Google Invites You To ‘WEAR CULTURE’ By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The history of fashion dates back further than anyone can imagine. Part of the enigma is held by every outfit, every accessory, every designer collection, because it is always accompanied by some unique story. With all this couture craze playing a key role ...

Diobox Leads New York Fashion Week Into The Future      By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As the seasons progress, New York Fashion Week is evolving, feet first into the future, to meet the needs of its tech-savvy attendees and participants.   Although we all consider it ‘New York Fashion Week’ for as long as we ...

ByMonique Nolan Groovin In the Park is scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, New York. It features a star-studded lineup of international reggae singers including Toots Hibbert, Beres Hammond, Tessanne Chin and Duane Stephenson and internationally renowned R&B singers Peabo Bryson, Brian McKnight and Regina Belle. It's ...

  Sultry Swimsuits Coming To Miami   Courtesy of Funkshion By: Hope Wilkos, Writer South Beach is known for beautiful bodies clad in bikinis, tantalizing tankinis taking to the surf, and amazing swimsuit styles beyond your wildest dreams. So it is only fitting that Swim Fashion Week Miami Beach returns for the second ...

   POP it up at SWATCH, By: Hope Wilkos, Writer [caption id="attachment_21045" align="alignnone" width="204"] New York City - May 3, 2016: Swatch celebrates the launch of POP Collection during the grand opening of their Times Square flagship store.- PICTURED: Chanel Iman, Nina Agdal wearing SWATCH- PHOTO BY: Sara Jaye Weiss[/caption]   As if ...

The Fashion Parade at Cannes Film Festival 2016          By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer       It is one of the most exclusive film festivals in the world. Just as remarkable as the films themselves are the couture fashions which seem to take center stage. The Red Carpet is rolled out and ...

   The MET Examines Fashion In An Age Of Technology By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Fall 2013 Photo: Catwalking / Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art   In less than one week, all eyes in the fashion world will be fixated on the MET located on Museum Row in New York ...

PBIFF 2016 Delights Audiences By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer For nine thrilling days, all eyes in the film industry were focused on Palm Beach as the exclusive community within South Florida celebrated its 21st year of the Palm Beach International Film Festival. The festival took place at various venues throughout the county, all ...

Tribeca Film Festival Invites You to Celebrate 15 Years of Film Entertainment By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Life is a series of stories waiting to be told and only the most creative can captivate your attention with their unique rendition. That may be why film fanatics love the month of April in New ...

  HASTY PUDDING THEATRICALS AWARDS KERRY WASHINGTON AS WOMAN OF THE YEAR By: Hope Wilkos, Writer While the Oscars have drawn a considerable amount of attention for their lack of diversity in the category of nominees, another award ceremony is celebrating diversity with their annual ‘Woman Of The Year’ award that took place on ...

GLAMOUR CELEBRATES 25TH WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer     It is an honor that very few women are blessed to be able to experience. Those who do receive that honor have a deep and abiding appreciation for one publication that stands out for its exceptional work. Glamour Magazine just ...

  Art Hearts Fashion NYFW Spring 2016 Grand Central Station Welcomes  Station Art Hearts Fashion NYFW Spring 2016 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Making their way across the hemisphere to display fashion in a very special presentation highlighting the most creative designers of our time,  Art Hearts Fashion raises awareness through fashion for finding a cure ...

Viola Davis Gave the Most Powerful Emmy Awards Acceptance Speech of All Time September 20, 2015 11:35 pm by  Jessie Heyman    Viola Davis became the first African-American woman to win the    Emmy Award  for best actress in a drama series for her role on How to Get Away with Murder, then delivered ...

Emmy Awards 2015 Ten Best Dressed 10 Best Dressed  At Emmy Awards 2015 by Vogue Catherine Kast, Style Editor: “Best Dressed” doesn’t mean “the gown that would be the most visible if the Emmys were being filmed from a helicopter” but if it did, this Marc Jacobs would win. It’s just … ...

The New & Improved New York Fashion Week  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is a new day and the curtain rises on a much more contemporary New York Fashion Week  in September. Gone are the long lines leading into the designer fashion shows and the daily scene outside Lincoln Center of all those ...

Jason Derulo Headlines Hamptons Event By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Siri Music Group/eOne/Sony's recording artist, Miesa, and singer/songwriter/dancer ,Jason Derulo, brought down the house on Saturday, August 8, 2015, as they took their talent to a new high in support of one of the most worthwhile causes in the music industry today. At the private residence of of ...

The MET Makes 2015 A Stylish Year  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer In every sense of the word, this has been ‘THE’ year for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This isn’t just your normal museum.  Not only is it historic, dating back to 1866, but the day will slip ...

LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ AND HAMMOCK OPEN MIAMI SWIM WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Sun, surf, sand and swimsuits. How could you ask for anything more during this steamy hot summer? It is time to head down to South Beach and soak in the sun while you admire the steamy new swimsuit trends ...

Supermodel Turned Superstar By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer A timeless beauty who has captured the secret to staying young, once again, proves that her skills and strong initiative have taken her down various avenues. Cindy Crawford inspires those that have followed her throughout her career. Google Images Crawford has been one of the original supermodels of all ...

A New Fashion Week Gets In Full Swing By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer No, you don't need to look at your calendar. It isn't February and it isn't September, but something big is on the horizon and heading this way.  The neighborhood of Soho within the Manhattan area is feeling that flurry of ...

Activewear In The Workplace? By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer These days, society is becoming more and more actively engaged in the desire to look good, feel good, work out and wear exercise attire more often. Quite honestly, it is not unusual to see activewear in the workplace. For that very reason, INVISTA is exploring  ...

Beth Sobol Soars Globally By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Miami Fashion Week has earned international acclaim for the past 17+ years as it has captured audiences with its energetic variety of style and unique originality. It became an overnight sensation and draw to Miami Beach, largely in part because of its founder, a fashion success ...

A Sparkling Evening At The CFDA Awards By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Every year at this same time, fashion takes a front seat as the high-profile award ceremony of the year is held in New York City to recognize outstanding designers and those individuals who have made a lasting mark on the fashion ...

The True Cost of Fashion  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Most recently on May 29th, 2015, a most candid documentary was released for worldwide viewing with a dual purpose. Not only would this film be entertaining and intriguing, but it was also a means of building awareness on a very crucial topic. The ...

The Curtain Closes on Cannes Film Festival 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer There is so much to love about the annual Cannes Film Festival  which took place this year from May 13, 2015 through May 24, 2015. The unforgettable films, the gorgeous gowns seen enviously on the Red Carpet, the setting amongst a ...

The Billboard Music Awards Bring Out The Best By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Las Vegas lit up even more than usual. Major stars in the entertainment world gathered at the MGM Grand dressed in the most dazzling gowns to attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. The Red Carpet filled ...

Rave Reviews For Tribeca Film Festival 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is hard to believe that we are just about halfway through May, and now looking back to almost one month ago, signs were popping up across New York City, spreading the message that soon, Tribeca Film Festival 2015 would be introducing film fanatics ...

Making Mom Feel Special By: Hope Wilkos, Writer It was an exceptional Mother's Day because not only was it celebrated on Sunday, May 10, 2015, but the festivities honoring Mom began much earlier and will continue into the next week. On Thursday morning, May 7th, 2015, many moms came together for the ...

Couture Comes To The Met By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Haute Couture made a comeback this past week as the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art  were doused in Red Carpet and you could sense the smell of fine fashion in the air. On Monday evening, May 4, 2015, the time had once ...

A Stylish Season With Art Hearts Fashion By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The unique event closed Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and then within a few weeks later was seen spicing up LA Fashion Week. Now with both behind us, the fashion event is gearing up for Miami Swim Week which takes place this summer. Photographer: Saeed Zargham ...

Fashion Is Your Business By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Fashion is certainly getter greater focus as we move into the future and more individuals are trying to make their mark in the business. Everywhere we turn, fashion fits into the big picture. Now, more than ever, it is so important to soak up all ...

Peter Kelly Is Living The Dream By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Becoming a success does not happen overnight. It takes persistence, hard work, plenty of talent and the ability to put a positive spin on every situation. While some may not have heard the meaningful music of Peter Kelly just yet, it is ...

Women Have The Power To Make A Difference By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We are in the century when women have been empowered to pave the road as leaders in many industries that were previously dominated by men. Most recently, earlier this month on the afternoon of March 11, 2015, women from varied sectors ...

Spring Studios Welcomes Tribeca Film Festival 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the greatest cultural draws to New York City during this time of year is the annual event known as Tribeca Film Festival. As the years continue to go by, the festival only grows larger in magnitude and encompasses more ...

Sundance Film Festival 2015 Has Another Successful Year  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer This past week, film and music lovers focused their attention on the area of Utah which is home to the annual Sundance Film Festival, Park City. Emerging talent blossomed, memorable films debuted for the very first time, and there is that distinct ...

Fashionistas Flock To Delray Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer In the land of sunshine and surf, another fashion week makes its second annual debut from Saturday, January 17, 2015 through Saturday, January 24, 2015.  Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Facebook Page Delray Fashion Week  may not be quite as large as New York Fashion Week, ...

Civil Rights saga revisits historic MLK March By Kam Williams Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images, and brief profanity Running time: 127 minutes Distributor: Paramount Pictures I was born in the early Fifties, which means the Civil Rights Movement unfolded over the course of my formative years. And like the average black kid growing up ...