African influenced fashion is no stranger to the runway. Designers like Boxing Kitten and Hemma Collection have made mainstream designers and fashion editors pay attention to prints from the motherland, by infusing traditional African patterns their designs and making it wearable in the U.S. market. Now you can go into Forever 21 or H&M to see tribal prints in dresses, … [Read more...] about Africa Fashion Week New York Preview
Events
Reggae 4 Japan
Reggae for Japan is an amazing Benefit Concert, coordinated by Japanese sound system Mighty Crown and Irish & Chin, with an all-star line up of Reggae and Dancehall artists coming together in honor of giving back to Japan. Stricken with a major earthquake in March of this year, Japan still has yet to recover from the devistation from the multiple aftershocks and … [Read more...] about Reggae 4 Japan
MET Costume Institute Gala 2011
Unfortunately, I was unimpressed by most of the fashion on the red carpet at this year's MET Costume Institute Gala. It's usually a time for the stars to push the envelope, but they all just seem, well...just ok. Check out a few of my favorite looks. Eva Mendes in Stella McCartney. I love the royal blue color and the belt is a perfect accessory. Kerry Washington in … [Read more...] about MET Costume Institute Gala 2011
Style and Vibes: New Music
Cham, Bounty Killer and Mykal Rose " Stronger" (sounds like Ghetto Story part 2, but I'm not mad at it!) From her upcoming album Loud Rihanna feat. Drake "What's My Name" Retweet Riddim (Features Aidonia, Konshens, Elephant Man, Cecile, Keida Laden & More) … [Read more...] about Style and Vibes: New Music
Urban Vibe 2010 Benefit Concert
Billboard topping Reggae artist Shaggy, along with Nicki Minaj, Ciara, and Machel Montano are joining forces with the Urban League of Hudson County for the Urban Vibe 2010 Benefit Concert on Thursday, October 28th. The charity concert, which will raise money and awareness for organization's mission of empowering residents and improving the quality of life in New Jersey's urban … [Read more...] about Urban Vibe 2010 Benefit Concert