The first ever Rocawear commercial is a retrospective of Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter‘s journey as a kid growing up in the humble projects of Brooklyn aspiring to make music and eventually making history. On that journey, the first business beyond music was the birth of Rocawear. Carter’s Rocawear brand represents his prowess as a business man who continues to challenge himself to be more than merely a musician. More available at Rocawear.com
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WHISKEY PARK W HOTEL MIDTOWN: Friday night, Phifer was seen partying and later leaving the posh W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta. He wore a yellow double breasted blazer and black wax jeans with red Ralph Lauren slippers. He was accompanied by his close friends & a female entourage.
Kids on 14th in the street drinking wine. I’ll show you how to do this son! The W Hotel is so good to us. The truest of the truant. If you were on my Twitter (touch here) around the hours of 12am-4am, I broadcasted my nighty experience via ON DEMAND. No-No-No, this is more about your style of living oppose to clothes–lavish dreams, lookin clean, hella green. In this lifetime you either get it or not. Lifestyles are negotiable. I call this style my Devil Wears Prada come up. Or call it the Carrie Bradshaw Theory. We may be ambitious, fairytale dreaming, pretentious and unpretentious looking 20 somethings (expense account-holding businessmen mingle among dolled-up girls hoping for a Marquis Phifer sighting). Just another night attending a Wil May #COOL party. I’m answering your prayers this Spring.
The W Hotel Atlanta Midtown
188 14th Street
NE Atlanta, GA 30361
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Photo: Panel at Georgia State University
Global monarchs and my nouveau riche upstarts, I am thrilled to announce that I was a guest speaker on the panel for Gentleman State University this past Thursday March 29th. The creators of the first ever men’s fashion panel at Georgia State University brought you, “Welcome to Class“. The conversation covered all aspects of mens fashion that was split up in to five easy-to-follow segments: Freshman Year, Sophomore Year, Spring Break, Junior Year, and Senior Year. This time they geared the content towards their audience making it much easier to understand and interact with the panelists. A handsome thank you to James Supreme and the entire Gentleman State University organization (and for those who came out and supported)! They even raffled off several luxe items during the panel discussion including a pair of Nike Dunk Low Premium Sb “Loon,” A Gucci and Fendi tie with original tags, and a meet and greet with the Panelists! More available at Gentlemanstate.com
+ I wore my other-other Gazzarrini suit. And I’m such a show off. Pass me my CNN mic! Reporting live!
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Photo: Steve Stoute speaks at Morehouse College
Your attention is requested: Wednesday afternoon we won. Back by popular demand, Steve Stoute was at Morehouse College speaking in the Bank of America Audituriom. Isn’t this what you came to school for!? Me: I wore a Gazzarrini suit to class! And this ain’t even Italy! We were front row with Stoute. And this ain’t even Fashion Week! For years men have had the chance to run the world. We can pose until the crack of dawn; you’ll read our tweets and get into our Instagrams–a life worth living. And I live. Filled to the brim with grand thoughts and wealthy educations. I’m talking to the school kids in the classroom right now; make no mistake I blog for the educated college public–this is the best of School Daze. We are bringing gentrification back–image with feathery hair, and a degree like oh he’s educated too? Phifer was with his classmates watching Stoute perform superhero like knowledge. By all means move at a glacial pace the Influencer video awaits you!
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THIS IS DOM KENNEDY TOUR: Last night, the “This is Dom Kennedy Tour” stopped in Atlanta for a packed out show presented by Atlantic Division Entertainment and Honor Roll Clothing. Dom Kennedy rocked the crowd performing some of his classic hits and some new songs off his upcoming Yellow Album.
On March 25th The Loft hosted a concert for American rapper Dom Kennedy for his upcoming “Yellow Album” release. And your Atlanta Ambassador was invited to attend (R.S.V.P. yes to a concert on a school night, I want the driver to drop me off at 9:30 and pick me up at 9:45 sharp). We were live at the concert in full effect like wow! Dom Kennedy graced the stage with a bottle of Hennessy! The Henney bottle!! Yes, Dom. (I really like this Dom Kennedy. His people needs to get in contact with my people so we can do things)! Phifer was with the civilians watching Dom perform, well kind of. By all means move at a glacial pace the video awaits you! –>Inside Story
WHISKEY PARK W HOTEL: Phifer and his sui generis mix of rap bravado, and old-fashioned showbiz razzle-dazzle appeared at Whiskey Park in the lavish W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta on Friday night. Wearing a NaVier Spring 08′shirt and his hair layed like Bruno Mars. He brought out his iconic style and influential friends.
Re: Yall not about that Diana Ross lifestyle! Phifer & Friends partied till undisclosed hours as music artist Wil May hosted #COOL; which is a weekly series every Friday at the W Hotel Midtown–the crowd is a diverse group of cool kids, banker-lawyer types, artsy smartsies, and ATL movers & shakers–who are digitally savvy, visually conscious, and hungry for progressive, high energy music. Your style is your cover as elegance meets sexy. Located on the 3rd floor of the W Hotel Midtown Phifer was sailing on a cloud and looking down below. As he partied dressed like his true inner feelings: rich. I had a foxy & feathery night. Black Beluga moments for everyone on my team!
