Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Atlanta, GA, USA
Care Free Black Boys
“Men can’t wear makeup”, “Men shouldn’t wear flowers”, both of Those old school,outdated mindsets are now starting to parish. Looking through Tumblr and Instagram you can see the apparent change in the way many men are starting to become more liberated to indulge into the gender neutral pool. In generations before the millennials, men showing any form of femininity was downright unacceptable. Today we are surrounded with people who understand that yes men can be feminine, wear flowers in their hair, and have a PAWPIN highlight and still be called a man. That’s one of things that I personally appreciate about the times we live in; no one is judging.
Jaden Smith pushing Gender Neutral boundaries in a photoshoot for Vogue
Young Thug in Alessandro Tricone, for his album titled “No My Name is Jeffery”
Rae Sremmurd poses for The Fader
Frank Ocean in “Boys Don’t Cry”
Isaih B. (@iisaiahb)
To all the CareFree Black Boys out there. Don’t be afraid to be yourself. It’s okay to cry, dance roll in the grass, watch the stars at night, paint your body in pastels.
Text: Imani Green
Visuals: Instagram,Tumblr
Atlanta, GA, USA
Rihanna's Puma collection on the rise
With all of the designers showcasing their Spring 2017 looks, Rihanna’s own, Fenty x Puma collection has raised the bar. The debut show occurred during Paris Fashion Week and incorporated a variety of models from Imaan Hammam to Slick Woods. Inspired by Marie Antoinette, Rihanna intertwined the 19th century and street style effortlessly.
The runway was set up in a maze-like wonderland, allowing you to focus on the completed looks. Corsets, du-rags, and baseball caps were utilized most of the show. Rihanna’s “shape-shifter” expertise kicked in with baggy boilersuits, skin tight track pants, and sultry slits. Shoes included super platforms, pumps with a shoelace trim, and how could we forget about the infamous fur slides?
Overall, this season definitely sets a different tone from the last. Softer hues, ribbons, and ruffles are the complete opposite of the goth theme from the Fall 2016 Ready-to-Wear collection.
Rihanna’s advice on how to style the pieces are to either wear one item at a time, or all at once. Mix and match, create and innovate!
Text: Keyonna S.
Fullerton, CA, USA
Creative Babe: Meet Ria Lazo
Name: Ria Lazo
Age: 19
Where are you from? Fullerton, California
When did you become interested in fashion and blogging? Fashion has always been an integral part of my life. I feel fashion has given me the ability to express myself and formulate a sense of confidence in not only my personal style, but in my life holistically. I guess you can say I was always ‘clothes-minded’. Even at 5 years old I recall always wearing this (now hideous) furry blue vest – yes, even in the summer. The judgement of my own family couldn’t stop me from wearing that vest, because it made my 5-year-old self feel confident. Blogging on the other hand, had always been an insecurity of mine. I’m very loud in my style, but my voice is something I still struggle with. I have always wanted to start a fashion/life-style blog for years, but was petrified of judgement. I always blogged on tumblr, but on very private terms. Though, as I’ve grown older I’ve become more confident in my voice, and only hope to inspire others to find theirs.
Who inspires you the most? As I began blogging big bloggers such as @flamcis and @ellenvlora have really inspired me to put myself out there. With hard work dreams are attainable, no matter how hard it seems. Although throughout these past months, I’ve been nothing more than humbled and inspired by the blogging community. There is so much love and admirable passion that the blogging community has to offer. Every day I am inspired and reminded to do better, through the support of fellow bloggers I’ve been pleased to meet.
Where do you see your talents taking you in the future? Hopefully in the future I’ll be able to be a full-time blogger while inspiring and instilling confidence in others’ lives.
If you could give advice to a younger self what would you say? Never compromise who you are just to please others. Regardless of what you do people will always have something negative to say, so you might as well stay true to who you are. At the end of the day, you’re your own person – no one ever be able to take that away from you. Don’t be afraid to take risks; chase your dreams, and never look back.
What has been your favorite look you created? And was it for yourself or someone else? My favorite look I created was an outfit I put together that resembled a referee, but I added a long kimono and heels. The referee look was alluding how one should always “play by your own rules”. This look was created for my followers to remind them to make life/style choices, which make you, you. Play life by your own rules.
What's your creative process? When putting an outfit together for a shoot or writing a blog post I always ask myself: “how can this affect people positively?” In everything I put out, I always make sure I’m being genuine and relatable as possible. It doesn’t always mean putting on extravagant outfits, but about wearing what makes you comfortable and confident that day. I will say that I am picky about the backgrounds I take with specific outfits, just making sure things match and all. But most of the time, I do whatever feels right.
How can people view your style? My style varies, sometimes I go from wearing all black to bright colored dresses. I think that’s the important thing to remember about fashion, is that it’s ever-changing. You shouldn’t feel as if you have to stick to one specific style, because it should be about expressing the way you feel that day. The best way to describe my style is confident, I’m not afraid to change it up.
Instagram: riaxla
Website: Cultivating Confidence
London, UK
Fake is Better: Interview with jewelry designer Renata Minoldo
If you’ve ever seen project runway where the designers are
asked to make garments out of the most outrageous materials; but then they
proceed to come up with something so genius its mind bottling. Well here you
have it! Renata Minoldo Argentinean Visual artist based in London. As a
contemporary artist Minoldo starts of her first collection “Fake is Better”
with the use of clay as her materials. Before the whimsical collection came
along; Renata spent her time in fashion design and also visual art. Creating pastel
colored sculptures that catches the eye.
How did you get your
start in making jewelry?
