Joy Bryant is on this month's Elle magazine. While I'm not crazy about her weave in the shoot, I couldn't help but pull up some flawless photos from the past and share.
02 July 2011
02 June 2011
05 April 2011
WHAT IS AFRO-PUNK?
I personally appreciate the documentary film much more than the "movement," but after recently snatching a free TVOTR download on afropunk.com, I thought I would pose the question. The film and the movement have gotten a lot of heat from "other" punks, namely for dividing the punk scene into racial units. A lot of punks don't want to believe in race.
Other people argue that afro-punk has expanded into something beyond the punk rock scene, especially today. I mean, how are Mos Def and Janelle Monae (headliners for previous afro-punk festivals) punk rock? In response to this, afropunk.com argues:
Afro-punk is not as literal as Black punk rockers. It's a mind set, not defined by the clothes we wear or the hair style we rock. The images depicted are of the mind set.The name "afro-punk" will never really make sense to people who don't want to see or discuss race. It also can't be a genre of music or a subunit of "the scene." Afro-punk is incredibly personal. And perhaps most importantly, it has changed the way a number of black musicians approach their craft.
27 March 2011
MORE DUNYA ATAY: "ANIMALBOOK."
A duck's quack doesn't echo. Hearspray. Rats can't vomit. These are just a few of Dunya Atay's latest wisdoms shared through her "animalbook" project, which was published last February.
Dunya's work is a dream. No really, it reminds me of what I can recall from my dreams. She somehow captures familiar subject matter amidst phrases, texts, and objects that may not relate but overlap one another for unknown reasons. I'm a huge fan. Animalbook and Dunya's other mixed media work can be found in her Behance portfolio.
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MILAN KNOWS PRINT: FENDI SPRING/SUMMER 2011.
Rich colors, intricate texture, and gorgeous shapes. Hands down, Fendi's RTW was my favorite Italian spring line this year. The clothing is creative and expressive, the perfect inspiration for an artistic-type who is looking for a stand-out summer wardrobe. Perhaps the best thing about this line is that it doesn't compromise any class or taste by showing too much skin-- proof that you can make a bold impression and still keep your integrity intact.
24 March 2011
HOWTO: WEAR YOUR DOCS FOREVER.
Doc Martens were a huge trend last year, but I believe in their lasting power. I bought my Docs bright and early before fall hit in 2009 and stopped wearing them this year until recently. These things have the durability to survive just about anything, so long as you don't follow the so-called "trendsetter's" method of outfitting Docs. In other words, I recommend that you don't do the following: 1) insist on only wearing Docs with a floral dress, 2) insist on buying Docs that have a hideous floral print, 3) insist on buying neon/fluorescent/bright shiny Docs, and/or 4) insist on wearing Docs with crazy color outfits to match your neon/fluorescent Docs.
Pay close attention to the colors on your outfit and the color of your Doc Martens. Don't make the boot stand out any more than it already does. Choose a subtle, dark toned (or black) Doc that allows for the rest of your outfit to look great. The best thing about Doc Martens is the posture and added confidence boost that they automatically give, so allow them to work their magic by showing off your legs and the rest of your outfit. And finally, don't assume that last year's floral dress + Doc trend is the end all be all outfit for these boots. Doc Martens look great with cigarette jeans, textured leggings, and short shorts as well as dresses.
[Sourced images, from top to bottom: Hipinion, Elle's Fashion Blog, Chictopia, and Faded Youth.]
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