Planning Ahead

High Fashion in the Urban Market Symposium – December 5, 2009 8am-6pm
I am on a mission to establish a network of high fashion urban designers that are dedicated to the true art of couture and the art of clean, imaginative, and well-executed fashion design. On December 5, 2009, join me and special guests as we engage in workshops, panel discussions, fashion shows, and an open market dedicated to high fashion in the urban market. The urban community holds a strong hand in the buying power of the fashion market, and far too often the work of urban designers is the last-shopped and less known to the urban consumer base. Join cgandsy on December 5, 2009 to divulge in a day dedicated to urban fashion. Interested in participating in the show as a vendor, guest panelist, or purchasing an advertising space in the cgandsy Fashion Chronicles? Contact me today at christopher@cgandsy.com.

Summer Fun

Summer is quickly approaching and I know everyone has their date book out to plan every minute of it. Put that planner up and join me and some close friends at Friday Night in the Heights every Friday night from 9pm-2am. There will be amazing live music from independent artist in the garden, fine art from some local favorites, plenty of drinks and DJ Kumba spinning all of your favorite tunes. See you at the first one on June 12th.

Fashionable Mamas

I hear it all the time in my personal styling & shopping business (and at home. Many moms are feeling like since they’ve had children, they’ve just fallen to the bottom of the fashion totem pole right there with Keds, acid-wash jeans, and slap bracelets. Many cite changes in their bodies, having no time for themselves, or budget constraints brought on by the expenses of a growing family. I always say, “Well, what do you want to look like?” I receive a wide range of answers citing celebrities, other moms who seem to have found time in their busy schedule to keep up with their pre-baby regimen. The answer that I’ve never received is, “I want to look exactly how I look today.” And that’s the problem. Many moms are so wrapped up in their lives that they don’t ever pull over and examine the needs of the woman at the steering wheel. With my wife pulling my arm, I decided to create an opportunity for mamas to get their style just in time for summer.

Merging of the Arts: Highlights

What do you call a Saturday evening with some of the best designers, musicans, and models? You call it the Brooklyn Independent Designer Trunk Show: The Merging of the Arts. On Saturday, May 2nd guests were able to meet and buy from a well-picked selection of independent designers in Brooklyn. Guests were introduced to Alisha Trimble, Funky Lobes, Keiko Hirosue, Kristen Keys, G2 Majestry Clothing, and Julia Fernandez-Pol. The event was also blessed with the musical genius of the Kena Anae Band as well as an upbeat fashion show that was styled by Neci from Socialites by Trade Inc and Christopher from Cgandsy.