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.

Author

Catherine Yu-Shan Hsieh

Date

June 27, 2009

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!

Author

Madam Toussaint

Date

June 27, 2009

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.

Author

Anuli Akanegbu

Date

June 25, 2009

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.

Author

Ashley J. Hobbs

Date

June 24, 2009

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.

Author

Jaillan Elgallad

Date

June 21, 2009

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.

Author

Catherine Yu-Shan Hsieh

Date

June 20, 2009

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.

Author

Esther Akutekha

Date

June 19, 2009

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?

Author

Madam Toussaint

Date

June 16, 2009

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.

Author

Catherine Yu-Shan Hsieh

Date

June 14, 2009

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.

Author

Kristen Jeffers

Date

June 14, 2009

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.

Author

Ashley J. Hobbs

Date

June 10, 2009

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.

Author

Anuli Akanegbu

Date

June 9, 2009

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).

Author

Esther Akutekha

Date

June 9, 2009

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.

Author

Nneka Okona

Date

June 2, 2009

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.

Author

Ashley J. Hobbs

Date

May 28, 2009

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

Author

Jaillan Elgallad

Date

May 27, 2009

Does Tanya Morgan Have The Music You’ve Been Missing???

A good place to start is usually the beginning. So who is Tanya Morgan?

Author

Madam Toussaint

Date

May 23, 2009

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.

Author

Divya Amladi

Date

May 20, 2009

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.

Author

David Fromayan

Date

May 14, 2009

“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.

Author

Esther Akutekha

Date

May 9, 2009

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.

Author

David Fromayan

Date

May 4, 2009

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.

Author

Jaillan Elgallad

Date

April 30, 2009

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.

Author

Kristen Jeffers

Date

April 23, 2009

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.

Author

Cheryl Simmons

Date

April 22, 2009

Foreign Films Cure Seasonal Blahs

While the American film industry pops out tired movies, foreign film festivals provide moviegoers with challenging, entertaining fare.

Author

Divya Amladi

Date

April 22, 2009