The W Hotel Atlanta Midtown
188 14th Street
NE Atlanta, GA 30361
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VH1 goes inside the world of fashion in a unique docu-soap series with the ultimate “Curator of Style”–June Ambrose.
She is THE celebrity stylist. From Puffy to Jay-Z, she rebranded hip-hop as upscale in the 1990s. And in the 21st century, she has reshaped and re-launched the careers of hundreds of celebs, including Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, and Will Smith. June pushes the envelope and specializes in the unexpected, making us all stand up and take notice. This isn’t just a show about style, it’s a show about business: Look and attitude are the keys to success. June is one of very few people–some would say the only person–who understand how to use the look to drive the culture, and then to drive the dollars.
Details: In this series, June forges forward revamping her clients with her group of trusty assistants. There’s Eli, the neurotic but loveable style maverick–otherwise known as her second husband. There’s Tukie, her market editor. If you want to get to June, you have to go through Tukie first. And there’s Rachel, her newbie assistant. She’s a socialite/actress who’s trying to make it in the fashion world but sometimes gets too caught up in the chaos and fun of it all. “Styled by June” premieres Monday March 19th!
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LA FONDA RESTAURANT: Brand Ambassador Phifer was spotted dining at La Fonda Restaurant in Westside Atlanta with fashion blogger Kenneth McKoy (wearing Jeremy Scott Adidas). Phifer dined wearing his favorite Rose gold Mosley Tribes frames.
The name alone gives you a clue as to what you might find on the menu–this is definitely a Latino place; you can find meals from Caribbean, Latin America, and Spain all in one place. Me, I rather fly to all of the destinations previously mentioned–as I am often confused as being Miguel I discovered La Fonda while attempting to kick start my Spring Break week; go to whatever restaurant in the area that happened to be in a Big Wheel’s reach. Consider this a connoisseur move for a cheap Mexican-style restaurant. That being said, I was happy to partake in drinks with chips and salsa. My lunch guest indulged in the same combination. With everything on the menu being simple, decently priced–the best companion for students of higher learning, and flavorful–so grab you–you–you–and your whole crew and get sloshed on all this culture that is mistakenly taken as mine!
La Fonda
1025 Howell Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30318
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AS SEEN ON PHIFER DETAILS: Marquis Phifer spotted wearing his sui generis mix of the Android Homme sneaker curated by #Heineken. The luxury shoe brand partnered with Heineken using the iconic Android Homme 2.5 Propulsion sneaker/boot for a collaboration utilizing a sleek black leather upper with pony hair on the ankle and tongue, a green inner lining, and the Heineken logo stamped on the side of the shoe.
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Photo: Jay-Z takes Roc Nation signee Rita Ora around to New York radio station, who has been working on her debut project with The Dream, Stargate and Drake.
Greatness comes from a solid sense of self. As an artist, it takes knowing who you are and exactly what you want to say. Roc Nation’s newest signee, 21 year-old Rita Ora, has no qualms with telling the world who she is. Unlike over-the-top pop stars who rely on gimmicks to express themselves, Rita’s individuality is effortless. And thanks to her tremendous vocal ability and fresh take on love and life, the British based singer is entirely unique.
Details: Check out exclusive behind the scenes footage of Rita Ora as iHeartRadio’s Z100 and KTU radio stations world premiered ‘Party and Bullshit’. Download: Party and Bullshit.
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TYGA CARELESS WORLD TOUR: Phifer and his sui generis mix of rap bravado, and old-fashioned showbiz razzle-dazzle appeared at the Tyga concert at The Masquerade in Old Fourth Ward Atlanta on Tuesday night. Wearing a Morehouse hoodie & leather bomber, giving a Regal face.
On February 21st The Masquerade hosted a concert for American rapper TYGA for his “Careless World Tour“. And your Atlanta Ambassador was invited to attend (R.S.V.P. yes to a concert on a school night, I want the driver to drop me off at 9:30 and pick me up at 9:45 sharp). So, drop your purse, and grab your hips, and act like you’re tryin’ to get this money right quick! Yeah, can I get my grown man on for one second? Let’s go half on a boat. S.O.S the coast guard cause Phifer was wearing a hoodie–I’m flying with my Morehouse cape on. Please know that I attend school Monday-Friday (who else you gon’ run with, the truth is us). Marked by showy elegance. Audacious and gallant; spirited. It gets better, ordered another round. I’m talkin Persian cats flown in from other countries for the whole crew! And Tuesday I did something unorthodox, I gave you a Banjee look at TYGA‘s concert. Phifer was with the civilians watching TYGA perform, well kind of. By all means move at a glacial pace the video awaits you! –>Inside Story
FILM DETAILS: An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure. Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt.
More Details: As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Each time they accomplish their mission, a new piece of intelligence reveals another shocking twist to the deadly terror plot, which stretches from Chechnya to the Philippines and from Ukraine to Somalia. The widening operation sends the SEALs across the globe as they track the terrorist ring to the U.S.-Mexico border, where they engage in an epic firefight with an outcome that has potentially unimaginable consequences for the future of America. For more info on #ActOfValor click here.
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