Well I am actually a fashion designer and also a visual
artist so I’m always mixing those disciplines. I also use to work in costume
design as well, so everything I do is 3 D. I started to work with sculpture in my visual
artist practise. I just wanted to mix those two elements together and doing
that I feel like it gives me more freedom; you can be more crazy and free with
shape than with clothing design. I really
like having that freedom and all the creative possibilities of making jewelry.
I’m always experimenting with tools and textures so it’s a great excuse to get
to know different materials.
Renata Minoldo's Sculpture and costume designs
What made you choose
clay as your primary material?
Yes, this collection was made out of clay but I want to make
use of other materials later. Also its weird because usually clay is related to
something really crafty; which is something I really like and something I’m
really influenced by. My artistic practise is also very crafty, I use a lot of
craft materials, but at the same time nobody really pays attention to that
material. Basically I just use that material because it’s really playful and it
allows me to do lots of different things with it.
What is your design
process?
My design process is about a lot of research first and
ideals and also mood boards of things I really like. For instance, this
collection was inspired by Franz West, who is an Austrian artist. He’s amazing
he does a lot of sculpture, I mean of course he has a very huge body of work.
He also does furniture design as well and the pieces are really huge. You can
sit on them! Most of the traditional art works are in museums or galleries. You
just look at it and not touch or interact with the work. What Franz West was
trying to do is get people to interact with his work. With him doing that I took
many of his shapes and incorporated them into my own collections. If you look
at many of my work its very girly and playful... like if I was twelve (laughs).
I don’t really draw a lot I just do a
lot of research and then I work straight in 3D trying different shapes,
combinations and colors. I think it suits me really well, I’m really happy
working with jewelry.
Franz West Designs
When did you first
start making jewelry?
Well I always kind of had the idea, I started making
accessories for costumes, not really wearable, mostly headpieces and giant
necklaces because I worked with a lot of music bands. Those were some of things
that were worn on stage so they had to be big most of the time. There was just
a point where I wanted to start my own business. You know sometimes we have
lots of ideas so I just sat down one-day last year in September/ October I decided
to “yeah I’m going to do this” because it also gives me that opportunity of independence.
I also thought if I move I would always be able to create and take my business
with me. At the same time, it’s something that gives me the possibilities to be
free and create. So then I launched the collection in March because it was also
difficult to find creative people to work with that shared the same aesthetic
and were willing to work with me. I’ve had the opportunity to work with this
amazing stylist, we worked together a lot looking at different images and
coming up with different ideas.
What advice would
give to someone who wants to get into jewelry or visual art?
I don’t know if I feel like really qualified, I just think
that in anything you just have to do your research. Not only the visual parts
of the research but finding your originality challenges you more as an artist.
Also know the material that you’re working with, I think that’s really important. It took me a long time; I’m very use to working with material so I know
how certain things would behave. At the same time, it took me a while to really
dominate it. The great thing about the time we live in is that we have great
resources like the Internet so it’s easier to connect and learn.
Text: Imani Green
Visuals: Renata Minoldo, Franz West
Atlanta, GA, USA
1970's Resurrection: Summer Trends
Just as we made that transition into skinny jeans and we swore as a community we would not be caught dead in bell bottom jeans. Now put away that big puffy hair and settle for a sleek Kim K ponytail. It looks like we all lied; the 70s came back to slap us in the face for being traders. From vintage graphic tees, bell bottoms, and platform heels the 70s is here to stay and I’m loving it. Take out those hot pants and skates so we can take a blast to the past.
Graphic Tees:
Nothing says 70s more than a good old vintage graphic tee. Dig through your parents’ closet and I’m sure they have pure gold in there waiting to make a grand entrance. Pair it with some hot pants and funky sunglasses you’ll be turning heads in no time.
Ohio 1975
Bell Bottoms:
The 70s can’t resurrect itself without its famous bell bottoms! Great thing about these hot commodities is that they’re high waist and hug your curves in all the right places. Pair it with a crop top or bralette for those hot summer days and you are good to go.
The 70s can’t resurrect itself without its famous bell bottoms! Great thing about these hot commodities is that they’re high waist and hug your curves in all the right places. Pair it with a crop top or bralette for those hot summer days and you are good to go.
Jumpsuits:
Can we say the 70's gave birth to jumpsuits? Whether it was John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever or Foxy Brown showing off that heaven sent figure. Jumpsuits have been making their comeback and they’re here to stay.
Can we say the 70's gave birth to jumpsuits? Whether it was John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever or Foxy Brown showing off that heaven sent figure. Jumpsuits have been making their comeback and they’re here to stay.
Crochet tops:
This is far from your grandmother’s knit itchy sweaters. Crochet tops are a given if you want to prosper in this 1970’s summer. Go to your local thrift store or even DIY it. Etsy also has some unique hand made crochet tops that you can’t resist.
Platform Shoes:
The trend of the platform shoe travels beyond the 70s. One of the longest trends in history proves itself time after time. Courtesan and Patrician women wore them 20 inches high to protect their dresses from mud and soil, we wear them for comfort and aesthetic. Long live the platform shoe!
The trend of the platform shoe travels beyond the 70s. One of the longest trends in history proves itself time after time. Courtesan and Patrician women wore them 20 inches high to protect their dresses from mud and soil, we wear them for comfort and aesthetic. Long live the platform shoe!
Text: Imani Green
Visuals: Tumblr, Pinterest
Atlanta, GA, USA
Editorial: Desperado
"I was inspired by the dark sounds of Rihanna's Desperado. When you hear music and you paint a picture in your head of how it would look, that's exactly what i did. With the right team of creatives, we gave birth to Desperado. " - Imani Green
Photographer: Inari Briana
Creative Director: Imani Green
Models: Julia Spychalski, Stephany, June
Stylists: Carlea Victoria, Mikea Gray
Hair: Alyzza Ukani
Makeup: Kiana P
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