Michi Designer Knitwear by Michele Walden

50 Screen Shots and images of Black Designers In Fashion Accessories, Home & Interiors Posted

2012-03-10T22:40:00.001-05:00

We've only just begun! See All Black Dress Screen Shots & Images Here

There is still a lot more to be iIncluded, as well as completing the task of collecting the latest material on all and seriously taking a Look at what Is Black Dress... When I see a designer I wonder what inspires them... What sets there cut and finish apart!

Black Dress 2012 - looks at Nigerian Fashion & Fabrics- Black Fashion Designer

2012-03-10T21:59:00.001-05:00

Few Designers are as noted as Nigerian Fashion and Fabrics! Yet this design house is part of a Graowing trend of designers Taking Care of Business! Now iN Nogeria They are seeking to Help Build a Budding Silk textile and production industry to supply the needs of designers!

image 2005 - Brooklyn Jazz of Fahion!

Black Dress looks at Designers of African heritage as well as those wth an "African" Aesthetic and even those who do "Black Dress" as in Formal Wear. then there is Black dress as in teh color Black (as someone reminded me) Designers can click to This LINK to submit or enter info ...

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Black Dress 2012 - looks at Esther Joseph of Kuumba Designs Black Fashion Designer

2012-03-10T21:16:00.001-05:00

Based in St lucia Designer Esther Josph Took the Bold step of taking a hiatus to ensure she could meet growing production demnds as well as organize in her sector!

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Black Dress 2012 - looks at Raif Atelier Black Fashion Designer

2012-03-10T21:12:00.001-05:00

Not all designers have websiteRaif represents just that niche Spannning Togo and NY he is a vital part of two markets!

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Black Dress 2012 - looks at Mertiques Black Fashion Designer

2012-03-10T20:21:00.003-05:00

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Black Dress 2012 - looks at Uzuri International Black Fashion Designer

2012-03-10T20:21:00.001-05:00

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Black Dress 2012 - looks at Pyromaniac by MP Black Fashion Designer

2012-03-10T20:18:00.001-05:00

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Black Dress 2012 - looks at Mataano Black Fashion Designer

2012-03-10T20:12:00.001-05:00

Black Dress looks at Designers of African heritage as well as those wth an "African" Aesthetic and even those who do "Black Dress" as in Formal Wear. then there is Black dress as in the color Black (as someone reminded me)

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Black Dress 2012 - looks at Kevan Hall Black Fashion Designer

2012-03-10T20:10:00.001-05:00

[[posterous-content:pid___0]]Black Dress looks at Designers of African heritage as well as those wth an "African" Aesthetic and even those who do "Black Dress" as in Formal Wear. then there is Black dress as in the color Black (as someone reminded me)

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Black Dress 2012 - looks at Loud culture Black Fashion Designer

2012-03-10T20:09:00.001-05:00

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Black Dress 2012 - looks at Byron Lars Black Fashion and Designer

2012-03-10T20:07:00.001-05:00

Black Dress 2012 looks at Designers of African heritage as well as those wth an "African" Aesthetic and even those who do "Black Dress" as in Formal Wear. then there is Black dress as in the color Black (as someone reminded me)

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Black Dress 2012 looks at Farai Simoyi Black Fashion and Designer

2012-03-10T20:06:00.001-05:00

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Black Dress 2012 looks at #Black #fashion designer B Michael

2012-03-08T22:26:00.001-05:00

FYi if You have a site "under construction Try a Launchrock Page To capture emails. For every site I found there were 2-3 I did not find and some "abandoned"...

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Black Dress 2012 looks at #Black #fashion of Austalian designer Kwamee

2012-03-08T21:47:00.001-05:00

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Black Dress looks at # Black #fashion Label Orange Culture

2012-03-08T21:37:00.001-05:00

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Black Dress 2012 looks at La Lesso

2012-03-08T21:16:00.001-05:00

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Black Dress looks at #Black #fashion of Sena Collection

2012-03-08T21:10:00.001-05:00

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White Folks Just don't get me... Sena Is Not a Black designer But her aesthetic is ...

Black Dress looks at # Black #fashion Designer Bonnie Sandy

2012-03-08T21:02:00.001-05:00

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Do Unto other as You will... so a screen shot of my site! Info added as soon as I fill out the form... seriously though what you do (Fashion Design) is your skill ... I am anxious to here or learn of the BUSINESS MODELS of designers! For example I'm now merging Fashion and technology and designing programs to change lives!

Black Dress take a looks at Donna Dove for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T22:51:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black History Month, New York Fashion Week , Valentine’s day and Social Media Week New York - all collided the week of February 12-17^th 2012 , so for Black Dress 2012 - I chose to look at Black Fashion Designers and their web presence, rather that read the post mortem on the “lack’ of a Black presence… They usually simply count models anyway! Somewhere alomg the line I decided to share some of the research ...

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Black Dress take a looks at Marlene B for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T22:45:00.001-05:00

Yes Carpet Designer... one of teh site that i got caught up in! Loved it! Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a looks at Osun Designs for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T22:44:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a looks at Michelle NY for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T22:41:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a looks at #Designer Therez Fleetwoodfor #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T21:29:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a looks at #Unitee Designs for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T21:27:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a looks at #Designer Tunji Dada for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T21:26:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a look at Hats By Kat for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T21:14:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a look at #Designer # Inventor Beverly Perryman for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T21:08:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of Fashion Mirage website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a look at Lips Hats for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T21:05:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a look at #Designer Cassandra Broomfield for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T20:42:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a look at #Designer Claudia Pegus for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T20:41:00.001-05:00

Image- Screen shot of website from research for Black Dress 2012 | #NYFW | #SMWNY

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Black Dress take a look at Busayo NYc for #Black #Fashion on the last day of #BlackHistory Month 2012 -

2012-02-29T20:05:00.001-05:00

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At Just 20 This comprehensive list of fashion, accessories and home designers is just started! designers is only just beginning!

2012-02-26T15:16:00.001-05:00

I have a list of about 6-800 designers from around the world! Though how many have active RECENTLY UPDATED websites is debatable! I am however positive I cannot remember them all! the end of the post are tags that will help

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Rodney Alexander

2012-02-26T13:38:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers and Label,-Rodney Alexander Trinidad

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Steven Richardson of Nkiru America

2012-02-26T13:37:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from hurologist and Designer Steven Richardson of Nkiru America..

