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In Defense of André Leon Talley and Michael Jordan

Posted onApril 29, 2020June 2, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

I watched ESPN’s The Last Dance featuring Michael Jordan (MJ) and the Chicago Bulls 1997-98 team. Amidst this, I read about excerpts from The Chiffon Trenches, André Leon Talley’s upcoming memoir which references his relationship with Anna Wintour. I love black people and our culture. Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Fashion

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted onMay 30, 2019June 26, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

I am a daddy’s girl. The loss of my dad had me experience grief in ways that I had not imagined. My dad was my biggest cheerleader. He encouraged me to be ambitious and dream big. I miss not having him to share experiences and  Read More …

CategoriesFashion, Lifestyle

New Year’s Eve Cocktails: HH Bespoke Spirits

Posted onDecember 25, 2018January 18, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

Most of New York is familiar with the “First Family of Fashion,” aka 5001 FLAVORS and its retail boutique Harlem Haberdashery. 5001 FLAVORS has been a fixture in Harlem and the hip hop scene from its early beginnings. Unlike others that get fame from the Read More …

CategoriesFashion, Food, Lifestyle

Art of Fashion: Cameron Silver in Little Rock

Posted onApril 22, 2018August 9, 2018AuthorRachel J. Jones

I had the pleasure of attending Cameron Silver’s book tour,  Art of Fashion Lecture Series “Decades: A Century of Fashion at the Arkansas Arts Center. Cameron Silver is the fashion director of H by Halston and H Halston brands. Designer Halston is iconic and synonymous with American Read More …

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Zenni Optical – A Game Changer

Posted onJanuary 7, 2018September 4, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

I was in a junior in high school when a couple of guys in my physical education class decided to act like they were playing Olympic level racquetball. Class was over, but they continued. As I walked to the exit, a ball hit the back Read More …

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Afro-Ritz New Year’s Eve

Posted onJanuary 1, 2018January 5, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

Chicago based painter and interior designer, Raub Welch’s art work and life is an ode to Afro-Opulence. In addition to his beautiful Afro inspired collage and oil paintings, he is known for his elaborate themed parties. Throughout the year, musicians and artists can be found having Read More …

CategoriesFashion, Lifestyle

Halston’s Vision at QVC

Posted onDecember 12, 2017December 12, 2017AuthorRonda Lee

The Halston brand is an iconic pillar of American style. When I heard of Halston for QVC, I was cynical. Then I interviewed Cameron Silver, fashion director of the H by Halston and H Halston brands, and discovered that the expansion to QVC is authentic Read More …

CategoriesFashion, Lifestyle

André’s Gospel: Man in the Chiffon Trenches

Posted onSeptember 10, 2017August 28, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

This summer I met someone larger than life. The public brand makes one forget the journey that led to the current status. I attended the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to see the premiere of The Gospel According to André directed by Kate Novack. It Read More …

CategoriesCulture, Fashion, TV-Film

Fluid Fashion – Gender Fluidity

Posted onJuly 18, 2017July 18, 2017AuthorRonda Lee

André Leon Talley took St. Louis by storm when he spoke at the St. Louis Art Museum’s Reigning Men exhibit.  In less than three weeks, Mr. Talley in partnership with the Saint Louis Fashion Fund and St. Louis Art Museum, produced a runway show this past Saturday, Read More …

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Summer Fashion: Free the Melanin

Posted onJune 30, 2017June 25, 2018AuthorRachel J. Jones1 Comment

Free the melanin! FREE THE MELANIN! That is all I want to see, hear, and breathe. Summer is here and time to unveil all of my glorious melanin that had been suppressed under mounds of jeans, boots, sweaters, winter coats, and hair. The snow has Read More …

CategoriesFashion, Lifestyle

Designers Find a Home in St. Louis

Posted onJune 28, 2017June 25, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

For anyone snubbing the Saint Louis Fashion Fund for daring to make St. Louis a fashion scene, emerging designers are finding success, exposure, and mentorship here. Designers are in a supportive community of art and fashion enthusiasts eager to patronize. Many attendees at the St. Read More …

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André Leon Talley St Louis Art Museum Talk

Posted onJune 26, 2017July 1, 2017AuthorRonda Lee

Fashion icon and living legend, André Leon Talley, gave me the honor of an interview. His fashion knowledge is established. However, what impressed me most is that he is an intellectual exuding southern hospitality. Mr. Talley is an elocution tactician. The rhythm of his words fascinated me Read More …

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