So, I'm just getting in from California listening to my usual fashion podcasts, getting their take on New York Fashion Week. And there was not a lot of positivity. I know people rarely love change, but the "see now, buy now" and change in venues seems to have overshadowed what makes fashion great. Well, I'm here... Continue Reading →
Baltimore’s Takeover of NYFW – Sept 2016
Ever since I found out Baltimore Fashion Umbrella was going to have a Designer's Debut in New York City, I knew I had to be there.  I've attended Baltimore Fashion Week for the last few years so I knew Fashion Umbrella Foundation had so much to offer New York. I was curious to see if... Continue Reading →
Guaranteed Gratification! – NYFW Sept 2016
Anxiety. Anticipation. Avidity. New York Fashion Week is an exhilarating time that I wish everyone could experience. Nowadays, you can see the major brands shows live online, even Tommy Hilfiger rented out a pier! Snapchat has been a fantastic addition to NYFW, to actively see behind the scenes, the fittings, the shows as if you're... Continue Reading →
The Perfect Side of Fashion – Baltimore Fashion Week Aug 2016
Do you see the light? Cause I do, the light of most fashionistas lives... New York Fashion Week!!! I like to personalize it, NNYFW (Naomi's NYFW). Â Every season I go to New York check out basically every show I can get into. Like every one. One of my most anticipated ones this year is Baltimore... Continue Reading →
DC Swim Week Perfectly “Suits” Me
So last year (pre-blogging era), was the first DC swim week I ever attended. It also so happened to be at DC Swim Week's first year. But you wouldn't have known it.  It felt so smoothly run, the venues were perfect, the fashion was amazing ... and I've got to say the 2nd annual was even... Continue Reading →
From Caterpillar to Butterfly – Bronx Fashion Week, NY
So, a week later I am still riding the high of Bronx Fashion Week, which was in partnership with the American Cancer Society. The venue, Bronx Museum of the arts, was perfect. As hubs set up in the photo pit, I found a nice little spot in the back, allowing me to take in the... Continue Reading →
I Have the Power of Fashion! – African Arts & Fashion Week, DC
So, my travels this weekend took me merely an hour away (by train) in search of a panel discussing African Fashion, but, I found so much more! "African fashion is a movement and a building of community" - Uche Ibezue Notes from Panel Discussion Panelists: Jeanette Hordge-Smith, Uche Ibezue, Sunny Gill Masih, Wambui McKesson,... Continue Reading →
One man’s trash is this woman’s treasure!
Last Sunday, I traveled almost 5 hours, via Greyhound, down to Norfolk, to attend VA fashion week (totally worth it!! And blogpost to come!!). I prepped on all of the designers, just in case I got a chance to speak to any of them. Luck comes to the prepared. Midway during the show, they announced the... Continue Reading →
“Rich” in Creativity – Fashion, Design and Art Week, VA
So, I wouldn't be an avid advocate of fashion in the DMV if I didn't visit the 'Va.' I came across Fashion, Design and Art Week online, and thought I gotta go to this.  I reached out and actually got a call back from Tammy who was super fun, passionate and clearly working tirelessly to make this... Continue Reading →
Untapped…Indie Fashion Week DC
So, what happens when you attend a DC Indie Fashion week for the first time? Well, since I didn't know what to expect, I basically kept wearing the wrong outfit, lol.  This was my first time almost attending a full week of any fashion week.  It was a sort of separate cohesiveness that effectively maintained the overall message of Indie Fashion... Continue Reading →
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