Topshop comes to NY

Speaking of Soho, last month my girls from the CCC and I did some last minute shopping on Broadway to pick up a few pieces for our MIA trip and (don don don) I see TOPSHOP Coming Soon!!!! Yes I may be late but they, like most people, didn't get my excitement. Topshop is THE original spot for low cost trendy goods, the original runway designer knockoff chain store, the originator of high street/designer colabos. I remember just a mere few years ago they didn't even ship to the US, now we're getting a flagship store right in the heart of SOHO (yes next to H&M, Forever 21, MNG and Uniqlo). A broke, i mean Urban Fashionistas dream come true.

Uniqlo looks for t-shirt designers

I know I've been posting a lot about contest but it's the easiest way of getting your self out there! Why not get paid AND receive the recognition you deserve just by doing what you love and letting someone else judge it. Hey, people judge you anyway. So the newest contest I've seen was for a t-shirt design for Uniqlo. For those of you under a rock Uniqlo is the Japanese H&M. Check out this site for details on how to apply. Submissions must be made before Sept. 21. Everyone cross your fingers for me. I'll show you all a few of my designs before I enter.With shirts like these they'll need DPRC in their life

Deadstock Sneaker Battle Boatride

Calling all sneaker lovers! Deadstock does it again this time on shore.

• Sneaker battles – with tons of prizes
• Two levels of live music and vendors
• Free giveaways and live performances all night
• Best dressed (footwear): male, female and couples
• The best part: DPRC Clothing will be there selling all their goods!!! (good prices)

Deadstock presents a “Deadstock Affair Aflot” Thursday, July 24, 2008 7pm – 11pm. $25 per person (drinks included). Call Rick for more info 347.204.7770

DPRC loves Lil Kim

You’re the first to know… DPRC Clothing is busily preparing for the fall collection “Brooklyn Series.” Everything is inspired by Brooklyn the best borough the world! When thinking of Brooklyn females who’s more iconic the Lil Kim. Now I’m not talking Marc-Jacobs-loving/jailbird/surgically-transformed-herself-into-Beyonce Lil Kim. Oh no. I mean pre-wig-wearing/biggie-sexing/Hardcore/Queen B. Are you ready to channel your pre-teen potty mouth, “I use to be scared of the D…”
Now this shirt is as raunchy as she was but we want your opinion. Would you buy/wear this Lil Kim shirt? Please let us know I love it but Ron hates it. Your decision will make the diffence. Guys we want your opinion too!

Be Kanye Now

Riding the B train to work this morning and I see an advertisement that says “Want to be someone else? Be Kanye.” So I thoroughly read the billboard trying to figure out what the hell is it about? It looks so real, but no one could really be selling pills to “transform” you into Kanye. Sorry I didn’t have my camera guys because the picture of the 50 yr old white guys’ profile (before) transformed to Kanye’s profile (after) is hilarious. So feeling a little ashamed risking feeling like a groupie/loser, I go to the website bekanyenow.com as soon as I get to work. I finally figured out this whole charade is an advertisement for Absolute Vodka. Well done and very entertaining! Check out the infomercial.

Estelle - No Substitute Love

I’m all about new (and non radio friendly) artist. One of my new favorites is Estelle from the UK. If you haven’t brought her album “Shine” you’re seriously missing out. As if “American Boy” featuring Kanye wasn’t enough, check out her latest single “No Substitute Love”

Colin Munroe-I Want Those Flashing Lights (Kanye West Remix)

Shouts to Dj Enough for being the first radio dj to play this joint from Colin Munroe. This song is fire! Don't forget to check out his myspace

Project Runway

Calling all Fashionistas, and "hot tranny mess" Project Runway is now casting for Season 6!!! Now I've never seen an episode of this show in my life (no cable) but from what I see it does wonders for a career. The sheepishly, Micheal Jackson like, Milan Breton once came to my showroom to borrow umbrellas for is fashion show and invited all of us to Fashion Week. The last winner Christian couldn't get a job designing for anyone but he moved to London and landed a gig with punk queen herself Vivian Westwood and then Alexander McQueen until is visa expired. Now everyone's dying to work with him (or so he says). Anywho, get your fairytail dream career on by:

• Mailing in your personal video
• A virtual portfolio
• Complete application questionnaire
  

Here's the kicker... applications must be received by Project Runway (in Cali) no later than Wed, July 9th!!! Come on, with all this rain you weren't doing anything this weekend anyway.

Sneaker Battle Submissions

The stakes are high for the RYZ Design your own sneaker contest. Get your act together the submission ends 7/9. See some of my favorite entries so far:

Naughty by Nature - designed by krupky.


Into The Night - designed by samsplace


Cops Hate Me - designed by phixdesign

Design Your Own Kicks... and get paid

Do you have what it takes to design your own kicks? Want to earn some extra cash while your at it. check out http://www.ryzwear.com/design But hurry, submission deadline is 7/9/08

Our designs are created by artists, DJs, poets, students, dreamers, doers and other unique individuals like you. But that doesn't stop them from achieving design immortality – or sharing in the profit, each winner receives $1000 + $1 for every pair we sell online

1. Download a Template

   Select one of the footwear silhouettes we've provided, and save it to your computer.

2. Design Your Shoe

   Use Illustrator or Photoshop to create your own custom designs. Remember to stay inside the lines!

3. Upload Your Design

   When you're ready, upload your designs to your personal workspace on our website. (You'll need to register first.) We’ll turn your file into a 3D model. (Cool!) You can revise your design as much as you like, and when you’re ready…

4. Submit Your Design

   And you’re off! Submit your design for the entire world to vote on.

5. Vote

   Remember, the winner is chosen by your peers – so make sure to have your family and friends vote.

6. Win

   If you win, you’ll receive $1,000 and $1 royalty on every shoe we sell online – not to mention shoe designer immortality.

Contest 3

Contest Begins

06/12/08

Submission Deadline

07/09/08

Voting Starts

07/10/08

Voting Ends

08/06/08

Winners Announced

08/10/08