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Louis Narcisse and Label Pharaonic Designs

2012-02-26T13:33:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designer Louis Narcisse and Label Pharaonic Designs

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Mel Simon and Labels Simon Duncan and Brooklyn Labs

2012-02-26T13:31:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers Mel Simon and Labels Simon Duncan ANd Brooklyn Labs

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Nakimulii

2012-02-26T13:13:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers and Label,
Nakimuli "America's Sweetheart"

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Mdhood- Afrikan Spirit

2012-02-26T13:11:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designer and Label, Moshood- “Wear yourself - you’re your Afrikan spirit”.

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Michi Designer Knitwear..

2012-02-26T13:09:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designer Michelle Walden and Label, Michi Designer knitwear..

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Luminaa NYC

2012-02-26T13:07:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers and Label, Dorthy Williams of Luminaa NYC a collection for teh "Woman who Radiates within"!

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers Louise Narcisse of Label,

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Bweela Steptoe

2012-02-26T12:46:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designer and Label, Bweela Steptoe- “The fine art of De-constructed couture!” .

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Courtney Washington

2012-02-26T12:45:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers and Label, Courtney Washington

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Lauren Luna

2012-02-26T12:44:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from shoe Designers, Label, and Artist lauren Luna

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Kissa Star of I Love My Hair

2012-02-26T12:42:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designer Kissa Star of Label, & brand ButtaFlyunlimeted ILove My Hair- for women and kids and I Love My Beard for men! Kissa is one of teh most well rounded Brand engines today and teh sista works HARD!

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Akini couture

2012-02-26T12:32:00.001-05:00

[[posterous-content:pid___0]]reen shot of website from Fashion design Gail Lynch of Fashion Label, Akini couture

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at William Okpo

2012-02-26T12:31:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers Darlene and Lizzy Okpo of Label, William Okpo is a women’s wear collection designed by the sisters,.

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Black Russian Label

2012-02-26T12:29:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers and Black Russian a Label, that was born of and is a clothing line dedicated to showcasing the many wonderful Cultures, Religions and Ethnicities from around the world

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During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Steven Burrows

2012-02-23T23:14:00.001-05:00

IImage- screen shot of website from Fashion Designer and Label, Steven Burrows- “the first African American fashion designer to achieve international acclaim”. and the master of the "lettuce edge"

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Black History Month, New York Fashion Week , Valentine’s day and Social Media Week New York - all collided the week of February 12-17^th 2012 , so for Black Dress 2012 - I chose to look at Black Fashion Designers and their web presence, rather that read the post mortem on the “lack’ of a Black presence… they usually simply count models anyway. somewhere alomg the line i decided to share some of it ...

Designers can click to This LINK to submit or enter info ...

If You want to follw Black Dress and get info and links register andd login at www.Bkfff.com!

I am creating a list of designers under various key maketing Labels... Black dress looks at Designers of African heritage as well as those wth an "African" Aesthetic and even those who do "Black Dress" as in Formal Wear

Please check BD2012.BKFFF.COM for dedicated pages, as it

During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Monif C

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Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers Monif Clarke and Elaine Clarke of Label, Monif C contemporary plus size clothing- Monif C. is an unapologetic stand for high fashion style for plus size women, designed by this mother-daughter team.

Raison D’Etre

Black History Month, New York Fashion Week , Valentine’s day and Social Media Week New York - all collided the week of February 12-17^th 2012 , so for Black Dress 2012 - I chose to look at Black Fashion Designers and their web presence, rather that read the post mortem on the “lack’ of a Black presence… they usually simply count models anyway. somewhere alomg the line i decided to share some of it ...

Designers can click to This LINK to submit or enter info ...

If You want to follw Black Dress and get info and links register andd login at www.Bkfff.com!

Please check BD2012.BKFFF.COM for dedicated pages, as it

During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Kaj Designs

2012-02-23T19:52:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers/ and Label, Kaj Designs

Raison D’Etre

Black History Month, New York Fashion Week , Valentine’s day and Social Media Week New York - all collided the week of February 12-17^th 2012 , so for Black Dress 2012 - I chose to look at Black Fashion Designers and their web presence, rather that read the post mortem on the “lack’ of a Black presence… they usually simply count models anyway. somewhere alomg the line i decided to share some of it ...

Designers can click to This LINK to submit or enter info ...

If You want to follw Black Dress and get info and links register andd login at www.Bkfff.com!

Please check BD2012.BKFFF.COM for dedicated pages, as it

During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Big Girls United

2012-02-23T19:47:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers and Label, Big Girls United a label that seeks to “unite all women of different ethnic backgrounds who embrace their curves and are full of self confidence by being secure with their bodies” .

Raison D’Etre

Black History Month, New York Fashion Week , Valentine’s day and Social Media Week New York - all collided the week of February 12-17^th 2012 , so for Black Dress 2012 - I chose to look at Black Fashion Designers and their web presence, rather that read the post mortem on the “lack’ of a Black presence… they usually simply count models anyway. somewhere alomg the line i decided to share some of it ...

Designers can click to This LINK to submit or enter info ...

If You want to follw Black Dress and get info and links register andd login at www.Bkfff.com!

Please check BD2012.BKFFF.COM for dedicated pages, as it relates to Black Dress 2012 research and for links to web sites! I'll Be adding others as the night/month goes on!

During #BlackHistory Month | #NYFW | #SMWNY - Black Dress 2012 looked at Ashaka Givens

2012-02-23T17:55:00.001-05:00

Image- screen shot of website from Fashion Designers and Label, Ashaka Givens... Please check BD2012.BKFFF.COM for dedicated pages, as it relates to Black Dress 2012 research and for links to web sites! I'll Be adding others as the night month goes on!

This is a Lot of work but by the end I hope to have a comprehensive list of deigners and to be better acquainted with what makes them unique!

Designers Click to This LINK to submit or enter info

If You want to follw Black dress and get info and links register nad login at www.Bkfff.com!

