Now that Mercedes Benz Fashion Week S/S 2012 has come to an end, contributing photographer Taj Washington shares the cities most dapper individuals displaying their own twist on the latest trends or timeless statement pieces. From thrift store finds to high end coveted pieces- New Yorkers weren’t afraid to play dress up whether it was with bold pops of color, sleek and tailored pieces or rocking the new black – animal print that shows no signs of slowing down whatsoever.
Sleek & Scholarly
Sleek & Scholarly There were many sleek and tailored looks with a twist on modern classics on display this Fashion Week. Whether they were in stilettos or sneakers the stylish set of New Yorkers played it safe and sophisticated with each individual look.
(Top Row): Tanisha H, Tiffany W , Nikia J, (Bottom Row): Mai , Christopher, Chyna
Adding to their already full lineup of reality tv, VH1 has picked The June Ambrose Project, a ‘docu-series’ starring celebrity stylist June Ambrose.
A change from typical reality tv shows that simply follows their subjects around as they go about their lives, The June Ambrose Project will follow June and her team as they set about re-branding, and re-imagining the looks of up and coming, and already established celebrity clients.
They might call it a ‘docu-series’ but at the end of the day, it’s a reality show. So of course in between June’s dealings with the her celebrity clients, we’ll be given a glimpse into the stylists family life.
There’s no firm airdate set just yet, but The June Ambrose Project is expected to make it’s television debut during sometime early 2012.
Roc Nation signee and North Carolina native J. Cole is gearing up to release his highly anticipated debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, and it seems as though his buzz has gotten crazier and more music has begun to leak.
Check out the latest track to surface, the Missy Elliott-assisted “Nobody’s Perfect.” Like the majority of the album, the record was produced by J. Cole himself, while the album still features productions from Brian Kidd, and No I.D. Cole World: The Sideline Story is slated to hit stores next week, September 27th.
Rapper Kid Kudi is on the cover of Complex Magazine‘s October/November issue. Inside the Cleveland-native talked about where he vanished to following the release of his last album (Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager), how his personal life influenced his music as well as how he’s been able to manage his own career:
As soon as the album was released you disappeared. What did you do?
Hung out with my mom a bit. Went out to L.A., cleared my head. I had a couple shows here and there, but I wasn’t trying to tour.
At the top of the year you seemed to be spending a lot time in New York with Kanye.
I was at another place, another dark place. Me and my girl had broken up. I wasn’t fully healed yet. And being around Kanye and music was my escape. He’s a sober guy, he has a drink every once in a while, but seeing how he throws himself into the studio when he’s stressing about something, I totally admire that. Being around that was therapy for me.
So you’re managing yourself now?
I have been for a minute now. It’s fun! It’s easy ’cause I don’t live the life of a celebrity. My to-do list is limited to just two things: touring and studio. I record from home, so I don’t need to set up studio time. I book my own shows directly with my agent. I don’t do features with anyone, really. Other than Jay and Kanye, or if something cool comes along, like the Knux thing. And those are things that I’m really enthused about. Continue
At the top of the year you seemed to be spending a lot time in New York with Kanye.
