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Get a Glimpse of the New Starter X Cookies Capsule Collection

by Brittany Skyler
written by Brittany Skyler

Loud music, laughs, and congratulations echoed through The House of Cannabis in SoHo for the launch of the new Starter X Cookies capsule collection. “ALL CITY.”

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The recently released collaboration is a match made in heaven, as the two businesses are titans in their respective fields. Starter was launched in 1971 and has since changed the sports apparel game forever with licensing deals with every prominent American sports league and more professional sports teams than other brands donned Starter. Not to mention, megastars, including Justin Bieber, LL COOL J, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, Will Smith, Snoop Dogg, Run DMC, and many more have sported the brand.

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On the other hand, rapper and entrepreneur Berner founded Cookies, whose street credit has made them highly sought-after in the global market.

“ALL CITY” features the Cookies X Starter II jackets. They currently come in black and gray, blue and orange, red and gold, and purple and gold, definitely a design for everyone. The designs and silhouettes are derived from the early ’90s style, combining streetwear, sportswear, and nostalgia, sure to turn heads on the subway.

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After striking up a few conversations with influencers and business owners, we concluded that they projected the collection to see success. The preparation of the carefully thought-out design, with the right timing, as the 90s/Y2K isn’t going anywhere, soon, makes the “ALL CITY” jackets a closet staple.

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The “ALL CITY” collection was enough to keep people talking all night, but the music by Scream Jones and the food by PLNT Burger were the perfect complement to keep the vibes going all night and then some.

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The Cookies X Starter “ALL CITY” capsule collection is selling out fast, so be sure to grab yours for the fall here.

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Timberland X CNSTNT:DVLPMNT Bring Design Classes to Bronx Youth

by Brittany Skyler
written by Brittany Skyler

Following the success of their 2021 14-course after-school design course, Timberland and CNSTNT:DVLPMNT returned to New York City for a series of spin-off events.

Following the success of their 2021 14-course after-school design course, Timberland and CNSTNT:DVLPMNT returned to New York City for a series of spin-off events.

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Other than NYC, the workshops are making stops in Philidelphia, Charlotte, and Baltimore to introduce BIPOC students to various careers in the design industry since 7% of all professional fashion designers identify as people of color.

“The importance of this is for them to understand that they have somebody that looks like them, that does this job, and also they can do it too. But, learning early gives them opportunities to grow within this industry, learn the different parts that they can be a part of,” stated Christopher Dixon, the founder of CNSTNT:DVLPMNT and Timberland footwear designer.

Following the success of their 2021 14-course after-school design course, Timberland and CNSTNT:DVLPMNT returned to New York City for a series of spin-off events.

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Here in the Bronx, the footwear brand hosted 25 students in grades 6-9 from the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology at the City Jeans store on Fordham Road. Throughout the five hours, the students learned the fundamentals of footwear, sketching, creative concepts, and color theory.

Between extensive work sessions with the students, Dixon, Timberland footwear designers, and Bronx Native Jae Tips spoke with the kids about creativity, passion, and hustle. Specifically, Tips emphasized to the students that although they are young, they should begin taking the steps now to lead them to their desired goals in life.

Following the success of their 2021 14-course after-school design course, Timberland and CNSTNT:DVLPMNT returned to New York City for a series of spin-off events.

Timberland

At the end of the day, the students went home with gift bags, personal designs, and newfound knowledge and interest in the design world that can lead them to their college careers and beyond.

Following the success of their 2021 14-course after-school design course, Timberland and CNSTNT:DVLPMNT returned to New York City for a series of spin-off events.

Timberland

Dixon’s favorite part of the workshops? “Seeing these kids not know anything about design and catching on quickly. And then breaking out of their shell by speaking in front of people. We get to see caterpillars turn into butterflies.”

As Timberland celebrates its 50-year anniversary, they’re looking forward to continuing initiatives like these to fulfill its mission of inspiring a new generation to move the world forward. 

