!

PLUTO, YOU KNOW

2009-12-05T08:47:00.000-08:00

New wave lyricist and homie JimmyHennec is continuing to burn up the radio waves and stages down in South Georgia/North Florida area. Hennec's mixtape titled "Welcome to Pluto" is still pumping on ITunes as a fan favorite. With his hit single "BYE BYE" produced by "The Beat Fanatix" he has become a rising star throughout all of Georgia and Florida. Being born on a different planet explains the reason why he's SOOOO DIGITAL. Everyday is a hustle for all of us out in the cyberworld, but in the real world a hustle for JimmyHennec is jumping from studio to studio, stage to stage and radio station to station. By his side Big Nick Georgia's radio personality, manager and hype man work to assist Hennec in perfecting his craft.

CHECK OUT LATEST VIDEO "BYE BYE"

"The Planet Rock Tour" is coming to a city near you!

The tour with be starring: Jimmy HenneC

with his hit singles: "BYE BYE Haters, Swagga Shadez, Feels Like Xtacy" and MORE!!!!
We would like to invite you out to have a great time and party!

Check out the album on iTUNES: http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=jimmy+hennec

Stay connected to the Digital PuppetMaster
http://www.datpiff.com/mixtapes-search.p...
http://www.facebook.com/jimmyhennec229
http://www.myspace.com/jimmyhennec
http://www.myspace.com/oxe_europe
http://www.myspace.com/oxevienna
http://www.twitter.com/jimmyhennec
http://www.youtube.com/jimmyhennec

DAY DREAMING

2009-12-04T00:27:00.000-08:00

THIS PHOTO IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE LOOKS OF THE NIGHT
COMPLIMENTSBAYDAY.COM PRESENTS WHAT'S YOUR INSPIRATION? DAY PARTY
STYLED BY ATLANTA STYLIST TOYA MOSS, HAIR BY DAY AVERY AND MAKE-UP BY OLANDO NARISSE
NOVEMEBR 5, 2009

MAGIC DAY PARTY

2009-12-03T22:16:00.000-08:00

"WHAT'S YOUR INSPIRATION" a Compliments By Day.com event presented by International Fashion Society. **WARDROBE STYLISTS SHAY BAKER AND TOYA MOSS; HAIR STYLISTS DAY AVERY AND MAKE-UP ARTISTS TONNAE NICOLE ALONG WITH OLANDO NARISSE WHO IS SKILLED IN ALL AREAS FORMED 3 STYLE TEAMS. **EACH TEAM WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY 3 MODELS AS THEIR LIVE MANNEQUINS. **EACH TEAM CHOOSES 2 THEMES THAT WILL BE FUSED TO CREATE MAGIC! **STYLE TEAMS WILL TRANSFORM MODELS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR EYES!!! NOVEMBER 5, 2009

BOOM POW VRROOOOOOM!!!

2009-12-03T22:07:00.000-08:00

ARCHIVES VAULT 001 "THE INCUBATOR"

FASHION FIGHTS CANCER RUNWAY SHOWCASE 2009

2009-12-03T19:44:00.000-08:00

Elegant and sophisticated design duo Eva Khurshid was gracious to participate in Fashion Fights Cancer event followed by punk rocker designs from NYC brand Kahri. Ending the showcase was technical creations by Archives. November 20, 2009 at 9pm Eva Khurshid opened the runway showcase at the Ambient Plus Studios in Atlanta, GA.

Visit Eva Khurshid website @ www.evakhurshid.com

KAHRI

check out Kahri @ www.kahri.com

ARCHIVES

Check us out daily at www.facebook.com/ArchivesKey

KICK * BALL * CHANGE

2009-11-03T00:49:00.000-08:00

WELCOME NEW MEMBER TO THE CREATIVES NACHEZ JONES
LOOK OUT, SHE'S COMING FOR YOU!!! LOOK OUT FOR HER STORY!

FASHION FIGHTS CANCER NOVEMBER 19-21

2009-10-27T19:10:00.000-07:00

It's that time again! what's new you may ask. New location, new designers, new website. One thing that hasn't changed it the CAUSE!!!!

COME SUPPORT THE CAUSE!!

http://fashionfightscancer.com/

PAULO PASCUAL

2009-10-25T14:06:00.000-07:00

Now, me and this menswear genius go way back! Allan Francisco, born in the Phillipines and moved to the states at an early age was blessed with unusual talent. I met Allan back in 2001. Enrolled at Bauder college in Atlanta, GA with a major in Fashion Design. Bauder College of Design back then only concentrated on women's wear, but Allan had different plans. Francisco loved to design mens clothing especially denim. He would construct his own denim pants/taliored suits and even create formulas for various washings, whiskerings and sandings techniques out of his dorm room. I knew this guy was a diamond.

After graduating in 2003 from Bauder College he started his path of finding his calling in life. Went back to Massachusetts and became head merchandiser at Forever 21 and H&M. Allan worked there for 3 years and moved to New York City to take menswear by storm. He started interning with Ilan O. Head Designer for streetwear brand Drunkynmunky, but with his persuasive personality and amazingly creative concepts landed a design position with major urban brand Coogi, which design studio was right next door on the 66thFL of the Empire state building. If you can remember when Coogi started getting major publicity back in 2005 when the brand revamped its image and started experimenting with MORE color and fresh concepts...yeah that was Allan's doing! His debut collection that blow out the store was the "Native collection." Coogi lovers couldn't get enough!

After a short stint of 2 years at Coogi, he landed a Associates design position with Argyle Culture a more luxurious mens brand created under the mastermind of Russell Simmons Classic lifestyle label Phat Farm. He worked closely with Creative Director Kevin Leong, creating color pallete, designing styles, fabric sourcing and coordinating development. While working there he explored the world of freelance and designing and developing menswear for various private labels in NYC. During this period he was approached by up and coming luxe military brand "CAVI," well known for there military button downs with exclusive metal pendants and ribbons. Allan started designing on a freelance contract with them for the next 2 years until they hired him fulltime as "Head Designer."

