Aja has a sense of fashion like no other; she brings many styles of fashion together to create the ultimate look.
She gives me 70s/80s vibes (sexy yet classy but all around dope).
Items you'll see:
High Slit Long Sleeve Dress in Ivory
Black Over the Knee Thigh High Boots
Gold Chain Choker
Check out her Instagram for styles @ajajanay
Photos by: Freakishnerd
CopyWrite is on a mission to uplift our community by using our platform to change the narrative and empower the individual. We recognize that big issues take systematic change, but we also believe that every person has their own power and should not be afraid to use it. We challenge you to discover yours.
Our #SociallyResponsible campaign sheds a light on the various perspectives that make up Milwaukee’s community in the hopes that we find a more realistic approach to coexistence. It's time to look a little deeper.
Take a look at our second video in the series, asking the question, "What does it mean to be Socially Responsible?"
Then take a position on humanity. Be #SociallyResponsible
Shooter: Mahdi Gransberry // Music by Dipperachi ft. Pizzle & Reggie Bonds
Dae'kwon is a very stylish young man with a passion for fashion; once you take a look at the photos it will all speak for itself.
He is wearing an ever so retro but modernized outfit...
Items you'll see:
Champion brand strap-back hat
Thrifted racer jacket
White Pacsun biker jeans
Wheat timberlands
Check out his Instagram for more fashion @Boywiththelooks
Photos by: Kellan McCullough
Carlos Cortez has a unique but flexible style. The model, dancer and overall creative can make anything look good and he definitely loves being styled in this years trends.
Carlos and his Cognac color jacket and shoes compliment very well together.
Items you'll see:
Tan fedora hat
Cognac Brown leather jacket
Baby grey short sleeve button up
Black distress skinny jeans
Leather strap watch
Gold evil eye bracelet
Cognac lofter boots
To see more of his looks follow him on Instagram @i.am.lio
As CW Fashion Editor; Vato believes we need to know more about our Designers and other outlets for fashion in/out of Milwaukee.
I would love to represent the our 1st featured designer Darla Shanae of Deemolishment Denim. I've known Darla for about 3 years now and seen so much of her work. It is great!
My first encounter with Darla was for a fashion show: she styled me in a white blazer trimmed in Denim. I loved it.
I want you all to take a deeper look in to Deemolishment Denim.
Meet Darla Shanae.
About Dee.Denim
THE MOST FASHIONABLE WAY TO RECREATE YOUR WARDROBE!
Deemolishment Denim™ was created by Darla Shanae in 2010. It started out as taking old, unattractive denim and turning it into GLAM, FASHIONABLE denim apparel! The initial goal was to have clients provide their old clothing for "deemolishing", but through displayed quality and professionalism, clients have been known to provide brand new and cherished items for custom design. This was beyond flattery! Whether clients provide new or old denim items ... once it has been deemolished, it has been blessed by the Heavens of Denim Fashion :)
Over a short time span, Deemolishment has grown into providing custom clothing to customers in the Midwest area. Through our online Etsy store, Deemolishment has also grown to provide these beautiful pieces to people across the United States and also Worldwide!
At this time in their career, DeeMolishment Denim is offering DIY Workshops (Universal Denim) around the nation to teach at-home ways to destroy and recreate denim. So far, the workshops have been provided to middle/high schoolers in hopes of inspiring them to become entrepreneurs of their own someday. Inquire with the shop members about this opportunity!
All images provided by Dee.Denim // Etsy
NONAME out the Chi.
NONAME in the Mil.
Telefone on tour.
Vibes are all you need.
This past Saturday Chicago's very own, NONAME, blessed the stage with good vibes and Hennessy for a sold out crowd at The Miramar Theatre. I actually did not know that many people in Milwaukee even knew who she was (though like 57% of the people there came up from Chicago because those shows sold out in like 6 minutes). Not only was room packed, but EVERYBODY KNEW EVERY WORD TO EVERY SONG ON HER PROJECT which caused her to blush and smile profusely in my direction. Seriously, we made eye contact like 30 times last night and all she had to do was slide me her number and I would have been gucci, but that's neither here nor there.
Milwaukee's own Siren opened the show backed by The Truth. Siren's growth as a performer and a lyricist continues to amaze me every time I see her perform. That new music is going to be fire. Fresh off the release of her Moon Shoes EP (maybe I'll review it one day maybe I won't), Ravyn Lenae came through and showed out. The audience was entranced with her chill beats and light vocal qualities providing a perfect bridge between Siren’s energetic set and NONAME’s…
Let me tell you about NONAME.
The energy flowing through the room was different. A good different. As if you came over to your best friend's granny's house for play date and y'all were plotting on a sleep over. "Let me take you back," the singers opened the show with a medley of songs from Telefone as scenes from Dorothy Dandridge's Carmen Jones are projected behind them. A red lamp sat on a wicker basket next to bottle of Hennessy half(ish)way full. NONAME leaps on the the stage to thunderous applause and screaming. She was rapping the opening verse to “All I Need,” but you couldn’t tell until the applause died down.
