ANTI / 440 Productions: Fall/Winter Fashion Show Press Recap
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All images provided by Richard Allen photographer/richartpics.com
Cue up, N.E.R.D. - Anti-Matter !!!!
(Link provided because you should know by now there is a soundtrack to everything we write.)
2019, was fashion packed! And we mean PACKED. Not quite sure what’s in the air but Milwaukee has been moving into a very stylish direction, where fashion is definitely a part of the culture and in high demand along with our many other creative skill sets (i.e. music, art and “finessing”). With that being said the last event we covered showed us just how much “fashion” is lingering in the wings for 2020.
We were invited to the ANTI Clothing Co. / 440 Production Fall Winter Fashion Show held at No Studios (1037 West McKinley Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205) on Dec. 27th, 2019. When we arrived the venue was packed! Some faces we knew, other faces were unfamiliar, and many of them looked young and new to the scene. Off the ramp, to the stage, and write down into the center of the room the runway was set. And of course, our seats were right at the front of the action, just like we like them. (Thanks DCole)
From casual branded wear to “thrifted” goods, slight glamour and urban stylings, there was a little something to meet the taste of many. The line up showed off looks from ANTI Clothing Co. , Brick Layers Club, Views (414), One of One ThriftD Apparel, Amor Corleone, Kaizn. World. Wide, and Trusted Kicks (Sorry if we missed anybody, next time send us an appearance list *wink wink*).
We could go down a list of looks we liked or hated but that's not why we show up for fashion shows. To each is own and our flavor of the month could be high fashion today and garbage tomorrow. But the STYLING & TECHNIQUE honeyyyyyyyy, we will go there!
Though some of the brands mentioned appeared to be just T-SHIRT brands ( Yeaaaaaaa, we said it. Don’t be mad. It is what it is), there styling, however, was on point! The casual quirk, individual model persona highlighted through the clothes, brand culture flexed. . . a t-shirt never looked so good.
Our favorite pieces: The two-piece combos from Amor Corleon, Reversible bomber jacket by Brick Layers Club, and the Views 414 Pre-Vision:1 Tee from the back!
Now for technique, MODELS slowwww dooowwnnnnn! We were eager to see the looks but couldn't capture the moment. Walk, give personality and then strike a pose. Hold it. Count to four, then repeat. It's the recipe to making a lasting impression on the runway. A few brands kept us engaged, Views 414, Kaizen. World. Wide and One of One gets an honorable mention for the quirk. #WeSeeYou . And AWWWWWW to Trusted Kicks for bringing out the kids!
All images provided by Richard Allen photographer/richartpics.com
We enjoyed our time at the ANTI / 440 Production Fall/ Winter Fashion Show and appreciate the holistic approach to putting on an event. Drinks at the bar, DJ, Mr. New York dropping that fire, Creative Host AWill, and performances by two CopyWrite Magazine featured music artist Von Alexander and Renz Young. It was the place to be and a great way to end our event coverage the year. We hope to see more dope collaborations like this in the future.
Keep working. Keep showing up. Keep that -ish local!
/Lexi for CW
CopyWrite 2019 Highlights !!!
/What’s 2019 anthem? (Don’t even mention a Hot Girl Summer to us, because WE didn’t have one). But really, what’s the tune that brought you through the year? The one that bumped on the way to work every morning or the one you blast in the house while getting ready to go out.
*Play that now* (our pick is Dreamville - Under The Sun ft. J. Cole, DaBaby & Lute)
This year was the BIG change. We all saw it coming. We all heard the prophecies, got shook, tried to ignore them and then stepped are little scary a**’ in the fire and learned to accept our blessings. At CopyWrite that meant rearranging our priorities. This year we used skills we left back in college and stopped asking for seats at the table but just walked into rooms with our own chair, placed them on top of the table, climbed up and sat there in silence. (We are done talking, bruh).
Where growth is always the only option, 2019 was that awkward ugly stage that we had to look deep down inside ourselves to love, unconditionally. (Because “[we] woke up for some money, ayy, lil' b*tch, Too many opps in here, tell [us] who you with”).
So in honor of the opps, here are some highlights from our 2019:
1 . First Things First, We published Issue 13: Rebellion, Issue 14: Fashion & Style, and Issue 15: Facets of Love (w/ half the staff and resources) *Flips hair*
2. We helped plan and media sponsored Riverwest FemFest
Art by Whitney Saldago
3. We covered Summerfest (Where Carrie created our first “Big Gig” Video Recap)
4. We sponsored Music On The BLT for Hip Hop Week MKE
5. We covered Milwaukee Fashion Week (S/O to Vato being back in the Mil)
6. We dropped gems at the 'ALL I NEED IS ONE MIC' MUSIC SEMINAR’
( Here are those CW submission specs, again)
7. We covered Milwaukee Film Festival & Met Hip Hop Fashion designer/influencer April Walker of Walker Wear
April Walker & Editor-in-Chief of /CW Lexi S. Brunson
8. We started a new partnership with Sneex & met/ interviewed the inspiring Beija Velez
(Check out more Sneex Sofa Sessions w/ our Editor-in-Chief Lexi on the mic in 2020)
Editor-in-Chief Lexi, Beija Velez, Fashion Editor Vato at Sneex Sofa Sessions
9. We got a new “baby” boss (Valia has been to several festivals, music showcases, sat in on interviews, reviewed music, attended photoshoots, viewed exhibits at the art museum and galleries, and appeared in the magazine. She is only 6 months old!)
Boss Baby Valia at MPL Rap Battle
10. And of course we have written, reviewed and attended countless music, fashion, art, culture, and community submissions and events.
As always we want to thank you for continuing to #SupportTheLocal and remind you that without you we could not continue to do all that we do. We hope that in 2020, you will continue to share your experiences with CopyWrite and tell others about our platform and what we do!
Here's to a poppin’ 2020.
Love & All Things Urban,
Your /CW Family
Sneex Sofa Sessions Recap Video Ft. Beija Velez
/Stay tuned for more info on SNEEX SOFA SESSIONS, and their partnership with CopyWrite Magazine!
