Monday, December 12, 2011

"The Great Designers" Exhibit at Fashion Institute of Technology

I had the chance to stop by Fashion Institute of Technology to check out the Exhibit.



The Great Designers, Part One


Fashion & Textile History Gallery


November 29, 2011 - May 8, 2012

The Great Designers, Part One is the first of two exhibitions that highlight masterpieces from the Museum’s permanent collection. More than fifty garments and accessories are featured by designers from Alaïa to Zoran, including work by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, Christian Dior, and Miuccia Prada. Full portraits of all exhibition objects will be included in The Great Designers: Fashion’s Hall of Fame from A to Z - the accompanying book to The Great Designers, Part One and The Great Designers, Part Two - which will be published early in 2012.





Check out more pics from the exhibit here:




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"LifeStyle Spotlite": Fashion Veteran Texanna Watts Fashion Tips and Harlem Fashion Row Feature

I am glad to announce my Mentor in the Fashion Industry and Supervisor Texanna Watts is Featured on "The Harlem Fashion Row" Website. She was interviewed by the owner Brandice Henderson. Make sure you check out the interview.

http://harlemsfashionrow.com/from-diddy-to-bet-fashion-director-texanna-watts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-diddy-to-bet-fashion-director-texanna-watts


Texanna Watts has worked for some of the industries top bosses. From Wyclef Jean, Sean PDiddy Combs , Damon Dash to now Fashion Director at Black Entertainment Television.

Check Out her Feature on VHIs "I Wanna Work for Diddy"



Texanna Watts is an Industry Veteran and has worked with some of the industries top bosses. From Wyclef Jean, Sean "P diddy" Combs, Damon Dash to now Fashion Director at Black Entertainment Television. Texanna Shares her expertise and give "Tips on How to Make it in the Fashion Industry"



TIPS TO MAKE IT IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
  1. In this Industry all you have is your name and your reputation. Protect it and keep it honest.
  2. Be professional and always be on time
  3. Keep your Word
  4. Know Your Craft, stay current and up to date
  5. Most importantly, Love what you do! Be passionate about your career.
    FASHION INDUSTRY JOBS
  1. Fashion Stylist
  2. Personal Shopper/Wardrobe Consultant
  3. Publicist/PR
  4. Visual Merchandiser
  5. Prop Stylist
  6. Fashion Forecaster


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"Shoe-icide Report" w/ 106 & Park Rocsi Diaz


SHOES BY ALEXANDER WANG


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"LifeStyle Spotlite": New Video from group "2 For the Money" new single Gotts Make It



2 For The Money remixes the Lil Wayne, "Hustler Muzik" beat to give you a brief look into their past. "Gotta Make It' is for everyone striving for more. Everyone can relate. Video Directed by DTMNY. Enjoy...

STREET STYLE WATCH : YOUNG, FLY AND FLASHY

"LifeStyle Spotlite": Prinze Naki Eyewear

Accessory trends are becoming more and more popular every day. From Stylish Handbags to jewlery to now eyewear it seems like everyone is trying to get a taste of a stylish piece. My first glimpse into stylish eyewear designs have been those of Grace Jones, Madonna, Beyonce and Rihanna. At first they were hard to get a hold on but more and more designers are picking up on the trend. I met a really talented eyewear designer. Here is his story:

Naki Carey is a Washington DC native who is merging quickly in the Fashion and Entertainment industry. His interest began in 2006 at a High School Fashion Show then later on  he branch off to modeling, Not soon after that he became a Runway Instructor, Creative Coordinator (Working behind the scenes) and Photo-shoot Director. June, 2010 was the Mark when he started to create "Over the Top" Eyewear pieces. He started by using miscellaneous pieces around the house and turned the into work of art. Naki plans on bringing the industry nothing but Creativity and Over The Top Designs. "SO BE READY TO BE BOLD"



Check out more of his designs at: http://www.wix.com/creativedezigner/prinzenaki


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New Nailpolish Alert: Nicki Minaj has her own line of Nailpolish by OPI

Nicki Minaj is definetly doing her thing. She has linked up with OPI and designed her own line of nail colors. The collection consist of bright colors and Mettallics. And ofcourse the names are fun:   “Super Bass Shatter, "Fly", “Metallic 4 Life” & of course, “Pink Friday




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