Joining us on the set of the lookbook shoot was Indie fashion, art, and culture blogger, Ebony Ugo- David. She took some behind the scene pics and video which you can see here on her site Nuvany Ni’ce. Thanks Ebony!

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On Set: Free Peoples Rebellion Lookbook Shoot

June 21, 2010 — nuvanynice

For some time now, I’ve been nagging my good friend & photographer Kwesi Abbensettes to let me tag along on one of his many photo shoots. Finally last weekend I got the chance to see him in action! We met in Brooklyn at a really beautiful brownstone that served as our headquarters for the day. The shoot was for emerging line, Free People Rebellion’s look book.  Designer Sarah Williams creates handmade accessories using various metals &  authentic African textiles from her native Liberia. This recent collection was inspired by British phenomenon Ebony Bones tune W.A.R.R.I.O.R.  Most of my collections are inspired by some music or song that I really love, W.A.R.R.I.O.R influenced my incorporation of metals & more strong pieces throughout this collection which convey a strong statuesque type of woman!

Watching the shoot unfold from beginning to end was pure excitement for me. It was great watching the chemistry between all of the talents involved from the MUA Jennifer Knowlden to the gorgeous model Folasade Adeoso(Naija girls rock!) everyone was in sync (especially since it was the first time the model,designer & mua were meeting). Sarah already knew the creative direction she wanted to go in & Kwesi just vibed off of her energy & direction while shooting. There were about 4-5 looks that were shot, each look getting a subtle upgrade by MUA Jennifer Knowlden another amazing talent to watch. Model Folosade Adeoso blew us all away working the simple green vine backdrop including our never-ending slew of onlookers or should I call them the Fola Fan Clublol. Overall the shoot was a success & a great experience that I’m grateful to have been apart of & look forward to more to share with you here at Nuvany Nice!

There were many reasons that I had to go to Liberia:

1. It’s LIBERIA!

2. To visit the homeland of my family (and to visit them as well).

3. Eda, my high school friend, was getting married!

4. To escape the New York winter weather.

5. Fabric. Fabric. Fabric.

Here are a few pics from the trip. Enjoy!

I copied and pasted a recent write up for your viewing pleasure, but you can click here to visit the site. Check it out!

Free Peoples Rebellion

As you all can probably tell I’m not the best blogger in the world. My last entry was in November but I have a good excuse. You see what had happen was …

- It was close to the end of the semester and I had tons of work to do. F.I.T. is no joke, don’t let the well dressed artsy people sitting on the sidewalk smoking cigarettes fool you. FYI: I got all A’s and one  A- (in jewelry fabrication; isn’t that ironic :/)

- I went to Liberia !!! I was there for a few weeks and it was amazing I came back with a new frame of mind, a new hair-do, and a suitcase full of fabric. I will post some pics and an entry or two from the journal that I kept about my trip.

- I’m working on a new collection and putting together a showcase  for February 18, 2010. I will post the invite up so RSVP and come through if you are in NYC.

So thanks for your patience and understanding.

The Children’s Comforting Yard (CCY).

For those that may not know CCY is the charitable organization that partial proceeds from F.P.R. go towards.

I checked my email inbox today and found some pictures from CCY. At first I wasn’t sure if I wanted to post the pics of the kids at Children’s Comforting Yard.  I didn’t want to perpetuate the whole Sally Struthers,  woe is me, poor African child(ren) image(s) that many people see via late night infomercials. Although these children are not that image, I just didn’t want you to feel a sense of pity.

Yes, through my line and with your help we are raising money to help these kids but it should not be because we pity them, it should be because  we are inspired by their future potential and possibilities. For these kids to go through as much as they have and still smile, laugh, play, sing, and dance. It’s truly amazing. What I like most about this program is that they promote the arts and allow the children to explore their creative side. Here in the U.S. we are struggling to keep art programs in our public schools, so to see an organization in Liberia, West Africa value the importance of the arts is wonderful.