Fashion Friday (Pandemic Check-In): Jeffrey McAlister Jr.

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We have decided to update you all on what is going on in the local fashion world with Fashion Friday (Pandemic Check-In). Checking in with a few creatives, businesses, owners, and more. See how today’s social climate is pulling at the Faces of Fashion.

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Jeffrey McAlister Jr.

Businesses: FashionSense https://www.facebook.com/FashionSenseInc ( @jmacjr03 )

Expertise: Stylist, Branding consultant, Model, and Fashion show producer.

What do you think is next for Fashion Industry due to the current world events; 5G, COVID 19 and/or Black lives Matter Movement?

Let’s face it, fashion has a diversity problem. We know this, and plenty of people in the industry have been tackling it. Unfortunately, amid all this activity, the actual issue of racism has often been danced around. We have seen calls for brands to answer for their wrongdoings. down. Once the dust settles, what will the industry do to move forward? I think now more, real sincere efforts will be made to create meaningful relationships with groups serving these communities. Work with more Black creatives.

What does Sustainable Fashion mean to you?

Sustainable fashion to me is the new movement in the industry with brands moving towards more eco-friendly ways to produce clothing and being more socially conscious. For example, one of my new favorite brands that I follow, Official Rebrand that is based in New York. Official Rebrand “feels strongly about making clothing that rejects societal norms and provides a freedom of expression for whoever decides to wear them.” 

How are you affected by these current events; Fashion, business, or lifestyle?

The madness that we have been thrown into over the past few months, especially the pandemic early on, really made settle down and look at my styling brand and business honestly, and come up with new ideas to enhance it and stay relevant. The racial uprising that finally came to head as well during the time, motivated me, even more, to make this the most successful business as I can. It forced me to start filling in the gaps I knew was always there but never took time out to address them.

Fashion Friday (Pandemic Check-In): Rachel Vasquez 

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We have decided to update you all on what is going on in the local fashion world with Fashion Friday (Pandemic Check-In). Checking in with a few creatives, businesses, owners, and more. See how today’s social climate is pulling at the Faces of Fashion.

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Rachel Vasquez 

Photo by Dupreé Armon

Photo by Dupreé Armon

Businesses: Rachel V cosmetics ( Vasquez Collection) @sheekallure @vasquez.printingco 

Expertise: Fashion creative, Motivational speaker, and Skincare & Beauty

What do you think is next for Fashion Industry due to the current world events; 5G, COVID 19 and/or Black lives Matter Movement?

The fashion industry will be impacted by all the different things going on in the world but still fashion repeats no matter what. Everywhere we go we see BLM shirts, hats , mask, and so much more to represent our people. I think this will definitely start to build change especially in the fashion world. Owning a online boutique I’m always shopping for what’s new with my vendors. You wouldn’t believe how many black girl magic dresses they have available to order. I can’t even start to count the different BLM shirts they have available for me to order. Now remember most of the vendors are in California or China, we all know they are not black and half the models on the site wearing these items are not black! That right there shows you fashion has been impacted. Consumers are demanding to be seen, they want change and respect. Black people are the trends that the world has no choice but to follow. We create the cycles of fashion. Crazy thing is we don’t even know because putting clothes together feels so natural for us. To answer your question we are next,  the time to show and prove for black designers, artists, creatives, black own boutique is now! 

What does Sustainable Fashion mean to you?

Sustainable fashion for me is being able to take old items like denim and bring them back to life. Give them a new purpose and serve a new look.

How are you affected by these current events; Fashion, business, or lifestyle?

Honestly let me thank God for a moment because during this time the growth is my cosmetic has been a blessing. I’m not a millionaire but I have been able to survive during this crazy time. My husband and I have still been rolling in printing business and I even relaunch my online boutique Sheek Allure. Although everyone is wearing chill sets I believe it will have a consistent customer base soon.  My life style has changed a lot. I’m actually getting more comfortable with just being at home. Before all this crazy stuff I never even had time to breathe , with school , businesses, work , kids, and husband yeah COVID has giving me the ability to reclaim my peace. Although I hate COVID I do feel like it has put me in a place to just be thankful for each moment.

Fashion in a Pandemic w/ Vato

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Fashion in a pandemic? Not a problem!

Our Fashion Editor, Vato Vergara turns up his creativity with a trendy and expressive motion picture of fashion in the present and foreseeable future.

In collaboration with @rea_naomi and @robranmke

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