WOW!! Allan is definitely a mover and shaker. Currently Francisco is swamped with designing and developing for CAVI as they continue to get major accreditation in the growing fashion industry. In his free time Allan is working on his line of luxe men's accessories "Paulo Pascual." The collection consisting of eyewear, silk ties and scarves, footwear and timepieces.

I'm really curious of what's in store for this menswear puppet-master!

Check out what's new over at CAVI
www.cavinyc.com

SEQUIN DOT IN THE FLESH

2009-10-19T23:07:00.000-07:00

WE ARE LISTENING TO... SHYVONNE

2009-10-18T07:46:00.000-07:00

She is a soul singer and song writer hailing for Harlem World in New York City. Shyvonne has been singing for over ten years. She's mastered the art of marketing and PR with some of the entertainment industry's top companies. And got a great foot in the door singing back up for Estelle after coming back to New York after completing college.

She has a bright bubbly smile, eclectic personal style and ever changing hair color set you up to not expect the strong soulful voice to belt out of her. She writes about the things that as young women, we go through everyday. I personally love how she describes the situations we go through with dudes and paints relate able pictures with her lyrics. She works with a team of some of the hottest new producers in the game, including Precize, Melo-X and Kingdom. Her music is a mix of everything NYC, some electro, experimental, rock, r & b, soul, techno, dance and pop. She gives them all to me!

She performs across the country and the U.K. This fly mama has quite a buzz going. She has even opened up for artists such as Dwele and rocked the stages at college homecomings. Witnessing one of her live performances is a treat! Especially when she covers club favorites like Robin S' "Show Me Love."

Shyvonne isn't signed, but as we sit tight and wait for her to drop an album, we rock out to her music via

http://www.youtube.com/user/shyvonne
http://www.myspace.com/shyvonnesmusic

One of my personal faves is "Flaws" Get into these lyrics..YOU DON'T GOTTA LOVE ME...straight like that!

Get familiar with this creative....

SHYVONNE

TEXAS CUTIE HOLDING DOWN GRAPHICS IN THE NY STREETS

2009-10-18T06:19:00.000-07:00

She's a bright young lady in so many way. You will notice her style and if you have the pleasure of meeting her, you will pick up on her Houston, Texas accent.

She is Kalyn Bias, graphic and fashion designer known to the art world as Missie Rich. This 25 year old bubbly fellow Hello Kitty lover made her way to the great land of New York City to pursue her dreams of breaking down the barriers in the graphic and fashion industry. Upon landing in the city, she hooked up with some of the hottest chicks roaming the NYC streets, such as Roxy Cottontail and even held down an internship at Billionaire Boys Club/ Ice cream. Her constant networking helped increase her freelance gigs.

All around he city you can find flyer's with one of her many creative logos. She designs flyer's, websites, and logos for some of the city's hottest parties, DJ's and hosts, such as Dee and Ricky, Radio Rose, Yo Hablo Ingles at Fat Baby and Roxy Cottontail. She is known for her crazy graphic skills and produces amazing designs for street wear brands and boutiques here and in Japan. She has been heard saying, "My inspiration comes mainly for the Pop Art era. I love bright colored things, things that make people smile, designs that stand out."

This lady, whom you will probably spot rocking Red Lips and Pink Tips, even finds time to post glamorous goodies on her blog http://missierich.blogspot.com and spit a few freestyles if she is up for it.

She is a risk taker and doesn't follow the crowd. She stands out on her own and is just as colorful as her designs. An she can make one hell of a cupcake too!

Get familiar with this creative at http://www.coroflot.com/kalynbias

She is dope..nuff said!

COMPLIMENTSBYDAY.COM DAY PARTY

2009-10-17T21:45:00.001-07:00

Come join us for the official launch of Compliments By Day.com presented by International Fashion Society. Complimentsbyday.com is an online magazine that highlights fashion,style, beauty and food culture. Receive an inside look in the lives of working professionals in the fashion and culinary industry. You will receive priceless suggestions on ... Read Morespicing up your personal style with wardrobe consultant Shay Baker, priceless skin/hair and beauty tips from 3 experts Harmony Kubiak, Day Avery and Tonnae Nicole of Tonnae Nicole Cosmetics Inc. Beauty must-haves presented by Melissa Methier of Kokimo Enterprise, Inc. and a sneek peak into the world of New York based designer Laura Seymour. Escape to CBD.com top level lounge to experience the culinary artistry of Class 1st Catering and delicious beverages provided by Barcardi and Nuvo Spirits.

COMPLIMENTSBYDAY.COM

2009-10-17T19:43:00.000-07:00

Make my day! Say something nice to me. Let me know that you recognize that my dress on the outside is a reflection of what I feel on the inside. Words could change someone's entire day, state of mind and life. My words are powerful, I have a choice. No external force could control my words. You have beautiful skin, nice hair and great style. Thank you!

Complimentsbyday.com is an online magazine that highlights fashion,style, beauty and food culture.

"I HAVE A SUGGESTION"

2009-10-17T16:48:00.000-07:00

A sneak peek into one of many exciting helpful styling segments provided by complimentsbyday.com

Visit www.complimentsbyday.com

WISHY WISH

2009-10-17T15:37:00.000-07:00

My girl Wish has been putting in WORK! Traveling from gig to gig can be a challenge, but Wish makes it seem easy while looking AMAZING! Wish has recently put out "Skool Gurl Diaries Re-Loaded."

What you can expect from Skool Gurl Diaries are memorable melodies, brilliant harmonies, attacking vocals & ad libs, and a collection of short stories that most of us at one point in time have related to or be able to relate to. Loosely based on the "School Girl" mantra, each character Wish portrays in the album has her own story. Cheerleader. Nerd. Prom Queen. Everyday chick.

Wish states: "When I was in school, I held a lot of things back. Now I think its my turn to speak for the girls, women, & whoever else may have had trouble interpreting their feelings. I used to feel like I didn't fit in at school, & I think people think they're alone when in a moment like that. Young people have issues, and they need to feel like they're not wrong for feeIing certain ways or for being different. I wanna speak to those people."

I promise to keep you updated on here where-abouts, new music and behind the scenes footage.

