Category: Fashion

NeNe Leakes Hits HSN and Sells Out

nene_leakes_headshotNeNe Leakes appeared on HSN on July 28th and can now officially add fashion designer to her list of accolades.   The Real Housewives of Atlanta star expressed her delight about the debut of her complete line, the NeNe Leakes Collection,  “After a year in the making I am finally here HSN with The Nene Leakes Collection! Catch me today LIVE in the studio @ 4pm to 4:22 pm then again @ 9pm to 11pm. Tune in!”
The day was far from over when the NeNe share more good news, “We have sold out of various styles and I thank you soooooooooooo much for all your support!!,” she continued.

Clearly NeNe knows how to sell and used all platforms available to her including posting a photo on Instagram while at the HSN studio with the caption, “…. Amy and I are wearing the cold shoulder tunic available in various colors & sizes. We only have a few left! I will be showing more of the line today from noon to 2pm. Then again @ 4pm for 15mins then @ 9pm to 11pm. Tune in!” she wrote on Instagram, captioning a photo of her in the HSN studio.

NeNe ‘s supportive husband Gregg Leakes went as far as to model a piece to show his unwavering support for his wife.
“My hunni Gregg came out on stage @ #HSN and modeled one of the Cold Shoulder Tunics LOL! We are having a ball selling The Nene Leakes Collection 2day!”   Indeed, they did!

Fashion Brand “Rachel Roy” Inks Major Deal with Topson Downs

rachel-royTopson Downs has officially purchased a majority share of the Rachel Roy brand from The Jones Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Topson Downs, a privately held apparel and manufacturing company, will form a partnership with the fashion brand  to develop, market and license the collection. In the agreement, Roy will retain 100-percent creative control of her name. Topson Downs will assume all operations from The Jones Group, which was recently acquired by Sycamore Partners. Plans include the re-set of the Rachel Roy designer brand and category expansion of the contemporary RACHEL Rachel Roy collection.

“I’m thrilled to be working with Topson Downs in this next stage of the Rachel Roy legacy,” Roy said. “My partners and I share a vision on how to nurture and grow a brand through strategic investment to position it for great success and longevity. Topson Downs’ commitment to excellence in manufacturing, retail partnerships, the end-consumer and, above all, the people they employ make them the perfect partner to take the brand to the next level.”

Denise Johnston has been named president of Rachel Roy and RACHEL Rachel Roy, and will oversee all aspects of the lines, including growth and future licensing opportunities. She has more than 25 years experience running iconic companies such as Liz Claiborne, Emma James, Jack Rogers and GAP Adult North America. Her extensive background in both wholesale and retail has been cultivated from early management positions at Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Dayton Hudson.

 

Kelly Rowland Reveals New Special Edition Timepiece with TW Steel

kelly-rowland-tw-steel-1Kelly Rowland continues to broaden her relationship with TW Steel.  She recently revealed the third evolution in her Special Edition series of timepieces with the company. The Kelly Rowland, TW312 Canteen Bracelet Watch, features an all-black PVD coated steel case and bracelet, complete with brushed finish and is 10 ATM water resistant, powered by chronograph Miyota 0S20 movement with rose gold colored numbering and indexes that adorns Rowland’s signature on the back case.

“I just love the simple, elegant look of my new TW Steel. While my CEO Tech editions screamed colour and fashion, I adore the classic design of the Canteen Bracelet model with the simplicity of the rose gold numbers and indexes off-set against the use of the black case and bracelet.  It’s such a comfortable fit and I think, as a highly desirable accessory, it will compliment a wide variety of looks and outfits.”

Kelly looks amazing in the promotional shots for “This Is My Time” campaign with acclaimed photographer Rahi Rezvani.

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Lauren London Signs On As the Face Of New Clothing Line “Owners”

Lauren-London-for-Owners-1BET’s The Game actress Lauren London is now the face of  former Global Brand and Viral Marketing Director of Sean Combs Enterprises, Capricorn Clark’sew clothing line, “Owners.”

