Fashion Film Monday!: African American culture Live in Japan!

If you are familiar with this feature you know that the videos shown are usually well crafted fashion films or interviews that have perfect lighting and editing. Today is a different case and to me quite peculiar. Before the internet created a new consciousness of buddy or friend. This was able to happen. Cross Colors, a brand run by Carl Jones, was able to promote in Japan to an overwhelmingly positive audience. Not only did I grow up at the end of the brands popularity in the 90s but I had a pair of cross color shorts. They were the sickest shorts I owned! The brand left my memory until a few days ago. Jones created the label to celebrate color and diversity as well as condemn gang violence in the 80s. Political messages in clothing are nothing new but I think Jones branded his ideas well. This video inspired me and I hope it will do the same for you. As always I love hearing what you think below!

(This February I have chosen to highlight African Americans that are not on the average radar for BHM.)

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Friday: Fashion Horizons (1940)

Produced and directed by Harry D. Donahue.

I have always been fascinated by these vintage fashion featurettes. Seeking out information I discovered it was curated as a travelogue set in the "modern" 1930s. The appeal of the cowboy was still very strong. The Kodachrome is in excellent condition and captures the essence of a culture thrust into popularity. Honestly, it could be said this is one of the first examples of fashion as pop culture in film!

Life is beautiful, let's share a little.
Joy D.

[Culture]Bonnie and Clyde[Culture]

I know you can guess the real thing from the fake....

disturbing newsreel footage

Trailer

The song

Bonnie and Clyde, Clyde and Bonnie. Talk about iconic couple, they were better than any rock couple I know but they were also a little touched. I can't believe this was a phenomenon one way or another. I am fascinated by crime but what they did was pretty insane. To top it off they were glorified in the press. What is your take? I know there have been plenty of fashion weeks I have seen B and C inspired looks traipsing down the runway.

Life is beautiful, Let's share a little.

Joy D.