Zac Posen Z Spoke Collection
One of Rihana’s favorite designers, Zac Posen, launched an attainable collection exclusively available at Saks. The line Z Spoke includes knits, cotton shirting and blazers in bright, vivid colors. Prices for pieces in the collection start at $78. So run don’t walk to your nearest Saks Fifth Avenue store.
Z Spoke
Sean John debuts its first of many POP FUTURE eco-friendly, sustainable stores starting the weekend of the 2010 Pro Bowl through Super Bowl XLIV in Miami Beach. The store is located in the heart of Miami’s shopping district, 640 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL and will house Sean John’s Spring 2010 collection of sportswear along with Fine Tailoring, Sunglasses, Fragrance and a specially designed selvedge denim capsule collection only available at the SHOP FUTURE pop up shop.
The Honorable Penny Brown Reynolds
Catherine Bell - Army Wives
Mrs. Xernona Clayton - Trumpet Awards Creator
The 2010 Trumpet Awards Red Carpet Event was held on Saturday, January 30th at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. The Trumpet Awards, created by Mrs. Xernona Clayton, is among the first to acknowledge African Americans who excel outside of the entertainment industry as well as in the field of entertainment. Topping the list of awardees for the 18th Annual Trumpet Awards are Actor/Comedian Steve Harvey recipient of the Pinnacle Award and Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree Frankie Beverly.
Actor/Comedian Steve Harvey being interviewed by Jovita Moore on right
Other honorees include: Clarence Otis Jr., Business Award; Judge Clarence Cooper, Legal Award; Dr. Farrah Gray, Young Entrepreneur Award; Reverend Jim Holley, PhD., Religious/Business Award; Don Jackson, Producer Award; the Reverend and Mrs. Joseph E. Lowery, recipients of the Civil Rights Award; John Rogers Jr., Corporate Executive Award; Synthia Saint James, Arts Award; and General William E. Ward, Military Service Award.
Lisa Raye
Actors Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Kodjoe hosted the awards ceremony that is schedule to air on TV One.
Red Carpet Moment:
An up-and-coming reporter felt a false sense of security before being booted off the red carpet by guards. As it so happens, she did manage to record her promo (Take 2) and interview one guest on the red carpet before security instructed her to step behind the red velvet rope. The official hosts of the Red Carpet Event are: The Honorable Judge Glenda Hatchett, WSB-TV Anchor Jovita Moore, Fashion Designer Mychael Knight, and Radio Host Warren Ballentine.
Actor Malcom Jamal Warner
At times, the red carpet was really congested (I was only able to capture 2 members of After 7) but overall it was a nice event. Fashionable silhouettes for the evening were one-shoulder and strapless designs. Popular colors include: Red, Black, Peacock Blue and Turquoise. Fuchsia was in style as well.
2 Members of Recording Group After 7
Best dressed, of course, was the young lady with fashion designer Mychael Knight. I loved her architecturally designed gown in peacock blue. Michael Knight said he created the gown especially for the Trumpet Awards event. He wanted to create a sculptural look in honor of the awards ceremony.
Mychael Knight escorts young lady in a Mycheal Knight design
Sean John checks in with their fall/winter 2010 collection. The line called Team Noir fuses the two sensibilities of clean and rough to create an ultimate style of dark chic, refined ruggedness and neo-classicism
Pictured below is a sneak peak of 11 looks from the collection, which was recently revealed at the Sean John Showroom in New York City. The line includes blue denim, striped polos, plaid shirts, varsity-inspired jackets and vests in blue, yellow, white or purple.
My favorite look is the purple and black striped shirt paired with blue denim jeans.
Jane Mac Millan, based in London, was one of the first designers who extended an invitation to me to attend her runway show during Mercedes-Benz fashion week. (She shows in New York and London.) Since then, I have always began the new year by featuring her designs on my site. Shown below are four looks from her summer 2010 collection. It is by far one of my favorite collections by Mac Millan.
As reported on my web site, I love beautiful tropical silk prints that take me away to far away places. I also love color abstracts (wearable art) and fluid designs.
Mac Millan summer 2010
Mac Millan Summer 2010
Mexican Memoirs
Summer 2010 Mac Millan present an intoxicating array of digitally printed silk dresses and separates inspired by designer Jane McMillan’s travels throughout Asia and Mexico.
Mexico’s vibrant wildlife inspires blue and yellow feather printed silk crêpe de chine and chiffon while the brilliant hues and saturation of Mayan weave are embodied in Mac Millan’s unique luminous silk prints and, new for Mac Millan, cool cotton/silk voile.
Mac Millan summer 2010
With the ease and fluidity of Japanese tradition, originally constructed dresses embrace origami style folding techniques. The back of a crêpe de chine dress wraps entirely round to the centre front forming angular pleats while a tapered dress has low cut sleeves draping in soft folds. Effortless relaxed glamour is personified in a capacious voile billowing top and silk chiffon kaftan dress.
Mac Millan’s signature pleated chiffon dresses, an established favourite with celebrities, are particularly evident with plunging or pleat scarf necks. Long or short, these will undoubtedly be the stars of the season.
Beyonce Knowles and Dereon founder, creative director and designer Tina Knowles launched the Dereon Collection in Greece with a fashion show at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. The product will be available for retail in Greece beginning with the spring 2010 season.
These photos also give us a sneak preview of what Dereon will offer in the states for the upcoming season. These two looks for spring 2010 are awsome. The collection has evolved. What do you think?
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I was going through my email when I saw an announcement about the launch of “Smoothies” shape wear that can be worn as an accessory. I didn’t really think much about it until I actually saw the design. It’s fabulous. Basically Smoothies are Capri leggings that shape you by DKNY. It gets better. Smoothies were featured on the DKNY runway for spring 2010 and are slated to retail for $15.00.
Smoothies is available in three silhouettes: a Short, Hi Waist Short and Capri style and in seven smoothie inspired colors; Sugar Free (nude), Blackberry (black), Raspberry, Orange Crush, Kiwi, Blueberry and Berry Burst. Smoothies will be available in the hosiery department in February 2010. I love them!
Photos courtesy of Paul Wilmot Communications