I am creating a list of designers under various key maketin Labels... Black dress looks at Designers of Afican heritage as well as those wth an "African" Aesthetic and Evn those who do "Black Dress as in Formal Wear

Raison D’Etre

Black History Month, New York Fashion Week , Valentine’s day and Social Media Week New York - all collided the week of February 12-17^th 20012 , so for Black Dress 2012 I chose to look at Black Fashion Designers and their web presence, rather that read the post mortem on the “lack’ of a Black presence… they usually simply count models anyway. I started with a Google search but had to augment with my social network, since most designers could not be “found”, connecting to and rediscovering my design colleagues. I took a screen shot of each site checked their social media presence. Not easy since there is not a valid list per say that simply points to these designers.

Designers also do not link to or connect to each other. Many had only flash websites, not accessible by mobile. It was a lot of work .

As for individual e-commerce capabilities… check each website. or select however I like boutique shopping in a cluster one location with access to all my faves. Add you name to this VIP list

Next week I will post the galleries from those whose images I have from my collection on www.brooklynFashionGallery.com over the next few months will be augmented with a review of the designer's and label the deadline April May 2012… designers submit your info here…

WHY… as a design student I searched the shelves of FIT, library and spent a LOT of time in the costume lab… hoping to find black designers. I am stopped all the time by peoplewho recognize me in Brooklyn and asked for specific colleagues. My emails same thing. BEFORE They SHOP you they need to FIND you.

Black Dress 2012 is looking at- the present state of Black Fashion! During February to commemorate Black history Month, NYFW and Social Media Week New York Y I Take to the web to find Black fashion and designers… Deciding how to proceed was difficult I opted to see them as today’s consumers would by “googling” them and visiting their web presence… if one existed… A screen shot is presented with links to their site… Over the course of the year I hope to interview as many as these designers as possible.. Please feel free to contact me and recommend or suggest at http://www.bkfff.com/bd2012/

Video curation when ready will be hosted here

Articles on Black dress at Http://bd2012.bkfff.com

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Quirky- Teh Site for Inventors Quaterly Town Meeting meeting is live at 8pm - This is how Open is Done

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It's time designers get up to date with some of the new design startups! I love to "attend" these meetings! They are Inspirational! If You have not yet met Quirky tune in! this is a site for those who love to invent solutions

WILLIAMSBURG FASHION WEEKEND S/S 2012-Friday, February 17th and Saturday, February 18th

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Melissa Lockwood's Iqtest NYC

The tenth season of Williamsburg Fashion Weekend is here, and we are continuing our commitment to giving a platform to designers who push the envelope with their designs, as well as their business practices. Following reviews in many online and print media including The Huffington Post, Refinery29, Village Voice and Time Out New York, past designers have gone on to develop world class companies in fashion, entertainment and production.

The designers, who come from all over the world, uncorrupted by corporate agendas, are creating clothes inspired by their own inner vision and passion, which makes their clothes, works of art. However, the clothes and the shows are extremely different from each other, since the designers' approaches to fashion differ. Art and fashion intermingle to create unexpected outcomes, from ready-to-wear to pure conceptual art pieces. Designers who show their collections at Williamsburg Fashion Weekend are encouraged to use their artistic visions and veer away from the classic runway format. Various artistic mediums are used to punctuate the viewer's experience. Responsible business practices are as important to Williamsburg Fashion Weekend's designers as the design itself. Past participants have used recycling, upcycling, sustainable and fair trade fabrics as well as local manufacturing to ensure that their clothes and businesses contribute to the well-being of global and local communities.

PRESS: From 7:30pm to 9pm February 17th and 18th, members of the press are invited to the venue to meet the designers and preview their collections.

What: Williamsburg Fashion Weekend (10^th season)

When: Friday, February 17^th and Saturday, February 18^th

Doors open at 8:00 pm, First Show 9:00pm (sharp)

Where: Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Who:

Friday February 17th:
Minnae Chae http://minnaechae.com/
Derrick Hinds http://www.facebook.com/people/Derrick-Hinds/1541513742
Melissa Lockwood (IQTEST) http://iqtest-nyc.com/
Andrea Diodati http://www.electriclovelight.com/
Mark Tauriello http://www.marktauriello.com/

DJ: Justice Marchi

Saturday February 18th:
Marco Santaniello http://www.marcosantaniello.com/ accessories by Evol Heist
Uta Brauser & Kaliptus EVOLVE WEAR
Nathalie Kraynina http://www.nathaliekraynina.com/
Laura Brook Texter "YesterDayNight" BY: Laura-Brook Texter Cornelius Loy who is a Thermin player
Stephanie Hinson

DJ: Justice Marchi

How: Glasslands Gallery

Brooklyn, NY

(718) 599-1450

289 Kent Ave (between South 1st and South 2nd Sts) Williamsburg, Brooklyn

$10 admission each night

glasslands.blogspot.com

Subway: L to Bedford Ave.

Arthur Arbit ( Founder )

Alicia Osborne ( Production )

Sarah Ruplin ( Public Relations )

Ingrid deGranier ( Public Relations )

WILLIAMSBURG FASHION WEEKEND SAMPLE SALE

When: Sunday, February 19, 2012

Where: Secret Project Robot
389 Melrose Street

Brooklyn (Bushwick), NY

1:00pm-7:00pm

How: L train to Jefferson Street

Open to the public, free entry

BROOKLYN FASHION WEEK - A Brooklyn based & Virtual Show and Trade program, helping Independent Designers and in Fashion & Home, connect to Buyers, Boutiques, Shoppers, Bloggers & Press and Fans!

2012-02-06T16:47:00.001-05:00

via brooklynfashionweek.com

Even In Fashion Tech It's about providing Wardrobe Acqusition Services!

2012-02-01T22:21:00.001-05:00

It's Black History Month and #NYFW will start soon, if you're a Black Designer please add sign up to be listed in Black Dress 2012 ... it's an intensive look at Global Black fashion!

The fact is I seriously believe the Fashion Sector needs a dose of reality! What happened to well made clothing women can actually buy and add to their wardrobe! Why all the Gimmicks in images!

