Corset shows: artist re-imagines beauty of Burr’s loves | NY Daily News
‘The Loves of Aaron Burr: Portraits of Corsetry & Binding’ features 18th and 19th Century-style corsets in the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan’s oldest private home. By Douglas Feiden / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Eight of the most beautiful, bewitching and beguiling women in New York’s long history of seduction will display their wiles in a captivating [...]
Fashion Forward: Nicholas Velez
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. Why is the name of the company Nicholas Velez? A. Nicholas Velez was started by a mutual vision shared by two young designers by the name of Albert Abreu, 25 and Felix Cepeda, 23. The two designers always shared a dream and idea but it never came into fruition until the loss of [...]
Inwood – Prefab Homes Win Converts in New York | NY Times
By JULIE SATOW A vacant lot on Broadway between Academy and 204th Streets in Inwood is littered with rubble and concrete pilings. But in a matter of weeks, this 50-foot-wide sand pit will be transformed into a seven-story apartment building, with finished bathrooms, maple cabinetry and 10 terraces. It is not a magic trick, but [...]
Heights Couture: A Q&A With Miss Nunez
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. Where does your love of fashion come from? A. To be honest, I am not sure because no one around me ever taught me anything about fashion. Since I was 13 years old, I have self-taught myself everything and I am still learning. I design, sketch, sew and create every [...]
Uptown Fashion Week: A Q&A With Albania Rosario
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. How did this event come about? A. The Uptown Fashion Week idea was to create a fashion bridge between the Downtown fashion industry in NYC and the Uptown Area. Our intention was also to highlight the talent of our up and coming Fashion Designers who do not have the resources [...]
Uptown Fashion Week Goes Down On February 14th
Uptown Fashion Week The Triangle Building in Washington Heights 530 w. 166th St. Thursday February 14th, 2013, 6:45 P.M. Check Out: http://uptownfashionweek.com/ We invite you to subscribe to the Uptown Love newsletter, like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com
Intersection Video: Creatively Inspired Style in Washington Heights | NY Times
By SIMONE S. OLIVER For this Intersection video, we went uptown last week to Washington Heights, to 165th Street and Broadway. The late fall has brought myriad weather patterns to the New York area in recent weeks, and we were curious to see not only what the neighborhood styles might be, but also how people [...]
Fashion Forward: A Q&A With Nelson Tavarez
BY Sasha Inoa (@SashaInoa) Nelson Tavarez is a talented young designer that resides in Washington Heights. Nelson hails from a small town in the Dominican Republic and has been obsessed with fashion since a small child. His perseverance and dedication paid off when he was asked to take part in the Mercedes Benz 2012 Fashion Show [...]
Get Yours: The Classic Material Uptown Tee @ Empire Fashion Boutique
The good folks at Classic Material are showing love to our beloved Uptown with their latest t-shirt. So it’s only right that you stop by Empire Fashion Boutique (4795 Broadway) and reciprocate. Spread love! Check out: http://classicmaterialny.com/ Related: Sip & Shop @ Dyckman Bar ft Classic Material In Pictures Open For Business: Empire Fashion Boutique [...]
Classic Material Tee Shirt Release Party @ Empire Fashion Boutique
Check out: Sip & Shop @ Dyckman Bar ft Classic Material In Pictures Open For Business: Empire Fashion Boutique
Win A Custom-Made Dress Courtesy of Barron Wise & Romio
Have you ever heard of Barron Wise? Barron is a local Harlem Fashion Designer who’s been creating quality clothing in Harlem for over 10 years. His specialty, as he proudly claims, is “Couture for the Poor”. Barron first entered the fashion world in the early 1990′s. He made a splash with his collection of women’s [...]
The UC & Being Latino Fashion Function @ Negro Claro – The Video
Video by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy)
The UC & Being Latino Fashion Function @ Negro Claro – In Pictures
Photography by Edwin Reyes Last week, the UC joined forces with Being Latino to put together a music, art, culture and fashion extravaganza at Negro Claro (3805 10th Ave). Much love goes out to the brands that took part in the event; Armed & Dangerous, De-Jé and FL20 Clothing. We were also blessed with amazing [...]
Sip & Shop @ Dyckman Bar Tomorrow – Uptown Girls Edition
Check out: Sip & Shop @ Dyckman Bar ft Classic Material In Pictures Sip & Shop @ Dyckman Bar ft Psyberia In Pictures Sundays @ Dyckman Bar We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com.
The Uptown Collective & Being Latino Present Uptown Love @ Negro Claro on Thursday, July 26th
Being Latino and Uptown Collective Uptown Love Fashion Event Negroclaro – 3805 W.10th Ave, corner of 204 St. Thursday July 26, 2012 8pm, $10 Door Cover Being Latino in collaboration with Uptown Collective will present the Uptown Love, Fashion Event on Thursday July 26th, taking place at Negroclaro, 3805 W.10th Ave, corner of 204th St. showcasing fashion brands [...]
Sip & Shop @ Dyckman Bar Tomorrow Night ft Classic Material
Dyckman Bar (221 Dyckman Street) cordially invites you to their next installment of Sip & Shop happening tomorrow, May 15th from 7-11 pm. The featured brand is none other than our good friends, Classic Material. Come check them out and show them some love. Check out: http://classicmaterialny.com/ BTW: Sip & Shop @ Dyckman Bar ft [...]
Put You On: De-Jé
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. Can you tell us about the new line De-Jé? A. De-Jé (pronounced day-jay) is an independent brand based in NYC. Heavily influenced by sugar skulls and dia de los muertos, De-Jé offers quality goods and solid designs, as well as custom made to order kicks. De-Jé provides a fresh new [...]
Sip & Shop @ Dyckman Bar Tonight
Dyckman Bar (221 Dyckman Street) cordially invites you to their next installment of #Sip&Shop happening tonight 7-10pm. This Months featured brand is Parker & Blake. Click here for pics of the last Sip & Shop. Check out www.Buzygurl.blogspot.com for a sneak peak of the merchandise. We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow [...]
Racked NY Shouts Out Our Very Own Probus NYC
The Shopping Confidential section of Racked NY shouted out our very own Probus NYC (714 West 181st Street). As it turns out, beauty expert, Edward Cruz came upon the shop while working on the set of a Ludacris video a few years back. Well, taken by the extensive selection and the excellent customer service, Mr. [...]
Emilio Sosa Unveils Latest Collection Urban Geisha
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Paul Lomax (@PaulLomaxPhoto) I had the distinct pleasure to be in attendance at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in midtown last week for the unveiling of Emilio Sosa’s newest collection, Urban Geisha, sponsored by Ford Motor Company. The new line is a sophisticated mélange of New York City [...]
A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words: 7 Questions With Ben Ferrari
BY Dominican Pie (@DominicanPie) “I always thought good photos were like good jokes. If you have to explain it, it just isn’t that good.”– Anonymous The camera is one of the true ingenuities of mankind, its right up there with the printing press. The camera and its operator, the photographer, have allowed generations of people to [...]
Shopping With a Personal Touch: 7 Questions With Jean Chung
BY Dominican Pie (@DominicanPie) “Diversity is the spice of life”, while its been said quite often, for me it has always rang true. It’s what I love about New York City is that people from all walks of life, from all the corners of the earth, are constantly descending and renewing these five boroughs. Each [...]
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