In the meantime follow her @ www.twitter.com/wishishere

Love you WISH!! :)

RE-FACE

2009-10-17T15:21:00.000-07:00

From Mary J. Blige to Jada Pinkett-Smith gracing the advertisments of Carol's Daughter cosmetics, here comes Aaron! Check out his new men's cosmetic campaign with Carol's Daughter. Male Model Aaron Chavis is grinding and hustling his way to the top and he's holding nothing BACK!

Great Job Aaron!! Keep up the good work!

LIVING EXPERIENTAL MANNEQUINS SPOTTED!!

2009-10-17T14:44:00.000-07:00

ARCHIVES VAULT 001 CAMPAIGN SHOOT
NEW YORK, NY

Crystal @ Q Model Management
Cassidy @ MMG Model Management
Photographer: Thorsten Roth
Make-up and Hair: Akira
Styling: Shay Baker

Interview with Dominique Scott at Limite Magazine.com CHECK IT OUT!

2009-10-17T14:09:00.000-07:00

http://www.limitemagazine.com/2009/04/archives-by-oneal-wyche/

IF YOU WANT US...YOU CAN FIND US IN THE A !!!!!!

2009-10-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

WE HAVE TOUCHED DOWN IN ATLANTA, GA! AT TIMES WE FEEL AT HOME AND THEN AT TIMES WE FEEL LIKE THE OUTCASTS HERE. WE HAVE A SPACE LOCATED IN ONE OF THE MOST HISTORICAL AREAS OF GEORGIA, THE MLK DISTRICT. LITERALLY, ONE BLOCK AWAY, DR. KING AND HIS WIFE CORETTA ARE BURIED. WE ARE IN THE HEART OF THE OLD 4TH WARD, AND BEING HERE DRIVES OUR CREATIVITY EVEN MORE.

WE HAVE A FULL FASHION HOUSE HEAR IN ATLANTA. A RETAIL SPACE THAT WILL HOUSE THE ARCHIVES NEW YORK COLLECTION, ALONG WITH 5 OTHER NEW YORK DESIGNERS. THIS LOCATION WILL ALSO BE THE HUB FOR THE COMPLIMENTSBYDAY.COM SITE AND MAGAZINE. THE MOST AMAZING PART OF THIS MOVE TO ATLANTA IS THAT WE WILL BE THE ONLY LOCATION TO ALSO HAVE AN ON-SITE SAMPLE ROOM. NOW HOW DOPE IS THAT?!

YOU KNOW THAT THE ARCHIVES TEAM HAD TO MAKE A STATEMENT IN THE NEW NEIGHBORHOOD. SO UNDER THE VISUAL DIRECTION OF IN-HOUSE STYLIST SHAY BAKER, THE TEAM AGREED THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NEED TO POP OFF OF THE STREET. WE MADE THAT STATEMENT BY DRESSING OUR FOUR "RED" MANNEQUINS TO THE NINES WITH A RANGE OF PIECES FROM THE DESIGNERS SOLD AT THE LOCATION.

NOW THAT WE ARE SETTLED IN THE SPACE, WE ARE PREPARING FOR ALL OF THE PROJECTS WE ARE HERE IN ATLANTA TO EXECUTE. FOR STARTERS, COMPLIMENTSBYDAY.COM WILL BE HAVING A SITE LAUNCH PARTY AT THE LOCATION DURING THIS MONTH. FOLLOWING WILL BE THE FASHION FIGHTS CANCER ATLANTA EVENT, BEING HELD IN NOVEMBER.

IN THE MEANTIME, THE ARCHIVES TEAM IS WORKING ON NOVELTY PIECES, AND COMPLETING WORK ON THE LINE'S FIRST VAULT. THE LOCATION CHANGED BUT NOT THE HUSTLE. WE ARE STILL PROVIDING THE SAME FULL SERVICES THAT ARTIFACTS LLC DID WHILE IN NEW YORK CITY. THE WORD IS SPREADING FAST ABOUT US BEING HERE...

A T L ...HOPE YOU ARE READY!

IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME..WE SHOULDN'T HAVE LEFT YOU

2009-09-29T15:49:00.000-07:00

OH EM GEE...IT HAS ALMOST BEEN A YEAR SINCE WE HAVE BLESSED YOU WITH A POST. I PROMISE WE WILL TRY TO UPDATE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK FROM HERE ON OUT!

SO..LET'S DO A QUICK RECAP!! UMM...LAST POST WAS IN FEBRUARY 2009...SO:

-WE WORKED REALLY HARD TO CRANK OUT THE FIRST VAULT OF THE ARCHIVES COLLECTION. WE PRODUCED SAMPLES FOR THE 12 PIECE WOMEN'S CONTEMPORARY LINE, ALONG WITH COUTURE PIECES AND ONE OF A KIND ACCESSORIES.

-IN PREPARATION FOR THE FASHION FIGHTS CANCER EVENT, WE SHOT THE AD CAMPAIGN AND VIDEO FOOTAGE FOR THE FFC SITE

-WE JOINED FORCES WITH INTERNATIONAL FASHION SOCIETY AND AUDI TO PRODUCE AN EVENT CALLED "FASHION FIGHTS CANCER" NYC. THE EVENT WORKED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AUDI AND ST. JUDE'S HOSPITAL, HOSTING NYC'S FINEST WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOP FOR A GREAT CAUSE. WE OFFERED EVENT GOERS TO SHOP THE LATEST STYLES FROM ARCHIVES, BYRON LARS, WHISTLE & FLUTE, FALLS, AND LOTUS GRACE. THE EVENT TOOK PLACE AT THE AUDI FORUM ON PARK AVENUE IN NEW YORK CITY. ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE EVENT, SUCCESSFUL!

-ONCE SAMPLING WAS COMPLETED, WE SHOT THE LOOK BOOK FOR THE ARCHIVES COLLECTION. HAIR AND MAKE UP WAS DONE BY RESIDENT ARCHIVES ARTIST MISS CARI DUPREY!

