New Design by @julianstarks

I'm one of those people that are always busy but can't ever really tell you what I'm busy on, however between handling designs and inventory for Demeanor and knocking-out freelance work through blog.pillcollection.com, I managed to find some spare time to create one of my favorite designs to-date!

Recently I've fallen in love with bright pop-colors against grey backgrounds, and she is a perfect example of where my artwork is headed these days!

I think this design would make a great print as well as a nice shirt design, let me know what you think, also I haven't been able to come up with a name for her yet, so if you have any ideas please drop them in the comments section?

via pillcollection.com #pillcollection


by @julianstarks

Kris Kasanova - Kasanova

This my sh!t right here! 

by @julianstarks

Paula Patton For GQ

Actress Paula Patton, has been making her rounds and staying busy, as we all await the much-anticipated release of the forthcoming Mission Impossible flick, of which she plays the leading lady. And while the movie publicly debuts today, check out the sultry actress in her GQ photoshoot.

By @DM_Clunie

'Very Motivated Women' Designer Showcase

Mila & Fire are the hardest working women on the scene, they are 100% dedicated to their hustle of running their online vintage boutique, and are hosting a Designer Showcase tomorrow along-side Alexandra Smith and The Gold Diggers! This Showcase and Networking Event is titled "Very Motivated Women" which will help shed a positive light on what some of the more influential women in the DMV and to showcase other emerging designers.

This event will provide an atmosphere for like-minded ambitious young people to network and build credible professional relationships. And fellas, it's not just for women as along with Demeanor other brands will be featured including Aminah Mussa, Babylon Cartel, and Curran J. Come out to support all of the great designers and have a good time!

by @DM_Ju

Beyonce's Album Promo Shots

In case you didn't already know, Beyonce is back! Her recent comeback album, 4, has topped the Billboard charts (as expected), and all the new videos are coming soon. But in meantime, Beyonce took some promo pics for the album; check em out!








By: @DM_Clunie

Keri Hilson Nude For Allure

Keri Hilson and a trio of other females (Bridget Moynahan, Ashley Tisdale, and Kaley Cuoco) stripped down for Allure, all in the name of natural beauty.

With the message of less is more and that no extreme measures are needed in order to enhance a woman’s physique, Keri and crew each bared it all for the world to see. To Learn More About The Project, Click HERE!

Via. Allure

By. @TheRealClunie

Christian Louboutin 2011 by Khuong Nguyen

Christian Louboutin teamed up with photographer Khoung Nguyen, and got some real dope pics for his Spring Summer 2011 lookbook.

The creativity is amazing!

Via stylepantry

By @TheRealClunie

Black History: The First Black Woman Pilot

Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. Popularly known as "Queen Bess", she was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first American of any descent to hold an international pilot license.

In 1915 she heard tales from pilots who were returning home from World War I about flying in the war, and Coleman started to fantasize about being a pilot. She could not gain admission to American flight schools because she was black and a woman. Robert S. Abbott, founder and publisher of the Chicago Defender, encouraged her to study abroad.

Coleman took French language class at the Berlitz school in Chicago, and then traveled to Paris on November 20, 1920. On June 15, 1921, Coleman became not only the first American woman to earn an international aviation license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, but the first African American woman in the world to earn an aviation pilot's license.

In September 1921, she became a media sensation when she returned to the United States. "Queen Bess," as she was known, was a highly popular draw for the next five years. Invited to important events and often interviewed by newspapers, she was admired by both blacks and whites. She was often billed as "the world's greatest woman flyer" while she quickly gained a reputation as a skilled and daring pilot who would stop at nothing to complete a difficult stunt.

Bessie died April 30th, 1926 in a flight accident at the age of only 34. After her death she recieved great honors, In 1927, Bessie Coleman Aero Clubs sprang up throughout the country. On Labor Day, 1931, these clubs sponsored the first all-African American Air Show, which attracted approximately 15,000 spectators. She was also later inducted into The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, honored with her image on a U.S. postage stamp, and was inducted into the Women Aviation Hall of Fame.

To read more about Bessie Coleman click here or here!

Erykah Badu “Gone Baby, Don’t Be Long”

Badu gives us a walk through of a blueprinted-future for "Gone Baby, Don't Be Long" off New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh.

by @Jetsetting_Ju

Trust Trailer

A suburban family is torn apart when 14-year-old Annie (Liana Liberato) meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents (Clive Owen and Catherine Keener) are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life.

Looks deep.

by @Jetsetting_Ju

Black History: Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and popular singer, and was the first African American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.

In 1951 Dandridge had a successful run in the nightclub circuit as a solo singer, which eventually lead to her becoming an international star and performing at luxurious venues all over the world. She won her first starring film role in 1953’s Bright Road, opposite of Harry Belafonte.
Her next role was the eponymous lead in Carmen Jones in 1954 which lead to Dandridge becoming the first African-American to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. In 1955, she was featured on the cover of Life magazine, and was treated like visiting royalty at that year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Following the success of Carmen Jones, Hollywood filmmakers could not seem to create a suitable role for the light-skinned Dandridge, and her career began to decline until her untimely death on September 8, 1965 of an accidental drug overdose.



