STAYING TRUE TO YOURSELF IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
With social media platforms today such as Instagram and Twitter, we are heavily influenced on our personality, style and fashion. Sometimes social media can guide us to make up a persona or alter ego in ourselves that can alter our true image. Oftentimes we are on social media so much that we forget to separate the real from the fake, especially when it comes to fashion.
Is Studying Fashion Design Worth It?
I knew that what I've been through in life could only help me persevere fiercely through my college career. Here are some tips that help me get into my fashion program and stay the course while studying fashion
Why It’s Important to Have a Mentor
The definition of a mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser — someone who has done something before you, and can give you the tips and tricks to avoid making the same mistakes they might have made.
Building Your Team As An Artist
Building a team doesn’t just take some of the pressure away from you, but it also gives you a chance to really bounce ideas around and collaborate with different but like-minded people.
AfroPunk Festival 2017 Recap
After months of emails, interviews and a little bit of stalking, I was able to finally get my way to attend the AFROPunk festival for free….as a volunteer. Now, at first I was worried that being a volunteer, I would miss all the fun but in fact I made it work. Plus, I had a couple of surprises happen to me along the way. Here is my experience as a AFROPunk volunteer.
In Convo with Jeantrix
Many people have taken notice of their talent including Keke Palmer, Patricia Fields, Alicia Keys, Dawn Richard, and Beyonce’ (who dressed her daughter Blue Ivy in a custom Jeantrix jacket). With a resume like that, there will be no time until we see Jeantrix taking over Hollywood and the fashion industry.
In Convo with King Minzly
Introducing King Minzly, a 22 year old stylist, model and creative director from Philadelphia, PA who has appeared on MTV’s “FWD”, has been featured in publications such as The Fader, Superhero Mag & so much more! I discovered her on Tumblr, being a fan of her style and watched her explode onto the fashion scene.