On TheStateofFashion.Bulletin.com: With All the Looks at the Wearable Art Gala, all We can Talk about is Julez Smith

Visit and Subscribe to TheStateofFashion.bulletin.com to read about how elated Fashion Bomb readers were to see how much Solange’s son has grown since he made his debut in the Soldier video.

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 22: (L_R) Tina Knowles Lawson, her grandson and Richard Lawson attend the 5th annual Wearable Art Gala honoring Angela Bassett and Mark Bradford at Barker Hangar on October 22, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)

@Chiedoziee said, “Julez was in Solange’s belly in Soldier video. I’m not letting that sink in. I refuse to be that old.”

Read more reactions and see some throwback photos at TheStateofFashion.bulletin.com.

LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 22: Singer Beyonce Knowles (L) accepts the Millennium Award from her mother Tina Knowles and nephew Daniel Julez Smith Jr. during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for ABC)

Claire’s Life: Mentoring Like an All Star at the Misa Hylton Fashion Academy + Apply To the Program Today!

Happy Wednesday, Bombers and Bombshells!

Can you believe it’s taken me two days to recover from my All Star weekend mentoring students from the Misa Hylton Fashion Academy?

Yes! The intense series offers college students the chance to learn and get invaluable advice from fashion industry insiders, include CFDA President Casandra Diggs, Chief Impact Officer of Kith and CEO of Liberty Fairs, Sharifa Murdock, Celebrity Stylist Wouri Vice, CEO of Native Son and Legendary Journalist Emil Wilbekin, and Yours Truly! The whole program is helmed by the incomparable Misa Hylton, an iconic stylist and style architect who basically created the 90’s hip hop style aesthetic through her groundbreaking work with Bad Boy artists like Lil Kim and Mary J. Blige.

It’s so easy for us to get caught up in our own personal Bomb Lives, so much so that we don’t carve out time to give back. I am grateful to Misa for creating this space for fashion industry hopefuls to learn from insiders; and also a space for insiders to offer some of their expertise. There is another generation of amazing creatives on the come up, and I was glad to witness some of them this weekend, particularly my team of mentees,  @nayamiyamz@theblaqmagazine @lewksbyazzievand @itselijahofficial.

Follow them and show them lots of love as they explore fashion photography, marketing, styling, and editorial!

For the occasion, I wore a look by Belle Business Wear:

Get my blazer at BelleBusinessWear.co and learn more and apply to the Misa Hylton Fashion Academy at MisaHyltonFashionAcademy.com.

Images/Video: Salvatore DeMaio

The 10 Most Stylish and Cozy Fashion Nova Coats to Last You All Fall and Winter

Guess what? You don’t have to compromise your sense of style (or budget) when dressing for fall and winter anymore! Whether you’re getting ready to survive the New York and Toronto winters or toughing it through the brisk Fall breeze, Fashion Nova has options aplenty to suit your unique outerwear needs. Check out these 10 contenders of perfectly cozy jackets and coats, and be sure to head over to Fashion Nova for even more range!

1. Wild Thoughts Faux Fur Coat 

2. Take Me To A Galaxy Puffer Jacket

3. Stay In Your Lane Puffer Jacket

4. Center Of Attention Faux Leather Coat – Magenta

5. This Is My Good Side Reversible Vest – Lime

6. Teddy Set Go Fuzzy Jacket – Charcoal

7. Swept You Off Your Feet Denim Coat

8. Above Status Puffer Coat

9. Covered Grounds Faux Fur Coat – Pink

10. Showing Off Trench Coat – Chartreuse

Which one would you rock?

Fashion Bomb Couples of the Week: Big Sean and Jhene Aiko, Apryl Jones and Taye Diggs, Sheree Whitfield and Martell Holt

We all know autumn is cuffing season, and the chilly winds and shorter days just kind of make you want to snuggle up with bae a little closer. This week, we’ve taken notice of a number of couples for their online displays of affection and fashion! Let’s get into it:

Jhene Aiko and Big Sean

We love these two and their energy! Jhene and Big Sean had us all cracking up at this adorable video gone viral during their baby shower. Join us in wishing them a warm congratulations!

Sheree Whitfield and Martell Holt

Real Housewives of Atlanta OG Sheree Whitfield snapped a couple shots with her partner Martell Holt while wearing a $913 Dolce & Gabbana Majolica crop top and a matching $1,183 skirt. She also paired it with a $1,350 Fendi Nano Fendigraphy silver wrist bag.

Get the look: $1,350 Fendi Nano Fendigraphy silver wrist bag

Apryl Jones and Taye Diggs

Love and Hip Hop LA bombshell Apryl Jones wore YSL as she attended theGrio Awards with actor boyfriend Taye Diggs, who wore a Tom Ford suit. The pair was styled by Zadrian and Sarah.

How cute! What say you?

