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Men’s Fashion Week 2014

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by KDMorris

The creative fashion power team that introduced Philly Fashion Week to Philadelphia in February 2014 throughout the city of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley delivered a show that featured an All Male Revue: their First Annual Luxe Men’s Runway Show, held June 8, 2014 and featuring top national and international menswear designers at the Crane Arts, 1400 N. American Street in Philadelphia, where they featured the area’s top designers of mavens fashion, honored and acknowledged Mr. and Mrs. Lamont Bowlings, founders of Atlantic City Fashion Week, and other key players who also create, promote and support the fashion industry and arts in our area.

KDMorris: Were there any new designers or clothing lines introduced during this event?

PFW: Sir Legacy is a new up-and-coming designer, and we look forward to seeing more from him.

KDMorris: For this event, give us a list of “Who’s Who” of designers who made the event successful.

PFW: Clarenz Couture, NATIV New York, closet By Christobal and my collection Vintage tux were my favorites of the evening…

KDMorris: What was the highlight of the event, and which designer should we expect to see more of?

PFW: Highlights were for sure the honoring of Cameron Washington and Lamont Bowling for their contribution to the fashion industry… And people should look forward to much more from NATIV New York.

KDMorris: As a team, it appears that you have found a market and arena for fashion, bringing it back to Philadelphia. What major events do you have scheduled for the near and distant future?

PFW: We are currently preparing for Philadelphia Fashion Week in September, and we know this will be the biggest event in the history of Philadelphia Fashion Week and we are so excited. In the mean time we are working on our modeling agency and styling company. In July we had a huge editorial in Harper’s Bazaar Mag Vietnam.

To learn more about Philadelphia Fashion Week visit their website www.phillyfashionweek.org.

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Catching Up with LeGrand Leseur

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LeGrand Leseur. Originally debuting in 2014, he’s not one to shy away from the camera. Since our first encounter, I’ve had the opportunity to watch this gentleman flourish. From celebrating birthdays to sharing in his accomplishments, he’s remained the same, yet a bit wiser, a bit more seasoned. For those unfamiliar, check out our previous feature. Without further pause, let’s jump into it.

Wassup with your new installment of glasses and suits?
I partnered with a new factory to help produce my latest designs of sunglasses. The style of my sunglasses is something I always try to reflect off my suit designs – to make items people do not have or know they want yet. It’s a lot more fun that way to me. My newest collection was going to be heavily floral patterned and bright colors but with the pandemic going on, I wasn’t completely feeling that. I am in the process of finishing the collection for suits and shirts but I’m not sure which way I should lean quite yet. 

Jaymie Mares, shot by Break Water Photography

I may sound bias talking about your suits and the energy they give off. What’s been the response to them? What are people saying?
People love them! And I’m not saying that because it’s my brand. Myself, and others that wear my products, are stopped in the street all the time for compliments. People are always surprised to see something different and it catches many people off guard but in a good way. I was in Barcelona in January for a bit, eating at a restaurant and the waitress just kept asking about my glasses the whole time. People really become obsessed which means the style connects with people. 

Do you see a trend with suits, provided we’re able to go back outside?Honestly right now, we are in a very strange time. One of the leading countries in suit design and construction, Italy, has been in mandatory quarantine for a while now. With so many fashion houses under lock down over there, the trends that normally would come out are on hold. I think actual fashion trends aren’t going to be a thing for another 6 months or until we can get outside at least. People in the fashion world inspire each other. With a lack of people outside as well as multiple fashion weeks canceled, I don’t believe there is no need to worry about trends right now. The average joe with a white-collar job who had to wear a suit every day is now stuck inside wearing pajamas the whole day. It’s wild and there is no end in sight for this shit. 

Jaymie Mares, shot by Break Water Photography

Has fashion died now that we can’t go outside?
I don’t think it has died, but the problem has become what’s important? People can’t feed their families and you expect them to buy a purse for $1500? The prices for high fashion has ballooned so much that I don’t see how companies and designers now are turning much of a profit. The bubble is going to pop. I think smaller or, I should say, local brands will do better now because they do not cost as much and normally have lower overhead. Fast fashion and lower priced streetwear will do very well now too. With the lack of trends coming out right now, fashion will be on the back burner for a little bit even after the pandemic is over. For many people fashion is fun and isn’t a necessity. I think that mind state during the pandemic is going to hit home harder and harder with each day that passes in this mess. 

