Our favorite millennial renaissance woman, Vashtie Kola, drops a brand new “art film” with Drake’s “Hotline Bling” serving as her inspiration. Vashtie finds herself portraying a woman named “Lolita” who’s looking for love and validation in men. In the short film, “Lolita” can be seen reaching out to her love interest (Highly Suspect’s Johnny Stevens). Thinking her […]
Whether she’s spotted on the streets in DKNY campaigns set in her home of New York City, or spinning at events in Paris, Vashtie is no doubt an international tastemaker. But now she’s taking her influence underwater for her latest collaboration with Nickelodeon and FLuD. Just in time for the upcoming Spongebob Squarepants movie, the designer/director/DJ helped design a limited-edition […]
When it comes to style, few do it better than Vashtie. Since collaborating with the likes of G-Shock, Jordan Brand, Beats by Dre, and Pharrell‘s “Ice Cream” line, it’s safe to say New York’s “Downtown Sweetheart” knows what she’s doing when it comes to fashion. When she’s not busy being a business #GirlBoss, she’s probably turning […]
You name it, and Vashtie has probably already done it. She’s a renowned DJ, a designer, director—oh, and let’s not forget that she walked during NYFW for DKNY back in September. Now, she’s got another accolade to add as the first female artist to design a watch with G-Shock. The limited-edition, metallic gold GMAS110VK-9A timepiece is one for […]
Downtown New York sweetheart Vashtie Kola, has turned down the color on the Caribbean with her latest collection Rude Boy Yute for Violette, her label. The Autumn/Winter 2011 clothing collection features t-shirts with muted Warhol-inspired cans of Ackee (the national fruit of Jamaica) and phrases commonly used in Caribbean slang, including Rihanna’s favorite term, “rude boy.” Exclusive […]
Vashtie Kola has long been coined with the nickname “Downtown’s Sweetheart,” so it is only suitable that the director, designer and all around businesswoman would be in attendance at Paper Magazine’s 7th Annual Nightlife Awards, sponsored by Hennessey. PHOTOS: Are Jay-Z And Vashtie Plotting To Take Over New York City? The awards show was a […]
Last night in Dallas TX, Manny Pacquiao retained his WBO welterweight championship with a lopsided victory over challenger Joshua Clottey in a 12-round unanimous decision before a crowd of 50,994 in the first boxing match at Cowboys Stadium. There were no knockdowns in the fight and Clottey (35-4, 21 KOs) never appeared to be hurt […]
Last night in Dallas TX, Manny Pacquiao retained his WBO welterweight championship with a lopsided victory over challenger Joshua Clottey in a 12-round unanimous decision before a crowd of 50,994 in the first boxing match at Cowboys Stadium. There were no knockdowns in the fight and Clottey (35-4, 21 KOs) never appeared to be hurt […]
**UPDATE** I just spoke with Derrion’s grandfather and they have set up a fund to help cover the very costly funeral expenses. PLEASE give whatever you can. No amount is too small. Via Paypal (Send Money) email: derrionjalbert@yahoo.com Via Mail: Derrion Albert Memorial Fund10126 S. Aberdeen StreetChicago, IL 60643 —————— After the incredible show of […]
