Twinkling Delight
Twinkle by Wenlan was launched in fall 2000 by 42-year-old Chia, a Taiwanese transplant in New York. Chia is known in New York’s fashion world for her knitwear. Her very first collection consisted of 33 pieces of chunky, hand-knit sweaters, which became her signature.
Designer Spotlight: Loza Maléombho
New York-based designer Loza Maléombho’s line sets out to appeal to women who are both style conscious and socially conscious. In this interview, Loza discusses her inspirations, fair trade, and the trials of being an entrepreneur among other topics.
Introducing: Electrik Red
A force of nature, taking music by storm. Forget The Spice Girls' "girl power," Electrik Red is bringing "LADY POWER" and they're bringing it full force.
Ordinary Menswear Made Extraordinary
When we think of menswear, it’s usually typical: button-down shirt, pants and a jacket. The colors and fabrics may change from season to season but the classic look is always standard. A recent Parsons graduate, however, breaks the rules with her menswear collection.
Twinkling Delight
Twinkle by Wenlan was launched in fall 2000 by 42-year-old Chia, a Taiwanese transplant in New York. Chia is known in New York’s fashion world for her knitwear. Her very first collection consisted of 33 pieces of chunky, hand-knit sweaters, which became her signature.
Urban Furniture Store BoConcepts Doubles as Unconventional Art Gallery for Local Artists
In a city where it can cost an art lover to get into a gallery at this exhibit you get to see art for free in a store where essentially everything is art. Let's see the Museum of Modern Art do that!
Designer Spotlight: Loza Maléombho
New York-based designer Loza Maléombho’s line sets out to appeal to women who are both style conscious and socially conscious. In this interview, Loza discusses her inspirations, fair trade, and the trials of being an entrepreneur among other topics.
Introducing: Electrik Red
A force of nature, taking music by storm. Forget The Spice Girls' "girl power," Electrik Red is bringing "LADY POWER" and they're bringing it full force.
Ordinary Menswear Made Extraordinary
When we think of menswear, it’s usually typical: button-down shirt, pants and a jacket. The colors and fabrics may change from season to season but the classic look is always standard. A recent Parsons graduate, however, breaks the rules with her menswear collection.
Fashion Maelstrom
The East Village is always a good place to find cute little boutiques with one-of-a-kind apparel. One hidden gem is Sohung Designs, a store on Ninth Street and Second Avenue that opened in September 2008.
Flow for Change: Don’t Talk about it, BE About It
Poets are always up on a platform talking about the world’s problems. These poets are helping put money where their mouth is.
Do you hate Auto-tune too?
I don't think I've ever heard of single audio tool that has pissed off more people. So what is Auto-tune? Why is it so popular and when will it die?
Motioning toward Chicness
Twenty-three-year-old Chinese designer Angela Gao’s first Louis Kahn-inspired body of work was her thesis. Now her Timeless Collection, which is composed of muted black, white, and semitransparent black, with nudes adds a pop of fresh color. Circular shapes and fluid lines of chiffon and silk emanate elegance and feminine mystique, capturing silhouettes that are soft and resilient.
They’re Starving, So She Is Too
Crystal D. King is giving up food for 30 days — or as long as it takes for three of her favorite local artists receive the support they’ve invested a combined total of more than 40 years to generate.
Her Name Is Algebra
Class is officially in session as Ms. Blessett teaches the underground soul world a thing or two with her honest lyrics and supple vocal ability.
The DMV Music Handbook
In D.C, Maryland, and Virginia, collectively known as the DMV, rappers Wale and Rye Rye represent the capital of cool.
Free Chester Gregory Concert in NYC!
In search of quality music and a great performance? Give yourself a humpday treat!! Check out Chester Gregory's free concert at Barnes & Noble (Lincoln Center).
Green Fashion: Genuine or Gimmick?
You love fashion and are passionate about the environment, so meshing the two worlds seems pretty simple. Before you make that sustainable clothing purchase, there are several facts to consider that aren't so obvious.
If I was a RichGirl…
The music industry's discovered pot of gold delicately holds the originality and firey vocals of Audra, Brave, Lyndriette & Seven: RichGirl.
My Africa
The Massai warriors’ culture and traditional costumes from East Africa specifically living in Kenya and Tanzania inspired an upcoming designer’s first collection
Does Tanya Morgan Have The Music You’ve Been Missing???
A good place to start is usually the beginning. So who is Tanya Morgan?
Body Grooving
A Chicago dance project puts on one-of-a-kind shows. Mixing together choreographers from the world stage, innovative dance techniques and old-fashioned foot drumming, the Chicago Human Rhythm Project takes tap to a whole new level.
Get Influenced with Unfluence Society
The newest graphic T-shirt line, Unfluence Society, is bringing an all new fresh to the T-shirt industry. If you're not familiar, listen up because Unfluence has something to say - don't be influenced! The line is simple, graphic, and holds underlining messages of which exudes style, confidence, and above all a message that has sense.
“Be Legendary” Winner Announced!
John Legend was so impressed by the entries that he couldn't pick just one, so he picked three! Read on to learn about the winners of the Our Stage "Be Legendary" with John Legend contest.
Mimi Knows What’s Haute
Young, beautiful and the boss of her own brand Millissa Mathai is the founder of Haute Mimi. Childhood dreams have turned reality as this glam girl has turned her eye for fashion into her career. As editor-in-chief of Haute Mimi, an online blog of high end fashion and luxury goods, Millissa is the boss of her own and doesn’t shy away from telling you what’s haute and what’s not.
Go Roman This Spring
This spring, designers like Versace, Elie Saab, Donna Karan, BCBG and other brilliant designers were inspired by one of the largest empires in history. They brought to us an elegant, comfortable and historic trend we can wear this spring and summer.
The Humble Poet with a Purpose
Josephus III takes a natural ability for writing and poetry and turns a community on to spoken word poetry.
Just June
June Sarpong was destined for greatness. Born Ghanaian, her very strict African family did not want her to leave school behind to begin a career in media. She landed a position at London's radio station Kiss FM and within month's she was offered a full time position that lead to opportunities at Arista Records, MTV and London's Channel 4 T4.