Given that we’re under quarantine, how has COVID-19 affected you?
Well I am a very social person so being stuck inside for so long is messing with my mental a little. I get grumpy to be honest. I miss parties, concerts, functions, and fundraisers. Luckily, I have a pretty awesome support system that consist of family and close friends. Honestly, this shit sucks. I want to go to a rooftop bar and just lounge out. 

Riza C. Oliva

Fashion tips for people during this time?
Clean out your wardrobe now. Get ready to be fly as hell coming out the gate when this is all over. The first nice week of the year after quarantine is over is going to be the best time to go out and peacock. In the meantime, just be cozy. Fashion doesn’t matter without an audience. 

What are you doing with your Quarantine time?
Stuck inside has left me no choice really than to be digital as much as possible. I have been editing photos online for my sunglasses line. I have written a screenplay and started two others. I have also been working on my online also called Classic Entourage Mag. 

Who’s your favorite designer?
That is a tough one. I don’t look at other designers very often in my field. Sort of, like when hip-hop artists say they have been listening to jazz when they are writing their album. I don’t like to be influenced by anyone when I am creating. That being said Karl Lagerfeld before he died was pretty awesome. His work is great but his personality was so big and that’s what I loved about him. I also admire my mentor Vicky Tiel! She did stuff for Elizabeth Taylor and Oprah. She is really wonderful. 

For more information visit www.legrandleseur.com

Photography by Riza and Sikatheart

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Kickoff! Philly Fashion Week 2019!

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Checkout Philadelphia Fashion Week’s 2019 Kick off party at the Philadelphia Fashion District aka The Gallery.

Personally, I can say I enjoyed the space and my time at the kickoff party to Philadelphia Fashion Week. There were some new faces, along with ones familiar with my earlier misadventures. However, the entrance, the long paved over steps of the former Gallery provide passage to opportunity and a future we now shape beyond the glass, allowing us to see the old in the new.

I’m interested in seeing what comes about from the Philadelphia Fashion District. Welcome, to Philadelphia Fashion Week 2019.

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The Fashion District Rich with Philly Flavor

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By: Tanya T. Morris of Mom Your Business

The Fashion District Philadelphia (true Philadelphians will still call it The Gallery.) opened today redefining the retail of Philadelphia with some Philly Flavor.

The 900,000 square feet of space features a robust lineup of dynamic stores including Nike, Columbia and H&M, but the Philly Flavor is what makes it great! Tiffany’s Bakery a hold over from The Gallery, Chickie’s & Pete’s headlines the back food court but the Uniquely Philly area focused on small businesses is what it’s all about. The District collaborated with The Enterprise Center, a local organization that seeks to better position high-potential , minority and female entrepreneurs in the economy.  The collaboration is a curated collection of local small businesses with authentic Philadelphia offerings to the District. The four inaugural tenants are:

American Hats LLC: a family-run business that utilizes high-quality materials to offer an assortment of hats to women and men.

Dolly’s Boutique: From daywear to formal attire, Dolly’s Boutique caters to working women.

The Sable Collective: A destination for locally sourced, female-owned brands in clothing, jewelry, housewares and body care.

South Fellini: The City’s go to place for quirky Philly-themed gear that appeals to both Philadelphians and tourist.

Another exciting way the mall is fostering its diversity is by leasing space to REC Philly, a start-up co-working and makerspace for artists and creatives. REC Philly started in a basement in North Philadelphia. The new facility will house recording studios, visual labs, a podcast studio, rehearsal space, production rooms, meditation rooms,  private conference rooms, and a creative coworking and 200 person event space.

The District has a lot of art installations and other things unique to Philly, there are a lot more activities lined up for the weekend including fashion show so go check it out.

Tanya T. Morris is the President & Founder of Mom Your Business, the organization connects mompreneurs to resources & opportunities that lead to success in business and in life. A former reporter for the Philadelphia Sunday Sun, Philadelphia Tribune Ms. Morris is a contributor and editorial advisor for Main Course Philadelphia. 

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