James In The L.E.S via Complex Blog

Posted in Art Nouveau with tags , , , , , , , on February 9, 2010 by James Field

Street Detail: James in the L.E.S

NAME: James

OCCUPATION: Full-time student / Part-time fashion blogger

HOME BASE: New York

GLASSES: Vintage

BLAZER: H&M

SHIRT: Ben Sherman

JEANS: Ben Sherman

BOOTS: Army Navy

What is your favorite winter trend? I really dig thick, heavy knitted scarves. They’re cool and very warm.

Must have item for winter? Tailored black pea coat.

What sneaker style are you rocking this season? All black Chuck Taylors.

What is a cold weather don’t? Not wearing socks and thinking you’re cool. It’s just dumb.

What inspires your style? Things that no one wears anymore or would never think to wear.

Last clothing item you purchased? Wool buffalo plaid hunter pants.

Most money spent on a single item? $40 on a vintage leather jacket.

Favorite website? Theblacknouveau.com and Housingworksaucitons.com

What do you collect? Coats and Jackets

Favorite Brand Ben Sherman

Favorite tech gadget? My key chain laser pointer.

Favorite city? Paris.

Dream job? Fashion editor of GQ Magazine.

Who is your dream date? Zoe Kravitz

Last book read? Does OWN Magazine count?

Trend proof style advice? Be an individual. Style is personal so rock it how you want to rock it.

Special thanks to Fred over at Complex Blog

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Black History Month Honors: The Greats

Posted in The Daily Honors with tags , , , , , , , on February 7, 2010 by James Field

For Black History Month we chose to honors many influential black people who have done so much for our freedom and our culture. The Greats are my own personal collection of great black leaders in music, injustice and freedom. 

Dr Martin Luther King

Rosa Parks

Malcolm X

Ella Fitzgerald

Nat King Cole

The Black Nouveau honors these great influential leaders and all of their contributions to our culture.

Say It Loud

Posted in Video of the Day with tags , , , , , , on February 7, 2010 by James Field

Say It Loud! I’m Black and I’m Proud!

Black History Month

The Digitals

Posted in Art Nouveau with tags , , , , , , , , on February 6, 2010 by James Field

Here are some of the digital shots from my photo shoot “Dandy Meets Dirty” shot by Leia Jospe. Hope you like them!

Umi Says

Posted in Video of the Day with tags , , , , , , , on February 5, 2010 by James Field

“I want black people to be free, to be free, to be free
All my people to be free, to be free, to be free
Oh black people to be free, to be free, to be free”