The Faby’s Best of 2020: Costume Designer of the Year Including Shiona Turini, Frank Fleming, Michelle Cole, and More!

Our favorite TV shows and movies have some of the greatest minds behind the designs. From Insecure on Sunday’s to The Crown on Netflix, you can bet these designers channeled each character to the T with some fashionable threads. This year we have looked to Television shows and movies for a bit of inspiration. Here are the Best Costume Designer of The Year!

  1. Shiona Turini – Insecure

The battle all season long was #TeamIssa or #TeamMolly. Though the show may have had us on the edge of our seats , Shiona made sure they did so in style. Since the premiere of Insecure, their costume and design department has tapped into the power of the black aesthetic; making the characters relatable with fashion. With fashion finds from black designers to luxury couture , we can guarantee that Shiona Turini brought the heat!

2. Michelle Cole – Black AF

Some of our favorite TV shows, like In Living Color, gave us a visionary insight into the world of fashion. Michelle Cole is behind some of the greatest looks of all time. Working with Kenya Barris on Black-ish and Grown-ish, the duo decided to team up on Black AF and the stans went wild. Michelle’s tenure as a stylist has us re-creating looks from years ago. It said that Cole is the reason , actress Yara Shahidi is a style icon now, and we love it!

3. Frank Fleming – Power Book 2: Ghost

It is no secrete that Frank Fleming is leaving us in awe with the first season of Power Book 2: Ghost. As the season continues to unfold after its mid-season finale, we can’t help but to bite our nails and find out who wore what next. Power is known for bringing in some heat when it comes to costume and design but Frank may have us way more intrigued then before.

4. Patricia Field – Emily in Paris

From the creators of ‘Sex and the City’, we have been introduced to a new series, Emily In Paris. Emily is a marketing executive from Chicago who was hired at a marketing firm in Paris to provide an American perspective for their company. Patricia Field brings Emily’s personality to life through her fashion . Of course in a city where fashion is like food, Patricia took no prisoners in slaying Emily on the screen. She has worked on sets like “The Devil Wears Prada’ , Ugly Betty, and the ‘Sex and the City ‘ movie sequels as well as TV shows. Her vibrant style has the stans ready to take risk within their own wardrobes.

5. Provi Fulp – Black Lightning

You have never seen super hero’s so fly before like in the series Black Lightning. That’s because Provi Fulp has entered the chat. Not only were some of our favorite heroes fighting in fly suits, they knew how to clean up to. With the balance of living a normal life and helping save their town Freeland, Provi did not hold back in letting us really experience life with the Pierce’s. Working on sets like Being Mary Jane, Love Is, and Girls Trip; which the character Sasha (played by Queen Latifa ) was inspired by our very own EIC Claire Sulmers, Provi Fulp keeps pushing the envelope.

6. Amy Roberts – The Crown

Netflix released a series called ‘The Crown‘, a fictional story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign during the early 21st century. Soon after the release, people noticed how closely the fashions matched real life events of the Queen’s tenure on the throne. More so Princess Diana and a close look into her life. Amy Roberts is the mastermind behind the infamous styling that has the world in shambles. Especially with the close resemblance of the Princess’s’ wedding dress. Amy‘s notable evolution of the families artistic fashion has her featured as one of the best in the industry.

Now that we have presented to you the Best Costume Designer of The Year category, now its time to vote !

Ghost Wardrobe Inquiry: Tariq St. Patrick’s (Michael Rainey Jr) Fendi Camel Jacket + Paige Hurd’s See by Chloe Cream Side Tie High Neck Sweater

You ask, we answer, @fashionbombmen ! @scrublife_mb says, “Good morning ☀️🌞😃 Can you find this please 😩😩😩😩😩”

Yep! Costume designer Frank Fleming keeps Michael Rainey Jr ‘s wardrobe fly on Ghost ! The double F’s give the @fendi design away, but it’s not available on Fendi.com because the jacket is from the brand’s Fall 2018 collection.

Most TV shows film months in advance, so by the time it reaches us, wardrobe items are typically no longer available for purchase! That said, see current Fendi Jackets at Fendi.com!

A few of you also had questions about a sweater Paige Hurd wore in the same episode.

