We stopped backstage before the Thorsun spring/summer 2017 presentation to get the lowdown on the hair looks for the show. Read as we interview the lead stylist as well as Thorsun founder George Sotelo.
Part of New York Fashion Week Men’s The Nautica Spring/Summer 2017 Men’s Show was presented at Skylight: Clarkson Square. Check out the review.
This past Tuesday, July 12, menswear designer Ricardo Seco brought awareness to the runways with his SS17 collection, entitled LIFE.
This past Wednesday, July 13, Rochambeau designer duo Laurence Chandler & Joshua Cooper debuted their SS17 collection on the runway at Skylight Clarkson Square in Chelsea.
On Monday July 11, contemporary menswear brand ARTISTIX held its official NYFW:M afterparty at the Folley Gallery in the Lower East Side.
Once a year, the best and brightest Korean fabric and textile designers come to New York to showcase their Fall/ Winter 2017 collections. This year is the 20th KPNY show, and about 70 designers were selected to attend this prestigious event.
Reviews of the following Spring 2017 Men’s collections, shown at New York Men’s Day (NYMD) presented by Cadillac, part of NYFWM: Uri Minkoff, Private Policy, Krammer & Stoudt, Rideau, Robert James, and Chapter
There’s no way to deny that, actor, Wilmer Valderrama is quite a beautiful man from his beaming smile to his well-groomed tresses.
A celebration of personal identity and freedom of expression, the Afro-Latino Festival receives our precious city with open-arms.
The initial reception is welcoming, homely. People dance, sung, ate, took pictures. The single room was filled with people. Joyous faces. But the real excitement took place in the auditorium. Blessed with awards for very important members of the Afrolatino community and soulful music to compliment the gathering.
A genuine sense of pure enjoyment filled the air here. An event that simply celebrated being human. It was necessary; as merely days after a dual-tragedy shook the very foundation of black culture in the United States, that people come together with positivity in times of mourning. The weekend of July 8-10 was suitable for just such an occasion.
Friday’s version of the Afro-Latino 2016 festival was hosted by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, in Harlem. However, within it’s barriers transpired a celebration of which knew no bounds. People were able to be themselves, and pay tribute to their heritage unbarred. Many adorned festive clothing catered specifically for the Afro-Latino union. It was lovely, weird and stylish. After an hour of casual meeting, we made our way to the theatre. There, we were met with hospitality and music. Suddenly, with rapid movement, the beneficiaries of the evening’s celebration arrived on-stage. The Awardees of the evening were: Danilo Parez, Moises Medrano, Aysha Schomburg and Dr. Arianna Curtis. All four recipients have made significant contributions to their respective communities, and were represented as such.
This issue of the Afro-Latino Festival also featured performances from a plethora of artists and musicians. After the award observance, we were treated to a live recital composed of: Afrodisiaco and Proyección Folclorico, among others.
On Friday evening, there were two more venues taken for more Afro-Latino excitement. This part of the festivities, located in other parts of the city, had their own pleasurable affairs. These events included several musical numbers from Colombian-based band El Caribefunk and Brazilian Carioca Bass / Baile Funk performer Zuzuka Poderosa – both of whom premiered at the Afro-Latino festival after-parties in Manhattan’s SOB’s and Brooklyn’s C’mon Everybody venues respectfully.
The weekend editions of the festival took place at the Restoration Bedford Stuyvesant Plaza, in Brooklyn. With people exercising their customs and cultural traditions; of which involved Henna stands, vendors, African & Latino clothing lines on full display for watchful onlookers, potential buyers – and more. It was a mesh of the colorful, the exciting, the eventful. With participants exercising their rights to freedom of expression. The park’s center-stage was composed fully of dozens – following the beat of the DJ while the African dancers on-stage moved with grace to their hearts content.
Bodysuits, cutouts and crop-tops dominate the latest additions to the clothing line.
This Friday, IVY PARK rolled out new pieces as part of the High Summer collection. Matching the crisp logos and breezy cuts of the original collection, the latest additions branch off from the traditional white, black and steel colors to include bright, fresh tones such as navy and mint. Some pieces, from cropped hoodies to tank-tops, feature subtler or perforated logos rather than the standard bold print present on the line’s previous release; the result? A stylish, body-friendly athleisure line that fits both your morning workout and weekly brunch date.
Judging from the original IVY PARK collection and clothing lines released by other artists – think Rihanna’s collaboration with PUMA – expect this line to sell-out fast.
IVY PARK is available at Topshop, Nordstrom, Net-a-Porter and more. Most items are under $60 and, as it is all dancewear inspired, is best worn when layered. Check out the video below for some styling inspiration.