IN THE SAME DAY, WE SHOT THE EDGY AD CAMPAIGN FOR ARCHIVES. A GREAT CONCEPT SHOT IN THE FREEZING COLD

-SINCE WE ARE SO AVANT GARDE, WE DECIDED TO HAVE A LIFESTYLE SHOOT WITH LAINA K. PHOTOGRAPHY. IT SHOWS A SOFTER APPROACH TO THE COLLECTION. HAIR STYLIST ON SET FOR THE DAY WAS JASELLE WATKINS, WITH MAKE UP BY SHAINA REGGANS.

-HEAD DESIGNER O'NEAL WYCHE MADE CUSTOM GARMENTS FOR THE COMPANY'S CLIENT SUZY MALICK FOR AN ISSUE OF CLEAR MAGAZINE

-WE THEN PACKED UP THE COLLECTION FOR THE BIG MOVE TO ATLANTA, GA TO WORK ON OPENING UP OUR PRODUCTION HOUSE AND BRINGING FASHION FIGHTS CANCER TO ATLANTA

MISSING IN ACTION BUT FOR A GOOD REASON

2009-02-19T14:46:00.000-08:00

HEY ALL!!!!

SORRY THE ARCHIVES TEAM HAS BEEN M.I.A! WE HAVE BEEN WORKING SO HARD ON THE COLLECTION AND EVENTS THAT WE HAVE NEGLECTED YOU! AND NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT IT IS NY FASHION WEEK, TONS OF SHOWS AND EVENTS TO ATTEND! ( I WILL HAVE MY FAVES FROM THE TENTS NEXT WEEK)

A QUICK UPDATE ON YOUR FAVE CREATIVES:

- SAMPLES ARE BEING MADE AS WE SPEAK (YAY!)
PEEP OUR SAMPLE ROOM PICS...COMEDY!

- THE FASHION FIGHTS CANCER WEBSITE IS UP WITH OUR FANTABULOUS CREATIONS! THE SHOOT WAS A GREAT TIME WITH A GREAT TEAM! FREEZING COLD, BUT WE WORKED IT OUT! CHECK EVERYTHING OUT AT FASHIONFIGHTSCANCER.COM

- WE ARE STILL PREPARING FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS! LOTS OF FACE TIME IN THESE NY STREETS. LETTING EVERYONE KNOW THAT THIS MOVEMENT IS FOR REAL!

- WE ALSO HIRED SOME NEW INTERNS THAT ARE DOING THEIR ONE-TWO IN HERE! WE LOVE THEM!

- WE HAVE ALSO BEEN TAKING NOTICE TO THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY SWAGGER JACKING US...WE LOVE IT! IT FUELS THE FIRE THAT IS ARCHIVES!

OF COURSE THERE ARE TONS OF OTHER THINGS GOING ON, BUT NOT ENOUGH TIME FOR ME TO SPILL THE JUICE RIGHT NOW...ON OUR WAY TO ATTEND TWO SHOWS!

AHHH...FOR THE LOVE OF FASHION AND THE PURSUIT OF GREATNESS!

PEACE,
SEQUIN DOT

HERE'S A BLURRY PHONE PIC OF THE TENTS AT BRYANT PARK ON THE LATE NIGHT...WHERE ALL OF THE "FASHION MAGIC" IS REVEALED DURING MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK IN NYC!

EASIER SAID THAN DONE

2009-02-09T13:33:00.000-08:00

I am working on a fantabulous approach to the world's obsession with leggings and banging shoes!

ShayB'z, my answer for every lady who has a ton of shoes but she's just in the mood for something else on her feet, are in development. They are such a great idea, just a tad bit difficult to execute. (Trust..we will execute them!)

O'neal and I have been tossing around tons of ideas and designs for them, now its just a matter of finding fabric, trimmings, and tons more. The ideas are flowing at such rapid speeds that its hard for me to even get the ideas on paper. Or to even get out in the market to find my trimmings. Sidebar: Me in the fabric or trim store is like a kid in the candy store. Tons of goodies that add to my creative maddness.

I need to find the perfect materials so that I can "hit you with the Bamboo Banga!" as O'neal would say. Without the perfect materials, ShayB'z can come off looking half ass, and we don't do half ass!

I will keep you posted on the developments...of course they will be bomb!

Peace,

Sequin Dot

ARCHIVES -- CREATORS

2009-02-06T22:51:00.000-08:00

2009-02-06T22:37:00.001-08:00

2009-02-06T22:29:00.000-08:00

ARCHIVES THE COLLECTION FALL 2009 PREVIEW

2009-02-06T22:09:00.000-08:00

what do YOU consider FASHION?!

2009-02-06T14:58:00.000-08:00

PATRIK RZEPSKI

Today, everyone wants to be involved or associated with the fashion industry. Some are interested in just labels, luxury brands. And others are interested in construction, execution, creativity. Personally, I have gone through my "label whore" stage where it was all about only the most expensive garment and whom it was by. It was necessary to only be caught in the latest from a label in my favorite song or video. Now don't get me wrong, the Gucci's and Vuitton's rock my fashion world, but the label no longer dictates to me "what fashion is". Neither does the so called fashion bibles that grace the newsstands. I let my own taste dictate to me what I consider fashion. I look at labels so I can only reference designers. Fashion is in our faces all day. Everyone you see went out to purchase the items you see them in. And the look they put together for the day is how they are feeling, how they wanted to express themselves...fashion. I love the lines where they take risks and try new things. Where designers are not following the trends, they are creating them and pushing the fashion envelope by playing around with different textile, silhouettes. Lines such as Archives, Brze, Patrik Rzepski, Elise Overland, Erin Fetherson and tons more! So let your mind set you free and determine what YOU CONSIDER FASHION! Don't be afraid to take risks and go against the grain. Eventually, all of the others will catch up and you will be on to something new and exclusive by then!
peace!