To read more about Dorothy Dandridge click here or here!

by @Jetsetting_Ju

Black History: First Black Supermodel

Naomi Ruth Sims (March 30, 1948 - August 1, 2009) is widely credited as being the first African American supermodel, she was also a businesswoman and author.

Her first career breakthrough in modeling came after she decided to sidestep the agencies and go directly to fashion photographers leading to her getting the cover of the New York Times’ August 1967 fashion supplement. She became one of the first successful black models while still in her teens, and achieved worldwide recognition from the late 1960s into the early 1970s.

By 1972, she was offered the title role in the movie Cleopatra Jones, but when Sims read the script, she was appalled by the racist portrayal of blacks in the movie and turned it down. Sims ultimately decided to go into the beauty business for herself. In 1973, she retired from modeling to start her own business which created a successful wig collection fashioned after the texture of straightened black hair. It eventually expanded "into a multimillion-dollar beauty empire and at least five books on modeling and beauty."

And while not the only black model in the 60’s she did help pave the way for many others.

To read more about Naomi Sims click here!

by @Jetsetting_Ju

Tabi Bonney (Feat. Lykke Li) - Where We Gonna Go

Nice video for one of Tabi's standout tracks from Postcard from Abroad. Click here to download.

by @Jetsetting_Ju

Kim Kardashian Cries Over Her Silver Nude Paint Photos

So I randomly tune into the Kardashian shows just to hopefully catch Scott in a douche bag moment, however until I saw this clip above I was totally unaware of the pictures below... wow (I need to be photographer)!

by @Jetsetting_Ju

Rihanna “S&M”

About 2 minutes in this video becomes worth watching.

by @Jetsetting_Ju

Nicki Minaj (Feat. Drake) - Moment 4 Life

I'm sure that everyone has been waiting to see the finished product

so here it is, Moment 4 Life which I think is the best song off Pink

Friday!

by @Jetsetting_Ju

Tabi Bonney – Love Leaves (Teaser)

(I have no problem with trailers like this) "Love Leaves" off Tabi's new mixtape Postcard from Abroad. Click here to download.

Via nahright

by @Jetsetting_Ju

Prada Spring/Summer 2011 Ad Campaign

I'm not too sure about pushing a 70's throwback, but hey...... it's PRADA.

by @TheRealClunie

Photos by Alan Chan

Here are some very beautiful photos taken by Alan Chan!

via likecool

@Jetsetting_Ju

2010 Wrap-Up (Yeah We're Late)

So I know that I’m about 12 days too late for a New Year’s address but better late than never, right?

2010 was a great year for the Demeanor Family! Last year we officially launched our clothing line, we put out some dope products that were very well received (just about every shirt we released sold out immediately), we achieved much more than we thought possible in only 6 months, and we learned a lot about not only the business but ourselves.

In early December we sat down and hammered out the details of not only our company, but the plan for expanding and growing as a lifestyle brand in 2011. We’re very excited for what this year will bring us, from fashion shows (more details on that later), to projects with music, as well collaborations with other clothing lines, and bigger better Demeanor events.

So while we are looking forward to the great things to come in this New Year, we just wanted to thank everyone who has supported our brand from day one by buying products, showing up to events, sharing ideas, and reaching out to us, we promise Greatness this year!

A quick look back:

Photoshoot

After we sold out of our first few batches of shirts we decided it was about to that we had a photoshoot. So in true Demeanor fashion we did everything ourselves, we called up some friends and family, hit the studio, blasted our mixtape, mixed in some Remy, and took some photos with great results. (By the time I edit and put out the video it'll probably be 2012 but I do have it).

Mixtape Release:

Hosting a mixtape was a big deal for us, it was something that we talked about doing almost as soon as we launched, so it was great to see everything come together as seamlessly as it did, and a big thank you to everyone who actively participated in the mixtape! Trust me we have much more on the way.

Jon P. (DJ P. Knock) has been part of the fam since day one and he's the only DJ we're rocking with!

Check out official mixtape promo video below (shouts out to Sid (camera work), Saan, and John):

Launch:

I don't know if anyone will admit it or not but we were all kind of nervous the day we launched our clothing line. It was a lot to deal with, we working super hard to have our website launched the night before, we were still scrambling to pick up our shirts the day of, not to mention all the set up and money that went into throwing a huge cookout in memory of our brother Jeff (R.I.P.).

That nervous feeling only lasted for about 5 seconds, by the time people started showing up we were already sold out of shirts, I'm pretty sure everyone was drunk or on their way to being there (ask JeeVan what he remembers from that day), and we were all having a great time!

Serenity is our official team mascott, she's usually behind the camera at our events but somehow manages to still hop into pictures!

Check out the video below to see what i'm talking about:

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@Jetsetting_Ju