We're preparing for a busy month and I'm currently working on Black dress 2012 which ask teh question- How do you define Black Dress? Black Dress | Dress Black - What imagery does either phrase conjure up! Black Dress 2012 is a study In association with Journalist Fabian Burrell

There are the subtle nuances that states, you “dress Black,” or are they the nuances in imagery that “prevents” inclusion and often have magazines looking like a “copy”! Then again there is formal wear or is it the ethnicity of the designer!...Bonnie Sandy

We're opening up the dialogue on Black Dress as well as the opportunity to submit for listing listing on 2012 !

for me Black dress meant Formal Attire... My aetehic is "Caribbean' my fit is "easy' and my preference is teh real Body... My customers run teh gamut and body shape more than "ethnicity" drives my design!

It took me a while to claim my Croquis!

Even though I knew that they were more representative
Those are my croquis, The figures i sket on, colored to celebrate Black History Month! I hve them unclothed in my FB timeline But decided to simply "put some clothes on them" for "decency sake" LOL

but that Knawing feeng that something was not rignt has been at teh back of my mind! I am a designer my role is NOT selling "image" but rather facilitating Wardrobe Acquisition! I Specialize in dressing and fitting women with real Bodies! I know Very few women who are ten heads tall and a size 4! Contrary to popular belief 12" heals (ok that's an exaggeration) but heels elevate you off the ground... you 're still a size 12, 5'6' women just a Size 12, 5" 6" women perched 12 imches
off the ground!

In Design School

I "Ignored" Illustration classes I hated them!

I could not identify with the Fashion fantasy Model! Contrary to what many believe it's not easier to design for a ten head figure! We were trained to perceive that figure as "correct" and desirable then sent to dress "real" Women!

I ended a seven year project in December and I am making a massive transition as I prepare for the next phase, I will be revamping all past sites and profiles... reconnecting and cleaning my mailing list and social networks! I am also centering Those projects around core values; authentic creative voice! A huge challenge in a society that requires silence! We're too cute and sophisticated to be honest... with ourselves or with others!

So I start a new phase paying Homage to women and their truth like it or leave it! I Love my curves even yes even ones I draw and dress!

interested in Croquis then check www.282ac.com/mycanvazz

January 28th 2012 Black is Beautifull turns 50 attend The Call to Action In NY or Online!

2012-01-22T20:46:00.001-05:00

No celebration is planned but we do have a call to action and expect Kwame Braithewaite and we're hoping one of teh original Grandassa models will attend! Few I mentioned this to were aware... so what has happened to Black Pride and our knowledge of our history! If you were born After the mid 1960's, You've always known Black is Beatiful! The phrase that defines the 1960's Movement that can be traced to the Grandassa models and naturally '62!

"Black is Beautiful' was the theme for the original Grandassa models of the “Naturally ’62: The Original African Coiffure and Fashion Extravaganza Designed to Restore Our Racial Pride and Standards ”.

I first interviewed Kwame Braithewaite one of the founders for a Kwanzaa event in 2006. It is only recently in speaking to Kwame that I realized what it meant! many Blacks, most of whom have used that term are unaware of it’s significance or the group of NY Artist who started a war cry that changed the world! The original "Black is Beautiful" Movement was a direct result of the BLACK CREATIVE COMMUNITY coming together to create change! I spoke to Kwame Braithewaite a few days ago and he stressed

“... we had no money... we used what we had "OUR RESOURCES"”

They are trying to pull the documentation together so our history is preserved...

It's Too late to Plan a celebration... But we can issue a call to action!

As part of Black Dress 2012 ( My return to listing designers using teh technology) … I am calling all Fashion & Beauty Professionals, Organizations, talent and service professionals who identify as “Black” to register discuss, celebrate and honor the’ Black IS BEAUTIFUlL“ 50th Anniversary!

Wikipedia cites

Black is beautiful is a cultural movement that began in the United States of America in the 1960s by African Americans. It later spread to much of the black world, most prominently in the writings of the Black Consciousness Movement of Steve Biko in South Africa. It aims to dispel the notion in many world cultures thatblack people's natural features such as skin color, facial features and hair are inherently ugly.^[1] John Sweat Rock was long thought to be the first to coin the phrase "black is beautiful"–during a speech in 1858–but historical records indicate he never actually used the specific phrase on that day.^[2] The movement also encouraged men and women to stop trying to eliminate African-identified traits by straightening their hair and attempting to lighten or bleach their skin.^[3]

This weeks curation at www.bkfff.com looks at “Black is Beautiful” and historical views on Black skin tone in a broader sense in preparation for the 50th Anniversary of the “Black is Beautiful” tagline we know today! Please share support and join us on January 28th 2012 in our call to action

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I was removed from @JustOff7thAve an @Meetup by due to my independent fashion "expertise

2012-01-19T14:24:00.001-05:00

I get refused a lot from Fashion Tech and Blogging groups... Thereis A lot of BS going on in Social Media! I fill out the profiles and then ... Tha cannot be proved but to be removed for my "Expertise... ". the truth is Indie fashion is a cash cow for many and my blog and "internet presence questions the validity of a lot of the BS.

!t's not race... This is a sister... so am I!

What bothers me is that this came form Checking my web presence!

Come to think of it I have been removed from a lot of fashion groups and list even though I don't speak up about the incorrect things said... I have been so busy I have not been able to respond to the recommendation to help one of the BIGGEST names in Fashion Tech and I have not called a Fashioncamp in a couple years!

The irony of this is that I am feverishly trying to pull together a meeting to commemorate the First truly Black fashion event and the 50th Anniversary of "Black is Beautiful" on January 28th 2012

I am an independent designer.. and an indie advocate.. I am about what's real and that is SELLING apparrel... but I swear in meetup groups I seldom post or open my Notoriously BIG mouth.. it's NOT the venue... I share news and tidbits and ask an occassional question... But lately I have been really busy!

The irony of this is that I am feverishly trying to pull together a meeitng to commemorate The First truly Black fashion Event and the 50th Anniversary of "Black is Beautiful" on January 28th 2012

I almost let it pass till I thought

"wait a second... who decides who is an independent designer... and is everyone here an independent designer!"

So I posted to the facebook Group and decided to post to the blog... Social Media is not a personal Soroity Club!