ELISE OVERLAND

ERIN FETHERSTON

2009-02-01T19:22:00.000-08:00

2009-02-01T19:16:00.001-08:00

VOICES BEHIND FASHION FIGHTS CANCER

2009-02-01T18:50:00.000-08:00

Interview with Oneal and Tyree

INCOGNITO

2009-02-01T18:03:00.000-08:00

The last few days have been filled with lots of preparation, planning, shooting, casting, booking, confirming and most importantly "EXECUTION." Over here at Archives Key and FFC, we as a team have been working our butts off to hit deadlines and perfect the events that we have created. Fashion Fights Cancer Charity Event March 24th and "Colorful Conversations" the unveiling of the Fall 2009 Archives collection hosted by Audi Park Ave. mid-March (exact date TBD).

So since you haven't seen Ty, Shay Baker, myself and countless others that assist to make a magical experience at work...well here are a few clips of creation of a movement.

**Please note that we were up late the night before and call time was 6AM.**

ENJOY!!

Fashion Fights Cancer Photoshoot

GOOD WILL HUNTING

2009-01-28T23:28:00.000-08:00

Crystal Anderson is the prefect example of a born model. Read this AMAZING story...

...Crystal was born In Myrtle Beach South Carolina to an African American mother and Italian father. Her first 2 fashion "Ahh Hah Moments" both occurred when she was in the sixth grade:
discovering a pair of Doc Martin Mary Janes at TJ Maxx for twelve bucks. Her mom made her throw them away after about 6 months of constant wear.

In high school Crystal coasted through with a breeze by doing the "America's sweet heart apple pie role;"yearbook editor, homecoming queen, class president, cheerleader. After High School Graduation she matriculated at the MECCA of Black Education: HOWARD UNIVERSITY..It's the place that finally gave her lessons on being yourself. Crystal visited NYC for the first time her sophomore year, and left a piece of her heart there. By October of the following year and with her parents blessings, she moved to New York with a little money and a dream.

Now here's the good stuff. Crystal decided that going to an open "cattle" call wouldn't make sense, so she scoured the trade papers looking for clerical positions at the big agencies, because she knew all she needed was a one on one shot! She replied to an ad for an assistant to the president of a top 10 agency. On the day of the interview she packed some Polaroids and resume and went into the agency for my interview. As she was waiting in the lobby to see the president, agents were coming looking at her and streaming back and forth. Ten minutes later the door opened Crystal stood up and shook the presidents hand and before she could introduce herself the president said, "you know I can't make a girl like you be my assistant...that would be a waste.....AND THE REST IS HISTORY! Crystal was signed to Elite modeling agency and has spreads in major fashion and music magazines, including Haaper's Baazer, Marie Claire, Trace and Nylon. She has also shot campaigns for H&M and Rimmel London! Awesome!!
You go Ms. Anderson!!

ARCHIVES UPDATE: Crystal will be the muse for the brand. Please look out for the campaign!!
A/W 2009

Check out more photos of this beauty.
Marie Claire in Paris

Rimmel London Makeup Campaign

NEVER TOO SICK TO GRIND!

2009-01-28T13:36:00.000-08:00

TODAY WAS STILL A TOUGH ONE FOR ME! I AM BEHIND ON MY WORK, EVEN THOUGH THE MAN IN CHARGE DOESN'T HAVE TO POINT IT OUT TO ME! (I'M WORKING ON IT!!!) MY MEDS ONLY HELPED ME THROUGH THE NIGHT, THIS A.M I WAS UNDER YET AGAIN.

I HAVE A TON OF THINGS TO DO!

- PREP FOR FASHION WEEK

- ORGANIZE THE TEAM FOR OUR FFC AD SHOOT

- MARKET WORK FOR THE LINE'S CAMPAIGN, LOOK BOOK, ECT NEEDS

- FIND A STYLING INTERN

- FIND MATERIALS FOR MY FAB CREATION (I WILL REVEAL THAT TO YOU LATER...WINK WINK)

- PREPARE FOR MY PRODUCTION MEETING

THE LIST GOES ON AND ON....

I GOT A LATE START TODAY, BUT STILL GOT TO ACCOMPLISH SOME MAJOR TASKS! I GOT MY HAIR AND MAKE UP TALENT CONFIRMED, MY CASTING CALL IN ORDER, A NEW POSTING UP FOR AN INTERN AND I AM WORKING ON THAT INSPIRATION PACKET FOR THE PRODUCTION MEETING IN BETWEEN! NOT BAD FOR A 2PM START AND SICK AS A DOG, VOICE AS DEEP AS BARRY WHITE'S!

I HAVE FINALLY COMES TO TERMS WITH THE FACT THAT I CANNOT DO EVERYTHING FOR MYSELF, O'NEAL AND TY! IT IS JUST IMPOSSIBLE! I HAVE A MILLION LISTS, NOTES, NOTEBOOKS, NOTEPADS... I JUST NEED HELP! OUR DESIGN INTERNS HERE ROCK, I NEED SOME STYLE INTERNS WHO CAN DO THE SAME!

THE REMAINDER OF THIS WEEK, I WANT TO PRODUCE A DOPE AD FOR FFC...THEY DESERVE IT AND YOUR EYES DESERVE TO SEE SOMETHING TASTY! I WANT TO MAKE THE BIG MAN HAPPY AND HAVE SOME NEWS ABOUT MY DEVELOPMENTS. I REALLY WANT THEM TO BE MARVELOSO!

I AM NOT SURE WHAT MY BODY WANTS TO DO, BUT I KNOW I NEED TO WORK IT OUT! LIKE ASAP! TIME IS TICKING AND I REALIZED THAT I AM A MAJOR MAJOR PART OF THIS MOVEMENT..THIS FAM!

CAN YOU EVER BE TOO SICK TO GRIND OUT AND GO HARD? YES AND NO...DEPENDS ON HOW SICK YOU ARE I GUESS. I DON'T WANT TO LET THIS FLU WIN ANYMORE SO I AM GOING TO GRIND OUT AND GO HARD!

I'M EVEN LOOKING A BIT MORE LIKE MYSELF TODAY!

BACK TO WORK....

MARCH 24

2009-01-27T21:24:00.001-08:00

M.I.A..SEQUIN DOT

2009-01-27T16:38:00.000-08:00

My life is something like the matrix. I wake up quoting Hovito, "red or green pill? you live and you learn..." Working full time at Artifacts, then there is the freelance grind in the wonderful world of styling, then my side hustle that allows me to survive in these ruthless streets of NYC, has taken a slight toll on my body! Along with the hawk outside, I caught the flu.

