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May 10
The moment I heard Ciara’s song “Like a Boy“, which was then accompanied by a gender blurring music video, I was in love. I figured if Ciara could make a black and white video as interesting and sexy as she did, she was an artist that needed further examining. I love how she encompasses the feminine and masculine so well. AND, have you ever seen her moves?
Needless to say when I saw this editorial in Vogue Paris I was thrilled. Ciara looks regal and amazing in Givenchy.
more after the break, images via Fashion Gone Rogue
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LABELS: Black is Beautiful, Ciara in Vogue Paris, Gender Fucking, Givenchy
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Jan 10
Martine (of Golden Age) and I were sitting in the cement jungle known as Maxfield yesterday and a question was raised – how do I decide what I want to buy? I enjoyed where our conversation on consumerism was going, as I have given the idea of consumption a lot of attention recently due to the ever collapsing economy in America. I hold a firm idea that massive consumption is the byproduct of an unfilled life desperate for a glimmer of hope. Constant expenditure is often indicative of a void that one is unknowingly trying to fill. Might I suggest Conspicuous Consumption by Thorstein Veblen to help further explicate this theory.
But hey, we need clothes on our backs, yes? After including the aforementioned in my answer, I followed by saying that when I see an item that will help cultivate my look, I keep it in my reference folder. I monitor the possible item and see whether my desire progresses into obsession. If it happens to develop into the obsession it is at that point I track down said item and purchase it. Voila!
With this in mind, I’ve been dying over these 3.1 Phillip Lim resort pieces. Happy Martin Luther King Day!
LABELS: Black is Beautiful, Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn, Lace, Martine Syms
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Mar 09
Menswear is something I usually only glance at, but when my boyfriend’s the model, the runway has my utmost attention. It is currently fashion week in Los Angeles and my sweetheart was asked to walk in a show for Sahaja Atelier. After a successful fitting on Friday it was his turn to hit the catwalk Sunday night to a lively crowd. I wasn’t surprised by his natural talent or beauty, but I couldn’t believe how much I liked the clothes on the runway! Considering the reputation LA Fashion week has made for itself it was such a breath of fresh air to see clothes I would actually buy for my mister. I could gush all day long but I’ll spare you just this time. I did want to mention though how proud I am of my model boyfriend (of 5 years).
These were my favorite looks for the evening. Cashmere shorts are amazing! Soft grays and blacks are perfection. The handsome models don’t hurt either. I wish I had a better shot of Black Shakespeare from I & I Sound System because he looked great, but alas he’s only in the group shot.
ALL PHOTOS BY GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER PHUONG LAM
LABELS: Black is Beautiful, Black Shakespeare, Boxeight L.A., Cashmere Shorts, L.A. Fashion Week, My Boyfriend, Sahaja
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Jul 08
Grazie to Women Management for sending over some lovely scans of Jourdan Dunn, straight from their Milano office and soon on news stands. To read more, check out their blog here.
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LABELS: Black is Beautiful, Black Models, Black Pride, Italian Vogue, Jourdan Dunn, Models, Vogue Italia, Women Management