The new line aims to be for “individuals that create the trends rather than follow them. Lauren-London-for-Owners-2The outliers who everyday re-invent the wheel and elevate the standards in performance.”

 

Met Gala 2013: Punk Fashion Strikes the Red Carpet

The  Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibition has always been one of the main events to watch in the fashion world.  Well, the 2013 Gala event did not disappoint.  This year’s theme was “Punk: Chaos to Couture”, and the celebrities showed up and showed out taking risks and giving us that punk-rock edge.  Check out the hits and misses:

Beyonce’s Exotic Custom Wedge Sneakers

 

beyoncesneakers2Take a look at Beyonce’s new Isabel Marant wedge sneakers, custom designed by PMK.   The elaborate footwear, named “King Bey” is fit truly for royalty being made of exotic skins including stingray, ostrich, calf hair, crocodile and anaconda skins.

PETA has issued a statement regarding Beyonce’s new sneakers which reportedly retail for $550.

“These custom-made kicks come with a high price and it’s paid by the various animals who were beaten and skinned alive or cruelly farmed and killed. Although most people aren’t as familiar with the types of animals (snakes, stingrays, crocodiles, and ostriches) killed for this single pair of sneakers as they are with the cats and dogs we share our homes with, these animals are highly sensitive living beings who try hard to avoid capture and suffer enormously when trapped, netted, speared, and skinned alive.”

 

Kerry Washington’s “White” Trend

The starlet dazzles in a white Rodarte gown at the 2013 SAG Awards.
The starlet dazzles in a white Rodarte gown at the 2013 SAG Awards.

Heads turned at the 2013 Screen Actor’s Guild Awards when Kerry Washington graced the red carpet wearing a beautiful couture Rodarte gown.  We’ve noticed a pattern of Washington wearing white lately.  We think this trend is “white” hot.  Given the recent success the actress has been having, it’s safe for us to say that white may be her lucky color.  Keep it up, Ms. Washington…white looks great on you!

A vision in white at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards Photo Credit: Apega/WENN.com
A vision in white at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards Photo Credit: Apega/WENN.com
Washington at the Rome Premiere of "Django Unchained"
Washington at the Rome Premiere of “Django Unchained”
Once again in white, the beautiful actress doesn't disappoint at the London Premiere of "Django Unchained".
Once again in white, the beautiful actress doesn’t disappoint at the London Premiere of “Django Unchained”.

New House of Dereon Ad Features Beyonce Looking FIERCE!

 

The Fall 2012 ad campaign for the House of Dereon clothing line has launched and it features our girl, Beyonce looking beautiful, confident, and fierce!   Queen B is definitely doing her thing in this ad!  The sultry starlet looks amazing as she flawlessly pulls off three different looks from the collection that she and her Mom, Tina Knowles run together.  The looks are complete from head-to-toe, featuring a fun fedora hat, a skin-tight short LBD (with cut-outs all in the right places), high-waisted pants and the leopard print is to die for!   Our verdict is that House Of Dereon has definitely stepped up their game, let us know what you think!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wanna see more?  Be sure to check out some of the behind-the-scenes footage from the House of Dereon photo shoot!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eve to Make a Fashion Comeback?

How many of you remember Eve’s fashion line, “Fetish”?  Well for those of you who were faithful Fetish fans, stay tuned, because it’s very likely that the rapper/actress/fashion designer will be hitting stores with a new line in the very near future.  Eve recently performed at the 2012 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans and revealed that her love of fashion lives on!  According to a recent interview, with the Huffington Post, Eve talks about her definite plans to re-emerge in the fashion world, but this time, expect to see more shoes than clothes.  Eve reveals “[The new line]  won’t be based on the clothes, it will be based on the shoes. I’m sure I’ll bring in some jewelry and handbags at some point. I love accessories!”  But fans will have to wait a little while longer, because the rapper also notes that we won’t see her new fashion line until after she drops some new music on us.  Well, we’re patiently waiting for both!