@__sheriece says, “Hi, I love your page! Can you find out the brand/price of the sweater that Paige Hurd is wearing in Powerbook II? The cream/tan sleeveless turtle neck sweater. Thank you in advance.💕” Sure! Paige Hurd aka appeared in what appears to be a $475 side tie high neck sweater by See by Chloe:  

Get it on sale for $95 at 6pm.com.

Would you splurge?

Nigerian Brand Desire 1709 Releases Its ‘Holiday & Beyond’ Collection

Nigerian Pret-a-Porter label Desire 1709 is known for its womenswear rooted functionality, style and versatility captured through delicate fabrics and African prints.

The latest from the Desire 1709 comes in its “Holiday & Beyond” Collection which offers everyday pieces for a chic woman. The collection features transeasonal garments in a range of fabrics and silhouettes meant to accentuate the physique of the female wearer.

Accessibility, versatility, and chic remain at the forefront of Desire 1709’s “Holiday & Beyond” collection giving the wearer endless pieces they can wear throughout the year.

Discover Desire 1709’s “Holiday & Beyond” collection here!

Credits:

Creative Direction: Toyosi Gregory-Jonah; Photography: Ginstar Photography; Styling and Art Direction: Oluwatosin Ogundadegbe; Make-up: Ara By Laide; Hair: Bee Daisy Hair; Video: MediaAfrica; Set Design: Drapes and Lays Events.

Top 3 Hockerty Derby Shoes for Men in 2020

Are you looking for remarkable reputations, credibility, and positive statements when you walk into the office or your neighborhood? An appealing look, especially presented by the type of shoes you have, is a top-notch charm for smartness. With different types of shoes available in the market, not all shoes will give you a nice feeling and boldness of walking in front of your friends or colleagues at work. I bet with my two arms, some of you run away upon seeing their friends or spouses having put on some clumsy types of shoes. 

Do you want to shun this entire dishonor? Luckily, you’ve found this post. The possible solution for greatness in credibility by the type of shoes to wear is purely justified by derby shoes for men. If you are not familiar with oxford type of shoes, the Hockerty derby shoes might be a big elephant in the room to distinguish between the two. 

However, this type of shoe is characterized by open lacing, prolonged or round toe, and a three-part paneled built and stitched leather sole. What makes the two shoes identical is the stitched leather sole but differentiated with their lacing style. 

That’s said, the derby is most suitable for a gentleman with a high instep. It can best match with your casual outfit as well as an official suit. Above all, this shoe is more relaxed and comfortable, exuding the shoe added diversity in terms of how they are worn, made, and their suede afflicting their popular choice of leather.

 Having graced the shoe with its pertinent features that set it apart from Oxford shoes and other brands, searching for the best derby shoes for men can be a mind-boggling task at first. That’s why we have brought the top 3 Hockerty derby shoes for men this year that includes; 

  1. Jousen Classic Derby Shoes
  2. Vostey Men’s Dress Shoes Classic Derby Wingtip Brogue
  3. Rockport Men’s Derby Room Wingtip in Brown

Jousen Classic Derby Shoes

This shoe is glossy black characterized by faux leather that makes it perfect for formal occasions and ideal for your closet. It is also more comfortable and ultimately prevents the blistering that might invade your heel after putting on a tight derby.

The uniqueness of this classic shoe is a sport stacked heel that the shoe incorporates. The sport stacked heel offers great supports to your foot, thus prevent your foot from cramps. However, it has a chemical scent that might interfere with your health when first bought.

Vostey Men’s Dress Shoes Classic Derby Wingtip Brogue

These shoes improve common sense for the working environment. Breathable with a delicate insole, you don’t need to stress over any foot throbs when representing excessively long in office in these shoes. 

With a shouting decorative feature, the wingtip adds a classy gesture. It’s attractive for its solace as well as for its exemplary brogue sensibilities. Contrary, this shoe has a strong and choking chemical smell when purchased.  Take care not to excessively inhale the chemical.

Rockport Men’s Derby Room Wingtip in Brown

If you are looking for a suitable shoe for your business casual look, Rockport men’s derby has the solution for you. It embodies a polished pair with a full brogue wingtip and a rich in deep brown look. 

These shoes match with a different combination of outfits. Above all, it is more flexible and suitable to work with them at your workplaces the whole day. While wearing Rockport, no cause of alarm should strike your foot, the foot aches and blisters are well curbed. 