I use social media to help other designers so It bothers me to see this trend! The top right red and whit dresses are my designs top

--------

my response

I hope you are an indie designer a well as every current member including yourself or what you did is AGAINST the law! It’s called discrimination
I have endured discrimination for many reason s in fashion but for ‘Expertise”

Please explain the reasoning behind this move and why you did not reach out to me discuss whatever concerns! The irony is that an I am an Independent designer with a backgroud training and expertise to PROVE IT ! When I tell a designer how to run a business they make money! ... I will not search your profile to see who you are or your qualifications and i certainly would not remove you from a social media group because of it! that would be censorship and definitely "some type of "ISM"!

Censorship comes in many forms, but respect is universal and quite Black & white! Please note I will also send this to the meetup organizers and I’ll be Blogging about this today… The fashion social media Sorority club has to stop!

I joined the original Meetup group members perfectly aware of their business, I did not see them as a competitor there were part of the fashion tech independent sector I am passionate about… in social media the sectors work together

I am connected to you via meetup as the organizer you had my email - should anyone have any questions It was a simple matter to contacting meI am an independent designer twice awarded the best my design serices fallwithin teh custom and as such private sect clientele...

Yes i am a resource and I have responded in Good faith to inquiries as to my support posted on my meetup profile which I accidentally saw!

I am an advocate for the independent. I run workshops with proven track record of getting independent designers SELLING

Yes I am an EXPERT on independent design… but trust me scissors to scissors and drape for drape I AM Independent designer!

However

I never posted on my Business or Fashion expertise out of respect for the group leaders!

But How Dare you nopt only Check my Background but decide my role in Your group without speaking to me How many other did you run a background check on! I would think were your concerns for your meber you would be pleased to have someone with my background… unfortunately To many “expertise” is seen as a threat

.. then you decided to remove me..

did I violate some rule…

Well every current member including yourself had better be an indie designer or what you did is AGAINST the law! It’s called discrimination

I realize that your membership precedes my stepping up as

Organizer of this meetup. In an effort to provide optimal

support to the MeetUp/JustOff7thAve membership I am enforcing

the membership restriction to Independent Designers Only. In

review of your profile I noticed that you have opted not to be

on our mailing list. You don't describe yourself as an

Independent Designer on any internet listing your found on.

Even on the membership profile you posted in this meetup you

describe yourself as a Brooklyn Based Indie Designer who runs a

business of fashion workshop and programs.

In review of your profile and internet presence it appears that

you would more appropriately be considered a resource. I

welcome you to continue to engage our membership in that

capacity. Please feel free to announce your activities on

Facebook group and in other social media. I look forward to

continued mutual support.up group...

as a member of a group I contribute freely ... as a RESOURCE my rate are equal

Bonnie Sandy VM/TEXT: (646) 736-2984 www.bonniesandy.com

Making Sure Mom & Pop are NOT Left Behind!

Like Posterous I, BKStyle & Brooklyn Fashion Week support the open Internet. Please stand with us and oppose #SOPA.

2012-01-18T14:21:00.001-05:00

I signed the petition to Tell Congress: Don’t censor the web at http://www.google.com/takeaction/ Please share and feel free to post!

Many come to the web for what It can do then they turn in teh name of "profit" and try to eradicate the very essence that makes it effective! As a creative enterprise advocate I belive in IP rights, however I see first hand how self imposed restrictions;- mainly from lack of Knowledge hampers effective growth and development! So like Posterous and many other I support the open Internet. Please stand with us and oppose #SOPA.

Can Video Bring The Vibe & the Sales to the Local Online Boutique Shopping Experience | Bonnie Knows FAME Films & Frippery

2012-01-03T23:42:00.001-05:00

Can Video Bring The Vibe & the Sales to the Local Online Boutique Shopping Experience

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

There are a couple of things missing from the online Shopping Experience! One is the personal attention… but I’m from the Custom Boutique world so That may be a unique to that sector! The other is the “Vibe” every cool spot has a Vibe… every shopping experience has a unique vibe! So too every Trade event! A fashion show/expo can reach a couple hundred attendees… video can extend that!

via bkfff.com

A show and sale Platform for Creative Products services and merchandise powered by video and tele-presence! We've started on The Second Phase Pulling all the logistic together so what are they ...

PREMIERE VISION NEW YORK : one of Four sourcing Shows in New York

2012-01-03T21:20:00.001-05:00

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Designers and yes stylists register & ATTEND the sourcing shows they are Free to trade Its a VERY vital start for your lines- There are Now 4 Shows in New York City -

Premiere Vision January 10-11,
www.premierevision-newyork.com

www.PrintsourceNewyork.com Jan 9, 10 and 11

Texworld USA - January 16-18, www.texworldusa.com FREE WSEMINARS

DG expo - February 6-7, FREE SEMINARS
www.dgexpo.net

Startup 2012 Online Video will explode and so will opportunity in the space!

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As of January My focus is taking local talent global and bringing Global talent local! 2012 I start the professional aspect of what Ido turning my exploration into product services and merchandise!and Yes I'm cutting down on the freebies!

If you need my help Sunday January 1sy is a Great time to explore what ioffer as an Option without the commitment... there will be others who understand and know tech to help at these Jellies so I recommend attending! A jelly is a sort of casual cowrking with a Coffee house vibe..

So Bring your laptops .. YOU are Here toi work!

I have been focused on bringing more wome, blacks and the " ethnic minority" into technology since 2005/6! I love video...

In 2012 Online Video will explode and so will opportunity in the space! but it means training, development and exploration! So I'm glad to see other efforts emerging!

At #NewMeCommunityNYC on Dec 15th it was a pleasure standing nect to so many Entrepreneurs dedicated To Startup in Tech Space.. I am not much into the Social Media scene... so many in attendence were new to me... I knew two-three individuals as part of the Barcamp Scene and a couple from Podcamp and the emerging online video space! Few attend hack... until recently I did not!

See the full gallery on Posterous

There was one hard core back end developer in the room (that I recognized) but unfortunately Dawn (Yes a Black female techie) who teaches at York College kept silent!

As I listened I was just glad they were there, seven years... is a long time to wait to see this growth! The fact is though they have beenin existence... it's connecting to each other that is difficult!

But I cannot help thinking...

WHAT YOU DO NOT Know will impede your progress!

Startup is not just about Venture Capital funding!

