Cool Online Find: Alala
Hey Y’all! So while reading Fly, one of my favorite fashion and art blogs, I came across pictures for new brand, Alala: A noun in the native Yoruba language of Continue Reading
You Should Know: Phlo Finister
Hey Bombshells! So today I’d like to introduce you to our new intern… …17-year-old fashion enthusiast Sean Garrette! You might have noticed a few Fashion Quickie’s he’s sent our way Continue Reading
Men’s Style Spotlight: Rich Wierdo
Our friends over at Stuff Fly People Like recently put us on to hot menswear designer Rich Wierdo (www.richwierdo.com): The line includes cool t-shirts and hoodies with fun illustrations and Continue Reading
Fashion Fun : Potty Mouthed Accessories from Locher’s Paris
Ever want to tell someone off, but held your tongue for the sake of peace? Well now you can wear your feelings on your neck with these fun potty mouthed Continue Reading
Model Spotlight: Joan Smalls
Newcomer Joan Smalls has been ripping up the runway the last few seasons, despite her just being signed Elite two years ago. Having already becoming the face for Ports 1961 Continue Reading
Splurge of the Day: Anna Sheffield Fine Jewelry
Shine like a superstar in fine jewelry by Anna Sheffield: A 2007 CFDA nominee for Accessory Design, Anna Sheffield is a favorite of Cameron Diaz, Uma Thurman, and Mandy Moore, Continue Reading
You Should Know: Kurt Geiger Shoes
So I was on my buddy’s webpage and randomly clicked on the site for Kurt Geiger: A UK based shop, Kurt Geiger is Europe’s leading luxury shoe retailer, and offers Continue Reading
Spotlight on: Sophie Theallet
Yesterday Michelle Obama chose to wear a $2,000 dress by Sophie Theallet… …a French designer most notable for using an all black cast in her Spring 2009 ready to wear Continue Reading
How to Break into Fashion: Designer Jerome Lamaar Fortez
Hey! If you’ve ever watched Kimora Lee Simmons’ Life in the Fab Lane, you’re probably familiar with designer Jerome Lamaar Fortez: A brilliantly creative wunkerkind, Jerome started as an intern at Baby Continue Reading
You Should Know: WAD Magazine
A friend recently put me onto WAD, an international urban fashion and culture magazine: With French, English, and Spanish editions, the magazine comes out quarterly and presents breathtaking, slick shots. Continue Reading
You Should Know: Designer Emmy Collins
While searching around on Facebook, I came across the Spring/Summer 2009 collection of UK Designer Emmy Collins. After looking at just a few pictures, I realized that Emmy was a Continue Reading
Designer Spotlight: LaQuan Smith
Hey! So if you’re a veteran Fashion Bomb reader, you may remember a video I shot one Fashion Week where I interviewed a young designer named LaQuan Smith: Well, Mr. Continue Reading
Designer Spotlight: Jose Duran
So while here in Paris, I’ve been meeting and greeting lots of fashionable up and comers, including designer Jose Duran: A native of the Dominican Republic, Duran creates sexy, sophisticated Continue Reading
Fun Black Fashion Fact: Gordon Parks
Did you know?? Photographer Gordon Parks was the first African-American to work at Life Magazine? In addition to his work with Life, Gordon was commissioned by Vogue to shoot fashion Continue Reading
Fun Black Fashion Fact: Edward Wilkerson
Did you know?? The design director behind the brand Lafayette 148 is Edward Wilkerson? A Parson’s graduate, Edward designed for Donna Karen, Calvin Klein, and Anne Klein before joining Lafayette Continue Reading
Spotlight on: Ubah Hassan
Today I wanted to shine a quick spotlight on catwalk newcomer Ubah Hassan… A Somali native, Ubah signed with Click Management in 2007, and has since appeared in an Allure Continue Reading
Fashion Bomb 101: Goyard Bags
Wondering about that black Goyard case? A little fashion history care of the website CoolHunting.com: “The French have enjoyed leather goods from Maison Goyard since 1853. Known for quality, endurance Continue Reading
Michelle Obama in Isabel Toledo
Michelle Obama has started off Inauguration Day in designer Isabel Toledo: Curious about the designer? Here’s an excerpt on the Isabel Toledo from Phaidon’s The Fashion Book: “Latin Flavor, surreal Continue Reading
Fashion Fun: Patrick Demarchelier at Petit Palais
Today I went to the Musee au Petit Palais… …to check out an exhibit on fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier. If you saw The Devil Wears Prada, you might remember Miranda Continue Reading
Jewelry Bomb: Barbara Campbell
Today I wanted to introduce you to Barbara Campbell: A Brooklyn based jewelry designer. Specializing in classic techniques like wrapping, hammering, knitting, braiding, knotting, and crocheting, Campbell’s designs are simple Continue Reading