MISS WIT HAS LICENSE TO FUNK

Miss Wit Designs is owned by an awesome designer out of NY, who I've had the priveledge of meeting a few times, and she has a really cool shirt coming out in conjunction with a new documentary that is opening in Seattle this weekend called Soul Power.

Check it out:

Exclusive Soul Power "ZAIRE '74" Concert Tees
Now Available On Line from Acclaimed Brooklyn Tee Designer Miss Wit Designs

Official Licensed ZAIRE '74 festival artwork and SOUL POWER Gear From Sony Pictures Classic and Eureka Entertainment"s US and UK release of SOUL POWER

"The Funkiest Film You'll See this Summer" - JIVE Magazine

Brooklyn, NY: Get up, get down and put it on. Look out for this summer"s hottest concert tee, "Zaire 74", featured prominently in what has already been called an “instant classic,” by Variety, SOUL POWER a documentary concert film. Available exclusively by Miss Wit Designs, the tee is featured prominently throughout the film, and worn by crew and musicians alike such as James Brown, Bill Withers and more. Says Miss Wit designer Deb Goldstein, "When people leave the theater after seeing Soul Power – the energy in the audience is high, I have felt it. There is a longing to take away a piece of the film. Like attending any great concert, a memento is always welcome. This shirt is just that thing."

In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, Miriam Makeba, and more joined the most renowned musical groups in Southern Africa for a three day long concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire dubbed "Zaire '74". The dream of musician Hugh Masekela and producer Stewart Levine, this festival became a reality when combined with “The Rumble in the Jungle,” the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman previously chronicled in the Academy-Award-winning documentary film "When We Were Kings."

Soul Power directed by Jeff Levy-Hinte is a verité documentary, entirely composed of footage shot at the legendary music festival and captures the unbridled glory of the performances. The concert has achieved mythological significance as the definitive Africa(n)-American musical event of the 20th Century.

On front the artwork originally created for Zaire '74, on back the new classic Soul Power. Designed to look and feel like your favorite old tee. Super soft, high quality hand printed, distressed-treated hems. And in the "new vintage" 100% Organic Cotton Tee manufactured from wind powered energy sources.

Exclusively Available on line at www.misswit.net/soulpowerfilm
Glastonbury Music Festival. Madiba Restaurant Ft. Greene, NY
Select Landmark Theaters in NY Sunshine Theater, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston.
Modern Art Museum Fort Worth Texas
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Miss Wit is a whimsical, satirical, fashionable tee shirt line and the alter ego of Brooklyn based designer, entrepreneur and social worker, Deb Goldstein. Since 2003, her tees range from the trendsetting sublime social commentary to the delicate etchings of artists. She first hit it with the tee "and I want to thank Harvey Weinstein." Touted a neologist for the Cruisazy tee. She is the original creator of the Jon Stewart For President tees. She has been featured in People Magazine, Star Magazine, News Day, NY Sun, New York Magazine, NY Post – Page Six, The Observer, San Diego Jewish Journal, Penthouse, PerezHilton.com, Wonkette.com and numerous political, fashion and entertainment blogs. She is psyched up to be working on such a hot project.

Want to see the film? It will be playing at the Varsity Theatre (4329 University Way Northeast) starting tonight from 2:30, 4:40, 7:10, 9:20pm. It's 1hr 33min and rated PG-13‎‎ .

Looking for Eco-Conscious Designers

Designers, are you eco-friendly, live/work in the PNW, looking for professional exposure? The 2nd annual EcoLavish Fashion show is looking for 2 more eco-friendly designers to add to this year’s fashion show roster. Designers would need to show 8 – 10 looks. Professional hair and make-up is provided, and there is a pre-event photo shoot with acclaimed photographer Kathryn Barnard (for a list of her clients check out her site at www.kathrynbarnardphoto.com).

EcoLavish will be held on October 9. 2009 at The Engine Room in Georgetown Studios with an expected attendance of 200.

For more information and a designer packet please email Courtney Russell at crussell@halfpastlavish.com.

Nordstrom Designer Preview 2009

Last night was the Nordstrom Designer Preview and our girl Youa was there to report back on just how fabulous it was!!

Check out her write up on the event and check out some of her pictures.

The Japan Countdown & Harajuku

I have spent the last few hours researching Japan and reading blog posts from some friends on their recent trip to Japan and I can't even explain how excited I am getting. 64 more days!

Today the topic of Harajuku came up and it has occured to me that I can not write a fashion blog and not go see the Harajuku kids while in Tokyo. That just seems so wrong! Only problem is I will not be in Tokyo on a Sunday so I will have to head over on Saturday morning and HOPE to catch a glimpse of them... I'm sad I can't squeeze Sunday in but our schedule is so packed with places to go and we are trying to limit our time in Tokyo as it's the most expensive city we'll be visiting... But who knows, maybe that will change.

What is Harajuku you may be asking (Dad, I know you are), well here is your answer from Wikipedia:
"Harajuku is the common name for the area around Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line in the Shibuya ward of Tokyo, Japan. Every Sunday, young people dressed in a variety of styles including gothic lolita, visual kei, and decora, as well as cosplayers spend the day in Harajuku socializing. The fashion styles of these youths rarely conform to one particular style and are usually a mesh of many. Most young people gather on Jingu Bridge, which is a pedestrian bridge that connects Harajuku to the neighboring Meiji Shrine area.

Harajuku is also a fashion capital of the world renowned for unique street fashion. Harajuku street style is promoted in Japanese and international publications such as Kera, Tune, Gothic & Lolita Bible and Fruits. Many prominent designers and fashion ideas have sprung from Harajuku and incorporated themselves into other fashions throughout the world. Harajuku is also a large shopping district that includes luxury western designers like Louis Vuitton, Harajuku native designers, and affordable shops catering to youths."

We can pretty much thank Gwen Stefani for bringing Harajuku kids to our attention in the US. Had you heard of them before? If so, explain. :)

Enjoy!


Ja mata! (じゃ、また)

SIP & SHOP SEATTLE

Come SUPPORT local designers on July 22nd from 7-11pm at WAIDS (1212 E Jefferson St.), find unique items, and stimulate your economy while enjoying:

Appetizers & Cocktails GALORE!
A Goodie Bag
Music & A Party Atmosphere!
An excuse to get our with your friends and try something new!

Tickets
$8-Online
$10-At the Door

More Info:
www.janrah.com
kg.queenoffashion@gmail.com
253.228.7301

This Month's D-List Magazine...

I picked up a copy of this months D-List magazine to read on my bus ride home. As I was flipping along I came across a Q&A with local designer Chris Jones of "Like a Rock Star".

It was a great article and you can check it out for yourself on their website. Head on back to page 67! (On the way you'll pass a picture of DJ Darnell Sue and also a blurb about Alix Rose, who apparently writes from D- List magazine... which I did not know. Very cool!)

Since we're talking about Chris Jones I am reminded of the Q&A we did with him when he was our UFN featured designer in June 2008. Check it out!

He's a really nice guy and his style is ubber cool - make sure to check him out!

Angela Miller Sale

Guess what time it is, it's sale time!! Head North to the Alderwood Mall for this fantastic sale July 2-16th!! (Let em know I sent ya) ;)