kept saying that I had to meet Geoffrey, whose belts and bags were one of a kind pieces, the kind that you wear for life and become a part of you. Geoffrey lives in San Francisco, so it took a minute to finally meet him, but when I did, I not only uncovered his brilliant wears, but his close to perfectly edited and tasteful beyond words closet and home. The Carpe Diem boots (museum worthy), the tried and true Florsheim Imperial wing tips with dark jeans, the classic horse pin that he recast in silver to fasten sweaters and scarves and then the list of avante garde designers that once you own their pieces, you are pretty much at the end of the road in needing to own anything else, they are so timeless and authentic. When you get to Geoffrey’s phase of collecting a wardrobe, less definately becomes more, and the proportions and fit are bordering on art. He is mildly obssessed with details like hand stitching, the quality of a the fabric or hide and the unique cuts, he sees everything from the inside out. I love the subtle and conceptual ideas behind the designs he is attracted to, they are what make all of the difference in presentation. For example, his “J”-shaped pant by Attachment and the white shirt with the extra long sleeves from Thom Browne, when worn they are made to wrinkle and bunch in all the right places, taking something very classic and giving it a modern edge. Geoffrey calls the hunt for the ultimate, like the quintessential leather jacket, “the quest ender”, his quest seems to be for the most part, over.

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posted by Maya Bose
October 4th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Geoffrey is the definition of his word for he, indeed, is the “quest ender” of designers.
posted by Neil
October 4th, 2009 at 9:21 am
I would happily live in his closet…X
posted by lily
October 4th, 2009 at 9:51 am
beeaaauuutiful
posted by Marie-Pier
October 4th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Absolutely amazing !
I just found the man that embodies my definition of fashion and chic. He proves that less color doesn’t mean less atractive !
Love the fabrics and the sparkles in his eyes when he talks about it:)

Amazing
Absolutely amazing

x
Marie-Pier
posted by Vicki
October 4th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Love everything about this guy!
posted by Joanne Lafreniere
October 4th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Geoffrey’s genuine passion for fashion and design is what defines each and every piece he creates. Awesome!
posted by anna
October 4th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
me too
posted by jackson
October 4th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
sorry i love CCP so much i had to say its carol christian poell not carole christian pohl love geoffreys style
posted by Sarah
October 5th, 2009 at 8:02 am
I love absolutely everything the man wears! And his home is as gorgeous and stylish as his fashion sense. It’s the whole package. Well done.
posted by JRo
October 5th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Geoffrey made me a nice belt and I never realized a material thing could make me happy until he made me a beautiful gold ring.
posted by Susan Taylor
October 5th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
LOVE you! LOVE it all! This is incredible stuff. I’ve never seen such great taste.
posted by JP
October 5th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Okay….LOVE. This guy is brilliant. Definitely the “quest ender” for all things design. His eye for clarity and detail, in quality and construction as well as his innate sense of true timeless style, is evident in every piece that he wears and the stunningly honed design of his home. Truly awesome!! More please!
posted by Frank
October 5th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
This a beautifully curated closet. It not only addresses Geoffrey’s personal style, but also reveals an acute appreciation of men’s fashion – something he not only understands but articulates. Pieces that evoke nostalgia and those that incorporate new technologies are seamlessly integrated into an amazing (iron-free) collection.
posted by Christopher Downs
October 6th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Love the boots , the belts, the closet , love everything. Geoffrey you’ve got style, and your amazing on camera!
I want those grey C (cut ) pants!!!
posted by michael!
October 7th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Geoffrey’s sense of style is impeccable. Not only does he have a great eye for style and design he has knowledge for construction! No detail is over looked. His home and style reek of luxury backed with comfort. And shopping with him is a blast! He gets so excited! Martini’s at Bergdorf? See you there!
posted by Trisha
October 8th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I absolutely love everything about Geoffrey’s style….It’s flawless!!
posted by Irene Young
October 8th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Geoffrey Young is one of the few people who can make me wish
I was stylish. He makes it seems fun! He is a human artist’s paint brush and life on earth is his canvas. He definitely should have a TV show!
posted by Sandra
October 8th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Really great subject! Very much love the pictures of the environment he lives in / designed! More of that!!

