Links We Love - No.3
The latest and greatest links from this past week & more...
Why Minimal Doesn’t Have To Mean Boring
"From clever cuts to lovely construction, minimal fashion doesn't give it all away immediately"
via refinery29.com
Audio: Justin Timberlake, “Can’t Stop The Feeling”
"Justin Timberlake breaks his hiatus with a flirty, upbeat summer jam, 'Can’t Stop the Feeling.'”
via saintheron.com
Zoë Kravitz Is The New Face of YSL Beauty
"As part of her collaboration with YSL, the actress and fashion muse will share some of her beauty tips and favorite looks as well as star in a corresponding video project."
via saintheron.com
Lupita Nyong'o Graciously Shuts Down Vogue's Comparison to Audrey Hepburn
"Lupita cited Nina Simone as one of her sources of inspiration. However, Vogue reported that Lupita's mane was reminiscent of a shoot the magazine did (below) with Audrey Hepburn in 1963."
via popsugar.com
Rolls-Royce Wraith Luggage Collection
"Designed in the same studio by the same people that brought the car to life, the Rolls-Royce Wraith Luggage Collection is the perfect accompaniment for a long trip."
via uncrate.com
Shop Our Resort 2016 Picks
Mary Jane's Closet is Making Your Vintage Dreams Come True
Jasmine Anderson does vintage differentyl... and we love it.
“Run with your ideas, you never know where they will take you.”
Based in Philly, Jasmine Anderson is set to showcase her vintage fashion line, Mary Jane’s Closet at Wildefire: The Series. The event, taking place April 30th, is aimed at providing a platform for emerging creatives and artists to showcase their designs and talents.
A recent college graduate, Jasmine started Mary Jane’s Closet (MJC) in 2015. MJC is a clothing brand that specializes in vintage and contemporary styles for women. What makes MJC distinct amongst other vintage or thrift style clothing brands is that everything is $25 or less!
It's no secret that being an entrepreneur is no easy feat. In the beginning stages, Jasmine hesitated with the thought of starting a company. She was unsure of her target audience and if she would be able to maintain them. She pushed through with the idea anyways and quickly fell in love with her business. Like many other entrepreneurs, parts of her success can be credited to an amazing support system. Jasmine draws much of her inspiration from the women in her life, particularly her Mother, Grandmother and Godmother. "Those are some of the strongest, hardworking, yet most stylish women I know!" She also finds inspiration in other 'boss babes' she associates with and admires.
On where she finds vintage and contemporary pieces:
"I originally started finding vintage pieces in thrift stores in Indiana, PA (where I attended college). When I returned to Philly for holiday breaks, I would spend so much time at different thrift stores and spending hours browsing. I had a few favorites where I would always go to for gems, many of which I still rely on."
In the upcoming year, Mary Jane's Closet projects brand exposure all over the U.S. MJC recently found brand ambassadors in over 6 different cities and states that will be assisting with promotions and events.
Expect to see Jasmine’s custom styles on April 30th, 2016 at the Wildfire: The Series pop-up shop, hosted by Access by NKC. The day long event is aimed at giving emerging designers and performers a platform to showcase their designs and talent.
Quick Q & A with Jasmine Anderson
Where do you find inspiration for new clothing design?
I use a combination of Pinterest and magazines to create visions for photoshoot concepts. I am subscribed to just about every fashion magazine, so I am constantly trying to stay in the know.
Are there any celebrities you would love to see wear your product? Why?
I would absolutely love to style Rihanna. Her style is admirable and very similar to the versatility that MJC goes for.
If there was one fashion house you could work with who would it be and why?
I would have to save Moschino, simply because their concepts are always so dope and vibrant.
Curated by Niani Patterson (nianipatterson@aol.com)
THEakasha is Destined for Great Heights
Theakasha shares music because she wants to connect with others on a deeper level. Her message can't be said with just words..
“DO IT!!!! DO IT ALL! DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO DO! EVER! BUILD YOUR NETWORK, BUILD YOUR BRAND AND DON’T EVER LISTEN TO A “CAN’T”! YOU ARE POWERFUL!!!!”
