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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Rafael Cox Presents: The Redemption Fashion Show [Photos+Video]

Many of you know budding designer, and fashion power house Rafael Cox as the audacious contestant on Season 9 of the Lifetime Network's hit series, “Project Runway”! Well now Rafael is ruffling more feathers, and making more fashion forward moves towards becoming a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry.

As an avid leader of the up & coming Atlanta fashion community, Rafael unveiled his Spring 2013 collection to a diverse audience of fashion curators, consumers, and celebrity guest on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Defoor Center in Atlanta's hip and swanky fashion and arts district. The show was hosted by local Atlanta, Hot 107.9 DJ Traci Steele, pictured in the promo picture above.

The collection revealed brightly hued cocktail dresses, and gowns that fuzed together some of the hottest trends in fashion for spring, i.e. the peplum, cut-outs and the sports stripe. Hot pink, neon green, canary yellow, and turquoise dominated the color palette on the runway. Which by the way, was innovative in it's own right.

Celebrity Attendees included Erica Dixon & Shay Buckey of VH1's "Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta", Bambi of VH1's "Basketball Wives LA", Sharlinda & Kahdijiha Rowe of Style Networks, "Big Rich Atlanta" and recording artist Vina Mills.

Right on trend for 2013 Rafael has continued to wow his audience and network of industry notables. Be sure to check out the video below, and after that peep the pictures from the show, and see all of Rafael's 2013 projections for Spring! Visit www.rafaelcoxdesigns.com for more, and to shop the new collection!

Credit:
Videographer - Dexter Williams | TeamDecstr - MrDecstar@gmail.com
Photographer - Tawanna Webster | PhotosByTawanna - photosbytawanna@gmail.com

See pics from the night here!!

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Featured Designer :: Anthony Lawrence Collection

Earlier last month, I came across @CEODeFron's twitter, and after I saw his Panda Arm Candy, I had to know who this designer was and where I could see more of his collection. I got in contact with him, and knew I had to have him featured on the blog.

Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you - The Anthony Lawrence Collection!

A line that fuses urban culture, with a statement making panda is finally chic! The line centers around the graphic fashion tee's at its core, but designer De'Fron says that he plans to branch out into other aspects of the fashion industry! I won't give it all away though, you guys must read this exclusive interview and get your Anthony Lawrence Collection pieces today!

Peep the Interview below:

What’s the name of the clothing line?
Anthony Lawrence Collection - "the epitome of every lifestyle"

What is your definition of Fashion?
Fashion to me is a mode or style that you feel is comfortable but most of all fashion is whatever you make it.

What was your inspiration to start a clothing line?
I felt that people was trying to hard to be different that fashion and styles was getting away from American flava that the lines like Phat Farms and FUBU presented us with in the 90's. Those lines gave us classic apparel and why fashion and trends change, classic is forever and thats what inspired me to start the Anthony Lawrence Collection to continue what Russ & Daymond started but on a different playing field.

That must have been an interesting feeling?
Yes it was because when I first had the vision for Anthony Lawrence Collection my mind and thoughts was running all over the place. I had no one to contact on how to get started and what to do or what steps to take. I basically used social media for my advantage but after meeting people who felt my I had something I still had to deliver a product that would set Anthony Lawrence Collection apart from what was already out and establish all by myself, that was the most interesting part.

Who are the main people in this “Group” or are you Solo?
I'm currently starting to put together a team but as of right now its just me for as daily operations and things like that.

What kind of pieces center around the line?
The center piece is graphic t-shirts and their not your normal graphic t-shirts. Their high quality t-shirts that are fit for any lifestyle.

Who do you collaborate with to come up with design ideas?
All designs are my vision my concept, I work with different graphic designers to get different feel for what my vision is for the design.

What's your favorite piece from your collection, and why?
I actually have two favorite pieces and they are the "Tribute To The KING OF POP" t-shirt that I did to honor my favorite entertainer Michael Jackson and the panda bear t-shirt. The "KING OF POP" is just a lot different from all the other Michael Jackson t-shirts you see, it is very detailed I used four different Michaels from different generations of his life had them put on the shirt like 3D (you have to see it) along with other details.

Is there a target audience?
Anyone that has a lifestyle can wear Anthony Lawrence Collection

Where do you see your line within the next 3 years?
I see Anthony Lawrence Collection as a huge name in the industry within the next 3 years also adding more to the apparel as far as polo's, track jackets, and a kids collection.

Are you planning or in any Fashion Shows?? Or maybe just a showcase??
Yes, October 27- 2nd Annual IZSOME fashion show in Little Rock, Arkansas In April Style Exhibition in Columbia, SC & currently working on doing my own in Dallas, Texas

Do you have a website?
http://www.anthonylawrencecollection.com

What are your Social Media Handles?
Twitter: @alcollection and @ceodefron Facebook: Facebook.com/ALcollection

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Featured Wardrobe Stylist: Askia Abdull

Everybody always complains that Atlanta is full of wannabes - wanting to be models, wanting to be stylist, wanting to be rappers - and then you meet a few genuine people with tangible credits, and a substantial resumé and realize, some people really are who they say they are!

Well, I've been following this Wardrobe Stylist, based in Atlanta, for about a solid 6 months, and I knew I had to feature him and his work on the website; unfortunately our busy schedules never permitted such a time but finally the stars have aligned, and I snagged the interview!!

I would like for you all to meet, haute wardrobe stylist and fashion industry insider, Askia Abdull.

For all aspiring wardrobe stylist, this is THEE INTERVIEW for you!!

