Revealed | Meet MuteMath

“Come on, can I dream for one day?
There’s nothing that can’t be done
But how long should it take somebody
Before they can be someone

‘Cause I know there’s got to be another level
Somewhere closer to the other side
And I’m feelin’ like it’s now or never
Can I break the spell of the typical?”
-Mute Math (Typical, 2006)

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Revealed | Simone Boyles: Co-Owner of Heaven Sent Showroom

While attending NYU and working at Dooney & Burke on Madison Avenue (NYC) in 1988, Simone Boyles filled in for a friend at as a babysitter. This led to an opportunity for her to work for ‘Jane Doe’, a major player in the fashion’s wholesale industry. Simone established a good rapport with her and quickly became her assistant. Within six months, Simone rose to a sales position within the organization, closing her first deal with Fran Erico (the original owner of Equinox). Simone’s charismatic personality was the key ingredient that led to her success as a salesperson, and over the next four years she worked within various corporations and in multi-line showrooms. Read more

B. Marie Spring 2010 Handbag Preview + Interview

Briana Bigham recently held a intimate cocktail party for the industry, media, and friends at Maritime Hotel at Cabanas. At the cocktail event guests got the first look at her B.Marie (her first initial and middle name) Spring 2010 collection. B.Marie handbags are ahead of the game; we saw one of a kind designs, lots of metallic studs, different fabrics pairings, never before seen prints, and a variety of shapes and sizes. The pieces are versatile and durable for the working women. We loved how each bag easily transitions from the daytime to the nightlife. Here is a closer look at B.Marie Spring 2010 plus our interview with Briana about the collection and her company. Read more

McDonald’s 365 Black Presents: Joya Bravo

I am quite sure we’re not the only one captivated by the new McDonald’s ad campaign. This soulful beauty captured our attention over the holidays in the commercial (see below). We just had to find out more about her. The newly 365 Black McDonald’s endorsed recording artist “Dollar Van Demo” national campaign commercial has just launched on every local and cable channel over the holiday. Joya Bravo also co-produced the record which she performs in the commercial. Read more

Revealed | The Music of Marcus Harmon

Revealed | ‘Gemela Amor’ by Coco & Breezy

Coco and Breezy are 19 year old identical twin accessory designers from Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Already making a name for themselves on the underground and online fashion scene, the twins have always defined themselves by their collective individuality.  Read more

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