She proceeded to perform the entirety of Telefone and two of her Chance collaborations, Lost and my personal favorite, Drown (which she added another verse to that was FIYAH). Halfway through the show she comes out in this red sequined cape, giving a“playing dress up” vibe, performing a cover of The Isley Brothers’ “Contagious” before falling back into the somber “Casket Pretty.” After closing out the show with Yesterday the crowd burst into chants of “NONAME! One More!” I mean she performed the whole album so she was quite literally out of music. Not sure what they were expecting, but the sentiment was certainly felt.
Noname puts on a hell of a show. If you were lucky enough to snag a ticket (the whole tour is sold out y’all), have a great time and if you were at the show, I’m glad we shared a vibe together.
- FreakishNerd //CW
See more photos from the show here.
Valentine's Day (or week) is not just for couples. It's meant for love. Love of self. Love of others. And if we have anything to do with it... Love for your locals.
And this is why, we need you to hear B~Free and Klassik's "Come Over," a new interpretation on the princess of R&B, Aaliyah's song. The track features the duo collaborating once again to mix their soulful voices into a story we've all have heard of or dealt with time and time again. The story of compromise, meet-ups and love; often starting with a visit. Or like PartyNextDoor said, ..."All she talkin' bout is come and see me for once / Come and see me for once / You don't ever come to me, you don't ever come to me."
The six minute song, starts with a dramatic and a little lengthy introduction interchanging the artists cohesively while ending with a nod to Cherrelle - "Saturday Love." Combining B~Free's affectionate and caring voice with Klassik's quick wordplay and added metaphors, references to Aaliyah and his "playboy" ways; we can't get enough.
The track is an exclusive release from their affiliated local label - Voodoo Honey Records and mixed and mastered by Cristian Strehlow of Noh Life. So tons of local love.
Peep the track below and CopyWrite is accepting Valentine's gifts all week (Check our Society6 for things we love). #ShamelessPlug
Voodoo Honey Records presents: B~Free & Klassik "Come Over" Prod. & Arr. by Klassik & B~Free Mixed & Mastered by Cristian Strehlow Just in time for Valentine’s Day, frequent collaboration partners B~Free & Klassik return with a fresh take on Aaliyah’s R&B ballad, ‘Come Over.’ With co-production & arrangement by the dynamic musical duo themselves, the cover yields a nostalgic storyline of a romantic rendezvous through warm melodies, soulful harmonies & witty wordplay set to an energetic pace. Mixed & mastered by Cristian Strehlow of Noh Life, the track serves as an exclusive release from their affiliated culture label - Voodoo Honey Records. www.voodoohoneyrecords.com @bfree2music | www.bfree2music.com @iamklassik | www.iamklassik.com
Then listen to the original. RIP BabyGirl
Get your coffee mugs and hot cocoa because it may have been chilly outside but this event had really cozy feel.
The day of the Coffee & Creme Fashion was a big day for Roshá (owner of the Style Hub). There was much to do, with limited time to do it!
Roshá Brister and Vato Vergara
8:15 a.m. rolls around and she is pumped; it’s go time! As she walks down the spiral stairs into the living room Mahdi pops into her mind. Upon booking him as the videographer for the event, we discussed him shooting footage of the setup process, which means she had to look fly while setting up chairs, thematic trees, and backdrops. After, jamming to some music and getting dressed, she hits me up with a text, “Where you at Slim?”
Roshá and I were finally able to meet up around 10 a.m. by that time she had already picked up the chairs and backdrop for the show. Thank Gawd that it all fit in my truck. We ran around town grabbing last minute items, that would ensure the Coffee & Creme was successful, yet glamorous event!”
For all my event planners, marketing coordinators and entrepreneurs, I’m sure you all can attest to that fact things don’t always go as planned. The Style Hub experienced great challenges planning The Coffee & Creme Fashion show, by no means was it a walk in the park. Roshá, came up with the idea in a coffee shop, hence the name. If you know nothing about her, just know that She loves coffee! She started planning this event back in August of 2016 and originally planned to do the show in November, but pushed it back. From past experience, she knew that she could not do this event alone, so eventually she reached out for help planning, developing, and implementing the event. I came up with a few great ideas on how to promote, set up the venue, host model casting calls (I could go on and on). But still there were more issues to overcome.
So, what made it so difficult?
Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.
Our backdrop was missing a pole, the photographer who was paid never showed up and a few model bailed out the show last minute. But as a team we worked together. There was no obstacle too big for the both of us.
Back stage was blissful and vibrant. The models were super ecstatic and Roshá even got a chance to get a live recording of the a model’s and I dancing and jammin’ out to the music. Each designer was tentatively getting each of their models dressed and fitted for their outfits. From back-stage the runway seemed to lit up perfectly. You saw this glimpse of elegance mixed with a chill vibe. In our eyes everything was perfect. It wasn’t crazy and the energy was positive. This time around we were not nervous to get the show on a roll. I felt calm and collected.
