In this episode, award winning Trinidadian-American editor, writer and book critic Keishel Williams joins me to deep diving a recent article written in fashion magazine The Cut about Pyer Moss entitled “The Promise of Pyer Moss” by Tahirah Hairston. The article references Pyer Moss’ founder Kerby Jean Raymond’s heroic rise and shortcomings as a business. We discuss our … [Read more...] about A Critique of The Promise of Pyer Moss
Haitian American
Style & Vibes Life: Rachelle Salnave
Haitian-American filmmaker, Rachelle Salnave is the creator of Black Lounge Film Series. Growing up in Harlem, NY in the 1980’s, she had always been inspired by African American films and actors that projected heroism in their journey to freedom and in their plight to excellence. As a first-generation Caribbean-American, she remains connected to her culture through food, music … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Life: Rachelle Salnave
Style & Vibes Link Lovin’
What's life like for people who move back to the country of their parents or their birth country after living abroad for most of your life? One Haitian-American shares her experience {Kreyolicious} Cuba Holds Its First Natural Hair Competition to Promote Black Pride {Black Girl Long Hair} TOCO Foundation and Partners Make Good on More Help for Dominica {St. Lucia … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Link Lovin’
Prajje 1983 Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Poised peplums and pleats adorned the runway as models showcased the latest collection from Haitian designer Prajje Jean-Baptiste creator of Prajje 1983. The young designer presented his Spring/Summer 2013 collection during New York Fashion Week. Prajje’s use of vibrant colors and, some of which were color blocked, were eloquently infused with a well-tailored assortment of … [Read more...] about Prajje 1983 Spring/Summer 2013 Collection