Mara Hoffman Swimwear 2012

Beautiful images from the Mara Hoffman Swimwear 2012 lookbook.

Robert Glasper "Black Radio"

Due for release on 28th Feb 2012

It's no secret that I'm a fan of Robert Glasper (and the Experiment). 

I've introduced many of my friends to his work and some of his songs have been my soundtrack to loss and heartbreak. So 2 years after his release of "Double Booked" I'm very pleased Mr Glasper is back with a new album entitled "Black Radio", and this time he brought along a few more friends to feature on his record (Yasiin Bey, Bilal, Lalah Hathaway, Stokely Williams and Erykah Badu just to name a few).

In the EPK below we get a glimpse behind the scenes of the album being recorded and a chance to hear Glasper talk about his new project and his contemporary take on jazz.

S/S Chanel 2012

Inspired by athletics and the sea, Karl Lagerfield shoots a beautiful Spring/Summer campaign for Chanel.

All in black and white Joan Smalls and Saskia de Brauw wear slicked back hair-dos and show off their inner ballerina. Carine Roitfeld styled the campaign for a consecutive second season with signature tweed separates.

Muhsinah "Stop"

Comprised of over 20,000 images, Golden Girl Muhsinah, creates a new video for the song "Stop" from her Free EP Gone 2xEP .  

Check it out.

DIRECTED, SHOT AND EDITED BY JELANI MEMORY
PRODUCED BY MEC JAGGER FOR RCLNGL, INC

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012

Peach Sequin Pump

Black Leather Platform with Gold Studs

Black Snakeskin Sandal with Leather Laces

Beige Laser-etched Peep-toe Pump

Sarah Burton recently showcased a range of silhouettes for the McQueen 2012 Spring heel collection at the Daphne Guinness exhibition. Featuring a mix of classical to theatrical styles, I'm looking forward to what else will come out of the collection.

Images from WWD

Smoking Kids x Frieke Janssens

All images were shot by Frieke Janssens, for the Smoking Kids Expo at the Ingrid Deuss Gallery in Antwerp, Belgium.

This reminds me of Tom Ford's controversial fashion spread in French Vogue earlier this year; and just in case you were wondering these children weren't really smoking. But it does bring up the question: Is it ever appropriate to photograph young children in this manner? Even if there is message behind the art?

Afroklectic

Created by Gillean Opoku, Afroklectic is an online space celebrating the emerging creative culture within the African-Australian community and the Diaspora.

www.afroklectic.com

Story spotted on the fab Afro-Europe

"Alright, you know money no be problem"

"I want to ride my bicycle!"

So if you're following me on Twitter, you may of seen me mention one of my new obsessions - bicycles. It all started with my homie, Pong and I discussing ways of improving our fitness and now I'm hooked.

I can't wait to see what secret roads/little adventures our bikes will take us on!

*Some images may be NSFW

Vogue Hellas December 2011 x Heather Marks

Fabulous haute couture meets Louis XIV decor.

Yes please! :)