I'm interested in all forms of online video but particularly Telepresence and its use by creatives! In the last few weeks so many people have been calling for info... and they are always surprised at what they DO NOT KNOW!

We had been planning Black jelly for a while...

I love the Outpost and most days can be found there by those needing tech help! The lighting and teh volume also needs to be a bit different! Most blacks i meet love teh space but want a differnt menu and Music.. LOL!

Sunday January 1st pick my brain and that of others at a "Black Jelly" ... a Jelly is tech concept, casual coworking;- sort of what the coffeee house experience is for poets and creatives... It's a Working session so bring your laptops- 4-9pm our goal is to get you set up to functional and aware of whare to find info and what's currently going on in your niche; so you begin or continue your journey to your own business!

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One rule if you can help someone Step up!

Start The New year Working on your goals

The Alchemist Lounge

31 Rockwell Pl

Brooklyn Ny

This is Business so treat it as such

Arrive on time

4-5 presentation and discusiion

5-5:30 Intos and networking

6 till... open your laptops or old style notebook and create the next tech sensation!

Yes Entrance is free but be prepared to support the venue

Space has been a problem and we're really glad the Alchemist Lounge wants to explore their space as a meeting venue for tech startups during the day... come be part of the movement!

Do you Identify as a Black Designers- Stand & Be counted- Black History Month Project

2011-12-18T21:37:00.001-05:00

I Need to identify Black designers... if you know one please pass along if you are and this is a GLOBAL call Please list yourself! If You are curious as to what we are up to please register at www.BKFFF.com for news on our FEB 2012 Plans--- rember it's a Leap Year!

We also are curating Noir La Modé™’ NY Fashion Week 2012 see below!

the question of "Aesthetic..What is Black' that draws the passion! There are designers of African ethnicity who cover

· Skater/Street Wear (Trash and vaudeville)
· Modern/ Contempory
· Business Contempory
· Eco-chic Green- Green/ Sustainable
· Avant Garde
· Traditional Ethnic
· Modern Ethic
· Bridal/Formal
· Urban Wear Designers (hip Hop)
· Lingerie
· Accessories- Shoes, belt, scarves, Hosiery
· Jewelry/artisanal | Fine jewelry-precious metals | Watches
· The Wearable s

Wearable Art

Transformers--- Clothing that convert- modern take on ethnic shapes!

Zero waste

Wearable Technolog

Wearable Heritage – A HUGE economic aspect-

§ Cultural-

§ Ceremonial

§ “Spiritual ” vestments and other clothing

§ including Wearable medicine (yes I’ve heard & seen it)

o § Pageantry…

They can be found in the Designer/boutique, Custom/bespoke, Luxury & Mass Markets! So if you're a designer and interested ilisting please leave your name and email and link and we'll get back to you!

designers interested in Listing

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Apply Now for Noir La Modé™’ NY Fashion Week 2012- to benefit the Urban League and Agape Haven! Featuring New York Fashion Week Runway show; Runway Soiree & Charity Auction at the African American Museum:- largest Sample Sale and Charity Pop Up Boutique One full store of Black Designers! http://bkstyle.brooklynfashionweek.com/noir-la-mode-designers-letter

Invitation To The Launch of Simon Duncan's Brooklyn Clothing Lab

2011-12-05T18:03:00.001-05:00

Please sign this form for guest list to Simon Duncans Brooklyn Clothing Lab Launch before Wednesday 7th at 12 midnight
the Event is Free
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Want to Model check http://Facebook.com/brooklynfashionweek for contact info

How Does changing Global Access Affect cultural IP?- Inspired by The politics behind the “fakeness” of textiles in Togo

2011-11-30T18:17:00.001-05:00

via howwemadeitinafrica.com

As an artist I appreciate IP protection... I firmly believe that an artist has full IP rights to his creative output! I however ended my reading of this article with an uneasy feeling that the commercial interest and not the artform was at the center of the debate!

I have to admit i was a tad bit uneasy about that!

However where is the line drawn with creative techniques! if a techniques is executed "properly" is it not "Authentic"? Given Creative license at what point is expressions less "valuable"! Should a brand or a Government even a people prevent An individuals creative expressions..simply because of geography?

... and what of INNOVATION; growth? it was unclear this article may be speaking on the "Traditional" patterns but are they so revered that there is no room for The "New"

In contemplating a global platform these (and other) issues have actually been raised...

Small Business Day To Cyber Monday access Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival Free

2011-11-26T18:58:00.001-05:00

Can small Local designers (and now dancers & other creatives) use video to present or tell their stories? We need your input! Please, register,login ,see, share and comment on The first 8 submissions for Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival now live at http://www.Bkfff.com/channel

The "trailers" are available for all to enjoy but note you will NEED to Register and login to access the videos!

BROOKLYN FASHION WEEK IS FOCUSED on SOLUTIONS and change... for a sector many have ignored!

Many keep trying to figure out how and what is Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival... the fact is we are openly exploring

Presenting formats for a collection of Fashion Films
Connecting Marketing and sales of product and sell through from those films
Expansion and use of developing and emerging video platforms and formats for creatives
Development and servicing talent that this sector would require!
Creation of one smoothe platform that simplifies teh process for designers and creatives!
How teh relevant Stake holders use and respond (So we need you to register loging, see, share and comment!)

Let me simply state that Not ONE Platform has proven to have a simple easy to navigate "natural" user interface! hen there is cultural perception s of "TV" or video... every female for example, "Had to get Her hair done" before utilizing webcam programs! Yes I even found myself with "he make up" routine!

The work now begins.. we are still waiting on a few submissions... we also are encouraging designers who would like to utilize video to join us... the learning curve is a bit steeper than we anticipated!

Read "What is Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival Aboutabout?

BaiFal Dream For Brooklyn Fashion Week Fashion Film Festival Trailer | 2012 Bkstyle!™ Brooklyn Feature Fashion Films

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Transcending language and geographical constraints; Senegalese Designer Mike Sylla based in Paris gives us a virtual rendition of the art, music, movement and creativity that is Baifal Dream! Join www.bkfff.com for early access to all videos!

The Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival (BKFFF), asked fashion independents to explores video for show and sale! Now in Alpha through January 1st 2012- http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/about/

See Participate Shop The items from the designers- (Coming Soon) check their cites or for a collective experience, submit a valid email to – register with a valid email at http://www.bkfff.com

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Comment — Your input will help us shape BKFFF!

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lauren luna For Brooklyn Fashion Week Fashion Film Festival Trailer | 2012 Bkstyle!™ Brooklyn Feature Fashion Films

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Lauren Luna is an Artist and who took the plunge followed her dream to Houston Texas and a Shoe Company! This is her business story! Join www.bkfff.com for early access to all videos!

The Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival (BKFFF), asked fashion independents to explores video for show and sale! Now in Alpha through January 1st 2012- http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/about/

See Participate Shop The items from the designers- (Coming Soon) check their cites or for a collective experience, submit a valid email to – register with a valid email at http://www.bkfff.com

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Share & Connect FB- Twitter- Posterous- etc we Appreciate the support

Comment — Your input will help us shape BKFFF!

Show- or Contact Us & Check our Faqs http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/

Press & Trade for info on the Festival;, Dancehackit ; The Technology Sponsors or It’s other components, Designers Press/Media Kits http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/press-acess/

See Donate Share fashion for food tune in now www.bkfff.com/fashionforfood

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now live from Kumble

shop till 6pm

Tune in NOW to see Dancer in Gambia, St Lucia, Vermont & new york perfrom together

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Head to http://dancehackit.com to get the password and link for virtual access Tune in AT 2pm est to see Dancer in Gambia, St Lucia, Vermont & new york perfrom together Live

November 19th See dancers From Gambia |St.Lucia | New York and Vermont Dance live In real time FREE

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DANCEHACKIT™ LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 19th

AT BROOKLYN’S KUMBLE THEATER for the Perfoming Arts

Movement, Music, Fashion and Technology Intersect in Virtual Global Performance

NEW YORK, NY, November 1, 2011—Computer hackers tweak technology to create unexpected results in cyberspace. With DANCEHACKIT™, Tony Award-nominated choreographer Marlies Yearby and fashionista/ tech guru Bonnie Sandy hope to create an extraordinary virtual performance, crafted by tweaking movement, music, fashion and technology on a global scale.

On November 19, from 2 p.m. until 4:30pm est, dancers from across the United States, the Caribbean, Europe and West Africa will perform to the same musical playlist, at the same time and in their own distinctive styles. Their improvisations will be remixed and streamed in real time on a wide screen to an audience at Long Island University’s Kumble Theater in Brooklyn (Flatbush Ave., between DeKalb Ave. and Willoughby St.) and online at www.dancehackit.com.

DANCEHACKIT™ represents a new synergy between arts and technology. “Existing at the intersection of movement, music and technology, DANCEHACKIT™ is designed to remove the limitations of location by being virtual and globally accessible,” explains project Director and Co Founder Yearby.

DANCEHACKIT™ will launch as part of the Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival (BKFFF). “Dancers will strut not only their movement style but also their fashion statements through collaborations between dancers and fashion designers,” notes Sandy, who serves as Director of Technology.

Dance performers/leaders include Tracy Lang Dance (GA), Baraka de Soleil (IL), Marlies Yearby and Love/Forte, and Janelle Mahone (Gambia). Music by Oliver Lake, Wunmi and Slow Commotion, Vernon Reid, Morley Kamen, Dei Free Range Music, Groove Lily, Chen Lo and others will be featured. Participating designers include Kuumba Designs (St Lucia), Melissa Lockwood of IQTEST (NYC). Full List and updates at http://www.bkfff.com/dancehackit/

DANCEHACKIT™ will end with a panel discussion with organizers and sponsors entitled Creativity,The Next Commodity: How Do Artists Master the Technology for Sustainability and Profit? "With Google launching 100 online channels and Comcast committing to at least eleven new channels, there is a need for innovative content. Artists have an opportunity to fill that void, but they first need to learn and adapt the technology. This is what we are doing here at BKFFF," says Sandy

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BROOKLYN FASHION WEEK - A Brooklyn based & Virtual Show and Trade program, helping Independent Designers and in Fashion & Home, connect to Buyers, Boutiques, Shoppers, Bloggers & Press and Fans!

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Designers and creative businesses who have been working with us are selling! That's our goal! So here's a Sneak Peak of BKFFF... Fashion, styling, accessories, workshops even a Trailer is on Brooklyn Fashion Week main site But to get the juice and to be invited online or offline... and you must register www.brooklynfashionfilmfestival.com!

designers are taking a while to meet the challenge but we'll be ready soon!
remember This Sessions goes right through January st 1 2012!
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nKFFF is OPEn To Trade and consumers But to SEE the Fashion Films and get invites to events You need to register !

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register at www.BrooklynfashionFilmfestival.com
we started the intros to Buyers today.. Films are in and so are press packages ...well most of them! We are proud of the designers who met our challenge! Video is a Past work by one of our participating designers! Seminars & workshops are being taped... the public schedule is ready
But you MUST register

PRESS Get the Background Info on all the participants Choreographers, Dancers, Musicians, Vide & Tech Support o

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An amazing group of talent come together in a fusion of Movement, Technology, media, fashion to FORGE A SOLUTION and celebrate community! take a look

SEE DANCEHACKIT™ FREE at Kumble Theater for The Performing Arts November 19th 2pm EST

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SEE TOP Choreographers and dancers form NY, Vermont Africa and the Caribbean "Jam" together Live and In real Time
FREE at Kumble Theater for the performing arts http://www.bkfff.com/dancehackit/ RSVP NOW

The above is a PAST Work by Dancehackit Cofounder MArlies Yearby!

Working with The Dance community has Been Amazing

Fashion For Food | RSVP today to Attend this Free Event and donate to help Brooklyn Food Pantries for The Holidays!

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Head to this link to rsvp http://www.bkfff.com/fashionforfood/ Space
Sunday November 20th
Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts Brooklyn
RSVP NOW Now Doors open 2-6pm Fashion Show at 3pm

your response is requested!-Can Content Producers Be Disruptors Or Is Content Only Meant To Be Disrupted? | TechCrunch

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Please read The post and consider the question posed...

