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ESSENCE CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED ON THE HEELS OF THE ICONIC BASKETBALL PLAYER’S REVEAL OF HIS LATEST COLLABORATION WITH DESIGNERS FROM HARLEM FASHION ROW

ESSENCE, the leading media, technology, and commerce company serving Black women, today will launch The Strongest—a captivating new social media campaign highlighting sixteen Black women who exemplify strength to NBA star LeBron James. The announcement comes fresh off the heels of the sports icon’s exclusive reveal of his latest Nike signature shoe collaboration—designed by three African-American women—during Harlem Fashion Row’s (HFR) annual gala last night, where he was honored with the HFR Icon Award.

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In The Strongest, viewers will be moved by stunning images of these sixteen women who inspire us all through their various roles as activists, trendsetters, family, athletes, business leaders, journalists, content creators, and entertainers.  The list of names includes James’ wife Savannah James; his mother Gloria James; tennis icon Serena Williams; Emmy-award winning writer/actress Lena Waithe; Olympian Simone Biles; TV commentator Cari Champion; Marketing Executive Bozoma Saint John; his Nike shoe collaborators, designers Fe Noel, Kimberly Goldson and Undra Celeste; and many more. In bringing these stories to life, James’ goal is to encourage a celebration focused on women of color from a place of positivity.

James, who is known for using his popular platform to empower those making a positive impact in their communities, felt it was important to bring in previously unheard voices as he embarked on this journey to reveal his definition of strength to the world. Showcasing everyone from celebrity to CEO, he enabled and empowered women of color to be a part of this movement in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

For more exclusive photos, footage and a full list of The Strongest, please visit ESSENCE.com and join the conversation @ESSENCE via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

About Essence Communications Inc.
Essence Communications is the number one media company dedicated to Black women and inspires a global audience of more than 15 million through diverse storytelling and immersive original content.  With a multi-platform presence in publishing, experiential and online, ESSENCE encompasses its signature magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; as well as live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival.  Essence Communications is owned by Essence Ventures, an independent African-American owned company focused on merging content, community, and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of women of color.

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Stevie Boi Presents “PINK” During New York Fashion Week “PINK is the New Definition of High-Fashion ”

This September 2018, Internationally known Fashion Designer, Actor, and Author Stevie Boi will present his latest collection “PINK” as he hosts his own show during NYFW. Stevie Boi is best known for his sunglass line Stevie Boi Shades. You’ve probably seen his shades on icons such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Justin Bibber and more!

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We expect more than 300 guests, comprising of celebrities, local and international press, tastemakers, and high net wealth individuals. As a memento, the VIPs will receive exclusive gift bags featuring products and information from our sponsors. Not only will this event include a Live Fashion Show, displaying Stevie Boi’s latest collection, and an exclusive VIP Reception, but will also feature a promotional Fashion Film and Netflix Series Entitled “Stevie Boi Takes The World”.

Stevie brings his unique designs to the runway with much fanfare. Fearless, strong, and visionary, the Stevie Boi brand embodies the personal strength it takes to be unique in today’s world. The official event location, time and date will be released in the next few weeks.

Stevie Boi

Stevie Boi is an American fashion designer, actor and founder of the luxury eye-wear line & Brand SBShades. Boi designs and sells unisex eye-wear and accessories on his website and in select luxury boutique stores across the globe. Stevie has designed eye-wear for stars such as Kesha, Beyonce, Madonna, Britney Spears, Katy Perry + many more. Stevie Boi was born in Augusta, Georgia but raised overseas. For more information please visit: www.stevieboi.com/

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Romeo + Juliet Couture Showcase FW’18 Collection at Cipriani During New York Fashion Week

This past week, Romeo + Juliet Couture showcased their FW’18 collection during Style Fashion Week New York at Cipriani. Guests enjoyed Notorious Pink Rosé as they mingled in the expansive art market, featuring artwork by Derek Gores, Adam Thompson, UnCutt Art and works from LUMAS Gallery. Models were beautified by Davines sustainable haircare, while VIP’s and guests enjoyed cosmetics gifts by Onsen. Vezt music app brought industry executives to the crowd as upcoming artists including Jae Hall, Amanda Holley, Chris Stylez, Arielle, and Vyse performed between shows.

Essentia kept guests hydrated throughout the events. Additional performances by Dinner land artists AzialIAm, Él Fleego, Bam Vito & more wrapped up an incredible series of New York Fashion Week events. For more information please visit www.stylefashionweek.com

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Malan Breton AW 18 Collection #NYFW

