Monday, June 28, 2010

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT.

Good Morning! BUTCH DIVA featured in today's New York Post. Pg. 28...
I got an email from the manager at Patricia Field last week telling me to look out for this. It's pretty cool how they've been keeping open communication with me about all the coverage, from Kelis buying the money printed jumpsuit, to all the mannequins being dressed in Butch Diva, to the stylists pulling Butch Diva pieces, and most recently, this ad...

Hip Hop Horraaay... Hoooo - Heyyyy Hoooo! :))

Sunday, June 27, 2010

SUMMER TYPE BUTCH DIVA...





Sportin new fits.
Tropical pull-up jumpsuits...they all said they loved..
Lace Hip-Pop Leggings..Khay said everybody wanted to take her picture..
Hot ass BK summer nights just cruisin...OK. No problem.

MOVIN ON UUPPPPP! :)


Gotta pack up the office this week...
to move into an even bigger one next week! yaaaaaaay! :))

THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM x BUTCH DIVA.

I feel so honored to be recognized as such an influencial designer from Brooklyn. BK is where I grew up, and it's where I couldn't wait to get back to...something about Brooklyn that really inspires me and all the color that I put into my work. It's diverse, full of energy, so many wonders in so many shapes and sizes, so much of what Butch Diva thrives on...ahhhhh. i love.




Some behind the scenes shots of other designer's works waiting to be lined up. It was really some great pieces there!



Stay tuned for more footage...

DONT KNOW HOW YOU DO THE VOODOO THAT YOU DO. SO WELL IT'S A SPELL. HELL- MAKES ME WANNA SHOOP.

Ohhhh dear 90's...sweet memories.

MY HS OF FASHION INDUSTRIES 10 YR RE-UNION {ON A BOAT}.










And just because...

BEAUT'S ON BROADWAY...








...I got outta the train the other day and was stopped dead in my tracks by these installations along Broadway, a few blocks long btwn like 40th and 38th st...these were just a few that moved me most...I didn't quite get much info on the artists/designers because I was rushing on the go, but wanted to share. Although I've become known for the girl with the crazeeey spandex - I often think back to my days in college when I had to drape technical patterns, and study tailoring, and the history of fashion and yada yada - so when I see work such as this, I can really appreciate it...ahhh exhaaaale. then off to stack up on spandex. lmao.

BUTCH DIVA @ THE SUGAR BAR.















Special thanks to Shinuh Dollz for presenting Butch Diva. :)

Saturday, June 19, 2010

THE WORK + ALL THAT JAZZ.




Mind if I go off @ the mouf for a min…
Sitting at my desk with my legs up on the cpu wishing I had a plush ottoman right about now. My knees achy from standing in the same spot for past few days cutting the re-order for Patricia Field, and FINALLY getting the opportunity to get to some brand SPANKIN new product prepped for the next sample sale…for which I don’t wanna give away too much…but may be type fckin monumental steez. It took a lot for me to not want everything for myself! But it’s tooooooo cute not to share so stay tuned on sample sale deets.

On another note, cutting all this stuff and working alone has been quite an experience to say the least. I spend most days with pandora stations of Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Tony Terry type stuff blasting in the studio. Making me feel all kinds of emotions, setting the mood for me to fall deeper in love with Butch Diva I suppose. It seems as tho I continue to take on more responsibility rather than delegating it...everyone always tells me you gotta find people to do stuff for you, find people find people....HA! that's a bigger cliche with every day that passes - but I persevere. Building Butch Diva from the ground up all by my lonesome has surely sped up the learning process and I've only become stronger mentally as a entrepreneur, and even with creative direction. But I must say there are days I yearrrn sooo badd for a power team of bright eyed and bushy tailed go getters. A group of like minds that want it as much as I want it. People that understand the principles of what it takes to grow strategically and are willing to put in the time and genuine efforts to be a part of the rising movement that is Butch Diva's Spandex + Chaos. I go in over time day after day and at times just wish there was a team of people to share the success with- that's all! :) I am my WHOLE damn team. From A-Z. No need to list all the roles and plays thru out the day and night but if I don’t get the job done- it won’t get don’t at all. Period.

Because it only makes me appreciate it all more, I say this to encourage not to boast. Because you really really have to love it to want to give it your everything, no matter how many disappointments, let downs, discouraging feedback, or even return on investment…if you love it, believe in, and can focus on a plan to make it happen, you’re on a great track and you will only begin your journey willing to live + learn. My mind processes so many thoughts in a mere second and even tho I'm obviously living in the moment, I'm just as equally still remembering the past and always and fo'eva planning for the future. Life can take you in so many different directions inevitably OR you can choose your own path. But one thing you should never do - is give up on a dream...

BUTCH DIVA x EXCLUSIVE UPCOMING SHOWCASES. FREE CHEEZE SMILE GIVEAWAYS. THE FRESHEST FRESH NEW PRODUCT. BRIGHT ASS SPANDEX. DOPE NEW FITS.

COME + GET YOUR BUTCH DIVA FIX!!

Wednesday June 23rd
The Sugar Bar 254 West 72nd Street NYC
Cover: $7 w/ rsvp:fashionfwdevent@gmail.com $10 @ door
5pm-11pm Meet & Greet / Sample Sale / 2 for 1 drink Specials
7:30pm & 9pm Fashion Show Sets

Saturday June 28th
Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway
3:30–4:30 p.m. Fashion Showcase
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor / FREE ADMISSION
"A showcase of works by designers from Etsy, the Brooklyn Circus, BUTCH DIVA, Raiff Designs, and CollectHer and top students of Pratt Institute’s Fashion Design program. Fashions modeled by the I Heart Brooklyn Girls, with music by DJ Don Cuco and a photo booth by Annie Powers. Hosted by MC Eutopia."
SEE MORE ON THE DAYS EVENTS HERE.

Saturday July 10th
Galapagos Art Space 16 Main St / Dumbo Brooklyn 7-9:30pm
Fashion Show!! SEE MORE DETAILS HERE.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

IT'S THE THUGGISH RUGGISH BONE.









I schmooooze in between brain storming ways to take over the world. Yah dig.

Peep Khay in her custom fit Butch Diva Pretty Woman dress.
She fuggin fly.