Main Image: IG/Reproduction

Top 10 Best Dressed at WACO Theater’s 2022 Wearable Art Gala: Marsai Martin in House of Julian Mendez Couture, Lori Harvey in Ebraheema Gueye, Beyonce in Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and More

In celebration of their fifth year anniversary, WACO Theater Center put on the 2022 Wearable Art Gala over the weekend. Hosted by co-founders Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles-Lawson (who set the style standard for the soirée in a black fascinator and a $4,590 Alexander McQueen black asymmetrical jacket), this year the Step Into Harlem Nights theme moved guests to dress in their best 1920s, Art Deco inspired flapper dresses and dapper suits.

Photo: WACO Theater

We’re talking about true wearable art here, and that is what only the best dressed undoubtedly delivered. Here is the top 10 hit looks of the night:

Marsai Martin in House of Julian Mendez Couture: 16.5K

Photo: Tyren Redd

Easily amongst the most on theme and original looks of the evening, Marsai wore custom House of JMC styled by Bryon Javar. For her glam, she called on the expertise of MUA Joanna Simkin and hair stylist Alexander Armand

Beyonce in custom Gucci and Jay-Z in Tom Ford: 8.3 K

Photo: Blair Caldwell

Beyonce and Jay-Z are known to be regular guests at the yearly Wearable Art Gala! This year, the two showed up with Beyoncé in a custom Gucci gown and pink gloves, a custom Dolce & Gabbana clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry styled by KJ Moody. Jay-Z wore a black velvet Tom Ford suit, a stellar combination.

Lori Harvey in Ebraheema Gueye: 10.1K

Photo: Getty Images

Dressed in a lilac Ebraheema Gueye gown and dusty purple Christian Louboutin pumps, Lori Harvey looked absolutely one of a kind styled by Elly Karamoh.

Monique Rodriguez in Yousef Al Jasmi: 11.6K

Photo: Will Sterling

Mielle Organics CEO Monique Rodriguez was styled by Jeremy Haynes in a glitzy Yousef Al Jasmi look.

Angela Bassett in Georges Hobeika: 8.6K

Photo: IG/Reproduction

As the recipient of the Icon Award, Angela Bassett stole the night in a Georges Hobeika FW23 gown, styled by Jennifer Austin

Kelly Rowland in Monsoori: 5.7K

Photo: IG/Reproduction

Kelly Rowland turned up with her beau Tim Weatherspoon wearing a big, red Monsoori gown styled by Elly Karamoh.

Halle Bailey in Georges Hobeika: 3.4K

Photo: IG/Reproduction

Wearing Georges Hobeika, Halle Bailey shined gracefully in a low key-hole dress with crystals contouring every cut-out! The Fall-Winter 2022-2023 gown from the Eternal Gifts Couture collection was styled by Nicky Goodman.

Michelle Williams in Badgley Mischka: 3K

Photo: Getty Images

Also opting for black and crystals, Michelle Williams came in a $550 Badgley Mischka pleated bust, off-the-shoulder dress. Get the look below!

Get the look: $550 Badgley Mischka Pleated Bust Dress with Off Shoulder Sleeves

Chlöe Bailey in Aje: 2.1K

Photo: Julian Dakdouk

Chlöe Bailey and her stylist Shaojun Chen gave us pretty in pink with a magenta ball gown by Aje with an exposed thigh that revealed a crystal garter!

Keke Palmer in Saint Laurent: 1.1K

Photo: IG/Reproduction

Keke Palmer made her appearance in vintage Saint Laurent, and instant hit styled by Shiona Turini!

What say you?

Photo: Getty Images, Blair Caldwell, Tyren Redd

Why is the M9 Bayonet | Fade Called a Special Knife in CS:GO?

Despite its appearance, in CS:GO the knife doesn’t provide any advantage to its owner. When using a knife, the player will be able to gain enormous movement speed — it might even be the maximum. There will be approximate intervals before strikes in the cutting attack mode, but in addition there is also a stabbing option. With the latter, the attacks will be much faster, but the damage will be much less, so most players prefer the cutting mode. It is capable of killing an opponent with two blows from the front; just one is enough to kill him from behind. 

It must be remembered that each knife, including the M9, has its own sounds that opponents hear. For example, pulling out a knife will be silent to the enemy, but if you start scratching the wall with it, the enemy will certainly hear and turn around to kill such a player.

M9 Bayonet | Fade — What Are its Features?

If we talk about animation, then m9 bayonet fade is fully consistent with its appearance: a bold and bright version. When spectating, for example, the player will be able to observe the character holding its cold weapon, from all angles. The most interesting animation is pulling the knife out of the pocket, in which case the player will twist the knife a little in their own palms, similar to the usual bayonet.

If the user has an M9 in their hands, they will have a very fast movement speed, which is used for tactical purposes. The most obvious and competent use of a knife is to quickly hit the point desired by the user.

There are two types of M9 attack in the game:

  1. Fast type. This type of strike implies fast attacks, which at the same time will cause an insignificant amount of damage;
  2. Slow type. With this form of attack, the knife can wreak more damage, but the level of speed will not be phenomenal.

