What is Street Style? Street style is fashion that is born, as the name suggests, from the streets. With deep origins in Black culture, streetwear is the fashion from people around us instead of those far removed from us like fashion executives. The difference is the well-dressed people you encounter by happenstance are rooted in function and fashion; plus they’re
If you’re like me and you hadn’t even heard of Not Just A Label until recently (or until right now), NJAL is an online marketplace specifically created to showcase innovative designers’ contributions to contemporary fashion. The site prides itself as the destination to be abreast with designers from over 150 countries. With NJAL, they aim to provide a platform to
What is Wolf and Badger? Wolf and Badger is an online marketplace for independent designers. It offers a space for new, emerging or niche designers to offer their pieces at equitable prices. With Wolf and Badger, you’re getting in on contemporary fashion trends before they hit the mainstream. You’re supporting the trendsetters in innovative fashion. And you’re browsing one of
Dapper Dan is a cultural icon. I don’t use the word ”icon” lightly. He is a figure who will be remembered forever for his contributions to fashion as we know it. I first became familiar with Dap’s work through a documentary. The film, Fresh Dressed, chronicled the history of fashion in hip-hop. During the portion detailing Dap’s work, I was
I’m going to a wedding for the first time in a couple years. As always with shopping for a special occasion, I’m reminded of all the things I don’t have; one of which is a party clutch. Listen, I’m like most other rational people, I only buy what I need! And considering I haven’t attended a wedding in nearly 3
What is Hanifa? Hanifa is a brand for all women. If you haven’t heard about their work yet, try picking up an issue of InStyle or Essence or Elle or Vogue! Hanifa is everywhere and for good reason. They make fashion-forward clothes with a focus on vibrant colors and patterns to “illuminate natural curves” – All curves. Unlike most other
*WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD* I hope you kept up with Project Runway this season. If not, it’s your loss; Season 19 has been absolutely fantastic! The designers were so talented and unique; their weekly creations were exemplary no matter the challenges’ strangeness. I can’t remember another season that had so many skilled designers poised to grasp that $250,000. Season 19 was
Graphic tee shirts are a must! What’s fantastic about them is they’re endlessly versatile. You can go for a casual look by pairing a graphic tee with some oversized jeans or wear it with a strong-shouldered blazer for something more chic. I definitely don’t own enough comfortable tees. I’m notoriously bad at buying basics in general. And when I do
What’s the equivalent of the phrase ”run, don’t walk” in relation to cyberspace? “Click, don’t scroll”? ”Search, don’t sit”? Whichever phrase relays the more immediate sense of urgency, take heed: Giuseppe Zanotti is having a sale! Giuseppe Zanotti designs the gorgeous shoes worn by celebrities and the uber rich all over the world! I was first introduced to them through