From hoops to fashion, Lynn’s own Lynwood Moore is making moves. Moore’s involvement in basketball began at age six and continues today, though less frequently. He played in the CYO and Boys and Girls Club Basketball leagues and was part of Lynn Tech’s team in his senior year. However, he got into trouble and was kicked out of high school, which stopped him from playing basketball at Boston College. There are choices he regrets, and he advises young readers to listen to their parents and concentrate on their school work. Although Moore still plays recreationally, a knee injury in 2019 has limited his involvement in the sport. Nowadays, he enjoys playing video games and spending time with his four children.
Moore quickly founded his own fashion brand, WoodzMoB LLC., deeply embedded in streetwear culture. The name “WoodzMoB” combines Moore’s nickname, “Woodz,” with “MoB,” standing for “Mind on Beings.” This phrase reflects the brand’s mission to encourage mindfulness, promote positivity, and help individuals avoid negative situations.
“I created this brand really by mistake,” Moore said. “I ended up having a design that I really liked, and I put it onto a t-shirt. I wore that shirt a lot, and people were like ‘hey man, where’d you get that? I need one.’ It just popped into my head that I could really do something with this. I always loved clothing and fashion … and thought ‘I should really dive deeper into that.’”
He wore the custom shirt he designed when he met Jaylen Brown, shooting guard for the Celtics, and Nate Robinson, former point guard. He would play PIG, a variation of HORSE, with the basketball players. Robinson stopped him in his tracks and asked Moore where he got the shirt from. Moore would then mail a box containing his clothing pieces, along with items from a couple of other local designers, to Brown and Robinson.
Since 2019, Moore has launched multiple clothing collections, including sweatpants, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. He aims to reintroduce sportswear, including basketball shorts, a category he has previously explored in his ‘24 summer collection. He is touched to still see people wearing the shorts he designed while playing basketball. This year’s summer collection is on the way, which will feature pieces such as hoodies, shorts, crop tops, women’s apparel, and a windbreaker set. On top of that, his designs also rocked the runway at “The Private Show.”
“I’m always challenging myself to do better. I’m really proud of the things that are coming, building my brand, and building up other people’s brands.”
– Lynwood Moore
Growing up, Moore’s closet consisted of streetwear brands, including Phat Farm and Rocawear. However, he always wanted to own luxury items from brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and BAPE®, the latter of which he still highly respects. Today, his focus has evolved to supporting and drawing inspiration from local fashion designers. He particularly admires Never Basic — whom he credits with “putting the battery in his back” and motivating him to push forward, as well as Mayhem Clothing, KAASI, and SpaceBoyClothing. Moore also cites artists such as A$AP YAMS and Nipsey Hussle as fashion influences.
“Another thing that made me dive deeper into my clothing is when I’m paying $700 for a t-shirt and I’m like ‘what is this quality?’” Moore said. “With my brand, I really pride myself on quality. I figured people are out here paying a lot of money for a Gildan t-shirt with a different name on it. I might as well create something that’s just as dope and make it more affordable for the people.”
Moore shows a dedication to community outreach by going to local basketball tournaments and supporting young athletes. He generously provides free clothing to honor roll students and those excelling in school, using these donations to recognize hard work and motivate students to continue their education. Moore significantly contributes to the community by donating clothing to individuals facing homelessness. Rather than discarding garments due to minor embroidery flaws or imperfections, he repurposes them for a meaningful cause. He collects these items, which include sweaters and hoodies, and donates them, particularly in winter, to assist those in need in staying warm.
“I also work with MassHoopsTV … he [MassHoopsTV] is pretty much putting on for the Massachusetts basketball scene. He’s taking videos, trying to get kids to go division one college basketball, and doing free training,” Moore said. “I’m gonna work with him over the summer. He works with kids from fifth grade to high school… and I’ll say, ‘is this kid an honor roll student, yeah? Here’s a free hoodie, here’s a free pair of shorts… keep going. Overall my message is keep doing good.”
If you want to check out more from WoodzMoB or buy something, take a look at their Instagram. They post updates, show off their products, and you can even reach out to them there. If you’re more into shopping in person, you can find WoodzMoB gear at The Vault Lifestyle Boutique on 363 Revere Street in Revere. Moore’s planning to launch a website by October, which should make it super easy for fans to browse and shop online.
“When little setbacks happen, you can’t be discouraged,” Moore said to future designers. “You’ve got to keep going. You’ve got to fight through it. If this is what you really want, you have to do that. Don’t be scared to face adversity when it comes to clothing.”