Conclusion 

Gain your credibility with a smart look. Don’t mismatch your casual outfit and official suits with other brands that are not popular in the market. Derby shoes can serve you maximally with an elegant appearance that outshines your colleagues. The above three types of derby can be your walk over to your needs for classic and well comfortable shoes.

5 Professional Fashion Photography Tips to Beat the Competition

The photography industry has a market cap close to $100 billion and it is only expected to keep rising in the foreseeable future.

Fashion photography is one of the main domains in professional photography. 

The fashion industry itself has a market size of over $2 trillion globally. So it is quite easy to understand why fashion photography makes such a big splash!

With the introduction of social media platforms and the growing number of online influencers, the demand for fashion photography is also on the rise.

Being a highly competitive industry, it is crucial to optimize your photography and business tactics to become viable and successful in the game.

Are you in the process of researching ways to stay ahead of the competition in the fashion photography space?

Then you’re at the right place.

5 Professional Fashion Photography Tips to Stay Ahead of the Competition

Below are some of the useful tips that’ll help you beat the competition in professional fashion photography.

Read Professional Fashion Photography Guides

Uniqueness is definitely what attracts people to photography.

So, then why should you read guides on the same?

Well, there are some basic techniques and ideas that every fashion photographer must know.

Even though there is no step-by-step guide on fashion photography, understanding the basic concepts and tactics used will help you combine one or more of them and create a unique masterpiece.

There are several guides on fashion photography, like on this site, which will help you get an in-depth understanding of fashion photography techniques.

Don’t Always Stick to Studio Setup

Most people conduct fashion photography shoots in a studio environment.

Well, even though a studio setup can give you more flexibility in the lighting, wind, and other elements that can boost the effect on your photography, it is not a necessity at all.

Outdoor shoots and street-based fashion photography do have a huge fanfare. Nowadays people prefer natural lighting and atmosphere when it comes to photography and also allows people to feel more relatable to the fashion you’re showcasing in your photos.

Give Flexibility to Your Models in Choosing Poses

Posing plays a major role in how appealing and attractive your photos appear to others.

Even though it is you as the photographer who’ll know the best pose for a given scene and model, it is also important that you give the models flexibility in choosing their own poses.

At times, natural poses are what steal the show!

Even if you do have certain poses in mind for the photoshoot, do give your models the choice to try and express their own poses once you’re done with your ideas.

Well, even though not all poses may look attractive in the beginning, during the post-processing, the shot that you least expected to turn out good might become the most appealing one.

Experiment With the Gear You Use

The camera, lens, and other equipment you use for photography are as important as the model, fashion, and scene in your shot.

While choosing a camera for fashion photography, make sure you pick one with a high ISO level and best depth-of-field, both of which are essential in clicking stunning photographs.

Similarly, try to experiment with different types of lenses for different kinds of shots. A single lens cannot give you the same output for close-up, low-light, or studio shots. So, try to change the lens you’re using depending on the scene and lighting you’re exposed to.

Be Well-Versed in Photo Editing

Editing and post-processing are essential when it comes to professional fashion photography.

Everyone has a camera these days, so it is quite important to make sure that your shots stay unique from the rest, especially as a professional.

Editing gives you a second chance in creating the ideal output from the shot you already have.

By editing your capture, you get to tell a story that otherwise would have been a difficult task to do without applying post-processing effects on your shot.

So, What’s Your Tip?

Photography is a field where one’s creativity matters the most than anything else.

So, as a fashion photographer, what do you feel can help professional fashion photographers set themselves apart from the competition?

Best of 2020: Outfit of the Year Including Ciara in Ralph and Russo, Cardi B in Mugler, Kerry Washington in Zuhair Murad, and More!

This year was all about Quarantine and Social Distancing, but the top of the year saw some pretty amazing star studded events and parties! The Grammy’s, Oscars, and associated After Parties called for some pretty eye-catching ensembles. Here are the Nominations for Outfit of the Year, based on likes from you!

In no particular order:

  1. Cardi B in Thierry Mugler

Cardi B attended a Fast and Furious event in Miami this year wearing a satin blue Mugler bodycon dress. The sleeveless dress has a crew neckline, ruched bodice and features a semi detachable hem. This bomb look, which garnered 32,895 of your likes, was styled by none other than Kollin Carter.