First I'll challenge the "disruptive" value of most technologies, getting funding... Yes everyone wants "Tech" or VC Investment... But in itself it should NOT be the sole business model of choice and sometimes it seems that way!
And the Value of "disruption"..
because you cause a "disruption" does not mean you are creating a solution of any value... but that's another issue!

I am a content creator ... who loves technology... and we are looking at this very question!

All this week and on Saturday 19, November, 2pm EST we will bring together content creators to explore technology...
dancers, choreographers, musicians, videographers, designers and presenters at 3 Venues "Launchpads" in NY, as well as venues in Atlanta Georgia, Chicago, Vermont , Gambia, West Africa, St. Lucia (the Caribbean)- We're awaiting final confirmation from Italy and UK;- in a real-time live Dance Improv that is to be streamed to personal devices as well as Projected Live at venues...

Yes this is possible because of social networking endeavors but not necessarily social media... we're actually Putting all these creators onto social networks.. as we have been since about 5 years ago... "Klout" won't measure our ability to reach into the Rolodex and get leading performers from around the world to explore!

We see ourselves as "addressing" challenges; addressing the way we can create and how the content which we create is seen, created, and shared... by content producers... The fact is most of the "content" that is getting investment dollars... really is not disrupting anything But the perception in the minds of those who believe they "know better"!

The fact is for these artist and creators... Even the way they are funded will be "Addressed". Frankly The term "disrupt" does not even exist in the vocabulary of fellow content creators... something about
'negative' energy of the word, but trust me can they disrupt...

Simply it's a network of Performers getting together to test technology and how they can use it to create content for their art and their livelihood! already they are NOT waiting on Disney, You Tube or Google! They have no idea of the many "funded" companies... and many of those companies are NOT seeking them out...

Without the technology they will still sell... without the content Technology is just "the internet" with content it become s "media" or TV!

Is this disruptive...
Is there a possibility for monetizing creative content... for investment?
these content creators have a culture of support;- They have patrons and investors , and consumers..
But will VC's Invest in Future development, even the content itself?

They are also not dependent on VC money as a revenue source... the project has to generate revenues .. for all involved
and as such justify investment!
Would they welcome VC money... Yes, but The integrity of their "content " will not be sacrificed!

There is a Lot tho discuss and consider...
We'll tackle one angle at the panel discussion at 3pm At Kumble theater for the Performing Arts...at 3PM EST:Creativity The Next Commodity: How Do Artists Master the Technology for Sustainability and Profit: http://www.bkfff.com/dancehackit/

Is there income potential?
Is there Investment potential ?
already we've identified needs for specific hardware, software, and services outside the circle! They've began identifying not just constituents but consumers..
but first getting the tech to work and meld... which means getting technology involved!
This is a Lab by people who understand the sector ..using technology that exist or is emerging...

This can from a simple question to the Award winning choreographer of "RENT"
What would you do if You had access to technology!"
It came from showing them what exist!

All the technology is new to them... There is a huge learning curve in adoption and yes adaptation... Most of the technology was NOT actually designed with the input of ANY content creators!
So it seems most Disruptive technology is really "disrupting" imaginary situations!

As far as they are concerned the question is will this provide a source of income... I'm Bbetting they will devise a way to adress their challenges!

I am doing the same with the Fashion Design Sector! I understand that many of the "disruptions" are really high priced games that have little or no intrinsic value or effect in "addressing challenges or even creating new opportunities for any but the site owners! So a a designer in St. Lucia... understands that her "Skill" has value re-designs her studio gets her production set up and with skype, ohours, Vyou VoKle and others she sell to the US, Europe and Africa at a lower cost!

She only needs one app or tool for each function... and she will find that via a recommendation from her circle... or she will test them and give her opinion to others! To her technology is a tool just as her other tools, each capable of a different function ... just as her sewing machine and her dress-form! Without them she can still produce "content"! Already dhe has more offers than she can handle... building the eco-sytem to sustain growth is he focus!

What is being disrupted is the path to the consumer and Photographers video-graphers promoters retailers are panicked... The presumption of their value to her business model is being "Disrupted" her challenges are being addressed! Yes our goal is using the technology that exist to create vibrant economies and enterprises!
But again the question was "is there potential for investment?"
We're addressing Not disrupting!

www.BKFFF.com and www.Dancehackit.com

Video, Technology , Social Opportunities and your Business of Creativity:- Fashion, Music, Dance November 13-20th

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Creativity The Next Commodity: - Google just launched 100 channels. While Comcast has committed to at least 11 cable channels and Google, Apple, and Skype has introduced "TV's" ... which translates to a need for content!
Brooklyn Fashion Week Introduces the Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival as a "virtual" space to share a worldwide marketing effort by Independent Fashion Designers, Stylist and beauty professionals!

This year we sent out the challenge to fashion design professionals and others in our creative community… Tell us your story! We invited them to create a 3-15 minute video or “Fashion Film”! The goal is to get them to explore modern technology! To Show, Sell, Share or Teach!
Image:- Designer Louis Narcisee ... and Pharaonic Designs Collaborations of Greatness" www.Pharoanicdesigns.com

Technology removes the Barriers of Geography

Designers Show Share and sell Internationally... From November 13th-20th, they will explore video tools that allow for Sharing showcasing and selling . Web Video enables meetings, showcases, sales, support and services, global access to sourcing, trade and a new consumer base. BKFFF as an online event removes the limitations of location by being virtual and accessible to participants and viewers around the world.

Image:- Designer Esther Joseph participates from her studio in St Lucia... See her creative Talent! Kuumba Designs St Luciar register online to see videos from other Participants! www.BrooklynfashionFilmFestival.com Mike Sylla From Paris ,,, Robert Young From Trinidad!
Below from Columbus Ohio Lauren Luna Shoes) Shoes

How Do Artists Master the Technology for Sustainability and Profit:

**Nov 13th-20th - We ask The Creative Community to explore Video & technology during Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival... **

We asked them to do so Online and offline in Open Formats to inspire others! We reached into our Social networks and asked Designers, Dancers, Musicians and other artist and creatives from New York, Ohio, Arizona, Paris, St Lucia, Trinidad, Gambia to start using video in their businesses!

Attend Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival Online (BKFFF)
Virtual Viewing Schedule Register at www.Dancehackit.com

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