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Fashion Fridays: Tallawa Collection

Words by Mikaila Brown— "Blaze up di chalwa, likkle but me tallawa" These lyrics from Sizzla Kalonji not only impacted the reggae/dancehall scene in 2002, but also capitalized on a popular idiom tha... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: 28 Stars’ Kingston Cite Shirt

Words by LargeUp Crew— Our friends 28 Stars & Co's newly launched spring line includes a very fresh, limited edition tee inspired by the city of Kingston, Jamaica. The Florida and UK-based lifestyle ... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Alpha Boys School, the Birthplace of Ska, Gets Its Own T-Shirts

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Martei Korley— The Alpha Boys School in Kingston, Jamaica is generally acknowledged as the birthplace of ska music. The four original members of the Skatalites—Tommy McCo... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Lord Blakely’s Super Cat x Ninjaman Clogs

Words by Jesse Serwer— Dancehall is known for its bold fashions, but clog shoes are one piece of attire we have yet to see inna bashment. That didn't stop graphic artist Blakely Dadson (or Lord Blakely, ... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Q+A with Mikaila Brown of Aliakim

Words and Interview by Emily Shapiro— Over the years, we’ve seen clothes to promote religious beliefs, shirts supporting political parties, and even ones promoting breaking celebrities out of jail. Many ... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Aliakim’s “Revolutionary Chic”

Words by Emily Shapiro— When one thinks of glamour, the image of an AK-47 is not usually what pops into your mind. However, bad gyal, designer, intellectual and activist Mikaila Brown has managed to make... Read More...

Watch Out For This: Major Lazer Revisit ’90s Dancehall Fashions

Words by Raine Martin— Major Lazer flew down to Kingston to film a 90s-style street dance video, complete with Busy Signal on mic, Walshy Fire on the ones and twos, and Diplo and Jillionaire a pose-off w... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Dpipertwins from Montserrat

Words by LargeUp Crew— Models-turned-designers Danielle and Chantelle Dwomoh-Piper of Montserrat have relaunched their clothing brand, formerly known as Kastle Designs and Treasure Chest, as Dpiperwtins. T... Read More...

Manicures + An Interview with Designer Samantha (Sammy B) Black

Words by Emily Shapiro Photos by Kevin Ornelas There’s no doubt, when watching an episode of Project Runway’s season 11, that Samantha Black is the one to know. Along with her fresh design aesthetic and uni... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Clarks Originals x Greensleeves x Record Store Day

Words by Jesse Serwer— Years before Vybz Kartel had everybody asking where he gets his Clarks, '80s dancehall deejays like Errol Scorcher, Ranking Joe and Little John had their own tributes to Jamaica's ... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Project Runway’s Samantha Black

Words by Emily Shapiro Project Runway has a history of featuring talented designers with roots in the West Indies, with Trini winner Anya De Rogue, and last year’s talented tailor from Guyana, Ven Budhu.... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Nicki Minaj’s Leather Captain Hats

Words by Jesse Serwer— If you've caught American Idol this season, you've surely noticed Nicki Minaj rocking a look that's more '90s dancehall than Harajuku. The rotating cast of leather captain's hats c... Read More...