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Catch A Glimpse Of The 'Future' With DJ Spinna & 101 Apparel

The folks over at 101 Apparel had an absolutely genius idea. Their series of artist collaborations, which combine an artist mixtape with a pretty fly t-shirt, marries my personal love of t-shirts with dope graphics and well-produced/procured mixtapes. The project...

D-Money | 10/07/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Mary J. Blige, Style Icon: A Retrospective

The "Month of Mary" on SoulBounce would not be complete without taking a look back on our beloved Mary J. Blige's look in the public eye. As a woman who grew up next to one of the fashion capitals of...

Alicia | 11/20/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Ne-Yo & Macy's Are Seeing 'Red'

I suppose it was inevitable: after proclaiming 2008 the "Year of the Gentleman," Ne-Yo has carried that label over to '09 and, just last week, partnered with Macy's to be the face of their Alfani Red (gentle)men's fall collection. Which...

Harlem | 08/27/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Fierce Or A Flop? Vogue Reinterprets Michael Jackson's Style

I have no problem admitting that I am a bit of a fashion snob. To use my own term, I am a "fashion whore." It is for this reason that I can appreciate what Kanye West was attempting to accomplish...

ill Mami | 08/14/2009 at 5:20 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Nike's New Commercial Makes Us Say 'What the Yeezy?'

I love sneakers. It's just that, upon first glance at the just-in-time-for-summer, new full length spec for the new Nike/Kanye West collaboration, the Air Yeezy, I realize that I don't love these sneakers. The collection, which features five different color...

Harlem | 06/09/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Common Declares Bling Is Dead, Advocates Personal Style

Common, as we noted in an earlier post, is definitely a trailblazer when it comes to exuding a dapper and much more gentlemanly style than what typically personifies Hip Hop artists. Long before Jay-Z declared that men over 30...

ill Mami | 05/29/2009 at 1:10 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kanye West Does Not Care About Poor People

By now, most of you have seen at least one of the sneakers Kanye West has designed for Louis Vuitton. Now we have the news of other items in the product line, along with pricing information. What immediately comes to...

Dar | 03/13/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Apparel Bizarre

When we first learned that Prince worked out an exclusive distribution deal with Target, we had no idea it would inspire this much Photoshop foolery. This comes to us via a tweet heard 'round the world last night. We're not...

nOvaMatic | 03/12/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Esperanza Spalding, Ayo & Others Strike A Pose, Sing Some Songs For Banana Republic

Clothing retailer Banana Republic has enlisted a who's who of up-and-coming musical artists for their Spring 2009 City Stories campaign. No, they didn't go the typical route of choosing folks like Mary J. Blige or Common, but instead they...

Butta | 03/05/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Glamour Reimagines Female Icons For Women's History Month

Glamour magazine, my favorite go-to publication for looking at fashion faux pas and the black boxes that cover their eyes, has managed to get some of Hollywood's hottest talent to pose as some of this country's most iconic women. Paula...

ill Mami | 03/04/2009 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Surprise Your Sweetie With Scintillating Gifts For Valentine's Day

It's inescapable. Don't deny it. You know exactly what I'm talking about. Valentine's Day is tomorrow and whether you're in it to win it or would rather sit this one out, someone you know will likely be batting their eyelashes...

ill Mami | 02/13/2009 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Is Fashion In Music Dead?

Writing for SoulBounce affords me the opportunity to sample many Soul and Hip Hop blogs on a daily basis. For those who know me personally, they know that both music and fashion share top billing as passions of mine. Perusing...

ill Mami | 01/09/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Ghostface Killah's New $155 T-Shirt? Negro, Please

It seems as though someone has not gotten the memo that we're in a recession. Gas prices topping five dollars a gallon has caused a surge in Americans buying more smaller cars, and I personally have been frequenting Tar-jay more...

ill Mami | 09/15/2008 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Yes You Can With This Tribe-Inspired Obama Tee!

The Obama campaign has definitely brought politics and Hip Hop together, for better or for worse. But the most outstanding example of this lies within this dope t-shirt from Always Urban. The shirt's design takes a cue from A Tribe...

nOvaMatic | 08/29/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Yo ?uestlove, What Makes You the Best Drummer in the Universe? Is It the Shoes?

It's gotta be the shoes! Sorry I had to get all Mars Blackmon on y'all, but watching this brief video of ?uestlove talking about his new Nike AF1 Air ?uesto sneakers brought it out. And as you'll see, the drummer...

Butta | 08/05/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Nas Channels His Inner Cool Kid For Fashion Spread

In the event that you are tired of hearing about Nas' music, then this particular post is for you. Always one to surprise and amaze, Nasir Jones has upped and done an unintentionally comical spread in some interesting gear in...

