Month: July 2022

Fashion Trust Arabia: The First of its Kind

There’s a beautiful movement going on in the fashion industry right now - a movement full of diversity, celebration, and inclusion. From seeing models wearing afros on the front cover of magazines to walking the runway in traditional dress, it seems as if the industry has finally started to embrace change. And companies like Fashion Trust Arabia are helping to cultivate that process.

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Out of Africa Gallery: Africa Art Going Global

The Out of Africa art galleries are a great way to expose other countries to the influence of contemporary African artists. African culture has strong roots in modern culture all over the world, and contemporary art is no different. By allowing other countries to explore and appreciate modern-day African art and artists, Out of Africa continues to educate art collectors on the cultural impact of African artists. 

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Wet Leg: Rock ‘n Roll is Alive and Well

For those wondering if the time of true rock ‘n roll is dead, let us assure you that it is alive and well - and you can thank the British indie rock band Wet Leg!

Don’t get me wrong, there are tons of bands and musicians holding up the “rock ‘n roll mantle”  while artists like Avril Lavigne, Machine Gun Kelly, and bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers come to mind, none of them capture the essence of Wet Leg. 

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AWAKE NY: Streetwear Redefined

“If I don’t do it, no one is going to do it.”

-Angelo Baque, GQ Magazine

Once an aspiring 16-year-old poet and photographer from Queens immersed in the artistic scene of the Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe on Broadway, Angelo Baque, founder and creative director of the designer boutique AWAKE NY,  is now a well-known streetwear designer and philanthropist in not only his home city but around the world.

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