Streetwear Du Jour – Girls Gone Styled, NYC, 17 May 2013

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While walking along 14th Street today, I saw these two young ladies and had to get a shot of their awesome ensembles. As I was shooting these two, one of the ladies called to their friends to wait up for … Continue reading 

A Life in Collecting with Iris Apfel Q&A at MAD Museum, NYC, 15 May 2013

A Life in Collecting with Iris Apfel Q&A

“Style is attitude, attitude, attitude.”  With those trademark oversized round glasses, Iris Apfel has cemented her status as a fashion icon for being stylish, creative, and in my opinion…quirky.  At the Museum of Arts and Design last night, Designer, TV … Continue reading 

Punk: Chaos to Couture Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum, NYC, 9 May 2013

Punk: Chaos To Couture Exhibit

Punk: Chaos to Couture opened up to the public today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This exhibition was not a history lesson or a debate on the origins of punk, but a fashion exhibit that … Continue reading 

‘XOX, Betsey Johnson’ Reality Show Premieres on Sunday on the Style Network

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Not just another mother/daughter reality show, ‘XOX, Betsey Johnson‘ documents the business and familial relationship between designer Betsey Johnson and daughter Lulu. ‘XOX, Betsey Johnson‘ premieres this Sunday, aptly, on Mother’s Day on the Style Network at 8pm. For more … Continue reading 

Catherine Martin / Miuccia Prada Dress Gatsby Exhibit, Soho, NYC, 4 May 2013

Catherine Martin and Miuccia Prada Dress Gatsby

Catherine Martin and Miuccia Prada Dress Gatsby exhibit is currently underway at the Prada store in Soho, Manhattan in New York City.  The exhibition showcases costumes actresses wore from Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’. Located … Continue reading 

Save the Date – Palma Violets Play Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn on 9 May 2013

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This is one you’ll definitely want to mark your calendars for, Palma Violets on 9 May 2013 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn.  Loud, energetic, and British.  ‘Nuff said! If you’re wondering what they sound like, check out … Continue reading 

Streetwear Du Jour – Cuff Em! The Rolled Up Pant Leg Look, NYC, 30 April 2013

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The rolled up pant leg look is trending yo!  Okay, it’s been around for some time now, but I’ve noticed, it’s not always that easy to pull off…or up!  People roll all they want, but if the look isn’t done … Continue reading 

Front Row Exhibit Celebrating Chinese American Designers at MOCA, NYC, 26 April 2013

Front Row Exhibit at MOCA

Front Row, part of the Fashion at MOCA series (Museum of Chinese in America) opened today in New York City.  Just 1 block north of Canal Street at 215 Centre Street, the museum’s newest exhibit along with another exhibit (Shanghai … Continue reading 

Oberhofer and Splashh at Pianos, NYC, 23 April 2013

Oberhofer at Pianos

Performing under the name Les Yeux, Brooklyn’s Oberhofer performed at Pianos Tuesday night to a sparse crowd.  Fortunately for those in the crowd, we got ourselves a great performance with a dynamic frontman.  The set was new songs full of … Continue reading 

Streetwear Du Jour – Two Dudes, Two Tones, Brooklyn, 21 April 2013

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Meet Yuya and Yota. Two international students who seem to have the fashion thing going for them.  Two guys with their own distinctive styles, but definitely spot on with the two tone trend. Here’s Yuya pairing his two tone hiking … Continue reading 

What Are You Doing Tonight? Go See Blood Red Shoes or Black Onassis, 18 April 2013

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If you’re in need of some music tonight, there are a couple of great British acts performing. First up, check out Black Onassis at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn.  Chris Karloff (ex-Kasabian) and crew will be putting the pedal to the metal … Continue reading 

Andre Leon Talley Discusses His Book ‘Little Black Dress’ at FIAF, NYC, 15 April 2013

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 “I think about fashion a lot…but I also think about it in its context”.  This is Andre Leon Tally at New York’s French Institute Alliance Française during FIAF’s ‘The Power of Style’ series, curated by Melissa Ceria.  The world renowned … Continue reading 

Add Accessories – Vintage Designer Accessories, Soho, NYC

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The first thing you notice when stepping into Add Accessories in Soho, are the PAN AM handbags.  Once you have been lured in by these cool bags, you realize you’ve just walked into vintage designer heaven. Since 1995, the accessories … Continue reading 

Streetwear Du Jour – Williamsburg or Soho? NYC, 13 April 2013

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Whenever I’m in need of street fashion inspiration, I head to my go-to places – Soho and Williamsburg. Sure it may seem sooooo predictable, but they are reliable sources of good street fashion. I know when I head to my … Continue reading 

What Are You Doing Tonight? Go See Ovlov at Big Snow, Brooklyn, 12 April 2013

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If you have no plans tonight, head on over to Big Snow Buffalo Lodge in Bushwick and check out Connecticut’s Ovlov. I saw Ovlov open up for PAWS last month and loved their melody and fierceness.  And a girl drummer?  … Continue reading 

Siki Im, Menswear Designer, Speaks at the Museum of Arts and Design

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Germany-born/raised, Korean designer, living in New York City, Siki Im participated in last night’s Conversation in American Menswear series, hosted by Garmento Magazine at the Museum of Arts and Design in Midtown Manhattan. As a youth, Im’s fascination with Legos … Continue reading 

Wear It or Not Exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design, NYC, 11 April 2013

Wear It Or Not at the Museum of Art and Design

The Museum of Arts and Design is in the midst of their ‘Wear It or Not‘ exhibition, showcasing unique and elaborate jewelry from mid 20th century from around the world.  With almost 130 works on display, plan to spend a … Continue reading 

Streetwear Du Jour – Warm Weather Wonders, NYC, 9 April 2013

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What a gorgeous day Tuesday was…wasn’t it? Seriously, a day with no sweater is a good thing. It must be the west coast blood in me. Have you had a chance to head outside yet? Well, I hear the temps … Continue reading 

by johnny’s Summer 2013/2014 Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, 8 April 2013

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Designer Johnny Schembri’s fashion label, by johnny, set day 1 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Australia to a graphic and colorfully minimalistic start. For this collection, color is judiciously used, with pattern and design being the main focus here.  The … Continue reading 

Blur’s “Song 2″ Is Sweet 16 Today – Images from 1997 – NYC

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Wow!  How time flies!  Seems like yesterday that I was just hearing Song 2 by Blur for the first time.  Released on 7 April 1997, Song 2 is a 2 minute impromptu creation that created a sensation worldwide for it’s … Continue reading