With that said, I haven't been able to jump into this the way I wanted to...I have been M.I.A I am here though! Miss SEQUIN DOT, MISS STYLE MAVEN, GUCCI PUCCI...I have a ton of alias' which come out depending on what's going on at that point in the day! Whatever triggers me to morph into that creative alien persona..kinda like the United States of Tara( heart that show already)

Well...I have to get back to work as stylist, creative director, design assistant, dope mamacita, sick lil lady! Just wanted to introduce myself.....

HER NAME IS SHAY!!! SH TO THE A-Y

Until I land again!

peace!!!

Crazy Day!

2009-01-26T17:49:00.000-08:00

After another sleepless night in the office, a crazy Monday is always a follower. Today was filled with alot of interesting details. I had a fitting today at 10:30am with the lovely designer/pattern maker/technical master Laura Seymour.

Blurb: I will do a post about this awesome lady very soon! So stay tuned.

We fit 3 of the 4 remaining styles that will complete the technical process of my 12 pc collection due to launch this A/W 2009 Fashion Week season.

Blurb: We has a team collectively decided not to show during that week (February 13-20th), because as a new collection that no one knows or heard of and the fact that millions don't grow on trees we will not be recognized standing next to the Marc Jacobs, Calvin Kleins, DVF's, Zac Posens of the industry.

(continued) We had a few technical difficulties because the sample room that I'm using is a little slow..mentally and the dresses are not fitting correctly. In this case, getting muslin's sewn up to avoid extra cost and quickly moving forward to SMS(salesman samples) was not a good idea. Now I will have to get protos mocked up of all the dresses, including trims and lining. I'm not complaining, just explaining..lol:) This is where my exceptional problem solving comes into play. FUN TIMES!!

Ty hard at work preparing for "Colorful Conversations" and "Fashion Fights Cancer" events. The world of PR, Marketing and Sales! What a job he has..hehehe.:)

After fitting, I prepped my great interns!! Thank God for INTERNS!!! They are so helpful!
Vanessa was God sent from AIU in Tribeca. She runs majority of my errands and she is handy around the office. Ms. Cruz has no "ego problem," like some interns..hint, hint..FIT, Parson students. She very humble and willing to do anything if you teach her. I have her work on novelty dresses for the "Fashion Fights Cancer" charity event campaign.

Check out a photo of her hard at work!

Time fly when you're busy. Around noon I finished up with my emails and I started updating and sending jewelry technical packages to my freelance client Antonia-Marie (designer for Ntice Clothing) http://www.nticeclothing.com/. Now, she is an Asian sweet pumpkin pie! I will have to do a post about her life and her many brands. She's a very interesting girl residing in New Jersey. She's showing her debut collection of gold-plated urban hipster jewelry at MAGIC on February 16th. So she's in a bind because the jewelry company is a little flaky. TROUBLE-SHOOTING
I have faith that she will pull it off with style.

Around 3pm, Vanessa and I ran over to 8th ave to meet with Mike @ Berenstein Fabrics to order sample yardage for the collection...can I say EXPENSIVE!!! Damn, let me bust it down in twenties.lol:) Ran back to the office for a meeting with Mack Dugan. Dugan is creating a couple of patterns for the collection.

The day is winding down now, so this my time to rest my eyes and start on yet another project. It never ends for me guys, but I wouldn't accept it no other way!

-Wonder Child

The Phenomenon Begins!!

2009-01-26T00:02:00.000-08:00

FUCK THE STEREOTYPES! BLACK IN HIGH FASHION, BITCH!!

Random Business

2009-01-25T20:39:00.000-08:00

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome is my favorite all-time classic! Primarily because my personal private dancer, the legendary Tina Turner is in it! She plays the sexy Aunty Entity. Love her!

Blurb: I was only 3 years old when it the movie released. My mother would always play the movie for me over and over because I would be glued to the screen, so happy and excited.

Fact: A Golden Globe-nominated 1985 film, the third installment in the action movie Mad Max franchise. The film was directed by George Miller and George Ogilvie, and stars Mel Gibson and Tina Turner. The original music score was composed by Maurice Jarre

LOVE ALWAYS TINA! This video is one of my favorite moments in life.

Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero

TECHNICAL WIZARD

2009-01-25T17:49:00.000-08:00

Follow me on this post. ;)
- What magical hands this extremely talented guy has! I met Mack back in the summer of 2005, when I started working as Assistant Designer at Heatherette. I was so amazed by his knowledge of garment construction and his passion for pattern-making. More importantly Dugan is a down-to-earth individual with a kind heart, which is very rare in today's NY fashion scene. I love this guy!! Since the glitter and star-studded days of Heatherette are long done and over with, Mack has been working diligently on his name sake menswear line called "MACKDUGAN." It was a "must" to highlight this technical genius.

Check out his Spring/Summer 2009 collection. You go Mack! :)

Elliot Dugan was born in South Dakota in November, 1980. He acquired his nickname Mack from his father before he was born, and was moved to the other side of the planet, Wellington, New Zealand shortly thereafter where he was happily raised. He learned to sew at age 12, and from that point on has had his hands in an avalanche of diverse projects. After winning a prestigious high school fashion competition, Mack left Wellington to study Textile and clothing at a trade school in Berlin. In 1999, he returned to complete his formal fashion training at Massey University Wellington.

Mack's first romance with the fashion industry came along with his job working for independent designer Natlija Kuchija in Auckland, NZ, where he had the opportunity to work hands-on with production, cutting patterns, and sewing, gaining experience and perspective and leading to his first namesake pieces. The MACKDUGAN brand debuted, in its first incarnation, at seminal Auckland boutique "RIP SHIT AND BUST". In his free time, Mack was also dabbling in the indie/art scene as a founding member of "The Fame Game", an ensemble of rag-tag artists perilously navigating the party scene and pretending to make art.In the scorching summer of 2002, Mack escaped New Zealand with his life and one suitcase containing only his pattern blocks and a few beloved and spectacularly impractical articles of clothing and headed for New York City. After joining forces with the only soul he knew, Wellington comrade and stylist Kate Ruth, he was soon plopped into the eye of the fashion storm, assisting super-stylist Patti Wilson.

