Hip Hop x Reebok x Classic

Hip Hop x Reebok x Classic

At the intersection of music, art and fashion, some of the greatest cultural movements in history have taken shape. Perhaps none greater in historical significance than the fusion of hip-hop and fashion. A genre known for its vibrant form of self-expression, hip-hop made waves in the fashion world with iconic, bold statements that became as synonymous to hip-hop as the music itself. 

Reebok Classic pays homage to a genre that unites music, fashion and communities with the Hip Hop Appreciation Pack. Inspired by some of the most iconic album covers in hip-hop history, the Q96 black/red/green colorway is available now at Jimmy Jazz, City Gear, and Expressions for $115, and the Rail royal/black/green/red released at DTLR, Shiekh, Expressions, Eblens, DK Foot and Casual, and reebok.com for $100. Both the Q96 and the Rail will be released in very limited quantities so be sure to get them before they’re gone! The shoes are above, but check them out here: Reebok Retro Shop 

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Creative Capitol II Tonight!

Creative Capitol II Tonight!

Creative Capitol is a meetup for creatives and entrepreneurs to meet!  It's a mashup of style and industry all over cocktails!  I am so there!  I keep double checking with the baby sitter to MAKE SURE she's coming; I am driving her absolutely bananas but I rarely get to go out and nothing is standing in my way to attending this event. 

Creative Capitol is produced by Worn Creative.  If you are unfamiliar with Worn Creative, here is a blurb from their site.

Pure Creative Capitol!  Details about the event below!

WHAT: 

CREATIVE CAPITOL II : A place for creatives and entrepreneurs to meet.   

Hosted by Worn Creative

WHY:

So creatives can think more like entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs can get more creative. 

Most creatives dream of turning their creative passion into their full-time gig, but it takes more than a creative mind and a great eye to make that a reality. It takes business savvy and the mindset of an entrepreneur.

That's why we're bringing together the creative and fashion communities with entrepreneurs in the startup scene to drink together and exchange knowledge.

We're introducing designers, photographers, bloggers, and artists to CEOs, founders, and serial entrepreneurs and seeing what happens. We're hoping it leads to more business-savvy artists and more creative entrepreneurs working together to grow a vibrant creative industry in D.C. 

WHEN:

Wed, Oct 30, 6-9pm 

WHERE:

MALMAISON 

MORE DETAILS: 

*The open bar lasts only as long as our sponsor dollars hold up. After that we'll switch to a cash bar. 

You MUST RSVP to get in to this event. We will be checking registrants at the door. Your contact information will not be shared with sponsors or anyone outside of Worn Creative. By RSVPing to this event you will receive occasional emails including the Worn Creative newsletter telling you about future events like this one.  

SPONSOR THE OPEN BAR: 

Purchase a sponsorship level above to contribute to the open bar and promote your brand, then send your logo and link to nicole@worncreative.com

OUR SPONSORS BELOW ARE BUYING YOU DRINKS. SHOW THEM SOME LOVE! 

Here are some pictures from Creative Capitol I courtesy of bendroz.com

Yeah...good times...and plenty of swag!  The RSVP's are sold out but you still can get added to the waitlist in case a few people don't show!  Get added to the waitlist here http://bit.ly/1aoFyQA

Hope to see you inside!

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What to Wear to the Go-go?!

What to Wear to the Go-go?!

In honor of Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Gogo, whom passed away Wednesday May 16th,  2012 I offer this post.

For those who don't know, Go-go is a subgenre associated with funk that originated in the Washington, D.C., area during the mid- 1960s to late-1970s. It remains primarily popular in the area as a uniquely regional music style. A great number of bands contributed to the early evolution of the genre, but The Young Senators, Black Heat, and notably singer-guitarist Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers are credited with having developed most of the hallmarks of the style.

Inspired by artists such as the groups formerly mentioned and Chuck Brown, Go-go is a blend of funk, rhythm and blues, and early hip-hop, with a focus on lo-fi percussion instruments and funk-style jamming in place of dance tracks, although some sampling is used. As such, it is primarily a dance hall music with an emphasis on live audience call and response. Go-go rhythms are also incorporated into street percussion. (from Wikipedia)

As a Phoenix born, New York raised, now resident DMV'er (DC, Maryland Virginia) , when I heard go-go, I was less than impressed.  My future husband used to blast go-go when we first started dating, because I was so "New York" and absolutely couldn't stand it.  Isn't he charming?

However, it eventually grew on me.  Go-go is a heavy percussion sound, that focuses on remakes (mostly) of popular culture hits that span from hip-hop, reggae, r&b, rock and pop.  Go-go is a live performance driven sound, so if you run to PA Palace for a cd, there will be no mixing or mastering.

I really started liking go-go on accident.  A cousin of mine took me to Takoma Station (a night club) years ago and Rare Essence happened to be performing.  Rare Essence is more go-go for grown folks, than some of the other bands like Backyard, and TCB.  When I found out they were going to play go-go that  night, I was none too pleased.  However, when Rare Essence started into their set, I was hooked!  I couldn't stop dancing (and believe me, I am a wallflower!)  The heavy percussion, audience participation and great live singers had me mesmerized.

While it took a long time to grow on me and I am by no means a go-go head, the percussion and rhythm is hypnotizing.  One of my favorite go-go songs is Ashley Simpsons "Pieces of Me" remake by Rare Essence.

 

So if you're visiting Washington, DC check out the music born from the DC you don't see on TV or hear on MTV. (I take that back, recently gogo music has crept into the mainstream, thanks to Wale's "Pretty Girls", Beyonce's "Crazy in Love" and Amerie's "One Thing" was definitely gogo influenced).

So what to wear to the go-go?  For starters, you will want to be comfortable, because once that beat hits you, you will want to move!

(Those shoes were worn by Leighton Meester to Fashion's Night Out: The Show at Lincoln Center on September 7, 2010 in New York City. I still love them...)

So if you're planning to check out a gogo, email me and I'll meet you there!

As always, Happy Shopping!

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