great site!
posted by Regina
October 9th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Truly amazing sense of style. I would love to see more of your designs and a source list of where one may obtain such treasures.
posted by John
October 10th, 2009 at 4:37 am
Geoff has such great style, he makes me look like a reject from a JC Penny weekend sale flier.
posted by Ber Nice
October 10th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Has had great style as long as I have known him. Has amazing design sense that takes him outside the box to create those quest finders for everyone. Love your style!!!!
posted by Roger (G D)
October 10th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Geoffrey seems to litterally explode with outstanding creative talent combined with impeccable taste. A rare combination indeed! A positively dazzling expression of fashion melded with brilliant eyecatching simplicity. Style and function in harmony. Performance and beauty in perfect balance. These are qualities Geoffrey must have been born with since no artist could possibly have learned them at any school. Could you redesign my wardrobe and my closet for me? Do you offer bed and breakfast, Geoff?
posted by Barbara Wiz
October 10th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Innovative, comforting to the senses, avant garde.
Quality like no other.
Thanks for sharing your designs. Awaitng the premier of your clothing lines in the fashion world.
posted by Angelika-M. Dilger, Germany
October 11th, 2009 at 1:05 am
A M A Z I N G!

” A BRILLIANT STAR SHINING IN THE UNIVERSE! ”

ABSOLUTLY AMAZING!
ABSOLUTLY PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!

CONGRATULATIONS GEOFFREY!

GREETINGS FROM GERMANY.
posted by Conner C.
October 11th, 2009 at 8:17 am
he designs alot. It looks good..
posted by Geoffrey's Dad
October 11th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I see Geoffrey still hasn’t made his bed
posted by Lloyd & Ben
October 12th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Geoffrey always looks good… We love the belts!
posted by Wyatt Sharpley
October 12th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Wow, I love his clothes! Love his style. Geoff sees the art in life, he finds the art of living, and even cooler – he creates things. You found that antique pin and re-cast it in sterling?? what? OK, you are amazing.
Geoff made a wonderful belt for me, i think he even “cast” the buckle. What do you have in your basement that let’s you cast things? you are a fashion alchemist. Love love love.
posted by Judy Bose
October 14th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Geoff – will you come do a make-over for my closet? This piece really shows off GY’s talents, creativity, attention to detail, consummate taste . . . .and I love the sneak peaks at his beautiful home. He clearly loves what he does, creates and sees in the world.
posted by Jill
October 15th, 2009 at 11:27 am
I knew Geoff when…..

I see you still have the same great sense of style. Little less color, little more sophisticated but the same GREAT sense……… LOVED watching this!!!!!
posted by Dave G
October 16th, 2009 at 9:47 am
I know his metal work is amazing. I’ve seen his buckles and jewelry and they are so nice to see and touch. But the video in his wardrobe shows his eye for good design in textiles and leather as well! Love the concept of quest ending pieces!
posted by Rona
October 16th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I’ve known Geoff for many years. He has amazing style and is a talented artist and designer to boot… or perhaps that should read to Belt, Buckle and Clasp !
I love him dearly and adore his jewelry, belts and the furniture and sophisticated yet simple home and closet designs he’s done over the years.
I’m so glad to see you here GY! Congrats you ROCK! See you soon. Love, Rona
posted by lily b
October 19th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
stellar: perfectly understated and completely to the point.
posted by Cath
November 1st, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Geoff is SO NICE in addition to being stylish. He doesn’t judge those who are style challenged!! He spied the way cheap earrings that I was wearing on one visit to Chicago. He said little – but sent me home with a new handmade set – by GY Designs – that I treasure to this day.
posted by jake
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:33 am
‘Quest ender’ what a GREAT term, it’s definitely my new favorite. This guy has a beautiful sense of style, he makes it seem so easy.
posted by R. David New
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:59 am
I consider myself lucky to own several of Geoffrey’s pieces…and even luckier to be one of his friends.
posted by Greg H.
January 10th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Working with Geoffrey on the Graffiti Belts was a pleasure. His vision and eye for detail, mixed with his sense of letting the me express myself turned this into an outstanding colab in my eyes. I am honored to own the first belt cut from the hide. Thank you for the privilege to work with you.
posted by Greg H.
January 10th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Working with Geoffrey on the Graffiti Belts was a pleasure. His vision and eye for detail, mixed with his sense of letting the me express myself turned this into an outstanding colab in my eyes. I am honored to own the first belt cut from the hide. Thank you for the privilege to work with you.
posted by KY
January 22nd, 2010 at 11:55 am
WOW, C’est tres bien mon Frere. A ton tot….. peut etre! Sorti le reduit et vivre grand! K
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