On a fateful David Lachapelle photo shoot, Mack was introduced to Heatherette's "accidental fashion designers" Richie Rich and Traver Rains, who had chosen a name and a theme for their next fashion show but had forgotten to make the clothes to go with it. With 2 months until fashion week, they adopted unsuspecting Mack and he found himself thrust into a glitter-encrusted fashion week whirlwind. Immediately following his first turbulent and chaotic New York Fashion Week experience, he thought to himself, "I'll never do THAT again".

How wrong he was. Mack has since presided over 20 full-scale fashion shows at Heatherette, 10 in New York, and countless others in LA, Moscow, Mexico City, Miami, St. Barths, including a particularly over-the-top retrospective at Vienna's Life Ball 2007, to name a few.As Heatherette disbanded in 2008, Mack found himself a happily experienced and well-seasoned free agent, utilizing the multitude of varied skills he'd picked up over the years to keep his hands in different types of projects. At present, he continues to freelance for stylists such as Patti Wilson and Yana Kamps, and is a contract pattern cutter for global brands such as TSE, The Row and Pepper & Pistol. Mack also dabbles in freelance fashion styling and blogging for Paper Magazine. At night, he can be found hosting a few weekly parties at NYC area clubs.

In a PAPER Magazine blog interview, Mack was asked who is the MACKDUGAN man and he stated, "This collection is deliberately made of easy pieces so it will work for a diverse cross section of guys. What makes this line modern is that it easily adapts to different people. The clothes themselves are staples which could work great separately or as head to toe looks . This collection would look just as at home at the Bowery or Barneys as it would at the Beatrice Inn or Barnes & Noble."

I will keep you posted on upcoming collection, events and exclusive info on the wonderful Mack Dugan!

Check out his interesting website:
http://www.mackdugan.com/
Also check out PAPER mag blog interview:
http://www.papermag.com/blogs/2008/11/mack_dugan_solo_star.php

Throwback PIC Exclusive

2009-01-25T17:37:00.000-08:00

I will be randomly uploading exclusive pix with my favorite people that are on my frequency.

I heart Wish! In this pic we were on our way out for a fashion show last fashion week. She always ready for a photo opp.

WHY ARE YOU ACTING HOLLYWOOD?!?!?!

2009-01-25T16:32:00.000-08:00

I posted this blog back in June of 2008, but I had to re post it, because I consistently come across people in the fashion industry that pretend to be something their not. It's so annoying! My new term of expression for posers in '09 is "Acting Hollywood." (courtesy of JimmyHennec) :)

As my partner Ty states, "everything returns to it's original form." So all you posers out there, your little secret will soon reveal itself. Be true to yourself and the people around, and see how quickly you prosper.

Blurb: Old Myspace Posted (June 2008) with updates
-I've recently came across a mass group (all at different times and places) of POSERS!!! They are everywhere, but they are very visible in my common area! I have a question....why does it seem as if POSERS try to belittle the individuals that actually have careers and dreams?!?!?!? It amazes me that their lives are surrounded by LIES and disease, and they are okay with it.

Setting the record straight:
I'm not saying that posers don't want success more than myself, or that they aren't trying, but its 2009 and if what you've done so far haven't got you anywhere..especially, with a fake resume and blind dreams...GIVE IT UP! get a real job, internship...or better yet, enroll back in college..and reevaluate your goals..LOL!
There are alot of POSERS in the cyberworld, so please research your sources before you believe what they are saying. Anyone can copy and paste pics from fashion and music sites and start a FAKE business and lure you in...check their resume(sources) and ASK QUESTIONS!!!! It's very important! Also to the ones that had their one hit wonder shine on REALITY TV..GOOD LUCK! Enjoy your fame while it lasts and make the best of it..LOL!

-Word to the wise....The searching-out and thorough investigation of truth ought to be the primary study of a poser.

-Wonder Child

CHECK OUT THE BLAZIN 102.3 FM INTERVIEW WITH JIMMYHENNEC

2009-01-25T14:17:00.000-08:00

I got some exclusive audio footage from a recent interview with Blazin 102.3 FM DJ DAP AND SUPASTAR J KWIK in Tallahasse Fla. Check it out!
http://www.box.net/shared/1kmcaakm6x

**ATTENTION**
I need to clear up a few things. I spoke with JimmyHennec himself and the info about his digital album was incorrect. Here's the updated info:

The album is gonna be release in over 155 digital retail stores in over 77 countries!!

WOW!!! Now, that's major ish!! Do it Hennec..lol!:)

Also, I got the track that has been heating the radio stations down in the South titled "BYE BYE." a personal note to all the haters out there in the world. Say BYE BYE to all of them in 2009!!

http://www.box.net/shared/t52sl7oyxu

PLUTO MUZIK - JIMMYHENNECCheck out the JimmyHenneC
www..myspace.com/oxe_europe
Check it out!!
www.myspace.com/whodatoxe
www.youtube.com/whodatoxe
www.twitter.com/jimmyhennec
http://www.jimmyhennec.com/ COMING SOON!Pluto Muzik / OXE

I Truely "WISH" 4..

2009-01-25T00:20:00.000-08:00

WHOA!!!!

Wish is my favorite!! She's a sexy dedicated woman. Product Development Manager for apparel brand by day and singer/songwriter/performer at night! Whoa, what a driven individual. She has been diligently working hard day and night on her new wave R&B creative concept album, collaborating with music songerwriter and producer Donny Roc. Now, don't get me mistaken, she's no stranger to the hustle. In the past she's sang with two separate groups but knowingly she was meant to be a solo STAR! You go Gurl..lol! :)

Check out the promo photos from her shoot and check out the new single "SLUT" you gotta love that..lol! I will keep you posted on all upcoming events and footage.