Renowned for his innate theatricality and artistic flavor, Malan Breton delivers a collection with depth, soul, and literary references. Inspiration derived from Edwardian Tarot, Merlin, Chinese astrology and The myth of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. The four riders are seen as symbolizing Conquest, War, Famine, and Death.
“This collection has been a journey of self-realization, a point of gaining ones hope back in humanity. Rebuilding one’s shell, one’s armour, one’s heart. Love lost, valour, and watching gluttony, and greed change humanity for the worst….” – Malan Breton
Malan’s work echoes his deepest personal preoccupations. With that, this fighting collection was built with the structure of strength in mind. Calculated decadence, rendered in a split between strong and seductive; the epitomisation of femininity.
Staying true to his Asian roots, opulent color and exotic Swarovski embellishment reaches its apotheosis in this hair-raising debouch of pieces. All mastered by antique Asian techniques of weaving, embroidery and dying.
Fabrics used are all things chinoiserie-inspired; silk organza, silk tulle, silk brocade, reimagined kimono fabrics specially woven as well as Chinese brocades. Toughened by shearling, leather, tweed, Angora, feathers, glass beading and tourmaline. Malan sticks with his sustainable elements of recycled bottles created into paillettes.
Not for the faint-hearted, this collection stands firm for battle.
About Malan Breton:
Malan Breton opened his first NYC retail shop for a man, and woman, following his training at Turnbull & Asser, and Raasi. Fantôme emulates the soul of Saville Row tailoring with an eastern influence, Breton‘s premiere collection.
The Brand is InStyle Magazines number eight most tweeted fashion brand for 2017, known as “The Internets Fave Designer” (Yahoo News), and “one of New York City’s most celebrated designers of the past decade” (Amsterdam News). Malan Breton originates from Taipei, Taiwan. In 2017 he was the first fashion designer to be a part of the cryptocurrency phenomenon, opening the first blockchain based online retail shop in fashion.
Malan Breton® is the recipient of the 2016 FGI “Rising Star” award in Menswear, the 2015 European Fashion Council’s “Eirene” award, 2015, and 2016 Taiwan Tourism Award for contributions in fashion, and media. In 2011 Malan Breton® and NBC Universal were a nominee for the WGSN Global Fashion Award for Outstanding Collaboration. Malan Breton, is also the recipient of the 2015NYIFF Award for best documentary short, as director of the biographical fashion film “Malan Breton – A Journey to Taiwan”, It was later considered for the Academy Award.
Malan Breton® counts Ariana Grande, Lorde, Celine Dion, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Fan Bing Bing, Martha Plimpton, Kerry Washington, Michael Buble, Minnie Driver, Kylie Minogue, Ricki Lake, the KPOP bands BTS, Rania, and EXP Edition, Daniel Craig, Law Roach, Jessica Pimentel, Keith Carradine, Scarlett Johansson, Ray J, Bonang Matheba, Kiera Chaplin, Rachel Adejeji, Gavin Creel, Lena Hall, Katrina Bowden, Frankie Grande, Desmond Child, Sam Witwer, Florida Georgia Line, Anna Passey,  Paul Wesley, Jody Watley, Nolan Gerard – Funk, the Prince of Wales, Ana Ivanovic, Rania, Nomzamo Mbatha, Fleur East, and Jade Thirlwall as clients.
Malan Breton® has also been featured on BravoTV Network, with his own show titled “The Malan show”  and has costumed Breaking Bad, The American Music Awards, The BET AWARDS, Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve, Quantico, Ru Pauls Drag Race, MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, Australia’s Next Top Model, China’s Next Top Model, MTV’s VMAS, The Superbowl halftime show for Pepsi, NBC’s Minute to Win It, The Today Show, and many, others.
Malan Breton is officially Ambassador of Tourism to Taiwan, and has designed the official government workwear, and stationary.
Photo Credit:  “ALPHA”
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La La, Fabolous, Christian & Justin Combs Sit Front Row for Draya Michele’s Mint Swim at New York Fashion Week

On night two of Style Fashion Week, New York, La La, Fabolous, Christian & Justin Combs and others sat front row for celebrity designer Draya Michele’s Mint Swim collection.

Mint Swim was the finale showcase for a two-day series, presented by Style Fashion Week at Cipriani 42nd Street.  Others in attendance included Blackbear, Masika Kalysha, Briana Wilson, Breah Hicks, Kailand & Mandla Morris and more.

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#NYFW HAIR: HOW TO from Narciso Rodriguez and Dyson Hair Dryer

Yesterday, hairstylist James Pecis used the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer ($399.99) to style the hair of top models at this NYFW‘s Narciso Rodriguez show.

Here’s a breakdown of how to get this look using the Dyson Supersonic, NYFW‘s “must-have” accessory backstage. 

HOW TO (By James Pecis for Narciso Rodriguez)

  • Each girl will be addressed separately. There will be many girls with textured and different levels of curls.
  • After applying moisture crème, scrunch the hair trying to encourage natural movement and texture.
  • Next, use the Dyson Supersonic Diffuser to heat the hair and dry the hair without disturbing the hair and creating frizz.
  • For straighter texture, blow out the hair smoothly to polish the hair before using the curling tong to give it a slight “s” wave.

