XEXPOSE: THE LADY IS DEAD… LONG LIVE THE QUEEN
THE LADY IS DEAD… LONG LIVE THE QUEEN Short Film By Director-Roy Raz Producers-Roy Raz and Eitan Tal Cinematography-Roman Linetsky Editor-Ornit Levi Styling-Gustavo Matias Franco Make up / Hair-Tomas Shemesh and Noga Tamir Post production-Assaf Yeger LOVE THIS! This video captures everything XEX is! Fashion, Art, Design, Bizarre! Love the pacing and the imagery vs. the music by The Irrepressibles. MUST WATCH
Read More »FASHION STYLIST:BEAGY ZIELINSKI
Fashion-conscious from a very young age, Beagy’s first full sentence was “Don’t touch my shoes”, the words of a true fashionista in the making. Raised in Europe, Beagy was exposed to a variety of styles and cultures that she incorporates in her style today. It was her love for fashion that brought her to New York to study textile/fashion design and merchandising. She began her career as a fashion merchandiser where she was sent on travels to countries like Asia to learn more about design production and fabrics. Still on a journey to further develop her craft and passion, Beagy worked
Read More »ERICKATOURE AVIANCE: PUMPS
Ericka Toure Aviance has been regarded as one of the most highly recognized drag performers in the United States since she made her first appearance in the NYC nightlife scene in 1999. Prior to Aviance success in New York City, she resided in Portsmouth, New Hampshire were she did not feel free to be herself. As a result, she always dreamed of being apart of the New York City life. In an Interview with Paper Magazine she moved to NYC not only for NYC nightlife, but to also have Freedom. Since Aviance’s arrival to NYC, she has been immensely successful. Aviance is currently a 2003 graduate from the
Read More »ILLUSTRATOR: DAVID MERRIQUE
David Merrique is an Illustrator based in New York. His illustrations are drawings colored digitally. He incorporates strong use of hand-drawn line, color and flat shapes to describe form, light and shadow.
Read More »SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS: I LEARNED THE HARD WAY
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have come a long way since their humble beginnings nearly a decade ago. Steeped within the gilded and gritty sounds of gospel, soul and funk, this nine-piece Brooklyn collective has continued to electrify fans, disc jockeys, critics, record collectors, and bloggers the world-over with their authentic, heart-felt sound. The authenticity clearly demonstrated on the band’s three critically-acclaimed albums – Dap Dippin’ (2002), Naturally (2005) and 100 Days, 100 Nights (2007) – captured and released by the independent Daptone Records. Their albums recall an analog era led by iconic studios like those at Motown and Stax
Read More »DESIGNER: MARIE SAINT PIERRE
By: Contributing Editor Adrienne Jordan Whimsical elegance is the first thing that comes to mind when viewing Canadian designer, Marie Saint Pierre’s recent spring 2010 collection. Her latest collection was inspired by the Spanish painters, Miro and Feito, and in turn created these bold pieces into works of art by using basic black, white, and beige colors as palates with splashes of vibrant color. The wonderful aspect of Saint Pierre’s collection is that she has looks for every age; a woman in her 20’s or 30’s could make a statement in one of her mini-dresses, while a middle-aged woman could wear
Read More »XEX MAG: ISSUE 4 RELEASE PARTY – JULY 22ND
XEX MAGAZINE ISSUE 4: LAUNCH EVENT / INDUSTRY PARTY THURSDAY, July 22nd 2010 HOLLYWOOD THURSDAYS **Celebrating XEX MAGAZINE ISSUE 4** & **Editor in Chief /Fashion Photographer Sailey Williams’ Birthday ** RED CARPET & PRESS INTERVIEWS @ 9pm DJ ESCAPE HOSTED BY JEREMY XTRAVAGANZA Door by: Asif Glamour VIP by: Fernando Milan Co-Host: Yusef Xtravaganza, Sonia Cantore & Roze Black SoireesDoors Open 9pm. No cover before 11pm Reduced entry on the g-list DRINK SPECIALS FROM 9-11 for table reservations call: 646.425.1422 S.W. Lounge 547 W 27th Street (& 11th Ave) New York, NY GUEST LIST INFO: Everyone attending, get on the reduced guest list by sending your first/last name and number of additonal members in your party to:
Read More »XEXPOSE: JEREMY XTRAVAGANZA
Jeremy Xtravaganza – Fashion NightLife Personality/ Host/ Music Artist Jeremy Xtravaganza has graced many stages as a MC /host for fashion and club events worldwide; most notably working NYC nightlife venues such as Roxy, Soundfactory, Pacha, Roseland, and Hammerstien Ballroom. Jeremy Xtravaganza has appeared on America’s Top Model alongside Kevin Aviance giving aspiring models lessons on how to own the runway. Perhaps if you’re a member of the media or even one of the many stars of the world, you may have caught a glimpse of him as one of the VIP hosts for Dolce and Gabanna’s Pre-Drowned World Media
Read More »XEXPOSE: EYEWEAR DESIGNERS COCO & BREEZY
Coco and Breezy are 19 year old identical twin accessory designers from Minneapolis,Minnesota. Already making a name for themselves on the underground and online fashion scene, the twins have always defined themselves by their collective individuality. Coming from a city not known for its contributions to the fashion world, the twins accidentally feel into designing. After being outcasts for years growing up, they began to rock store bought shades to block themselves from taunting peers. On a whim, they decided to create their own custom eye wear, which created a overnight uproar. Soon the two found themselves being interviewed for
Read More »MUSIC XEXPOSE: HOT CHIP – I FEEL BETTER
Hot Chip’s new one, the debut video by talented comedian and uncanny Wogan impersonator Peter Serafinowicz, is a wish-fulfillment dream for anyone who a) would like to control a boyband with bolts of electricity streaming from their mouth, or b) like to be a disembodied head destroying all trace of manufactured pop nonsense by firing lazer beams from the eyes. And then, of course, there’s c), for a nerdy looking band that want to be portrayed as fit young guys who make young girls scream.
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