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Mané
“In Broad Daylight, Get Right.”
One of my favorite Mobb Deep quotes that solidifies what’s been on my mind lately.
Too many young people waste their time doing stupid shit, instead of being productive. I heard someone say that it takes about 10,000 hours, or roughly five years of your life in order to master the basics of the film industry. This is in addition to any school training you received. I tend to think this applies to most professions.
If you’re not willing to work hard while your friends are out having fun, going out, dating, getting married and having children, then you will never achieve greatness. If you can avoid all this, stay focused and make it out of your twenties still sane, then you’ll be rich beyond your wildest dreams. Rich in money, rich in power, rich in love, rich in family, rich in success. Like Mobb Deep says, “In Broad Daylight, Get Right” early on in life, so you don’t have to struggle later.
So Fuck My Twenties, I Have My Entire Life To Think About
Hello to all our Followers,
We are currently working on a short film script that will combine a music video, fashion, art and advertising for our brand.
When everything is said and done, the film will be posted on YouTube and Vimeo for the world to enjoy.
We will keep you posted on the film’s progress
Peace Ya’ll
-MANÉ
Yesterday this young man said to me:
“If you don’t mind me asking, why are you dressed so classy?”
I said “Because this is the profession I strive for.”
He said “What’s that?”
I simply responded “Fashion”
He got the point. Dress for the profession you want in life, EVERYDAY, NO EXCUSES!
YOU WANNA BE A BOSS, DRESS LIKE ONE!
I see too many young men showing up to interviews, inquiring about jobs, and attending social events dressed like slobs. It’s a shame. The way you dress can mean the difference between you getting the job or client you want vs. failure.
More importantly than looks are ideas. We need to start thinking outside the box, educating ourselves more and experiencing environments outside our hometowns. It was obvious that the gentleman who asked me about my wardrobe had not been to Hollywood much, or was never told how to dress for success.
Hopefully I inspired him to dress for the boss he wants to be
Sincerely Yours,
-MANÉ
A beautiful Boy George inspired piece by Jean Paul Gaultier.
I’ve been obsessing over this video for the past couple weeks to the point that my eyes have officially announced their retirement!
Never the less, Jean Paul Gaultier’s take on fashion is refreshing to the mundane industry, and that’s the way his clothes have always been. I love this Celeb/Pop Star inspired collection, and I’m patiently waiting to see what he has in store for his new fall/winter collection.
Lagerfeld is THE MAN!
This past Thursday in Riverside, CA was a night for young fashionistas and professionals to mingle, socialize, and share their vision for fashion. I was not able to attend this Social Mixer, but here is a link to a beautiful article on the event: http://www.socialculture.com/articledetail.php?aid=czoyOiI4NiI7
Enjoy!
I was watching a runway video on youtube and I came across this comment that was very honest:
“im a designer and a model coach – the secret behind all of this bullshit is:
CONFIDENCE!!
you have to bring from the inside before you can bring it from the outside.”
As I was reading this I was thinking about all the models that pay top-dollar and invest loads of time to learn how to walk for the runway, when really the secret to runway success is one’s own confidence. Such a simple answer that can be found within yourself, and no where else. It’s true a model may have to understand how to walk properly, but this still does not make up for any lack of confidence or uniqueness in one’s walk.
When you think about some of the best runway models from the 70’s and prior, many of them didn’t have models to look up to or didn’t bother taking modeling classes. In fact, some have said their classes were watching actresses in classic films and mimicking these actresses movements. Maybe that’s why those women had such a charismatic aura about themselves when they hit the catwalk, a charisma I feel has disappeared today. Why? This isn’t easy to answer, but it may be partly due to the systemization of the modeling industry. You take classes that you pay for, you think they will provide you with everything you need to know about modeling or runway, and when you finish you go on your merry way to get the best jobs in the industry. But of course this isn’t the case in the real world, not with any profession. This A-B-C way of thinking is very linear, and we forget about the space below and above the line. It is here in this space where you will find that extra something to not only make you a great model, but one of the best in the business. So don’t be afraid to step into that unknown space.
