Maison Martin Margiela with H&M

As I have grown older the thrills and excitements for everything fashion has subsided a bit. Initially, I was all about the label, brand and maybe even endorsements however, I have matured a little in style. My maturity could be by default. Meaning, because of my own personal recession brought on by being a full time student. I have now been forced to change my spending habits. Therefore, until I get out of this personal recession I will buy clothing apparel and shoes based on the price being just right, other wise known as the “sale”. Furthermore, I am trying immerse myself in the axiom that, “the clothes do not make man”. Instead, I want to be the man that makes the clothes and sells them. Nevertheless, I still have my days in which the occasional fashionable thrill may rear its hyped head.

Here, the fashion thrill comes by way of the recent announcement that Swedish fast fashion company H&M holiday will be collaborating with high-end French fashion house Maison Martin Margiela. I love the fashion pairing of low-priced fast fashion meets prestige and couture. On June 12^th, Maison Martin Margiela confirmed that they would be collaborating with H&M and releasing the line November 15^th, 2012 for the holiday shopping season.

Young Artists: French Montana, Says Lawyer Up!

         As an artist in this day and technical age it is important that you have some sort of leverage in order to protect your brand and pockets from record companies. Too many young artists are taken advantage of financially because they failed to read the contract that is presented in front of them; they are too anxious to be signed.  Artists feel that this is a once in a lifetime deal, whether it is signing with that record company or manager who claim they can make them a star overnight.  Next thing you know the record company or even your manager owns everything you create.  This is why I appreciate the business minded the artist who recognizes their self-worth or who has enough patience, foresight and intuition to secure a deal that is beneficial to him or her.