Fashion Fetish

       As a child fashion was something that always facinated me. More importantly, I always wanted to be the first individual with the newest and the latest fashion styles. Over the years, I would become legendary for my love for sneakers and my ability to start fashion trends. I always made it a point to be the first individual to buy the newest version of Air Jordan’s, or the first person with the newest line of fashion. Indeed, I never did it for the popularity; instead I did it to separate myself from everyone else around me. For that reason, I became more engulfed in fashion and became more aware of the latest trends and the influence that fashion has on our society. In my opinion, besides music there’s nothing in this world that influences our society and culture the way fashion does. Fashion is an extension of self-expression, and it’s a way to let others know your mood and approach to life. In fact, that’s one of the major reasons why I decided to launch my clothing lines, Bostic-Abali and Double Krane, to simply express my love for fashion and to ultimately create an innovative line. I’ve recently partnered with a Philadelphia based designer, Robert Walsh who is the creator of High Five Clothing.  Walsh, like myself shares a love and passion for art and fashion. Some of my first designs will be released this summer, so I’m very excited to see the response that I’ll receive from the public. This August I plan on attending the Magic conference in Las Vegas. The conference is an important outlet tool for up and coming designers. The Magic show gives individuals a chance to network with designers and buyers from all over the world. In addition, it will give me a better opportunity to observe the newest fashion trends in the industry. Fashion is something that constantly changes its face and it’s direction. Therefore, as a new designer I must find new and innovative ways to stay current with my designs.  

Watch The Throne

   For several years, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has redefined the world of Hip-Hop. After the sudden death of rap icons, Notorious BIG, and Tupac Shakur, the industry has searched to find the new savior Hip-Hop. The thing that separates Carter from other rappers, is the fact that he set out to accomplish success not only in music, but in every arena that he’s entered. In so many ways, it seems that everything that he touches turns to gold. Carter is not only the leader of Roc Nation, but he also owns the 40/40 Club, ownership with Brooklyn Nets, and also his recent venture with Roc Nation Sports. By the mogul preparing to launch his sports agency, he’ll have to relinquish his majority stake with the Brooklyn Nets franchise. The first athlete that has been signed by Roc Sports is Yankee’s second basemen, Robinson Cano. Indeed, Jay-Z understands by owning his own sports agency, he can have a better opportunity, to become more hands-on with the athletes that he signs.

       Perhaps, what makes Jay-Z’s story so incredible, is the enormous obstacles that he’s had to overcome to become successful. In my opinion, you have to be a very strong individual to be raised in an environment such as Marcy Homes, to become one of the strongest forces in the entertainment industry. Jay-Z has also guided the careers of some of the most talented artist in the industry. For instance, artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Kanye West J. Cole, Rita Ora, and Jay Electronica. The empire that Carter has constructed over the years, has allowed him more flexibility to do the things he really wants to do. More importantly, it has allowed him to expand his empire, and to further his success as an entrepreneur. It is true, the things that Jay-Z has accomplished, definitely gives up and coming businessmen, a model to observe and analyze.  Jay has given artists in the industry, the confidence to venture outside of music, and to follow their dreams and the courage to achieve future goals.