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Latin Culture Shines Bright at New York Fashion Week 2023

by Brittany Skyler
written by Brittany Skyler

“Today, we move baby. You better be moving,” Grammy-award-winning producer Emilio Estefan gushed ahead of his NYFW show, Latin Ignition: The Magic of Art.

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The fashion show, created in collaboration with Consuelo Vanderbilt of SohoMuse, focused on bringing Latino fashion and culture to the forefront, especially given the fact that Latin Americans make up 18% of the United States population and essentially a large chunk of the creative market. 

For Vanderbilt, she was elated to combine her powerful networking platform with the legendary Estefan, who excels at seeking rising talent, to shed light on a culture that hasn’t “been given enough attention and focus.”

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“In a world of creativity, we need to give more job opportunities, and if we can help to do that and highlight that, what an amazing gift is that,” said Vanderbilt.

Held at the Guggenheim Museum, Latin Ignition: The Magic of Art featured designs from Alvin Valley, Laura Garcia, Nabies Vielman, and César Galindo. Not to mention the most adorable cameo from some puppies in the finale; seriously, that will get the stiffest of crowds riled up.

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Latin Ignition featured juxtaposing ideas from bold patterns and colors to more timeless silhouettes and pastels reminiscent of Easter; it seems there will be something for every aesthetic this Spring.

Not only did the designers get to showcase their work in an immersive show, but Estefan and Vanderbilt made it their mission that every single worker, including hair, makeup, models, stagehands, etc., were adequately compensated.

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When asked about the significance of this priority, Estefan relayed the idea to his work. He wants the public to understand that his engineers work as hard as his musicians; we just don’t see them in the spotlight. In this case, the hairstylists and makeup artists are the ones that “make the women beautiful,” Estefan stated.

Looking toward the future, collaborators aim to continue the push to bring Latino culture to the mainstream masses. 

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Furry Fiesta: Poms in PJs Dominate Midtown Manhattan in an Adorable Takeover

by Brittany Skyler
written by Brittany Skyler

It was a scene from a Y2K series featuring Paris Hilton.

Ahead of National Dog Day on August 26, the fluffiest Pomeranians from I POM NY took over the Midtown Manhattan Park Terrace Hotel in their finest PJs for the aptly titled Pomeranian PJ party. While there doesn’t always have to be a special occasion to get the pups together, this time around honored a special cause. Guests celebrated the pre-launch of the new children’s book Charlie at the Pom Springs Hotel.

Ahead of National Dog Day on August 26, the fluffiest Pomeranians from I POM NY took over the Midtown Manhattan Park Terrace Hotel in their finest PJs for the aptly titled Pomeranian PJ party. While there doesn’t always have to be a special occasion to get the pups together, this time around honored a special cause. Guests celebrated the pre-launch of the new children’s book Charlie at the Pom Springs Hotel.

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Written by Lara Eurdolian King, the book tells the heartwarming tale of Charlie the Pomeranian and his journey at the Pom Spring Hotel. Based on the true story of Charlie, he dreams of one day finding his forever family, but until then, Charlie takes us on his daily tasks of spending time with guests at the hotel.

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The best part? Charlie, the guest of honor, was in attendance, sitting as chill as he could be while soaking up every ounce of attention.

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Along with the book, the Pom Party also collaborated with Pupstarz Rescue, an organization committed to rescuing cats and dogs in public shelters who are at high risk of euthanasia.

All the poms were happy to receive an assortment of dog treats from Axel and Tia. They ran freely through the rooftop when not being photographed by every human in attendance. (Seriously, it was hard not to take a video every 5 seconds.)

Of course, the owners got in on the fun with light bites courtesy of the hotel and a “Yappy Hour” with refreshing cosmos and espresso martinis from Thomas Ashbourne, as well as wine by OneHope Wine that gives 10% back to your cause of choice.

Overall, the night garnered fun conversations and a whole lot of advocacy for the future of sheltered animals. If you want to donate or adopt a furry friend, check out Pupstarz Rescue for more information. 

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