I can't quite remember how I came across Mr. Collins website, but I was immediately
impressed. When I see amazing work, I'm automatically prompted to feature the creative genius
behind the art form. My muse of the day, Branden M. Collins.
NASTY GAL
This is by far one of the dopest vintage stores I've ever seen.
Here's their first video lookbook. It dates back to December but who cares, I believe we're bound
to see another one pretty soon. Visit the site at http://www.shopnastygal.com/
to see another one pretty soon. Visit the site at http://www.shopnastygal.com/
aMUSE Me: STRAIGHT FROM PARIS
People can't seem to grasp the concept behind Mr. West being my muse.....
It's not for the comprehension, so it doesn't bother me at all.
But then again, I go, and I read blog posts by him, and then I wonder.....
"why the fuck isn't kanye West your muse?"
The latest dose of inspiration from him:
WHEN IT'S ALL SAID AND DONE, REMEMBER THE FEARLESS, REMEMBER THE DREAMERS, REMEMBER THOSE WHO REPRESENT THE GHETTO...THE FAIRY TALE OF NOTHING TO SOMETHING. I'M BRIEFLY SADDENED BY NEGATIVE COMMENTS, BUT I HAVE TO REMEMBER THOSE PEOPLE ARE SCARED, INCAPABLE OR JUST PLAIN IDIOTS. WE ARE THE FUCKING ROCK STARS BABY. NO COCAINE, JUST LIFE MY NIGGAS!! NO COCAINE, JUST LIFE! IT'S FUNNY TO ME WHEN FASHION BLOGGERS DOWN OUR OUFITS AND THEN SUPER JOCK OUTLANDISH SHIT ON THE RUNWAY BUT THEN THEY DRESS MAD PRUDE AND DON'T LIVE FASHION. WE LIVE IT MAN. FUCK THAT, WE LIVE IT!!! WE LIVE IT SO HARD PEOPLE LIVE THROUGH US! WE REPRESENT YOUR INNER SPIRIT!! THE CHILD IN US ALL, THE BRUTAL HONESTY, THE NAIVETY, THE BRAVE WARRIOR, THE ADRENALINE THAT ALLOWS A MOTHER TO LIFT A CAR IF HER CHILD WAS TRAPPED UNDER IT! REMEMBER, THERE WAS A TIME WHEN EVERYBODY DISSED MICHAEL JACKSON EVERY CHANCE THEY COULD. IMAGINE THE PRESSURE OF BEING A TRUE ICON. VERY FEW HUMAN BEINGS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO TAKE CONSTANT HATE!!! IF WE DON'T DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS THE SHIT, YOU BEAT US UP VERBALLY AND MENTALLY, LIKE A CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHER BEATING A CREATIVE STUDENT INTO SUBMISSION. I CAN HEAR YOU SCREAMING 'COLOR INSIDE THE LINES!!!' WELL FUCK YOUR COLORING BOOK, COLOR BY NUMBERS APPROACH TO LIFE. AT THE END OF THE DAY WHO ARE WE HURTING??? OH "THE NEW BLACK???" SINCE BARACK IS PRESIDENT BLACKS DON'T LIKE FUR COATS, RED LEATHER, AND FRIED CHICKEN ANY MORE?! WHEN YOU TRULY UNDERSTAND CULTURAL SETTINGS, BOUNDARIES, AND OUR MODERN DAY CASTE SYSTEMS, THEN YOU CAN FEEL THE GLORY AND PAIN FROM THE DAYS OF KINGS IN AFRICA TO THE NEW KINGS OF THE MEDIA. LET THE BALL PLAYERS DANCE AFTER THEY SCORE! IT'S LIFE MY NIGGAS, IT'S LIFE! REMEMBER CLOTHING IS A CHOICE. WE WERE BORN NAKED!!! FRESH IS AN OPINION, LOVE IS OBJECTIVE, TASTE IS SELECTIVE, AND EXPRESSION IS MY FAVORITE ELECTIVE. NO MORE POLITICS OR APOLOGIES!!!
Spade: The Cover Girl
365 MITRA: CAPTURED
This photographer did a shoot for "The Red Ribbon Army" which immediately caught my attention.
One link lead to the next and before I knew it, I was viewing his personal blog (which is pretty cool).
My attention level grew from interested to intrigued and I was sitting up
tired as shit typing questions for this feature.
HAITI BENEFIT SUPPORT
2/4/2010 The Industry: AUC Fashion Club Haiti Benefit Party/Mixer at Studio 1Five0. $10 admission fee but all proceeds will be donated to the people in Haiti. Liqour will be available as well as a dj and photographer giving out photoshoots on the spot as the place has it's own professional backdrop. The event is sponsored so far by Art Nouveau Magazine, Crushed Pearls, Photo Fred, DTLR and we are looking to get some more.
How You can help with this:
- We need the place packed out so we need promotion through word of mouth, twitter or facebook passing out flyers or whatever we just need as many people as possible to come out.
-We need sponsors so if you know any companies that would be willing to help out and sponsor the event we need to reach out to them. We have a letter written up already we just need it in the hands of the companies that can help out.
- We also need ideas on how to make this event as successful as possible. All ideas will be considered so we need to hear from you.
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LEATHER LOCKDOWN
Yohan Serfaty Fall 2010 Lookbook Collection
Paris based designer Yohan gives interesting necklines and leather play,crafting a collection of
pieces for an effortless look.
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CANDY COLORED
MmMm GOOD
Getting inspiration from Andy Warhol, Jeffrey Campbell designs the "Meow" flats.
If you're even the least bit familiar with Andy Warhol's work, it's not difficult to
see the correlation here. I personally adore these.
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Where Are They From?
Photographer: Craig McDean
Models: Imogen Morris Clarke and Dorothea Barth-Jorgensen
W Magazine
Where are they from? Idk. All i know is they fly by night && during the day? No telling where they will land next I want every single piece of clothing in my closet--by night :) Please && Thank You Ladies.
His&&Hers
David Beckham && Wife Victoria Beckham.
10 Magazine
Even dressed down, there still crushing.
Heart of The Love Zone
Photographer: Elias Wessel
Model: Tatyana Usova
Styled by: Storm Pederson
Futureclaw Magazine
This is amazing. From the bright colors to the grudgy streets. Love that Tatyana poses are somewhat awkward. Shows fashion takes place anywhere!
Luxurious Relaxation
Photographer: Camilla Akrans
Model: Anja Rubik
Styled by: Sissy Vian
Vogue Nippon March
Is it me or is Anja in like every editoral?? Nope, she's just that dope. I love this theme, "Luxurious Relaxation". Bet you would never think country side hay as luxurious. Wearing pure white and the seductive poses makes me want to go myself.
French Brand, Gat Rimon, stamps a tailored look suitable for all classes of the fashion whelm.
Rome Fortune, we're not sure there's a qualified label for the package he's creating, branding and pushing. This music artist blends mellow rhymes with clever word play...