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Griots Republic Magazine...The Urban National Geographic

Posted: Feb 10 2016

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello Fashion birds! This week, we wanted to share some UH-MAZING news with you all. It is such an honor to announce that Black Russian Label was featured this month in the ultimate urban traveler and adventurous magazine: GRIOTS REPUBLIC- the "No traveler left behind" Generation, February 2016 editorial. GRIOTS REPUBLIC is a breath-taking magazine offering original and curated content about amazing travel and active lifestyles. Splashed across each page is beautiful art and amazing depth-filled stories about exotic destinations and the people that call it home. Griots's mission is to shed light on opportunity, inspiration, and manifesting a community that embodies positivity. Here at Black Russian Label, we live and promote the ideas of POSITIVITY.. PERSONAL GROWTH.. TRAVEL.. and EXPLORATION.. therefore it is SUCH an honor, for us to be part of this movement. Life is a complete adventure, and we thrive on the idea of individuals taking risks, exploring the world...

Meet "The Man behind the Models" Hassan Rasul

Posted: Feb 03 2016

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hassan Rasul, sweetculture Photography blok studio (1117 East Van Buren #221, Phoenix AZ) Happy Wednesday Fashion Lovers and Friends! You all know, here at BRL we like to expand beyond the scope and heighten our boundaries. We take pride in looking into various aspects of Fashion, so today, my friends... we are delving a little into another specific set of lenses. We are thoroughly excited and would like to introduce someone spectacular... somebody uniquely inspiring... and a particular individual that injects artwork beyond just basic photography... Our very...

#askjo Decoding NY Fashion Week

Posted: Jan 27 2016

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It's time again for Fashion week and everyone is rummaging through their closet for the perfect ensemble that says chic and interesting without being garish and downright tacky. Over the years, there seems to be more Fashion happening on the streets outside the tents than on the actual runways. BUT, have you ever wondered who gets invited to Fashion Week? How you get to attend shows? What shows actually happen during New York Fashion Week? Well wonder no more my little Fashion Birds, because we thought we would take a few minutes to decode NY Fashion Week and all of its nuances for you. ...

Art Institute student to hit runway at NY Fashion week!

Posted: Jan 20 2016

Designer: Alejandra Insunsa

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello lovely birds! Boy, do we have a special treat for you! We are uber-excited about this, and we must say, it was an unbelievable honor to interview one of our very own Art Institute of Phoenix students, Alejandra Insunsa! Alejandra was accepted to showcase her collection next month at New York Fashion Week! Her collection will hit the Runway during the Art Institute's Student showcase on Tuesday February 16th at 8:00 p.m. What's even more astounding about her, is that she is the very first student from AI Phoenix to showcase at NYFW. This very sweet, beautiful and humble student & designer has amazingly remarkable talents. Her finesse in her art, her dedication to her craft, and her unrelenting persistence will get her very far in this industry! I had the distinct pleasure of having Alejandra in one of my upper division design classes and it was...

#askjo A Salute to Menswear

Posted: Jan 13 2016

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello, hello lovely fashion birds! This week, we just wanted to shed a little fashion spot light on the Fashionable MEN out there that take serious pride in their styles! Men's Fashion is an oh-so important aspect of our industry. From lapels and dapper shoes to wooden bow-ties and high-end sneakers, men's fashion has made some leaps and bounds hitting the forefront in the Fashion world. With that being said, here at #askjo we more importantly wanted to promote the significance of our men and role they too play in the fashion world! In the upcoming month, the Council of Fashion Designers of America will be launching the Spring/Summer 2016 Menswear collections for NYFW. Astounding collections to be displayed on the runway will incorporate fascinating designers and brands, from Hickey Freeman, Craft Atlantic, Parke and Ronen, to Public School, Nick Graham and so much more! Here at #askjo, we wanted to...