If you’re an aspiring model or model in the making I suggest that you take the time to work on improving any characteristics you feel are making you emotionally weak or unsure about yourself. Only when you have become comfortable with your body image and emotions can you be fully confident on the runway or in any modeling gig. Finally, and I am saying this with all seriousness, watch and study classic films. Take note of how the actors express themselves through exaggerated body language. On the one hand, exaggerated acting makes a film seem less realistic and almost corny, but it’s acting…it’s not meant to be realistic. Remember that any form of entertainment is escapism that helps people relax from the stress of the real world.
If you can incorporate this strong, expressive emotion in your body while walking, it almost takes your viewers to a whole new world where they imagine that they are “you” wearing that gorgeous piece of clothing. Confident, unique expression is what turns a Model into a “Best Super Model.”
-MANÉ
I was watching this video and thought “Wow!” Pat Cleveland was in my opinion the greatest runway model. Her presence was ferocious and she wasn’t afraid to express herself. She did everything out of the norm, and that was what made her so fantastic. I’d like to see more models do this today.
BOTC’s “Fashion’s Night Out” in Downtown Riverside, California was fun and cool, but I have something to say before I continue. First I’d like to apologize to the lovely ladies of BOTC. You’re never suppose to show up late to fashion events your invited to, but I did LOLZ. However, it wasn’t without good reason. Earlier that same evening I was at another historic event, the Welcome Reception for Dr. Tomás Morales, Cal State University San Bernardino’s newest and I believe first Latino President. I was looking extra Chicano that evening, as I had ran out of hair gel and was forced to use vaseline to hold my hair in place. I hadn’t used any greasy hair products for ten years up to that point. Now it will take a week for me to get this greasiness out my head. I can still feel the grease right now…
Anyway, as I was saying earlier, BOTC’s “Fashion’s Night Out” was an awesome event. Taking place at the Crescent Jewell Restaurant in Riverside, CA, with plenty of fashionistas, designers, stylists, and all of those who have made fashion an important part of their lives. When I walked in I could feel a mist of love and compassion, everyone was here because they truly love and can appreciate the artistic qualities of clothing. The music was right, there were smiles everywhere, and the models were looking lovely. Shout out to everyone that made this event the hottest in Riverside: Sherifah Jefferson, Brittney Daniels, Jessie J, Mr. Bradshaw, K’Sandra, DJ RUDE BOY, all the models, and all the other hotness and cool people there.
I can’t speak on the other collections because I didn’t see them, but I do have to highlight Jessie J Collections. He had one sparkly, black dress in his collection, may have been sequined, with shiny bronze lines that seemed to outline the model’s body as she moved across the runway. Another model had a red jacket and pants that were both lined with a black trim. The piece immediately reminded me of a meshing between a formal tuxedo style suit, and Michael Jackson’s infamous Thriller outfit. Just amazing. To top it off it was shiny and silky. I am one of the biggest fans of silk because it can make anyone standout effortlessly. Those were some of the most gorgeous pieces I had seen in a long time, and I wish Jessie J nothing but success with his collection. Visit his website here: http://www.jessejcollections.com/index.html
Another highlight was a pair of glistening heels by Shoe Girls Love. My sister fell in love with them when she saw them: Bright Pink, if I remember correctly, with little rhinestones that looked as if they were intricately placed by hand one at a time. These are so different then any type of glitter heels you find at the mall and definitely worth the money. You may visit their website here: http://www.shoesgirlslove.com/default.asp.
Pop Star K’Sandra also hit the stage and performed her single “Finger On The Trigger.” This performance was interesting, as K’Sandra and her performers started their performance in the middle of the crowd. I was surprised at first because I thought they were just a group of people trying to get through the crowd, then they started dancing in front of me as soon as the music dropped. In the words of my sister at that moment “I’m f@#$ing confused.” The performance was none the less well choreographed and energetic.
I had my sister on standby taking photos during the last runway shows. You can see some of the photos she took below. You may also visit our tumblr page here: http://freshclinic.tumblr.com/, and share the photos there if you’d like. I’m not gonna lie though…we need a better camera.
I missed out on a lot, but next time I’ll make sure to get my behind there on time. I am looking forward to BOTC’s next event and I know it will be da shiznit.
Peace Yall’
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