The M9 bayonet bears a clear resemblance to knives of a similar nature. The approximate length of the blade of the M9 is 18 centimeters, and the total length can reach 30cm. It is important that the blade is narrow.

M9 Bayonet | Fade — A Great Option?

This skin has a high price compared to other skins of this knife. The blade is covered with pink, orange, purple and gray colors, which are beautifully combined and as if they cannot be without each other. The handle of the knife is unpainted and has the usual black color.

Let’s take a look at the exteriors. In this case, there are only two options:

  • Factory New;
  • Minimal Wear.

There are no particular differences between the exteriors or price.

As we noted earlier, this skin is quite rare, so there are not many offers on the market. The cost of such a knife starts at $1,100 (Factory New). It makes it a good investment that can bring additional income, because so many users hunt this item in order to keep it for themselves to make a profit.

Fashion Bomb Weddings: Toya Johnson and Robert Rushing’s Destination Ceremony in Cabo

Photo: Will Sterling

Over the weekend, Toya Johnson and Rob Rushing tied the knot during a tropical getaway wedding in Cabo. The wedding was so immaculate, we could hear the wedding bells ringing from here! Toya’s wedding gown was a bespoke Ese Azenabor design styled by Jeremy Haynes!

Many celebrity guests were present to celebrate the joyous moment with the couple, including Real Housewives of Atlanta stars Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton as well as Letoya Luckett and Eudoxie Bridges.

Photo: Will Sterling

Photo: Will Sterling

Photo: Will Sterling

Toya’s bridesmaids also included some VIPs such as daughter Reginae Carter, Angel Love Davis, Tiny Harris, artist and actress Monica and multi-hyphenate Rasheeda!

Congratulations to the bride and groom! What say you?

Main Image: Will Sterling

Spooky Season: 10 Bomb Last-Minute Fashion Nova Halloween Costumes

Spooky season is here – it’s that time of the year to get out of your fashion comfort zone and dress up I costume just for the fun of it! For all of your Halloween costume needs, look no further than Fashion Nova. There you will find all sorts of characters and uniforms, for the ladies, the fellas, couples, families and even pets! Here are 10 knock-out Halloween costumes for you to consider that combine style and originality all for a steal:

Detective

Hustler

Golden Angel

Bride To Be

Groovy Lady

Skeleton

Baseball Player

Cowgirl

Wild Tiger

LifeGuard

Which one would you rock this Halloween season?

Claire’s Life: Attending Louis Vuitton’s 200 Trunks 200 Visionaries Exhibit Wearing Louis Vuitton + Check Out My Feature in the NYTimes!

Happy Sunday, Bombers and Bombshells!

This past Thursday, I was thrilled to attend the opening of Louis Vuitton’s 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries Exhibit at 660 Madison Avenue!

Image: Sone Jr

The exhibit celebrates and commemorates what would have been Louis Vuitton’s 200th birthday with the brand’s iconic trunks, reimagined by artists like Alexander Ekman, Justin Morin, Tory McFarland Pond, Kunle Martins, Franzy Zapata, KidSugar, and many more.

Trunks range from Alice in Wonderland fantastical creations to pieces boasting digital displays, and more. I personally loved everything gold, colorful, or monogrammed. If you want one for yourself, the trunks will be auctioned off at the end of the year.

Image: Sone Jr

While at the event, I said hey to Bombshells Elaine Welteroth, Vashtie, Larissa Muehleder, and Vogue’s Alexis Bennett.

Image: Sone Jr
Image: Sone Jr

If you’re in New York pay them a visit at 660 Madison Avenue!

**Bonus: While at the Party, I was photographed for the NYTimes.

I’m giving a bit of deer in headlights, but it’s pretty cool to be featured!! Here’s to more Bomb Life, and luxury!

Secure the Bag ! Milano Di Rouge Launches Her New Angelou Handbag

Milano Di Rouge has added handbags to her multimillion dollar luxury streetwear brand.

Milano recently hosted an exclusive dinner to reveal her signature Angelou handbags.

The Angelou is made from genuine leather and comes in 3 different colors ; white representing love, green representing career and orange lifestyle. With its customized embroidery on the front, asymmetric strap and slick handle this bag will instantly make you feel like a boss.

Milano invited close boss women within the industry like Influencer Dearra Taylor, Actress Brandee Evans, Real Estate Guru Quiana Watson, Comedian Lala Milan and so many more.


In 2012, Milano created her Milano Di Rouge brand on her living room floor. Now, she is a global force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. With the help of good friend Philip Mems, Milano has been crafting what would now be the first handbag for the Milano Di Rouge brand.

Milano will also be throwing her 10 year anniversary fashion show, “The Dream Continues” in Atlanta Georgia Friday November 11th.

Bombers, Bombshells, will you secure this bag? Watch more below:

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