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New SvG Art Deco/Pattern Dress

by chloe on April 26, 2010

Get at me with spring/summer orders!
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NYSEA Opening Monday 7-11pm

by chloe on March 19, 2010

Please join me in Harlem on Monday night for my boy Bryson’s big gallery debut. . . it’s an online boutique/art space showcasing talent from Seattle and New York. Yours truly will even have a special NYSEA t-shirt on display (see the preview below). Hit me with questions, and come show some love for the 206/212(718) connection!

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Lee Quinones Answers NY Times Readers

March 4, 2010

Gifted graf artist Lee Quinones has been ahead of the New York art scene for several decades now - beautifying the subway system, collaborating with Basquiat and Fab 5 Freddy and starring in cult fave Wild Style - and last week the NY Times Cityroom Blogs started hosting some Q & A with the man [...]

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Lolo Veleko and the Smarteez

January 21, 2010

Was just reminded of this amazing street photographer I discovered when I was in Johannesburg, South Africa early last year . . . Nontsikelelo “Lolo” Veleko has made an international name for herself by shooting the unique and modern swagger of the young African urbanite.
Particularly stylish recurring subjects are the Smarteez, the Soweto-based crew who [...]

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THE GOODS goods

December 14, 2009

Besides the Straw vs Gold gems sold at the pop-up boutique last weekend, there were several talented designers in the house. Here are photos of some of my faves . . .
Maggie Trakas x Dee & Ricky jewelz/bowties. . .

Beka’s salt dice display

Kiki Smith iris/star necklaces

Johee’s hand-painted bags
I feel bad for you if you missed [...]

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LES Pop-Up Boutique this Friday 12/11

December 7, 2009

My girl Maggie is a true New Yorker and on Friday night she is transforming the basement of her amazing apartment (located at Allen and Delancey) into an ill pop-up boutique! My stuff will be sold (Straw vs Gold designs make great holiday gifts!), as well as art and merchandise by talents including Beka Goedde, [...]

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Straw vs Gold Designs Photoshoot

October 22, 2009

Dress and Shirt by Straw vs Gold (that’s me!), hat by Sasha’mani. Photos courtesy of Rudy Pierre. Holler for more info!

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Art Shows to Catch This Week

October 15, 2009

Tomorrow I’m going on a Chelsea art date with my girl Beka Goedde. On the menu:
1. Marc Andre Robinson @ Tina Kim Gallery through Oct. 17

2. Kara Walker @ Sikkema Jenkins & Co. through Oct. 17

3. Chris Ofili @ David Zwirner through Oct.24

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Straw vs Gold Feature on Green Owl

August 31, 2009

My boy Wills from good ol’ Green Owl came by (on my birthday!) for some Jamaican coconut rolls and a peek at the Straw vs Gold factory (aka my living room - you know it’s FREE.I.P. around here). Check it out below or click to see it on their site!

GREEN OWL is a NYC-based record [...]

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Kehinde Wiley: Black Light

August 26, 2009

One of my favorite artists is a Harlem-based painter named Kehinde Wiley. He had a sick show at Studio Museum of Harlem last year; he also slayed Deitch Projects in December, and he even keeps a few permanent pieces at the Brooklyn Museum. Originally from LA - but who cares he’s a globetrotter with ill [...]

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