Up and coming creative, Theakasha, is set to spin for Wildfire: The Series. The event, taking place April 30th, is aimed at providing a platform for emerging creatives and artists to showcase their designs and talents.
With humble beginnings in Jersey City, NJ, most of Theakasha’s inspiration came from her childhood. “There’s so much beauty and pain in my city, I’m a product of all of it. Some things that particularly used to inspire me in my younger years were RIP street memorials.” Seeing countless memorial taught her to embody the struggle between beauty & pain. The creative has been always been drawn to things that aren't always aesthetically beautiful, but so detailed that they make you feel. Her need to evoke and create emotions from people is what keeps her pushing through all of her work.
The 22-year old creative took interest into DJ’ing after graduating high school. She looked at Vashtie Kola and other black female disc jockeys with admiration. It was after a Black woman, in multiple industries doing all the things she wanted to do that she quickly realized everything was in reach of her. Currently living in Philadelphia has provided her the perfect platform to get started.
“I’ve always had an eccentric music taste and I’ve always been skilled at discovering fire underground music, since high school.”
With her expanding lists of events, Theakasha hopes to make this her main source of income in the next year. "..Meaning that I won’t have to work anywhere outside of my brand, I’ll still have my hands in many pots engineering, directing, curating, etc., but I won’t have to go outside of what I love to be able to pay my bills and feed myself." If you can't catchTheaskasha at our upcoming event, no worries the summer will be crazy for her! Stay updated with all of her shows and appearances at theakasha.us/events.
Quick Q&A with Theakasha
How would you describe your overall style?
Gracefully nonchalant.
During a set what is something you do to set yourself apart from other DJ's?
I ask people to bring me packs of Tropical Skittles & I hate trap music, so don’t come to a set of mine expecting to hear that all night.
Are there any celebrity events you would like to DJ? Why?
I really want to live DJ a Paris or Milan fashion week show. For a cute designer brand like Kenzo or Chloe. Just because I always think certain songs should be Naomi Campbell walked to and I’m always thinking about how much better models & clothes would look if the music was better or more cohesive.
What would you say your spirit animal is?
Saying “spirit animal” is very appropriative of Native American cultures, so I never say that. BUT, for the sake of the question it’d probably be a Tupac/Eartha Kitt hybrid.
LINK UP WITH THEAKASHA
Curated by Niani Patterson (nianipatterson@aol.com)
Meet the Visual Art Visionary at Wildfire:The Series
Kira Dixon will be your new favorite artist, get to know the body-painting creative.
Artistic Philadelphia Native, Kira Dixon aka Nebulus Flair, is set to showcase her art at Wildfire: The Series. The event, taking place April 30th, is aimed at providing a platform for emerging creatives and artists to showcase their designs and talents.
Kira took her first leap into painting in 2012. At first it started as a hobby. Painting was a vehicle for her to escape the struggles of everyday life. Since then, her hobby has bloomed into a paid side project. Thanks to the emergence of social media apps, Kira has been able to showcase and capitalize her artwork.
“I just started posting my art and before I knew it, people began hitting me up for shows.”
Kira specializes in canvas art and bodypainting. Some of her favorite colors to use on her models are her black, red, and gold. "I love to make the body art look like cat suits - that's why my black lines are always so thick."
One of the most enjoyable parts about painting the models at creative events is the networking aspect. Whether it’s a photoshoot or a showcase, bodypainting is one form of art the offers effortless networking and friendships. Kira makes it a point to stay nonchalant about her work, she believes that putting too much pressure on herself would stop the fun.
When asked if she could paint anyone in the world, Kira said Josephine Baker. “I know she would have been inspired by what I created on her and it would have been interesting to see what she would have came up with.”
Expect to see Kira and her artwork at Wildfire: The Series on April 30th. Her paintings and upcoming events can be found on her Instagram (@Nebulusflair_).
Quick Q&A with Kira Dixon
How would you describe your overall style?
I would say it's raw and untamed..
If you could collaborate with any artists, who would it be?
I would love to collab with Solange! I know she doesn't actually do art but she's so creative & daring so I'm sure her and I could conjure up something dope.
Tell us a little known fact about yourself?
I'm a Leo and my favorite color is gold.
Curated by Niani Patterson (nianipatterson@aol.com)