Reported earlier this month by the Atlanta Post, in May spring 2011, Macy’s will be the only U.S. department store to sell the 11-year old sportswear brand the young men’s line synonymous for developing from sweat suits and turning into a modern collection that cultivates sophistication. The exclusive deal marks Sean John’s bid to revive its appeal with shoppers who have evolved, just like Combs himself, Sean John and Macy’s executives said. The partnership is also designed to woo younger consumers.
The brand has generated $1 billion in sales at the chain since its …

I had the pleasure of attending The Rawhouse Magazine Executive Brunch downtown at Cafetasia and I had a great time. Now if you haven’t heard of Rawhouse Magazine yet don’t worry you will be hearing about it very soon. It’s headed by emerging PR guru and Founder of the Lawrence Blake Group, Mr. Blake Harvey. He and his team are bringing you an online magazine dedicated to Fashion, Art and Culture and are committed to covering stories that matter to aspiring models, fashion designers, dancers, and creative people. Stay tuned …

So last week I had the opportunity to attend the Essence Dark and Lovely Fashionista Event and I had a ball!!! It was held at the amazing Eventi Hotel here in NYC which created the Hollywood experience for every woman in attendance. I sat in on a very interesting panel discussion with different celebrity fashion and hair stylists’ and Bre from America’s Next Top Model who weighed in on all the do’s and don’ts of hair, makeup, fashion and being an overall better woman. I’m glad I went!! If …

The Lucky issue featuring up and coming designers Cindy and Edna of The Hemma Collection is currently on stands.”The first collection will be a limited edition of only 300 total garments and going fast!” says co-designer Edna. Be sure to keep up with the ladies and the ever evolving brand via FBENOW.com. Stay tuned!

Congratulations to my good friends Cindy and Edna of TheHemmaCollection for their feature in the April Issue of Essence Magazine. Check them out now on pages 123,127-129!!!! Also, look out for their feature in Lucky Magazine this coming May!! Stay tuned for my interview with the ladies coming soon…Enjoy!
VISIT: WWW.THEHEMMACOLLECTION.COM

NY Fashion Week may be over but this passionate designer and his team continue to make fashion their life and of course always focus on making people look good. I chatted up with President and CEO Joshua Colon about his fashionably thriving company Casterine Cotour.

FBE: So how old are you?
JC: 20 years forever young
FBE: Tell us about where you’re from and where Casterine Cotour is based?
JC: I was born in Washington Heights, NYC with East European and Latin descent. CC is best known as CXC is a NYC …

So the other day I attended a panel discussion featuring some very impressive and successful young women in social media.
Alexa Hirschfeld is a co-founder of Paperless Post (www.paperlesspost.com), a web application where users design, send and track custom online stationery that achieves the look, texture and experience of custom printed stationery. Only 7 months after launching, users have sent over 2 million pieces of Paperless mail (Invitations, Save the Dates, Announcements and Holiday Cards). James Hirschfeld, Alexa’s brother is her co-founder. The company which is based in the Flatiron area …