Ocean Elements are said to be the inspiration for Designer LaQuan Smith’s Fall 2010 Collection.  The visually stunning presentation comprised of 15 distinct looks have been created to appeal to speak to a woman’s “inner self”.   The La Quan Smith woman is said to  be “the personification of  Modernity, Sensuality and Liberation in Femininity. [...]

Korto Momolu’s  Fall 2010 Collection unfolded with a bold display of contemporary chic and exotic style.  Looking for the  colorful frocks that  we came to love during final episodes of  Project Runway–Season 6? Never fear,  there are still  bursts of color via fuschia, purple and deep reds amidst a number of dramatic black, charcoal grey [...]

Hello! Celebrity Hairstylist Amoy Pitters (see photo above) made her mark this New York Fashion Week when she opened her very own Upper Eastside salon on the famous Lexington Avenue stretch known for the better African-American Coiffeurs. The opening of Amoy Couture Salon, an evening, hosted by Joy Bryant (see photo above), included music by DJ [...]

Hey There! One sure fire place to run into a celeb or two during New York’s famed Fashion Week is to visit the source– IMG’s Official –Daily Suite. This year Beauty Bar, as it was so aptly titled, took place on East 56th Street’s Townhouse  Spa. This season, the suite offered massage, makeup application, and killer [...]

Hello! 21 year old Designer LaQuan Smith showed on Tuesday morning February 15th at 11:30 am to a select group of  Fashion Industry insiders.  The Upper Eastside locale of The  Society of Illustrators,was the ultimate setting the oceanic elements of  La Quan Smiths’ Fall 2010 Collection.   The renown Vogue Editor at large Andre Leon [...]

Hi, The TRUE mark that Fashion Week has begun,  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week that is,  is by the huge BUZZ generated by the presence of certain celebs and fashionistas in the tent lobby.   We have  captured many an interview here over the years, and this past Friday afternoon, February 12th was no exception. Immediately following [...]

Hello! Congratulations are in order for Sphatika Founder Janet League-Katzin who recently won Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award in the Beauty/Fragrance Entrepreneur category at their 13th Annual ceremony.  Ms.  League-Katzin’s win set the tone for her riveting speech ‘The awards were created to recognize innovation and creativity and promote the career development of Rising [...]

Hello! Just a few days into the new year and it is with much regret that we report,  Ebony Fashion Fair’s Eunice Johnson, the co-founder of Ebony Magazine has passed away today at the age of 93 due to kidney failure. Eunice W. Johnson who co-founded the now legendary African -American publication Ebony Magazine with [...]

Hi There!                  Always  one for sentimental holiday salutations we thought we’d share this one with EVERYONE.  Designer to the stars B Michael ( B Michael America) says : With all best wishes for a joyous season and a very  Happy New Year.

Hi! Men, men, and MORE men! Looks like a few of New York City’s finest, and we are not talking the men in blue here, we’ll be honored just one week from today.   On November 2nd 40/40 Lounge in New York City will hold the Men’s  Style Awards. Gillette Fusion has partnered with Rolling [...]