What do the brands on streetwear's vanguard have in common? Often a deeply-felt appreciation for subcultural style, and strong ties to fashion-centric cities like New York, London, and Tokyo. Seasonal drops? Internet-breaking collaborations? Sky-high resale values? Countless hallmarks of the modern fashion industry have roots in the streetwear scene, even if fashion is loath to admit it. Figures once on the bleeding edge of the scene are now some of the most prominent movers and shakers in the industry, and the concepts they pioneered have become the norm. Absent a better term, streetwear seems to have stuck-and despite the absurdity of the premise, the genre has never been more influential. Couldn't all of fashion, then-save, perhaps, for the most delicate of couture creations-plausibly be considered streetwear, at least in the most literal sense of the word? Yet here we are. Do streetwear brands sell suits and ties? Actually, yes, some of them far more compelling than their runway counterparts.
Do streetwear brands sell hoodies and T-shirts? Many of them do, but so do the hoariest of French maisons. At worst, it smacks of bigotry, a convenient way to dismiss the work of nonwhite or non-classically trained designers as lesser-than.
At best, it's reductive, flattening the nuances of a diverse cohort of brands into an easy rubric. " Streetwear", a clunky catch-all term the fashion industry uses to bracket a vast spectrum of styles, has never been a comfortable descriptor. Vendors, performers, models, and volunteers are all welcome! This meeting will be on Saturday, March 30th at 10:30 am located at 132 S.What is a streetwear brand? If only we knew. There will be a meeting for anyone interested in participating. Artists and musicians and entertainers can showcase their talents and local businesses, as well.įor more information please contact LUE Productions at 909.567.1000. Local fashion designers, artists, musicians, entertainers in the IE are welcome to come and be a part of this Urban Fashion show and Art Fair Fashion Designers who participate can also participate for a cash prize. A large portion of proceeds from the show are to be donated to local nonprofit organizations that focus on at-risk youth in the community. This Urban Fashion Show is to be first of major special events for families in San Bernardino that will include musical concerts, talent shows, theatrical plays, sports events, and more. Dowdy has already shown herself to be a force in the community by organizing karaoke shows, hip hop contests, poetry readings and comedy shows in San Bernardino through partnerships with local businesses, colleges such as San Bernardino Valley College, and California State University, San Bernardino and local places of interest such as The Jazz & Art Exchange, and the Empire Night Club. Dowdy believes that one of the most effective ways to improving the community is through showcasing talent and providing a public forum for both children and adult. LUE Productions, owned and operated by Lucretia Dowdy, is calling the community to participate in a special event that will mix an urban fashion show with hip hop/R&B, art and live performances in order to provide community outreach. LUE Productions (Launching Unique Entertainment & Production Company) in conjunction with The Jazz & Art Exchange will be hosting an Urban Fashion Show for the community on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm, at the Jazz and Art Exchange, 132 South Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92408.
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