This time I wasn't able to see the show, because I was apart of it (Being one of the four designers, who styles ripped the runway). But being backstage was still dope. We had one bathroom and over 20 models lol. But fashion show chaos is an exhilarating feeling. The switch up, the make up, the final touches, we were ready.
With the runway looking like a winter wonderland, and the models ready to melt it all like coffee with cream, DJ Dub Deezy came through with music, Ricardo Wynn, killed it as a host interacting with the audience and keeping everyone engaged. It went well.
Was that a great story or what?
Now of course we can't just give you an ending like that. So I, Vato, would love to give you my REAL opinion of the show…here goes:
I'm normally in the audience; critiquing and talking my normal trash; but this time I was behind the scenes. Mannnnnnn, when I tell y'all I had to sneak to see all the designers in the show, it was so much going on. Anybody who knows me, knows I can show up to things whenever I feel it’s appropriate. Haha Fashionably late! I arrived back at the show at 6pm. All my models were waiting on me; but of course my styles were already ready. The green room was a packed with models, designers, press, sponsors, and anybody who had a hand in the show. Live thats how we like it!
As the show started D.Denim went first. She displayed some of the ripest denim outfits i have ever seen. Denim dresses, skirts, chokers, heels, shirts; I mean absolutely denim everything. Her show set the bar for all the following designers. My favorite looks were Carlos, with the dark denim top and the light denim pants and Nicole, with the denim peplum top with the fitted denim pencil skirt and denim choker.
The second designer to go was Paul (Blue Eclipse) velvet, silks, and flowy fabrics with a dash of sparkle. His line up was awesome! He styled the men in a very eccentric way, which was a bold move. “I Dare you to be different” is what I would call it. My favorite looks by him were worn by Natt Nyah in the Velvet dress and Brave Burks with his White and Gold boots. Both looks convey Regality, in a new way.
The 3rd designer is one of my Favorites and you all should know of her work by now; EmRis. She came through with the models and the styles. We all love the athletic look presented in the show; EmRis rocked her set like always. Of Course, my favorites was Briesha and Richon. (These models are the same ones featured in CopyWrite Magazine Issue VII: The Art of Perspective).
The last show was of course; no other the the fashion guru himself; Me. Lol
I'm not for the most part a designer; I'm a stylist. I make it a lifestyle; instead of your normal walking fashion show I wanted to entertain my audience with live styling and a diverse way of walking; my favorite look for my set was, Alex with the vintage bucks pullover windbreaker and Michelle, with the bad & bougie look; burgundy fur and velvet pencil skirt.
Now look here! Everybody in this show did great; the audience was hyped and someone's mother was walking all through the show; we should probably have her at the next model call LOL.
Despite all the chaos behind the scenes; I don't think anyone realizes the blood sweat and tears that was put into getting this show to be as successful as it was. The host had it going in the room; audience participation and gave out the best introductions. Hell he was even setting up too.
Closing out with the DJ subbing all types of ratchetness .... everyone got to mix and mingle when the show ended.
The next morning we all probably needed a little Coffee & Cream.
/Vato
Photography provided by The Style Hub and Emmanuel Brown Photography
Sometimes you need to take a hiatus to get you where you want to be but with the newest single from artist, Oshi; we see her hiatus didn't stop her flow.
In "QUEENdom," Oshi speaks on her dreams, other perspectives of what they think her fate will be and an urge to never stop building her QUEENdom (We hope you can catch the reference). Over some smooth production from DeadKeyz, the lady emcee and singer is staking her claim on positive vibes and creating music she's proud of and we can all understand that.
Listen to the track below and get prepared for her debut project entitled Queendom coming soon (we hope).
Oshi releases anticipated single "QUEENdom" from her upcoming Debut Project entitled Queendom Vocals: Leosha "Oshi" Stones Mixed/Mastered by Sharrod "Pizzle" Sloans All music copyrighted under BLK Entertainment, LLC. FOLLOW ME: Soundcloud: @TheOshi Facebook: @TheOshiMusic/Oshi Instagram: @TheOshi Twitter: @TheOshi
What the fuck is in Connecticut?
UZOO is in motherfucking Connecticut.
Created by Joey Batts in 2015, UZOO is a Wu-Tang Clan-like supergroup that lives and breathes hip-hop.
In "Attack", the emcees are ready to go blow-by-blow; showing off their animal instincts to survive with their pack as they flow off each other and tag team the track seamlessly. It's a cypher really but a DOPE one. Bringing shine to the talents of everyone involved, from the flows of the lyricists to the crazy rugged production from Rudy (of ClaS!cK), Hologram (of Funk Gero), Alfredo and many more. The video for the track is no different; creating that feeling of being in the middle of a cypher in that underground and raw environment.
They killed it and #WeSeeYou UZOO.
Peep the craziness below.
UZOO Twitter:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/UZOOCREW/?fref=ts
Individual Twitter:
Producer Merf545:
Director Detelj:
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