For album sampler, photos and more music info: click this link
www.myspace.com/wishishere
You can also follow WISH on Twitter! www.twitter.com/wishishere
SNEAK PREVIEW OF INSIDE ALBUM SHOTS! MORE SHOTS TO COME SOON!!

FACE

2009-01-24T23:33:00.000-08:00

OMG!!
This one is GREAT!!!

Aaron Chavis is a model and working to become what the horribly critical fashion industry considers as "different." From my perspective, he has the right look and definitely a FRESH FACE for Fall/Winter 2009 Fashion Week! He has breath-taking eyes, facial and body structure to die for.

What do think?

GREAT!!

Surprisingly he grew up in Atlanta, GA...YAY!! He gained interest in modeling and started shooting with numerous photographers and local magazines. He moved to NYC shortly afterwards and started grinding.

Blurb: Now, Aaron is a Virgo, as well as myself ; when we really want something we will find a way to get! Virgos are so determined. We strive with passion, perseverance and motivation.

Interview with Bleu magazine Aaron stated, "I'm striving for a dream that I believe to be tangible and I have expectations to become one of the "crossover images" that will influence the fashion world."

Well, if you feel that way Aaron....you've already won!! Keep grinding my friend and success in around the corner!!

2009-01-24T11:47:00.001-08:00

The End of a GREAT Week!

2009-01-23T18:52:00.000-08:00

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

New Wave Lyrical Artist Spotlight JIMMYHENNEC

2009-01-23T18:12:00.000-08:00

Now, this is some good ish...

JimmyHennec started writing lyrics and rapping at the age of 12 years old. The youngest of 2 siblings and the only son, so he was born to be a star.

Blurb: Hennec and I grow up together and we both watched each other grow as artist over the last 15 years (and still do). Encouragement is the KEY! You need great friends that you trust to give you honest advise and want to see you succeed.

Since his dedication in 2000, JimmyHenneC, has started to really master his style of rapping and producing creating a tune that his ears could accept. He's the owner of an underground label, "O.S.O.L. XPRESSED ENTERTAINMENT", which stands for Original Soundz of Liberation Xpressed. He also created a non-profit organization for the youth in his community, (Quitman, Georgia), called "The OSOL Foundation", to help the youth understand that they are our future. As you can see, Mr. HenneC is a young man in his own universe planting a seed that’s going to grow larger than we can imagine.

Born and raised in a small South Georgia town by the name of Quitman, Georgia, JimmyHennec has made a name for himself in his area. He began writing poetry for school fairs, and later joined the Brooks County High School band program. So his creative talents weren’t a surprise. Growing up with such creative talents was quite challenging in a small town like Quitman. There weren't a lot of opportunities to actually become successful. All through high school JimmyHennec built his name and style to prepare himself for the big city of Atlanta, Georgia.After graduating from high school in 2001, JimmyHennec continued moving throughout South Georgia for a year, then in 2002, he was off to Atlanta. He enrolled in American Intercontinental University in Buckhead, Georgia, majoring in Media Production. He later dropped out because of financial reasons. He then began recording his album out of his very own studio in Atlanta, Georgia. The recording, mixing, and producing were all done by Mr. HenneC himself.

JimmyHennec now has numerous mixtapes and a new album on the way. “I always wanted to make my trademark in this world since I was a youngster", says JimmyHennec. “The small things are the things that really count in this world to me, such as seeing my family smile or making someone else smile. My fans really appreciate me as an artist and a person and that’s very important to me. There are plenty of people in the world that just need to hear the words that I have to say or just need someone with a positive vibe to encouraged them. I’m nowhere near full of myself, I'm just informing you, what the people tell me. In my music you will hear some of the things that I have experienced, want to experience, or something I’ve witnessed. At the end of the day, I would just like my voice to be heard. Those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter. Believe that!”

Now that's from the man himself! Check him out! You can find his digital album circulating in 40 States. His live performances are dynamic. You will see him BLOW UP real soon!!

I will keep you in the know of new music, photos and exclusive info from this incredible artist.

"WELCOME 2 PLUTO" COMING SOON TO A ITUNE NEAR YOU!!

www.myspace.com/whodatoxe

2009-01-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

What a day...

2009-01-23T16:53:00.000-08:00

Today was full of surprises :)

shhhh! It's a secret!! ;)

Usually in the morning, it's like a ghost town...but by 11:30am is pretty CRUNK! I have been blessed with AMAZING people that have the same vision for success as I do. We are able to creatively work together and make MAGIC!!!

A little history: We work very hard here at Artifacts Exchange and IFS(International Fashion Society). Those companies are very special in there own way. Obviously, AE is my baby and IFS is owned by the brilliant marketing guru, Ty Canty. Under the companies umbrella we have created two apparel brands Archives the Collection (Women's Contemporary Sportswear) and Dreamer (Men's and Women's Street wear) consisting of colorful graphic tees, hooded sweatshirts and crew neck sweatshirts. Ty and I have also created a fashion charity event called Fashion Fight Cancer, that contributes back to cancer research.

Side bar: Now this is very exciting to me, because personally I have close family that's fighting that horrible disease. I know that you can relate..everyone has experienced a relative or friend with cancer.

(continued)We joined forces back in April 2008 in Atlanta, GA and since then we've been building a phenomenal movement for the fashion industry and education as a whole!

Ty and I

Ms. Shay Baker

Check out the site! Warning: The sites are all under construction. We are linking them all together. Bare with us! We"re a growing team and business, so sit back and watch how we quickly build.

http://www.artifactsllc.com/
http://www.fashionfightscancer.com/
http://www.archiveskey.com/

DANGER ZONES!!!! HATE POSERS!

2009-01-23T16:45:00.000-08:00

2009-01-23T01:01:00.000-08:00

Well, its another late night @ the office. Working on Archives during the day and working on freelance work at night for other labels to pay for Archives expenses, seems to be my continual routine for the last 4 months. Its 3:11a.m. and I'm about to retire to my bed(which is 3 pillow cushions from the couch in the front office). This is truly the life of a working designer.

Sleep over Survival Kit (courtesy of Mickey D's and Duane Reade)

-Wonder Child

2009-01-23T00:57:00.001-08:00

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