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I met a budding designer threw mutual followers via twitter about a year ago, and I absolutely fell in love with his designs. I saw him “twitpic” a few items and I wondered who the designer was and when he told me he did all the work (“including the sewing) I was floored. So now that he has a follower [...]

GQ Magazine recently released samples of what they would like to see men styled in for the upcoming Spring season, and I think they are right on the money with their new fresh looks!! This season its all about the sports coat or blazer. The sports jacket is the most important item in your wardrobe this season. You will be [...]

It’s your birthday, and your girlfriend got you a special gift — but it’s not what you think. When you open the box, there it is. She brought you a purse, a pocketbook, a bag. And when you question her about it, she says, “It’s a carryall. All of the guys are wearing them these days.” She might be right, [...]

Every woman knows, or should know the power of the handbag. The handbag serves as more than accessory, it’s a statement piece about the woman toting it. From stars all over the globe taking to coveted bags such as Birkin, Chanel, or Alexander Wang to everyday working women pushing their dollars to keep up with the Kardashians, the Jones’ no [...]

So, unless you live under a rock, have no social networking devices, or was still baffled by Beyonce having and naming her child “Blue Ivy”, BET premiered season 5 of “The Game” and I’m here to give you a play by play, in case you missed it. The show opened, with foreshadowing of different scenarios that would play out in the [...]

Whether you’re a suit wearer, or more of a casual dresser, every man should have a suit in his closet. Most guys don’t care for wearing suits because of the negative connotations of being a “Nerd” or “Loser” which they’ve received from their peers in the black community. Although, I think most guys are actually afraid of wearing suits because [...]

Throughout history, the white t-shirt has served its role well as the ultimate fashion staple. Whether it’s worn alone or under another piece of clothing, it continues to make its own style statement time and again. Celebrities have been sporting plain white T-shirts from the sidewalks to the red carpet lately, and we’re loving the clean, simple look. The plain white T-shirt [...]

About a week ago I introduced the HBCU Fashion community to haute Bow Tie Designer, Marc Smith of John Doe Bow Ties (www.johndoebowties.com), and I gave you the scoop on an old time classic accessory, that’s turned hip and trendy over the last few seasons. Well this week I want to give you options!! For those who love the conventional bow tie, [...]

Every man should have at least two distinct pieces of clothing in their closet. One is a button-down shirt, and the other is a neck tie, or bow tie. These essential items are more of an investment rather than just shopping expenditures. A bow tie can change an outfit from serious and formal, to playful and relaxed. Also bow tie’s [...]

Women: - Androgyny: In an ever changing world, where women have become a more dominant force, of course such things will change in fashion as well. An extremely hot look straight off of the runway and onto the street is the Androgynous Look. This look incorporates women wearing more masculine tone clothing. As a result we see mannish shirts, suits, boots, [...]