GET TO KNOW - CLINTON HUGHES
I had the pleasure in meeting Clinton Hughes Designer and atelier for his brand Oddinary Studios; An apparel design and manufacturing studio based in East LA. Creating custom apparel & specializing in tailoring, pattern making, grading & sample making large / small clothing production, embellishments such as embroidery, screen printing, DTG printing and sourcing various Trims and finishings. We had the chance to sit and talk everything fashion, his early beginnings and where he is right now at his LA studio located in DTLA.
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BRAND HIGHTLIGHT : UGLY CLOTH
We deemed this project "love languages." this project, in many ways, speaks to the ethos of ugly. We've all been told that love is the only language in existence that has no boundaries. Well, here at ugly, as you may know. We like to push those limits. Ugly is and always will be centered around positivity and fellowship. The way we communicate and carry ourselves is invaluable when considering how close we become as friends; unapologetic but love always being the primary intention. Ugly is love, and we're sure you can love with your ugly side too.
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BRAND HIGHLIGHTS, 'SUSTAINABILITY EDITION.'
It's a New Year, and if anyone reading this is much like me, you are looking to change things up a bit in your closet. For this segment, i am sharing some of my favorite brands and a few that i found on Instagram. Firstly, i was a bit flummoxed on how to bring this piece together. I have been a firm believer in sustainability and protecting our planet. Still, i also understand how price points of environmentally friendly products can, unfortunately, sway consumers to give their money to fast fashion brands
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EDITOR IN CHIEF'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SPECIAL
Shopping for someone may sometimes get tough; granted, some would prefer to shop on a budget or don't know what to get someone. But, critical advice, always get thoughtful gifts and spend what you know you can. For this segment, i am highlighting some smaller businesses with superb quality products, comfortability in mind, and prices that make sense that you or your loved ones will forever cherish and love. I have accumulated a list of some of my favorite brands.
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CHROME HEARTS: MIAMI ART BASEL
In celebration of Art Basel Miami, Chrome Hearts transformed the sculpture garden of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, into a regulation-size basketball court installation.
The net’s backboard was crafted from hand-carved and hand-sanded aluminum, while it’s wooden base was produced and hand-painted to playfully replicate concrete in a more conscientious material.
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CHROME HEARTS : SEX RECORDS OPENS TODAY IN WEST VILLAGE
Staged in a never-before-seen Chrome Hearts space adjacent to the West Village Flagship location, the nostalgia of matchbox cars & saturated neon shelves alongside DiGiacomo’s bold art pieces is the first installation in this venue. This unique annex is intended by the Starks to be an experimental studio where they can shine a light on the artists & creatives they admire – from chefs to athletes to performance artists – the space will be a creative playground where they can merge worlds with innovators from every field.
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THE OBRA® MULE IN LIGHT SUEDE
New York City, NY, March 2021—New from OBRA® for spring 2021: The OBRA® Mule, an unlikely vulcanized take and modern execution of the classic backless slide—with the all-day everyday comfort of the OBRA® working footbed. The new unisex style is characterized by minimalist swooping upper lines set atop the OBRA® signature Wrap construction.
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BRAND TO KNOW : 1064 STUDIO
1064studio is created new designs to emphasize the everyday look of modern women. The line of architecture and sculptor inspires every collection. Our design is craved for something clean and architectural. 1064studio has no muse. We pursuit that everyone can wear easily. Each piece of jewelry can be layered or mixed and matched for everyday outfits. We continue to develop fine jewelry into a wearable statement.
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BRANDS TO KNOW : FROM MAN / WOMAN PARIS MARKET WEEK.
MAN / WOMAN shows are dedicated to building a well-edited community of brands from around the globe, each with their unique identity and determined purpose; all together offering an unparalleled industry perspective. They’ve highlighted a few brands for WOMAN AW20, and we are absolutely in love with them. Take a look and get acquainted with these brands.
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GOODORDERING ECO RANGE BAGS
"Creating a bag that has all the functionalities required for urban cycling, be at an affordable price point AND to be as sustainable as possible was no easy job." - Jacqui Ma, designer and founder of Goodordering.
The colourful photoshoot campaign designed by art director Kaya Strehler aims to illustrate the playful side of recycling to Goodordering's global audience. Goodordering bags are sold across 20 countries, directly through goodordering.com and selected stockists.
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NYC MARKET : WOMAN AW20
NYC MARKET WEEK is coming up and we are excited, this is the time of the year we enjoy the most, we get to walkthrough trade shows and reach astounding brands. This helps us build content and also create some great connections with some exceptional designers. MAN/WOMAN one of the many tradeshows we walk through and they are bringing our some modish brands for WOMAN AW20 that look top-notch!
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NYC MARKET : BLLUEMADE AW20
The NYC market is just around the corner, and we are giving you amazing, stylish readers some of our favorite brands we are looking forward to seeing. First up, its BLLUEMADE, sharing the AW20 made in NYC collection designed by Alex Robins and Lilly Lampe.
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DESIGNER TO KNOW: TYLER MCGILLIVARY
The brand is known for its use of bold color schemes and playful, dynamic textiles matched with versatile silhouettes. Before starting the line, I studied Sociology and Visual Culture at NYU while also working for a small, independent clothing brand.
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I WANT THAT LOOK!
Close your eyes, as i take you into my closet this week, I promise it won't be any Lions and Witches in this wardrobe, just marvelous staple pieces.
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COZY WEATHER, COZY FITS. A/W'19
In case you missed our daily Instagram must-have pieces, we got you covered with these round-ups of A/W'19 fall drops. This week the majority of our favorite brands released their Fall collections. We are salivating over these pieces from Wtaps, Mfpen, and Engineered Garments.
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DESIGNER TO KNOW : SYDNEY BROWN
Sydney Brown was born out of a conviction that beautiful shoes could be produced in an environmentally-friendly way. Taking a holistic approach to design, Sydney Brown espouses respect for the environment with sustainable material development being key to each season.
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Voussoir Launches at the Royal Opera House
London, England – Oxford Fashion Studio shook up the catwalk and the face of fashion with the launch of their new label, Voussoir. The collection featured over 30 pieces designed by four Independent designers handpicked by the British fashion disruptor that has been offering independent designers groundbreaking opportunities to market their designs on a global stage since 2009.
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TOP TRENDS FROM LONDON FASHION WEEK
London Fashion Week is coming to an end and we have the top fashion trends of SS20 as exhibited by 15 Independent Designers at Oxford Fashion Studios runway shows that took place at the Royal Opera House this weekend.
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KIDSUPER PRESENTS : RECYCLING A RUNWAY SHOW.
Designer and creative genius Colm Dillane from KIDSUPER brought something new and refreshing this past week to NYFW called Recycling a runway show. If you know nothing about Colm, you should know this, that he creates things that no one else is thinking.
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FALL MUST HAVE: MOZH MOZH AW'19 COLLECTION
As I began the creation process of the Mozh Mozh AW19 collection, my background of music transported me to 1970’s Jamaica and the powerful women who broke barriers singing reggae. And got me thinking about powerful women. It was not without irony that I ended up at my sister’s wedding in Texas, and discovered that a good pair of boots and a wide rimmed cowboy hat can make a woman feel stronger that she knew she could
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