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RYAN SEACREST DISTINCTION & POLISHED BY DR. LANCER KICK OFF NYFW AT BLUE JACKET FASHION SHOW

WHEN: Wednesday, February 7, 2018

WHAT: The burgeoning menswear brand Ryan Seacrest Distinction and the new men’s skin care brand, POLISHED by Dr. Lancer, teamed up with an impressive lineup of top designers and brands at the second annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show, a CFDA New York Men’s Fashion Week event that raises funds for The Prostate Cancer Foundation. The Blue Jacket Fashion Show is a national awareness campaign designed to demystify and create a platform to openly discuss men’s cancer issues. Backstage, the Blue Jacket fashion show turned orange, as POLISHED by Dr. Lancer took over to prep the models for their runway debut. The men’s skincare line is available at POLISHEDbyDrLancer.com and is coming soon to Sephora and Sephora.com. The event enlisted top fashion brands, including Ryan Seacrest Distinction, to reinvent the traditional blue blazer, which celebrities and influencers modeled on the runway. The models ranged from athletes to TV personalities, news anchors and more. Instagram sensation Dr. Mike Varshavski strutted down the runway in style in a blue Distinction Evening Collection dinner jacket paired with dark navy pants.

 

ABOUT RYAN SEACREST DISTINCTION:

Ryan Seacrest Distinction Blue Jacket details, and more: • Ryan Seacrest Distinction Evening Collection peak lapel, satin shawl collar, speckled dinner jacket • Ryan Seacrest Distinction slim-fit stretch non-iron white covered placket French cuff dress shirt, created exclusively for Macy’s • Ryan Seacrest Distinction black solid satin bow tie • Ryan Seacrest Distinction dark navy dress pants • Ryan Seacrest Distinction accessories including Polished Rhodium square cufflinks and a navy edge white pocket square The Ryan Seacrest Distinction collection is available exclusively at Macy’s and Macys.com

 

ABOUT POLISHED BY DR. LANCER:

Ryan Seacrest Distinction is a leading menswear lifestyle brand recognized for celebrating classic and iconic looks with a contemporary eye. Founded in 2014, the Distinction brand delivers premium fabrics, design, detailing and value to men’s tailored clothing and accessories. Masculine signatures, geometric shapes, proportion, texture, pattern, and color, are combined in unexpected ways – timelessness made modern. The Ryan Seacrest Distinction brand offers a range of products including men’s tailored clothing and accessories. The Ryan Seacrest Distinction collection is available exclusively at Macy’s stores nationwide and on macys.com. POLISHED by Dr. LancerTM is a new men’s grooming brand dedicated to helping men live better lives through quality skin care designed by men with high standards for men with high standards. Polished began when two friends, renowned Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer and long-time patient, the creative entrepreneur and popular TV/radio and host and producer Ryan Seacrest decided to bring to market a high-quality men’s skincare product line, that delivered both results and value. There’s nothing standard about POLISHED; for more information and introductory offers, visit www.polishedbydrlancer.com or follow us on @PolishedforMen on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

 

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KAIA GERBER steps out in GIGI BURRIS MILLINERY

Model Kaia Gerber is seen wearing GIGI BURRIS MILLINERY while leaving the Calvin Klein Collection fashion show during New York Fashion Week on September 7, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

 

ABOUT KAIA GERBER’S LOOK
Gerber wears the “GEORGIE” hat from the GIGI BURRIS Fall/Winter 2017 collection. The hat features glossed lambskin leather sewn into a classic newsboy style cap with triangular tonal piping crown detail.  The piece is embellished with a gunmetal Swarovski safety pin produced in Italy. 10% of the proceeds of this piece will be donated to the Georgie Badeil Foundation, former Miss Africa Georgie Badiel. The foundation provides clean water for the people of Burkina Faso and throughout Africa. Full credit details below.

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Supermodel Romee Strijd with HVRMNNSN during New York Fashion Week

Supermodel Romee Strijd with HVRMNNSN during New York Fashion Week – and she wasn’t the only one!

Sustainable fashion statement

Both bags demonstrate Scandinavian design, oversized dimensions and what HVRMNNSN describes as a “sustainable fashion statement”, as the tote bags are hand sewn at a 140-year-old family-run tannery in Sweden, with organic, traceable, vegetable tanned leather.

  • HVRMNNSN tote bags are sold exclusively on www.hvrmnnsn.com.
  • They cost 1,590 EUR/1,895 USD (Icon) & 1,390 EUR/1,665 USD (Pure) + VAT/taxes at the local rate. Worldwide shipping is included.
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Get The Look: Prabal Gurung SS18 Runway Show

NYFW “Get the Look” hair tips from Anthony Turner for Hot Tools and Wella at Prabal Gurung.

GET THE LOOK:

  • Start by drying the hair straight down towards the face and back using the using the Hot Tools Tourmaline Tools SuperLite Turbo Ionic Dryer and Hot Tools Rainbow Collection Paddle Brush.
  • Once it’s all dried, wrap strands around the Hot Tools 1 ¼” Marcel Curling Iron in different directions for natural, loose waves.
  • Next, start sectioning the hair from the bottom and spritz the hair with water. Then slick the hair down with the WELLA Professional EIMI Sculpt Force. Repeat until you reach the top of the head.
  • Slick back hair starting from the hair line all the way back using the Hot Tools Comb.
  • To get that dewy yet polished look, spray the WELLA Professional EIMI Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray into dry hair for added texture.
  • Top it off with WELLA Professional EIMI Glam Mist Shine Mist for ultimate shine and polished look.