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you wanna be NeXt…*

Written by RandyB. on September 24, 2010

My great friend, Ronald D. Wright Jr., who is a Senior at Clark Atlanta University, always bragged about the Project NeXt Fashion Organization. So I decided to give TheBlaqueBook viewers a tease of what is to come from this organization. They are notoriously known for producing some of the hottest fashion shows in the AUC, and continues to bring high fashion to campus.

The Show   entitled, Project NeXt: In A Different World takes place during Homecoming week. The Date of the Show is   September 28th, 2010 and will start at 8 pm. Ron’s title with the   organization is Model Coordination/Choreographer. I originally started   as a Model in our formed Big Brother  organization Project X, and took over as a Model Coordinator/Choreographer after the organization ended and NeXt began.

The Project NeXt Staff Includes:

Jannell Kirkland-  Founder/Director

Moses Counts: Assistant Director/Stylist

Ronald D. Wright: Model Coordinator/Choreographer

Chiquita Love: Administrative Assistant

Toya Bess: P.R.

Siergio Larry: Stylist/P.R.

Tierra Shelton: Communications

Blogs Ron has been featured on are formally known as ModaMouth.com and Lateboots.com in different fashion editorials. 

 I definitely recommend if your in the ATL metropolitan area on the 28th to stop by Clark Atlanta and see a great show. 

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RANDYB.

S t r i v e to live L a V i t a*

Written by RandyB. on September 13, 2010

I thought this up and coming brand was very “BlaqueBook” material. Check out this write up for this amazing brand.

La Vita was founded in 2009, La Vita Clothing encompasses all aspects of life. Founders

Nate Alabi, Ryan Gant and Phil Armstrong, three business savvy young men, who share an

appreciation for art and fashion decided to combine their passions into the ultimate canvas.

These young men who are pursuing and accomplishing their dreams feel as though they are

living “the life.” Which is the inspiration for the name La Vita that derives from the Italian

meaning “The Life.”

La Vita is where urban wear and high fashion meet.

La Vita is known for many things. We pride ourselves with redefined quality and originality.

A brand, that reaches a new market, one like no other. In just 5 short months we have propelled in popularity, being featured on blogs Greedmontpark.com and Thevixenblog.wordpress.com to name a few. We are frequently traveling from DC to New York to Houston, doing photo shoots, fashion shows and promotional events. Earlier this month in New York, we were honored to meet two amazing women, Coco and Breezy, who posed and brought to light La Vita.

“…Always be original, and never try to be like someone or something

else, because being you is irresistible. We use the same concept when designing for La Vita.”

“La Vita Clothing, guided by young pioneers at the helm of this ship headed for success. The one

thing that drives us as a whole is the input and ideas of the consumer. We like to work towards

perfection, being as you cannot put a timer on its building process.”

LaVita Shopping:

http://www.lavitaclothing.bigcartel.com

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THEBLAQUEBOOK: W o m a n* – Cassie for BUST Magazine

Written by RandyB. on September 12, 2010

Bad Boy Records Songstress, C a s s i e , is featured in BUST Magazine for the Aug/Sept issue.

I thought this editorial had very masculine trends that could be converted into Menswear ensembles, that would kill.

Check out a new addition into

THEBLAQUEBOOK: W o m a n* -What He Wants.

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Applesauce*

Written by RandyB. on September 9, 2010

No Bar-B-Que for me. I prefer the taste

of retail for Labor Day. Some friends and I took a quick trip from the campus of Howard University, to roam the streets of

New York City. SoHo. NoHo. Broadway. Times Square. Topman. Marc Jacobs. Fashion.

It was a great way to start off

the month of September.

American Apparel Tshirt

Zara White Denim

American Eagle Denim Jacket

Retro Nike Flights

Fred Perry Flight Bag

Assorted Embellishments (mirrorcheck brooch)

ALDO & Topman Rings

THEBLAQUEBOOK: W o m a n – What He Wants*

Written by RandyB. on September 3, 2010

 I decided that I should show that my eye for creativity expands outside of Menswear to unique trends and patterns for Womenswear. So I started looking for a NEW FACE* for TheBlaqueBook.com and found Synetta Hawkins, a simply stunning upcoming model. 
 A professional photographer who happens to be my fraternity brother, Kevyn Bryant used his great eye for fashion on this shoot. 
Check out his website and blog.

K.Bryant Images 

Behind The Pixel 

Check out my styling 

for

THEBLAQUEBOOK: W o m a n*

Take Note Ladies; Fellas Enjoy*

A – T H E B L A Q U E B O O K – E X C U L S I V E*

FIN*

Call M e Badd A**

Written by RandyB. on September 2, 2010

Normally casted for his image as a rebel, Cole Mohr appears in Shannon Sinclair’s most recent outing for Fiasco. Stylist James M. Rosenthal  turn patriotic colors and takes it to a another level of DOPENESS. Kudos goes to James Rosenthal for this great editorial. 

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Bag ‘Em Up

Written by RandyB. on August 31, 2010

Fred Perry Flight Bag

Thrifted J.Crew Safari Button-Down

J.Crew Chino Short

B i s o n *

Written by RandyB. on August 30, 2010

Upon arriving to Howard University, I had the

great pleasure of being featured as the first

fashionable freshmen of 2014* merely by standing out among

the rest. An on-going series

started by fellow Howard bison & fashion lover,

Kwaku Osei Bonsu creator of

Fashion & The Eye

Check out the link for the

full story.

In the words of Kwaku,

now dress*

Chambray Denim Woven & Grey Cardigan -UO

White Skinny Jean – Zara

Sand Suede Slim Sole Oxford – UO

Messenger Bag – 21MEN

Vintage Embellishment

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B r i n g a P r e s e n c e*

Written by RandyB. on August 21, 2010

…Red Models: Abiah Hostvebt, Ambrose Carter, Christian Ragin, Robbie Morimoto, and Scott Dixon hit the streets for Ashley Walker’s
latest editorial entitled
Rude Boys.

…featuring styling by Tiffani James, garments from Oliver Spencer, Copperwheat, Ra-re and other random labels to create an urban outlook on classic looks.

…Not to mention, that Ashley is a graduate of Howard University & studied at Central Saint Martins, where he perfected his talents.

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RANDYB.