Saturday, September 29, 2012

Video/Photos- Designer Philip Treacy "It's All Black"!














PHILIP TREACY
Philip Treacy made a bold statement at London Fashion Week by featuring all black models at his Spring 2013 presentation.  25 African-American models participated in the show, which introduced Treacy’s elaborate collection of headpieces alongside original costumes from Michael Jackson’s estate. Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn and Nyasha Matonhodze were among them.
Treacy’s participation also fittingly included a soundtrack of Michael Jackson’s hits and an introduction by superstar and avid hat-wearer Lady Gaga.
“The show was a homage to the African woman and their sensibility to dress up," states Treacy to the London Evening Standard. 

Why Michael Jackson's wardrobe?' .... "Michael Jackson was all about a dream," ...I respect originality more than anything else, and I was inspired.!"


PHILIP TREACY

Thursday, September 6, 2012

ALICIA KEYS LAUNCHES REEBOK SHOE COLLECTION



Alicia Keys is in the Reebok game with a new collection, "The Reebok Freestyle Hi", which retails for $80 and come in several different designs.

Swizz Beatz, Creative Director of Reebok Classics and her hubby,  put the collaboration together.  This should be no surprise since Beatz has designed several shoes for Reebok.



Alicia talks about working with Reebok.  Here are the highlights:
Q: Why did you choose to collaborate with Reebok?
A: Working with Reebok felt like a natural fit for me, I’ve been a fan of the brand ever since I can remember. My 5411s – that was what we called the Freestyle because they
were $54.11 including tax in NYC – were practically glued to my feet in my pre-teens and teens. I loved rocking a hi-top! It’s one of those brands that have endured the test of
time and it feels like a really natural fit. I'm excited to bring Reebok to the future!


Q: What is your role in the partnership?
A: I collaborated on my very own limited collection! I started with the design team
looking back through the archive and eventually landed on my favorite Classics’
silhouettes: the Freestyle Hi and Classic Nylon AND I fell in love with the Double
Bubble! It was like having blank canvasses! I then had a lot of fun with colors and
fabrics, and creating sneakers that I love to wear and I’m super excited to share!


Q: Where did you get your design inspiration for the collection?
A: My style is eclectic and I wanted to make sure I put my own twist on the sneakers.
For me, inspiration comes from everywhere; the streets of New York, the music I listen
to, Fashion, my friends, the world around me. It’s about creating something that’s not
only wearable but is cool and makes you feel confident and at your best! I definitely
went for street, style and stage—three important things to me.
Reebok will premiere a new Classics campaign, starring Alicia Keys, on September 6, 2012 during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

Monday, August 27, 2012

NeNe Leakes Designer Shoes Exclusively for Kim Kardashian’s Online Shoe Boutique"Shoe Dazzle"




NeNe Leakes stated on The Wendy Williams' Show that she had dinner with Kim Kardashian but never really stated why.  Well, we all now know!

NeNe revealed that she would be designing shoes for ShoeDazzle — a styling service founded by Kim Kardashian.  In fact, she tweted, “Just left me shoe design meeting @ Shoedazzle! I can't wait 4 u guys 2 strut yo stuff n a pair of my heel!” 

She later tweets, “Imma make the hottest shoes 4 Shoedazzle b on the look out this fall!”








On Saturday night, NeNe officially launched her "Nethia" Collection".  A gold and patent leather strap platform heel that zip in the front with a price tage of $39.99.


Nene Leakes, the self confessed entrepreneur, "I'm Rich"; turning into actuality star, continues to expand her empire past those ‘Bravo TV’ and ‘Donald Trump’ checks.  With a Reality Show "The Real Housewives of Atlanta Housewives", new upcoming comedy show, new shoe line...WHAT'S NEXT!

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Monday, August 20, 2012

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Men's Fashion Week Hits Italy and Gucci Is There

 GUCCI TAKES OVER MEN'S FASHION WEEK
by GUCCI

If you happen to be in Italy this week and notice the men are looking extra stylish that’s because Men’s Fashion Week is under way. Pitti Uomo starts things off today in Florence and then the fashion flock lands in Milan on Saturday for the Spring 2013 shows. To celebrate the new season, we look back at a seasonless icon: Gucci Horsebit Moccasins. Created in 1953, the handcrafted classic has been thoughtfully updated and enriched over the years to strike the perfect balance of craftsmanship and style.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ENTIRE GUCCI LINE http://www.gucci.com/us/home

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

KAREN BYRD CREATES CUSTOM ETHNIC DOLLS



Karen Byrd creates Afrocentric dolls that represent every image of the African American Women experience.  From dreadlocks, to afros, to straight look, to curly curly ...Natural Beautiful Hair Dolls represent a rainbow of exquisite styles and total class.

At first glance, one can not believe what they are looking at.  The perfect details of the hair, the outfit, the makeup, the accessories makes the viewer stare in awe.  In fact, the dolls take on such a real personality, they begin to look like people you know.

According to Byrd in Inland Valley Newspaper, :"It is very important that little girls have dolls that look like them. We can tell our children how beautiful they are, but if they have dolls that don’t look like them, and are bombarded by images of a different kind of beauty in the media, then they will be confused about what beauty is. Having an ethnic doll that looks like them reaffirms that they are beautiful. That their features and hair are indeed beautiful!”


AND BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE!

Positive embracement of the black woman portrayed in dolls creates pride and self confidence in all...children and adults alike.

For more information on Natural Beautiful Hair Dolls CLICK HERE!

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

VIDEO/ @BET #RIPTHERUNWAY TAKES URBAN COUTURE TO ANOTHER LEVEL! /COUTURE LYFE

THE DESIGNERS
THE MODELS
THE HAIR
THE MAKEUP
THE FASHION
THE SHOES
....and we can not dismiss THE LIGHTS, THE STARS and the MUSIC!

COMBINED...BET's "Rip The Runway" brings pop culture, entertainment and the HOTTEST DESIGNERS that set the standard to the URBAN FASHION.

From Street Wear to Chic Wear to Red Carpet Wear...no one was disappointed and every taste of style and fashion for men and women were well represented!


UNIQUE TO THE FASHION GAME...Rip The Runway changes the image of the game with models not typical on the runway.  The models were tall, short, thin, thick, light, dark...a total kaleidoscope and rainbow of flavors. Totally tailored for the urban communities....Rip The Runway is a Fashion House in its own right...giving exposure opportunities to designers and models not normally giving in high fashion.

(WATCH VIDEO BELOW...PHOTOS / VIDEOS FROM http://www.bet.com/shows/rip-the-runway/2012.html )




THE DESIGNERS


Monif C. Look Book



Andrew Nowell Look Book



THE PERFORMERS
 WATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS