Locally Fresh Pop Up Fashion Show

This past Sunday CopyWrite was invited to attend the “Locally Fresh” fashion show presented by The Classic Shoppe & Fresh Bucks Custom Designs. This show promised to bring “homegrown fashion” and stylings from several “local” brands. The effort to show that everything you need to be fresh can be found right here in MKE was proven by including not only clothing designs but sponsors like B.A.R.E. Cosmetics and KRS, Hair & Wax Studio.

The event was held at Mr. J’s Lounge (4610 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216), where there was plenty of space for vendor stands, mingling, food, and drinks! Our VIP status (Thanks Marie!) came with custom grab bags filled with merch, vouchers, and snacks. Let's make this very clear, we love free things! Lol

But let's get to the fashion:

While there were several brands in the building, the ones who stood out were the ones who had there branding on point, a cohesive look selection and models with confidence.

• Our top picks include:

• The Classic. Shoppe: For the quality of styling and consistent branding (we want all parts… send merch!)

• Distinctive Designs By Tomira: For the quality of the distressed denim and the popping accessories.

• A Natural Disaster: For the unorthodox mix of patterns and worn solids.

*All images provided by designers social media accounts*

The best part of the show was seeing people come together to #SupportTheLocal fashion community and to inspire collaboration. We always say we need more of this in MKE and Marie (organizer and owner of The Classic. Shoppe) assures us that there will be more events like this. We can't wait!

A bit of advice for the next time around, slow down the pace, make us eager for more...then deliver! Get the videographer off the runway! Paparazzi in a models face can throw them off guard and off step....and let the designers speak. We want to know about the process, that makes the difference between just a graphic Tee company and a Fashion Brand.

Now...let me embarrass myself & our new Fashion Ambassador Jacob with our low quality pictures in front of the step and repeat.

All in all, we had fun. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday!

/Lexi

#WCW Rosha Brister

In honor of her birthday today, my #WCW goes to Rosha Brister.

@sheezylocsem

Rosha Brister is the owner and founder of The Style Hub, an online style directory where you will be able to locate all of your local stylists in one place. Basically Rosha is dope and can connect you with the people that you need for all things fashion and style related. In addition, Rosha has been a continuous supporter and Head stylist of CopyWrite over the years helping to bring our fashion spreads to life all while just being an amazing woman to see grow.

This boss lady is creative, kind, has amazing locs and the most beautiful soul. I’ve been  very lucky to know her and super excited to see her impact on the Fashion community of Milwaukee. One of the things I’m really excited for is an event called, 'The Battle of Salons & Style Expo.” It’s an opportunity for stylists in hair, beauty and fashion to brand, expand, and showcase their expertise in the beauty, fashion & style industries all under one roof.

Click the image above to learn more and buy a ticket! You won’t want to miss this. #ImThePlug #ItsADopeEvent

I’m also excited about her newest initiative "MPowerment In Style" where The Style Hub along with RW Enterprises and Copywrite has teamed together to create something new for the community.  The goals of this initiative are to provide young adults with expertise in event management, business to business relations and knowledge within the style industry, while building confidence and cultivating a sense of community. The kick off to this initiative will start as early as 2019. And not only is this an opportunity I wish I had growing up but it also is something that could help move Milwaukee to become a more fashionable city. YESSSSS for The Style Hub.

All in all, Thank you Rosha.

CopyWrite appreciates everything you do and everything you create to make Milwaukee a more fashion forward and BETTER place.

Follow Rosha for fashion inspiration on Instagram @sheezylocsem and keep up with her brand on Instagram @_thestylehub or on Facebook @thestylehubmke

Taiyamo Denku - Fabulous Life ( Feat Lil Kim & The Genius )

Taiyamo Denku is back with his final single release ‘Fabulous Life’ before his project "No Industry Standard" drops later this month. With consistent thematics of hip-hop’s early origins and authenticity, he challenges new era practices with a critical lens.

“Yall ruined this hip-hop” he claims at only 1:00 minute in, and right before that we are pretty sure he took a shot at Lil Baby (which is pretty much fair game lol).

Mind you this track also features Lil Kim (Well ain't that something?) On her classic boastful, nasty girl getting money steez. The Genius out Boston is also featured, so yeah...there is a lot going on in hip hop, might as well add this to the ring!

I mean is this a low-key hybrid diss track about the new waves or hip-hop or are reading in to deep???

Still, this is indeed the Fabulous Life!

Check out this track and leave us a comment on it bellow!

(Actually we really want to know what you think of Lil Kim as a feature.)

/CW

People who might not know you , Might think by how they view you from a distance or from behind a computer screen might think that your life is not Fabulous. The last single to drop before the release of "No Industry Standard" describes the Fabulous Lifestyle. It features RnB sensation Boston's own The Genius and Long time Badboy recording artist Lil Kim.

Fashion Fridays - Introducing New /CW Fashion Ambassador, Jacob

Summer is here! (Right?) 

The steezy and fashion forward people of MKE will be coming out of hibernation in full force and we don't want to miss a second of it. That is why we have decided to bring a Fashion Ambassador onto the /CW team.

Everybody meet Jacob. His personal style, eye for $ saving looks and icon potential makes him ideal for his new and exciting role. Jacob is ready to be our style expert this summer bringing us Fashion Friday blog post, on the street fashion shout outs, fashion event coverage and more.

"#1 Rule When Getting Dressed...Wear It Like You're The Baddest To Ever Do It" - Jacob

Follow him on Instagram @issa.fly.guy & make sure you check in to Copywritemag.com on Fridays for his latest Fashion Updates!

/CW

King Myles - Shipwrecked (Prod. by ASI$)

Today we have a submission brought to you by Hiii Tribe !!!

King Myles most recent release ‘Shipwrecked’ produced by ASI$, is a layered track of mix emotions of reality; the lows in life that eventually get you to the highs. It is lyrical, but not coded. It is sampled but not identifiable (that’s a good thing). It is well...compared to the submissions we have been receiving lately, different.

What do you think about the hook drop? Is it too detached from the tempo or is it like a nice unexpected shift???

Hmmm, undecided here.

So in honor of a little change, check out King Myles’ ‘Shipwrecked’ and let us know what you think in the comments below.

/CW

Produced by ASI$ Brought to you by Hiii Tribe (c) 2018 All Rights Reserved

Dirty Thoughts - May I, May I (I May)

May is my month! Not only was I born in this magnificent time of year (where my Taurus instinct become fully loaded) but it is also always a month filled with the ambiance of completion. The last projects of the semester are in, people are graduating, winter has fully sprung (right into summer this year lol) and it's sundress season. (Is that last one relevant? Maybe not but it was necessary because it completes me! Haaaaaa!). The city just seems to become so lively, and after all the seasonal depression fade away,  I jump into my car with the sunroof down and the music loud, and  I remember how much I love it here.

Idk if its the street festivals (Check out this pic snagged by Jordan [@lime.slippers] of me, /CW PR Tiffany & some of our biggest supporters at the 7th Annual Heal The Hood MKE Block Party)...

Or maybe its the ability to sit outside at a coffee shop or go for a walk, or be anywhere but nowhere in the elements but everything, even the lows just feel so much better. On a personal level, I have lost a loved one, been threatened, physically attacked, and have had to deal with some very dramatic interactions this month alone… Yet, still, I’m just in a great mood (& unphased!)

What a win!
I’m just saying if Drake can drop the ‘Duppy Freestyle’, Pusha T cannot respond for days,  I can still cry when ‘Nice for What’ comes on (Yes! That song makes me cry. It's just so symbolic yall just don't knowwwwwwwww *tear*), and Kanye can still be overweight after lipo, called a rapper after ‘Lift Yourself’ and we can all still save money by switching to Geico, then life is good!

As I have been saying all May, “Life is a Comedy. Don't let this society convince you it's a Drama”.

Every little bit of positivity goes a long way and a smile can break a Bi**h. 
Please enjoy this summer! Say hey, if you see me and the /CW Squad at these events AND

#SupportTheLocal.

(Now time for a root beer float). 
/Dirty
 

Mitch Allen - What's The Deal

Mitch Allen, the raspy voice and the unique self-production is back with a new submission for you guys to hear from the project he is currently working on titled "Lonely Cowboy". Slow paced but very direct this track, ‘What’s The Deal’ is making it clear what Mitch really has going on. Y'all better stop questioning this man lol

Check out this track and let us know what you think in the comments below!

/CW

(Also available on Spotify and Apple Music)

What's The Deal by Mitch Allen Written & Produced by Mitch Allen Do you fuck with this? E-mail me if you like it! https://yomitchallen.com Follow Me: https://yomitchallen.com https://twitter.com/yomitchallen https://instagram.com/yomitchallen https://facebook.com/yomitchallen https://soundcloud.com/yomitchallen FREE DOWNLOAD!

Klassik - RESTRAINT Feat Jay Anderson, Sistastrings & Lorde Fredd33

We are here for all of this!

MKE collaboration Gawds, you have done it again.

Klassik’s, "RESTRAINT" in combo with the artistry of  Lorde Fredd33, SistaStrings, and Jay Anderson, applies that musical tension that creates those pulsating moments that linger in your head once the track is over.

Its “An introspective offering that remains beautifully fluid throughout, this is certainly a track for your summer playlist.” (says the submission from Voodoo Honey. . .emmm hmmm agreed)

Check out this track and let us know if it will make it into your summer playlist!

/CW

#CWEverydaySteez

This Weeks Style: "Landscaping"

/Vato

88NiNE Presents - Invisible Lines: Episode One

Our partners at 88Nine have recently released a project that "is the culmination of a year of work from production team Nate Imig, Laura Kezman and Vianca Fuster", which they are calling Invisible Lines.

In this series, they hosted several listening sessions with people of color in the Milwaukee community letting them tell their stories.

Episode One: Coded of Invisible Lines, is actually in part a story from a major CopyWrite supporter, who actually appeared as the featured cover artist for CopyWrite Magazine Issue Seven: Vedale Hill and his brother Darren Hill. 

As the city helps document "new" narratives, I think it is important we all listen and see through the invisible lines. S/O to the 88Nine Squad. We think this is a super dope project.

#SupportTheLocal

/CW

Meet Brothers Darren and Vedale talking dress codes, "driving while black" and being biracial.