Check out the interview below:

Name: Askia IBN Abdullah Bryant (Askia Abdull)
Age: 24
Where You're From: San Diego, California Where You Currently Reside: Woodstock, GA

1. What is a Wardrobe Stylist in your own words?
A wardrobe stylist is a individual who styles models, celebrities and other public figures for events, concerts, photo shoots and many other things.A stylist pulls full head to toe looks (ex: tops, bottoms, shoe's, etc..) . from boutiques, department store, and designers. They can provide services such as personal shopping, reconstructing a client's wardrobe, re-organizing a client's closet and even so helping a designer create their new collection.

2. What is your definition of Fashion?
ME!, I AM FASHION . I'm always expressing myself through the clothes I wear. I'm all about being daring and just going for it. This is my life, my job/career its’ like a drug to me. I'm always changing from season to season bringing back old trends and creating my own.

3. What is Style? Or are Style & Fashion the same thing?
Style and Fashion are very much two different things. Style is more so about individualism and self-expression, turning a design or even a trend into your own and making it fit you. Fashion is like a guide to style; because it’s more so what are the hot new trends coming down the runway for the season and showing you how you should wear it.

4. What got you into the Fashion Industry? What or Who made you want to work so diligently to break into one of the toughest industries?
I've always loved fashion as a young teenager and I've always wanted to be a designer. I started off making t-shirts in high school, going shopping with friends picking out outfits for them to wear and even just helping out random people at the mall. Lol. I love how it’s just so cut throat and people just tell u how it is in this industry as well as all the behind the scenes work. I'm a hard working person. I make something out of nothing and I feel this is what the fashion industry is all about. This is what mostly got me into fashion.

5. Who do you collaborate with on style ideas? Or is it just you?
I mostly come up with my own style ideas for everything I do. I don't really do any collabs because I'm mostly building my portfolio right now and I want it to be all me and no one else.

6. What are 3 Words that describes your personal sense of style? And what is your favorite store to shop at?
Daring, Creative, and Chic I'll get lil things from the mall but Urban Outfitters, Zara, Standard, just got into Club Monaco and H&M is pretty ok..but I'm mostly a vintage dude. love love love thirft stores I can always walk in find what I want and go.. lol American thrift store, Park ave thirft, Lucky exchange, and I love love Value Village.

7. Can someone be taught how to style other people? Or does it come naturally?
I want to say lil of both because now a days it’s not that hard to get on Youtube or something and watch a "how to videos" on how to style or you can even so work under another styles and they can teach you mostly what they know. plus people give styling class's. you don't always have to be stylish just to know how to style. Most people think that. To most styling does come natural those are mostly the real creative ones.

8. Who is your ultimate style dream (Who do you have to style before you die?)
I have to style Rihanna. I love everything about this woman underdog who came out on top. ugh!! models Salieu Jalloh love, Dominique Hollington, Sebastian Savue, female models Coco ROCHA, Kate Moss let me stop lol

9. So far, who was one of the best photographers, designers or models that you've worked with (Name Drop)?
I will always be forever greatful for photographer Raphael Simien he mostly was the one that put me on the map as a stylist.GOD love love love Carlos Jones one of the best photographers i've worked with like he really knows what he's doing. its like a in and out with him and i love that. Celeberity photographer Derek Blanks love all his work. who else Raphael Baker another dope one , Porsha Antalan love her, smh amazing Ty Xavier, the lovely Lady E photography i know i'm forgetting few but love everyone who i worked with. big shout out to my love Vicotrya Wagner a person you all should really look out for. models Cavier Colemen (20 managment) now this dude right here is more then amazing. i love his passion and drive for this when i tell you this boy models down to his toes omg......... DiAndrea Redding (of element) another one that models down to her toes love her. My loves, the CLERMONT TWINS, Shannade and Shannon Clermont love these girls feels like we grow up together we all started our careers at the same time and are still growing into something big love these guys. other models i love such as Victor Rodriguezs (st. claire models), Broderick Hunter (LA models, D Management Group, wilhelmina), Yoonj Kim(HOP model managment), Angel Rivera (HOP Model Management) who else Keith lee, Keith Carlos, Tierra Benton, Alaisa Ballard (ANTM Cycle 14), Micah Roseboro. havn't really worked with to many designers yet but CALAPO BY Carey Powers i love his work. look out for his new collections for men and women.

10. What is your MUST HAVE piece that transcends from season to season?
Sneakers, shades & my tansand browns and my colors

11. What's your favorite fashion season, and why?
Ugh!!! LLLLLLLOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEE Spring the whole color scheme is dope. love color blocking, when i start to pull out shorts and loafers. love the color scheme of Fall as well love my tans, light browns n darks love laying everything wearing denim and boots. Winter is one of my best times of the year I get to pull out the Furs and give you some leather as well big coats and socks laying.. ugh love!

12. What is your styling goal for 2012?
I would say more shooting working on more fashion shows, more collabs, drop my very own blog as well. Vist NYC and do work as well, BIGGEST GOAL EVER GET MY PASSPORT :)

13. Do you have any advice for any other up and coming wardrobe stylist? I would say start off by taking anything, just to get you some images to start you off ;find what sets u apart as a stylist in this industry.NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK this is a must really it's all about who you know in this industry as well. KNOW YOUR CRAFT

14. Are you planning any fashion shows, or showcases?
Got a few projects coming up with a few artist and a major fashion show me and a few others are putting together details coming soon :)

15. Do you have a website?
TWITTER :: twitter.com/askiaabdull
MODEL MAYHEM :: modelmayhem.com/askiaabdullwardrobestylist
TUMBLR :: thehighclasslowlife.tumblr.com
Contact Him for Bookings at: abdullstyles@gmail.com

Styling Work