World Nomad!

The modern metropolis as cosmopolitan utopia, the savvy city dweller as cross-cultural flâneur—these are the dreams Claude Grunitzky, acclaimed editor of Trace magazine.


Now he brings them to FIAF for a night of inspired conversation. Grunitzky will discuss his vision of urban space as a place where diversity coalesces rather than collides—and where cultural borrowings gradually erode the edges of difference to forge a world of true universality. World Nomads (May 1-27) is a new program at FIAF exploring transculturalism - the exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and style - through the lens of contemporary world cultures.
FIAF Members $8 Non-Members $12 Buy Tickets www.fiaf.org Call 212 307 4100
Visit the box office: 55 East 59th Street (between Park & Madison)

-Nikko Misko Marko Lencek-Inagaki staff writer for TRACE212.com

I'll be there:)

Delivering the GOODS 24/7

So, one of my besties(so cheesy, I know..lol) and Crooklyn contributors has ventured out and has her own blog. The Crooklynite is on a mission to deliver you the goods 24/7 ranging from fashion, music, culture, relationships and most importantly LIFE. Stop by www.718bodega.blogspot.com and tell her I sent you!!!!!!

Tired of Junior's Cheesecake??

(Mr. Cake man)

If your not familiar with Cakeman Raven and it's 2008 something is obviously wrong, you must have been hiding under a rock! I went there yesterday and wondered why the hell isnt this cake shop already on my blog. I got a piece of red velvet cake for $6 which is very much worth it (trust me)! The cakes are so good often times their sold out in the middle of the day. Appointments for big occasions are sometimes hard to make but give it a try. Cakeman Raven, the cake extrodinare has done cakes for clients like Jay-z, Oprah, Robert Dinero, Yolanda Adams and so much more. It's worth a visit do stop by and tell them Crooklyn Chronicles sent you!
(That's the famous red velvet cake)


708-a Fulton St. Brooklyn New York 11217-1625 - 718.694.CAKE (2253)

Independent Trunk Show!!!!!!

So, me and Digital Doll (Taneka) decided to hit up the Trunk Show on Atlantic yesterday. We got there a little late but had a good time. You know I couldn't have missed out on an event to meet independent and innovative artists, their practically my inspiration for starting this blog! As always meeting independent desginers puts a smile on my face:) It's nothing like being around innovative talent. They have so much enthusiasm and passion when they talk about their collections, it's refreshing to be around that energy opposed to snotty designers who have already made it big and forgot how they started out (something to think about....).Anyways, I wish the best for every designer that I spoke to last night and hopefully pretty soon I can feature most of them for an interview! Thanks so much to Christopher Gandsy who hosted the event in efforts to give indie designers an outlet to network and have people buy their pieces.Can't wait for the next event!
(Meeting, greeting and shopping)

(Christopher Gandsy, host of the event. If your an independent designer and would like to get in contact with Christopher to showcase your line for future events, email him at cgandsy@gmail.com)

(Christopher's friend and wife smile for the camera)

(Designer Atyia Thompson model her couture jacket and get this the accesory on her neck is a scarf and necklace, love it! Her line is called Xieryn...Hopefully an interview really soon!)

(A cute satchel tote bag fromthe Xieryn line)

(I don't know the correct name for the jewlery scarves yet but I just think it's so different and cute!)

(Digital Doll, Atyia and Ms.Eclectic*me* pose for the camera, longshot pics only plzz, LOL)

(Gina Mauro for Thimk designs, www.thimkdesigns.com)

(Digital Doll fell in love with this skirt from thimk)

(Megan Nugent for Photosynthesis, www.photosynthesis.etsy.com)

(Clutches, panties and briefs, SO Adorable!!)

(For all you writers these are the coolest journals, SIDENOTE: I'm not posting any pictures of the clothing from the line because it came out rather blurry.....Sorry, but please check the website for her clothing.)

(Joe, Friend of designer pose with closed eyes for Close Up Clothing)

(Designer Michael Van Bemmel pose for close-up clothing tee,www.closeupclothing.com)

(For all my Crooklyn BOYZ who loves Tees, more tees from closeup clothing)

(These dresses have very unique detailing as told to me by the designer....the line is called LanVy!)

(CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!)

(Everybody enjoying the night)





(Me and Neka!!!)


It was an awesome night, look out for more events to come!!!

Another Reminder!!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy a fun evening as you shop the clothing and accessories of Brooklyn’s finest up and coming indie fashion designers. Come prepared to nibble, drink, and walk way with the hottest clothing and accessories. The first 25 guests will recieve a complimentary gift bag.
Where: 388 Atlantic Ave b/w Hoyt and Bond
Time: 8pm-11:30pm
When: May 3rd, 2008

Designer Name Line Name Website
Carina Cid Black Rabbit NYC blackrabbitnyc.etsy.com
Micheal Bemmel Close Up Clothing closeupclothing.com
Jacob Gushue Project TransAction projecttransaction.com
Megan Nugent Photosyntesis photosynthesis.etsy.com
Gina Mauro Thimk ginamauroblogspot.com
Lisa Galinske Born in Eighty one bornineightyone.com
Jennifer Yi for Jennifer Yi jennifercomyijewelry.com

Crooklyn Honorable Mention!!!

She's ill with dope word play that's so damn pure. Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond has written articles for Village Voice, Suede Magazine(Don't we miss that mag?), Metro and numerous others.

Since I've known the adored mentor(my mentor:),fierce writer and fashionista she's been working hard on her first novel titled,"Powdered Necklace." African Writing Magazine has featured an excerpt!!!

Enjoy and tell Crooklyn Chronicles what you think...

Love you Nan:)

http://www.african-writing.com/four/nanabrewhammond.htm

Words of Wisdom from the BDAY Gurl Kai:)

Find She....

Sometimes its hard to maintain peace of mind, being a young black female has its challenges. I don't have the answers to life, shoot I'm still living it myself, but when you can gain insight on your inner self it helps. Something we gotta face as women or just individuals in general is that life isn't fair. Once we accept that, we learn to deal with everyday struggles. Remember keep your head up, with every tear comes a smile, live and learn!