Fly Design: The Stimulus Package

The Rhymesayers presents Freeway x Jake One's Stimulus Package....packaging. The album artwork was designed by Brent Rollins, designer for Ego Trip. Very Creative, I like. I'll buy the album for that.

Macy's is Looking for New Fashion Brands

Department store Macy's is taking a fashion cue from its upscale sister Bloomingdale's. Next month, the famous department store will host its first Open Call event, where fashion houses not currently selling at Macy's can showcase their wares for a possible slot on the selling floor.


Macy's is searching for established brands that may already be selling at rival stores such as Lord & Taylor. That's a different approach than Bloomingdale's takes. Last spring, it held an event called B-Seen, which was designed to attract new and emerging designers.

The Macy's casting call includes a two-week application process that starts Friday. If brands are selected, they will be asked to showcase their wares at Herald Square on Feb. 25 and 26.

“Macy's is continuing to invest in new endeavors that focus on inspiring our customer,” said Nicole Fischelis, Macy's fashion director, in a statement. This is the first time Macy's will sponsor an event of this kind, although in the early 1990s, the department store held a vendor fair where sought new and underexposed designers.

The switch to an already-established label makes sense, experts say. During this financial uncertainty, many stores are looking for tried and tested designers who already have their merchandising, marketing and production strategies in place.

Last week, Macy's announced it will close five underperforming stores, affecting over 300 employees. It has struggled with sales during the recession, though did end 2009 with sales at stores open more than a year rising by 1%.

In related news Thursday, online retailer Bluefly Inc. announced that it will be the exclusive online retail sponsor for season seven of fashion reality-TV series Project Runway. Macy's sponsored the show during season six, when Project Runway moved to the Lifetime network. Bluefly also sponsored seasons four and five, and earned high marks for TV brand integration, according to IAG Research rankings

Source: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/ words by Adrianne Pasquarelli

Janelle Monae in vogue

Janelle Monae is featured in the November issue of Vogue wearing these shoes that I simply despise; I took a disliking to the shoes when I saw a photo of her at the Black Girls rock event a few weekends ago. Kudos to Janelle for making it in the magazine but I still don’t like those shoes. I guess George Esquivel is not the designer for me.

Songstress Janelle Monae and George Esquiville in Vogue

Janelle at Black Girls Rock event on Black Carpet wearing those shoes.

Haute.lanta Fashion Week Sep 17-20

As New York is wrapping up there fashion week, Atlanta is kicking off the highly anticipated Haute.Lanta Fashion week featuring designers from the emerging fashion scene here in Atlanta and around the world. For tickets visit http://www.shop.hautelantafashionweek.com/

Full Event Schedule Here:

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2009: Couture Connoisseur
Come and Enjoy an Interesting Concoction of High-End RTW, Haute Couture & Avant-Garde Collections. An Infusion of International Mens and Womenswear Designers Representing Various Countries. Check out the Fashion de Arte Exhibits by Helen Gerro, Aakofii, All Earz Jewelry, Mel Boteri and More! See Fashion Art Courtesy of Emerging Art Scene at The Stacks!

Location: DEFOOR CENTRE, 1710 Defoor Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Time: Red Carpet Begins @ 7pm. Shows: 8pm-10pm.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2009: Objet de'art
Independent, and Emerging Designers will Offer a Glimpse into the Latest Fashion Trends. Check out the Fashion de Arte Exhibits by Aakofii, All Earz Jewelry, Mel Boteri and More! See Fashion Art Courtesy of Emerging Art Scene at The Stacks!

Location: DEFOOR CENTRE, 1710 Defoor Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Time: Red Carpet Begins @ 8pm. Shows: 9pm-11pm.
TWO HAUTE AFTERPARTIES: Vice Nightclub: 255 Trinity Avenue SW, Atlanta, Ga 30303 or Party at Aja Restaurant & Bar: 3500 Lenox Road, Suite 100 (The Alliance Center), Atlanta, GA 30326

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2009: The Eco-Chic Style Suite & Tres' Chic
(DAY TIME EVENT: FREE ADMISSION) Presented by Actress Kaira Akita, A Clothes Encounter, & Lamik Beauty! Preview Luxe Consignment Fashion from Top Brands and Designers on Sale October 2009. Indulge in Complimentary Eco-Chic Beauty Makeovers from Lamik and be one of the First to Experience the Ultra-Posh Cowboys & Poodles, the Only Fashion Lounge Concept in the Southeast!

Location: COWBOYS AND POODLES FASHION LOUNGE. 275 PETERS STREET, ATLANTA, GA.
TIME: 1pm-3pm (THIS IS A DAYTIME EVENT: FREE ADMISSION)

SATURDAY EVENING EVENT:
Tres'Chic: Showcasing Urban Chic Collections: Hosted by Bre Duval Featuring Haute Performances by20Rock City! Check out the "Sneaker Wars" Exhibit sponsored by Fever Shoes, Michael Jackson Tribute, Special Performance by Celebrity Choreographer Sean Bankhead, & More! See Fashion Art Courtesy of Emerging Art Scene at The Stacks!

Location: DEFOOR CENTRE, 1710 Defoor Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Time: Red Carpet Begins @ 8pm. Shows: 9pm-11pm.
AFTERPARTY: Luckie Lounge: 375 Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA 30313

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2009: Fabri'k
The Fashion Week Closing Presentation will conclude the week's events with a chic ALL WHITE FASHION PARTY and "Swim Kulture" Runway Show Atop the Luxurious Boutique Hotel Palomar.

Location: Tentaively-HOTEL PALOMAR: ROOFTOP, 866 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
TIME: Finale Begins @ 7pm. Party until 1am. (Enter through Pucci Restaurant, Follow Staircase)

DISCLAIMER: SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK THIS SITE REGULARLY FOR UPDATES!

I will post photos from some of the events.