Fashion Week :: PREEN

This morning I had a chance to check out the Preen Fall 2009 collection during New York Fashion Week. The designing duo's line is wonderfully hip and edgy--I loved every bit of it! Here are a few pics that I was able to snap in front and behind-the-scenes.

run through

make-up & hair

make it work

my seat

working the runway

final walk

More fashion week coverage to come...

Comic Couture :: pt. 1

Just in time for New York Fashion Week...

Drama with Diouana

From Black Girl a 1960s Senegalese drama that deals with issues of race by writer-director Ousmane Sembene. It is considered one of the seminal works of African cinema. I enjoyed it and you may too.Watch is instantly, with Netflix, if you have not seen it.

(kamau ware©, 2009)

Morning Warming

A friend sent me this fab thermal porcelain mug and I really love it—I pray it never gets mistaken for an unfilled Starbucks cup.

This is how I reduce, reuse, with no recycle...

1. go get warm beverage
2. drink slowly
3. rinse clean; leave on desk
4. hope no one throws it away; it is not a paper cup!

*repeat process

The Lucky Few

A few days ago I became one of the Lucky Few on Facebook. I think this is a pretty cool concept and a great way to get updates on sales and new items. I've always dug the Lucky Brand, not for the jeans, for their bags. This is the Soul Survivor Fold Over purse. It's the perfect balance of simplicity and detail. I think it will be my next splurge.

Please share: 1)social networking groups you like and 2) your future splurges...

Morning Sunshine

I often ride the B or Q train on my Brooklyn into Manhattan morning commute--groggy and in need of a cup of caffeine. Shortly after passing Dekalb Avenue a piece of artwork similar to a enlarged flipbook intrigues me. The array of sequential colors and shapes has a spellbinding rhythm that magically perk me up.

Yesterday while reading one of favorite design sites, The Daily Heller, I learned this history of the work that gives me a little jolt before my cup of coffee.

Check out the Masstransiscope video; it's very cool.

Here's a little bit of background on Bill Brand's Masstransiscope. The work was installed in September of 1980 and has been seen by millions of commuters. It is composed of 228 hand-painted panels that are seen through a series of slits. The piece works on the principle of the Zoetrope, a 19th century optical toy.

What are the public art pieces that have a lingering effect on you? If you have pictures, please share them.

Born Again Vintage

Here are details about an eco-friendly fashion event happening Thursday evening:

Got Green? A Sustainable Style Event
Thursday, January 15th, 2009 from 7pm-10pm at EDGE nyNOHO

Trunk Show featuring J.B. BORN Vintage Fashion and B. Artis Originals Recycled Fashions. Book Signing for the newly launched book BORN AGAIN VINTAGE: 25 Ways to Deconstruct, Reinvent, and Recycle Your Wardrobe from author Bridgett Artise. Bring a gently worn business attire outfit for Dress for Success and get a free gift.

RSVP gotgreen@prnoir.com.

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This looks like fun! Let me know if you're thinking of going...