ADVANCE YOUR SWAGGER

"Hey im on a mission, no matter what the conditions
F the personal issues, when u go what I been thru,
hey, if you believe it, then you can conceive it"

Yesterday was an inspirational day. The University of Alabama, Birmingham, Black Student Awareness Committee (BSAC) held an intervention for the next generation of young CEOs, as Mr. Bentley would say.
Arriving promptly on time decked in Xavatti threads and brooches, feeling confident and eager to assimilate any beneficial information, trendsetter/author, Fonzworth Bentley took the stage. He spoke on all the topics of his book, ADVANCE YOUR SWAGGER, manners, confidence, and style, validating how these elements are essential to an entrepreneur. Afterwards we talked with his longtime girlfriend actress Fuane Chambers who reflected back to her dancing dayz for MJ once the Michael Jackson album came on, and at that moment she reminded us of two-takes friend, upcoming artist, Simone aka lil miss muffin. In the end, after speaking with Fonzworth we departed with weapons for success.

"The world don’t like us, is that not clear, alright but
Im different I cant base what im gon’ be, off
of what everybody isn’t, they don’t listen
Just whispering behind my back, no vision,
Lack of ambition, So Wack!"
"Motivation for me, is them telling me what I could not be
oh well." Jay-Z

Fonzworth's parents

actress Fuane Chambers

Fonzwrth Bentley

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24 Hours From Greatness

item: RAF by RAF SIMONS
Bomber Jacket in Black

Price: $980


This Italian made wool jacket will definitely separate the unassertive from the dauntless. The raglan sleeves are one oof the dopest features in this jacket.
Do you think you could pull this jacket off?



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POP QUIZ: ANATOMY 510

25 year old British designer, Katie Eary, didn't miss one fragment when it came to designing her collection TEST SCORE 100/100

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NO ONE MAN SHOW......PROJECT-IM2- INVISIBLE MEN

To celebrate black male images in the fashion industry, photographer, Tarrice Love shot these strong portraits that giving reference to their diverse and unique features. "I have never seen an effort in fashion to celebrate black men the same way they have done so with women such as Trace Magazine's Black Girls Rule issue or the Italian Vogue Black issue by Steven Miesel. After doing a video interview with Darrell walden for my blog (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiS6r4YdSyo) I was inspired to do this project - IM2 - Invisible Men."

ARTIST: GRENO

Painter, Minjae Lee Greno, explored the rims of color and diverse brush techniques to get these abstract images.

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Michael Jackson - This Is It (Edited Orchestra) UNRELEASED by two-takes




The movie of Michael Jackson's final days was released in theaters yesterday. If you haven't gotten yours tickets yet, i'm not even sure if you will be able to find any, but definitely search. Only in the theater for two weeks, the movie will be historical. To remember the KING OF POP, here's a clip of Michael (as a kid) and Diana Ross. HILARIOUS!!!! Missed but never forgotten.......





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Turn the Lights Off Keep Your Heels On

item: Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski

black satin, embedded Swarovski Crystals

Price: $1,150

Ladies if you have a Swarovski Crystal fetish, then this is the perfect shoe for you. Giuseppe Zanotti’s Swarovski Crystal embellished sandals are featured in the Kaws X Vogue Magazine ads. (just a few posts down)




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I CAN TRANSFORM YOU

People said Chris Brown might not be able to bounce back but Chris is transforming on 'em and showing that he's making a change. This video, featuring Chris, Swiss Beats, and Lil Wayne, is crazy!! Taking the Transformers concept + inventing an illustrative video that exemplifies his transmutation = genius.




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KAWS x VOGUE PARIS x COUTURE

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09 F/W EYE WEAR PREVIEW COUNTDOWN 9..........5.........8.........1

There's no shade when it comes to 9five's 2009 Fall/Winter eyewear collection. These sunglasses have their own shine, and with reasonable prices, I can definitely see myself dropping a bill on 'em.
Price $31 - $64
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NOT FOR THE NOSE BLEED SECTION

Uniform Experiment gives us, the audience, duo stadium jackets...which I think will work well with the twinz. Both jacket choices comes in three colorways that might be essential for your closet, but what they don't both share are studs. The Stud Stadium Jacket is distinguished by a stream of studs traveling up the length of the sleeve, making this one a little more edgy. Either way, it keeps a sophisticated touch.

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ADIDAS

ADIDAS x PPQ
Adidas has teamed up with the British label PPQ to collaborate on this winter's 2009 sportswear collection. Using heavy bold blacks with accents of white, the pieces speak volume...A DARING STATEMENT...&Ladies I love a challenge...very sexy!!







PARTS OFF HEROES
Known for their athletic support from some of the Worlds Greatest Athletes, Adidas made a short film that symbolizes the augumentation of these heroeic beings and how every athlete is installed in the brand.

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On To The Next

Ubiq sneaker is back, but looking brand new! I've always been a little infatuated with this shoe, but I'm even more capitvated by the satin version. This isn't their first satin pair, nevertheless this shoe is dope. They will be release tomorrow at CHAPTER EXPRESS.




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SO AMBITIOUS

On a positive note MY ANTHEM!! "MOTIVATION FOR ME...IS TELLING ME WHAT I CANNOT BE....OH WELL!!" Jay-Z and Pharrell performing their collaboration off the Blueprint 3. Jay-Z was even rocking threads by Dope Couture...a blazing tee with the "SMOKE ME, I'M DOPE" phrase...logo seen in previous post

DOPE COUTURE

Thought I'd pass it along DOPE COUTURE are now selling the new releases of Dopey(One of the dopest dorfs in the game..ask Snow White) REAL TALK.. the shirt is flii and now available

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