PRETTY POWERFUL EVENTS (PPE) PRESENTS:

“TrenDCity: An Urban Meets Couture Fashion Showcase”

An exclusive event to benefit Matter of Trust (www.matteroftrust.org) an ecological public 501 (c) 3 charity established in 1998. Matter of Trust is spearheading a huge International Natural Fiber Recycling mobilization to help get hair boom to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. This event will showcase the breathtaking talent of D.C.’s premier fashion designers, boutiques, and artists to assist Matter of Trust, as well as increase economic development in the Washington, D.C. area.

Featuring:

Fashion Designer || Reggie Black || Black Collection
Fashion Designer || Kenny Kas Flanagan || Kas Collection
Fashion Designer || Gregory Taylor || Walish Gooshe
Live Artist Courtney Savoy || Alist Graphics
Live Artist Blair Robinson, and many more.

Black Collection http://blkcollection.com/ BLACK Collection is comprised of a team of innovative and knowledgeable individuals: Dylan Chase, and Reggie Black. BLACK Collection is for the “Individual” that has unique style; uses fashion as their method of personal expression and will not tolerate resembling others. Our passion is to be the brand of choice for those that appreciate fashion that speaks for itself through personality driven designs. Don’t take the name Black Collection literally, our products are vibrant in color but yet they exude a sense of artistic moderation.

Owner Reggie Black recently celebrated his 5th year with the company.

Tickets: $20.00 (General)

Purchase Here: http://trendcity.eventbrite.com/

DURKL debuts their first style of sunglasses, the Main Event.  Available in red and white, the acetate frames are completely handmade with steel barrel hinges and custom temple milling.  The Main Event Sunglasses also feature a saddle bridge for comfort, 6 base nylon lenses for 100% UV protection, interior arm prints, and come with a white microfiber pouch.  The sunglasses are shot on DC hip hop veteran Tabi Bonney and friend. They are available 6/15/10 at shop.durkl.com and at select DURKL retailers worldwide.

Washington D.C. based DURKL presents their Spring / Summer 2010 collection.  Using classic silhouettes with updated color palettes, the Spring/Summer collection focuses on everyday wearable yet unique styles that fit into the brand’s collective style.  Some of the highlights include the waterproof Annapolis Jacket, a mix of oxford and light poplin button-down shirts, and the handmade Main Event Sunglasses. The brand also continues their strong tee shirt and hat line up by using iconic graphics and relevant patterns.  DURKL’s unique style, and Washington, DC-born perspective continue to set them apart amongst the emerging lifestyle brands.  The Collection is available 6.7.10 at DURKL retailers worldwide and online at http://shop.durkl.com

Washington D.C.’s DURKL introduces first piece of the Capital Collection series.

The Capital Collection is a series of collaborations between DURKL and brands from other capital cities around the globe.  The collection seeks to incorporate the individuality of each city while staying true to the street culture we all love.  Joining forces with London’s Second Son, together they produced the Capital Collection sherlock cap; a 5-panel hunting cap featuring traditional tan houndstooth fabric and interior diamond quilting.  Designed in London and produced in America, the package comes complete with a traditional English tobacco pipe.   The limited edition Sherlock package is available Friday 4/2/2010 on http://durkl.com and http://second-son.com

VIDEO: http://vimeo.com/10593249

ON BEHALF OF LEE MCQUEEN’S FAMILY, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TODAY ANNOUNCES THE TRAGIC NEWS THAT LEE MCQUEEN, THE FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF THE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN BRAND HAS BEEN FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME. AT THIS STAGE IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO COMMENT ON THIS TRAGIC NEWS BEYOND SAYING THAT WE ARE DEVASTATED AND ARE SHARING A SENSE OF SHOCK AND GRIEF WITH LEE’S FAMILY.

LEE’S FAMILY HAS ASKED FOR PRIVACY IN ORDER TO COME TO TERMS WITH THIS TERRIBLE NEWS AND WE HOPE THE MEDIA WILL RESPECT THIS. — AlexanderMcQueen.com

McQueen’s death was announced on 11 February 2010. McQueen was found dead at his London home and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. This is an apparent suicide.

McQueen has designed for lots of celebrities including Rihanna and Lady Gada. He has collabed with Gucci & Puma, and launched a line of “ready-to-wear” clothing so every day people can wear his clothing.

Some of Alexander McQueen’s accomplishments included being one of the youngest designers to achieve the title “British Designer of the Year”, which he won four times between 1996 and 2003. He was also awarded the CBE, as well as being named International Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designer Awards.