Butta | 06/10/2008 at 3:15 PM | Permalink

LL Cool J Joins the Softer Side of Sears

After launching his bedazzled clothing line Todd Smith a few months ago at Macy's, LL Cool J has decided to partner up with another, rather unlikely store in the mall for a new collection: Sears. Yes, yes, y'all Cool...

Butta | 05/28/2008 at 2:25 PM | Permalink

Lenny Kravitz to Rock Lots of Gucci on European Tour

Lenny Kravitz is a fashion icon, so it's no wonder that he will be styled by Gucci's Frida Giannini for his upcoming European tour. According to Vogue UK, Kravitz will debut 20 looks, including the requisite tight rocker denims with large belt buckles,...

nOvaMatic | 04/11/2008 at 2:31 PM | Comments () | Permalink

CRS is a T-Shirt, If Not an Album

Despite a hint or two dropped by Lupe Fiasco and a CRS "mixtape" (chock full of tracks we already own), it began to look like Lulu, Kanye and McThefty were playing with our emotions. The CRS album project is starting...

nOvaMatic | 04/03/2008 at 1:17 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Fashion Bomb

Can a brother get in? Fashion-obsessed Kanye West, who once deemed these entertaining Balenciaga "Closed Front Cage Sandals With Ankle Pads" as "the illest", was denied entry to a recent Balenciaga show. The Balenciaga folks say Kanye never made the...

nOvaMatic | 02/29/2008 at 10:49 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Now You Can Look Like Someone That Picks His Nose On Camera And Doesn't Vote!

Lupe Fiasco, with the help of Dr. Romanelli, is releasing his line of paink, reversible jackets inspired by The Cool. Word! I told myself a little while ago that I was going to leave Lulu alone, but then I saw...

nOvaMatic | 02/13/2008 at 2:04 PM | Permalink

Aretha Franklin Commits A Diva Don't

Aretha. Aretha. Aretha. This first rule in the Diva Handbook is to never let the people see you in the same thing twice. But Aretha Franklin clearly said bump all that when she decided to wear this dress on stage...

Butta | 02/11/2008 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Stay Classy, Nas!

Not sure if anyone out there knows this, but, the Grammys were last night! A pretty underwhelming event propping up everyone we got sick of last year, minus one or two highlights. Brief op-eds forthcoming. But before we get into...

nOvaMatic | 02/11/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Erykah Badu & Janet Jackson: Posed, Pretty and Polished

Erykah Badu and Janet Jackson, who both have albums dropping the 26th of this month, are currently featured in Giant and Parade, respectively. In a preview of her first interview with Giant, Badu offers some insight into her romances with...

nOvaMatic | 02/06/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Toni Braxton Is M'm! M'm! Good! For A Purpose

I know what you're thinking (because I was thinking the same thing), but Toni Braxton isn't up to her usual tricks in the clothing or lack thereof department. Toni actually wore this eye-catching dress at last night's Woman's Day...

Butta | 02/01/2008 at 1:25 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video: Pharrell Officially Premieres NER*D's 'Everyone Nose' in Louis Vuitton Ad

The Blason Fine Jewelry collection was created in part by Pharrell Williams under direction from Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton. I feel so poor watching this video that I couldn't even afford to buy enough vowels for the previous sentence....

nOvaMatic | 01/28/2008 at 12:22 PM | Comments () | Permalink

80's Trunk Jewelry Thankfully Getting A Make Over

You've seen it. As conspicuous as ever, a glint of gold over there or cursive monograms peeking from frames of bamboo. Or better yet, you may have noticed someone's hand being rendered ineffective for writing but perfect for gesturing,...

ill Mami | 01/21/2008 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

But At Least Erykah's Shoes Were Fierce

It's no secret how I feel about Erykah Badu's hair *cough* styles. Girlfriend is always wearing some wacky wig and yesterday was no exception when she was spotted in NYC stepping out of an SUV in a rather eclectic...

Butta | 01/16/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Maxwell Falls Into The Gap

Double kisses to SoulBounce reader, Mai, who alerted us to the ever-elusive Maxwell in the new Spring 2008 collection ad campaign for Gap. Wait one afro-pickin' minute. Maxwell? In a Gap ad? He's always struck me as a Banana...

Butta | 01/14/2008 at 10:45 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Amy's New Look Has Us Calling Dr. Bombay

Well, this is quite a change! Amy Winehouse's new blonde be-scarfed 'do had us thinking she was about to encroach upon Ricky Ricardo's "Babaloo" act until The LoveHater tipped us off to a more apropos likeness. Perhaps this is what...

nOvaMatic | 01/09/2008 at 3:01 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Brandy Get's A Haircut. And?