2. Saweetie in Moschino

32,665 of you ‘liked’ the embellished Moschino gown, Saweetie wore to attend the 2020 Grammy’s. The form fitting dress displays her curvy silhouette and features a key hole neckline. Styled by Bryon Javar, this look was a hit! See it in motion here:

3. Rihanna in Givenchy

Rihanna received the President’s Award at the 2020 NAACP awards wearing a purple long sleeved ensemble by Givenchy. The exaggerated ruffles on the hi low skirt created a dramatic and memorable silhouette–almost as memorable as her speech. Relive the moment here:

4. Janelle Monae in Balmain

Also in attendance at the 2020 NAACP awards and on our best dressed list is Janelle Monae. Janelle wore a Balmain SS2020 RTW dress. The top half of the skirt is red and the bottom half is orange. It is full with lots of flow and is pleated. A large circle ring connects the black crop top of the dress and the skirt.

6. Ciara in Ralph and Russo

87,2220 of you were a fan of Ciara and her baby bump in a sheer crystal embellished gown by Ralph and Russo at Vanity Fair’s Oscar party wearing . The draping, asymmetrical hem and neckline creates an effortless yet polished look, styled by the masterful Maeve Reilly.

7. Kylie Jenner in Ralph & Russo

Ralph and Russo was a hit at Vanity Fair’s Oscar party ! Kylie Jenner looked like a statue in a black and silver embellished dress, which received 40,112 of your double taps.

8. Cynthia Erivo in Versace

Cynthia Erivo attended the Oscars wearing a glamourous white custom Versace dress. The bodice is embellished with crystals and boasted a full skirt with lots of volume and a high slit.

10. Tessa Thompson in Versace

Tessa Thompson stunned in a powdered mint green Versace dress. The leather straps and metal buckles on the bodice and along the neckline adds edginess to the soft romantic flow of the gown, styled by Wayman and Micah.

11. Kerry Washington in Zuhair Murad

Kerry Washington’s show stopping look was designed by Zuhair Murad. The golden floor length skirt has images resembling ancient Egyptian artistry, with a long sleeved crop top that resulted in a very textured and unique look.

They all slayed, I know! But you can only vote for one. Which look is your favorite?

Megan Thee Stallion Poses In Fashion Nova’s Black 3 Piece Short Set

Hot girl Megan The Stallion posed with a few perky puppies wearing a 3 piece set from Fashion Nova. The Hottie rocked their “Simon Says fuzzy 3 piece short set priced at $89.99 and available to purchase here.

This set has stretch and includes drawstring high waisted shorts, a cropped cami and duster cardigan. It is available in taupe as well.

Fantasia’s Holiday Photoshoot Red Gown by Fashion Bomb Daily x Shea Moisture Next Bomb Designer Finalist Albert Montris

Fantasia recently shared her family’s holiday photos which included her daughter Zion, her son Dallas, and husband Kendall Taylor and followed a red and navy color scheme.

Photography by @mrdblanks

Fantasia posed with her family for their holiday photo wearing a gown by Fashion Bomb Daily x Shea Moisture Next Bomb Designer finalist Albert Montris. You can read more about him and the on-going contest here.

Photography by @mrdblanks

Fantasia’s makeup with done by About Face Makeup Artistry LLC with hair by Derickus Crawford.

What a beautiful family photo!

Jayda Cheaves Spotted in Custom Crystal Embellished CASZÉ Brand Jumpsuit and Christian Louboutin Sandals at Mulatto’s Big Latto Royal Casino Event in Atlanta

It girl Jayda Cheaves was spotted at rapper Mulatto‘s Big Latto Royal Casino event in Atlanta in a shimmering look that was the talk of the evening.

Photography by @thatbawselife

Jayda Cheaves was spotted in a custom crystal embellished CASZÉ Brand jumpsuit paired with Christian Louboutin sandals while attending Mulatto’s party.

Jayda with Al Willis; Photography by @thatbawselife
Jayda with Austin Willis; Photography by @thatbawselife

What say you?

Jhené Aiko Performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in Custom Purple Floral Appliqué Charles & Ron Gown

Jhené Aiko made an appearance on theThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delivering an ethereal performance in a captivating look.

Jhené Aiko performed in a gown by Charles & Ron accessorized with diamonds by Sapphire Studios Design, styled by Icon Billingsley. Her makeup was done by @juanice.mua with her hair executed by Jazmine Harris.

Thoughts on her look?