Brandy recently did what most of us would have done after not catching a case for a car accident that resulted in someone's death. She got a trendy new haircut! And Extra was there to cover it like it was...

Butta | 01/09/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Fashioned Face-Off: Who Owned The Green Carpet?

Sunday night the Kennedy Center Honors wasn't the only event bringing the beautiful people out. Across the country, the inaugural Movies Rock jumped off at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood to showcase the marriage between movies and music. The event...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Fashioned Face-Off: Divas Do D.C. Edition

Last night the 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors went down in Washington, D.C., and a who's who in politics and the entertainment industry was on hand for the gala event. But the real story of the night was just...

Butta | 12/03/2007 at 5:42 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Find Your Solemates In Chicago

I'm in a throwback mood thanks to that last post and coming across the site for Solemates Chicago is feeding my jones. Solemates Chicago describes itself as "a nostalgic men's and women's boutique and sneaker consignment" store, and they have...

Butta | 11/28/2007 at 4:38 PM | Permalink

How Come I'm Not in Any Of These Pictures?

Common, Q-Tip, Musiq Soulchild and Star Jones (?) (!) brought the soul to Venus Williams' Eleven launch party. More pics at STR8NYC....

nOvaMatic | 11/15/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mama Mia!

We've been ghosting around at UltraViolet Underground for a hot minute, so it comes as no surprise that Zoe would hit us off with a hot connect to Mama Clothing. The website for the San Francisco-based apparel company takes you...

SoulBounce | 11/07/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Like The '80s Too But...

Being born in the mid '70s, I was an '80s kid. If you're like me, you have rocked fat laces, pinstripe Lee jeans, Nike Cortez Classics, Member's Only jackets, and Day-Glo anything. I'll admit that I will still cut off...

ill Mami | 11/06/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Michael Jackson is Freshly Painted; Jon B. Channels Vintage Thicke/Grizzly Adams

What an interesting shift in the universe! That, or God's sense of humor has returned since Friday. Michael Jackson is looking positively "glowy" and vaguely masculine on the cover of Ebony while Jon B. looks like... Anyone else wanna...

nOvaMatic | 11/05/2007 at 1:22 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Erykah Badu: Scary Hair

Stumped about what to wear this Halloween? Well, have no fear because we might just have a solution for you. Why not go as Erykah Badu*? Because as of late our girl has been looking mighty frightful, especially from...

Butta | 10/24/2007 at 12:31 AM | Comments () | Permalink

GirlPROPS.com: For B-Girls On A Budget

Ladies, if you're anything like me and want to channel your inner b-girl but don't want to go broke in the process, then you need to break north on over to GirlPROPS.com. Whether you want to look like an...

Butta | 10/16/2007 at 8:01 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Jill Scott Rocks The Red Carpet

[Click photo for larger image]Jill Scott will be hitting the big screen this Friday in the new movie Why Did I Get Married, but over the past week she has been hitting the red carpet at two separate premieres for...

Butta | 10/10/2007 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

"They're All Gonna Laugh at You!"

We're all for individuality here at SoulBounce, which is why we support the artists we write about everyday. But when we hear that someone this original threatens to unleash his fashion prowess upon the entire world at large, we can't...

nOvaMatic | 09/27/2007 at 7:26 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Game, Blouses

Despite trying to shield his lovely face from the 'razzi behind oversized sunglasses and an upturned turtleneck, it's not hard to tell who this is. We see you, Prince. His royal flyness was seen in London last week where he...

Butta | 09/24/2007 at 6:02 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Would This Have Anything to Do With Your Album Leaking?

Thank goodness Bilal is still dropping product for the masses, this time in the form of the t-shirts being shilled on his Myspace page. Snark aside, I'd defintely rock one, not only because Bilal is the man, but because the...

nOvaMatic | 09/11/2007 at 12:44 AM | Permalink

Broken Glass. Everywhere. You Think Amy Cares?

Stop worrying about the beehive for like five seconds and direct your attention downward.We realize Amy Winehouse is going through lots of stuff right now, but one thing that's always dogged this SoulBounce editor are those darn house shoes/ballerina slippers...

nOvaMatic | 08/27/2007 at 1:21 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Russell Taylor: Soul-Jer

Soul Bounce recently ran into singer Russell Taylor at the Can A Sista Rock A Mic? music festival where he served it up as MC at the August 10th concert featuring Alison Carney, Yahzarah is Purple Saint James, Carol Riddick,...

SoulBounce | 08/16/2007 at 4:35 AM | Permalink

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