Okay, so this post is super late. Although this is from January 2015, I did still want to share it. My trip begins in New York and took me to Miami to DJ the Chloe Coral Gables store. I landed…
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LIFE: DJ’ing for Chloe in Miami x Straight to Paris for FW 1.15
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RECAP: 1992 THE PARTY AT WEBSTER HALL (5.22.15)
After a couple of weeks of missing my party, I finally made my return! I actually missed the craziness.. a little. Deemehlow, DJ Huggy Bear, and myself had the Marlin Room jumping all night long! We even had some very special…
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VIDEO: Kali Uchis – “Rush”
Ya’ll know, I am obsessed with everything that is Kali Uchis. Her music is so refreshing and delicious! Check out her new video for “Rush”. Get it girl!
LIFE: I’M ON A SHOWTIME DOCUSERIES – “3AM” DEBUTING MAY 28TH
Yes, you heard me right – I’m featured on a ShowTime Docuseries and as I type that I’m still questioning how I got here. Literally. I went from wanting to stay behind the camera when I started my career, to…
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PRESS: VASHTIE IN GLAMOUR MAGAZINE’S JUNE ISSUE- MONTH IN OUTFITS
Way back in March I was asked to be featured in Glamour Magazine’s “Month in Outfits”. Mixing and matching 5 staple pieces 30 different ways was no easy task! I definitely came out out of my comfort zone playing with…
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LIFE: DJ’ing for Drake’s Curated Sotheby’s Show x I Like It Like This S|2 x Drake 5.7.15
May 7th, 2015: New York City. Drake and Sotheby’s host a celebration of the “I Like It Like This S|2 x Drake” curation. I had the absolute honor of being asked to DJ this epic and legendary moment in art……
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RECAP: BAPE CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH TRAVI$ SCOTT, PUSHA T, VASHTIE, & MORE
Last night I had the honor of DJing the 10th year anniversary party for my BAPE family alongside Flat White (Virgil Abloh), Cipha Sounds, and Sky Gellatly. There were amazing performances by my friends Pusha T and Travi$ Scott. The…
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WATCH: “GAZI” BY A.CHAL
Artist/producer A.CHAL returns with the visuals for the recently released “GAZI” Intercut with scenes of A.CHAL in a haze of colour, the distorted visuals of LA’s iconic skyline combine with lavish locations, reflect the duality of wealth in this life and…
LIFE: DJ-ing My First Coachella
Last time this week I was attending my very first Coachella. I never made it to the actual festival, but I DJed some pretty amazing parties surrounding the event! To be honest, the festival scene scares me. But who knows,…
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VIDEO: VA$HTIE KOLA CELEBRATES 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HOUSEPARTY
As you may or may not know, earlier this month we celebrated the 1 year anniversary of my 1992 Party at legendary Webster Hall. Every Thursday is what we call “House Party” with 4 massive floors of partying. My party…
LISTEN: Vashtie x Violette x Puma 90’s Fashion Show Mix by DJ Wonder
When I did my Vashtie x Violette x Puma Runway Show in February, I was overwhelmed with all the details that go into a show. I didn’t take any of it lightly and in fact, found it also fulfilling. When…
LIFE: BEHIND THE SCENES OF CINEMATIC’S PHOTOSHOOT 4.1.15
Yesterday the whole Cinematic family had a photoshoot. Cinematic Music Group is an independent record label owned by my amazing manager Jonny Shipes! It was a fun afternoon of shooting and hanging with all the bros. Checkout some of the…
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INVITE: WEBSTER HALL’S HOUSE PARTY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Can you believe it’s been a whole year since 1992 the Party has been at Webster Hall’s House Party?! Thank you to everyone who has ever come out to support the party. Even if you haven’t yet, come by tonight!…
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LIFE: DRUHA’S BIRTHDAY AT LUCKY STRIKE – JOEY BADA$$, ROSENBERG, SMIF-N-WESSUN & MORE (3.13.15)
I am so honored to not only have the opportunity to DJ for Druha’s Birthday celebration, but to also have him on board as part of my management. Druha is a legend in the game! Joey Bada$$
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: cinematic music, drew friedman, druha, duck down records, Joey Bada$$, Joey Badass, jonny shipes, lucky strike, mad lion, new york city, smif-n-wessun, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie blog
RECAP: 1992 THE PARTY AT WEBSTER HALL HOUSE PARTY (3.26.15)
Another Thursday night for the books at Webster Hall with 1992 the Party. As usual I jammed out with my crew DJ Huggybear and Deemehlow. If you’ve never been to our parties (which you should!), we play a mix of…
LISTEN: Father – “Who’s Gonna Get F***** First?”
I’ve been working out my Daddy Issues, listening to Father on repeat. My newest and latest obsession is Atlanta Based and Mississippi Born, Father. You may know him from his hit “Wrist” which features ILoveMakonnen and Key! It’s a simple…
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INVITE: 1992THEPARTY AT WEBSTER HALL
If you didn’t make it to SXSW and are still in New York City (like little old me), come hang with me at #1992theParty at Webster Hall. While most of the House Party gang is in Austin, I’ll be holding…
LIFE: THAT ONE TIME I SPENT NEW YEARS IN JAMAICA
Flashback to a couple of months ago where I had the honor to DJ an exclusive New Year’s Eve Party at the GoldenEye Hotel and Resort in Jamaica. I had never been to Jamaica before, and was stoked to be…
INTERVIEW: FIVE STYLE STARS BREAK DOWN THEIR FAVORITE LUCKYSHOPS LOOKS
Lucky Magazine asked me how I would define my personal style and let me style one of their looks with my own touch. Of course I chose to pair this clean striped tee with some pieces from my new Puma collaboration (out in…
NEWS: #PUMAXVASHTIE Violette Official Lookbook – Starring Vashtie & Luka By Eli Schmidt
So excited to share the lookbook images we shot for my #PUMAxVASHTIE Collection. 17 articles of clothing and 9 pairs of shoes! Here it is modeled by yours truly and dream boat Luka Sabbat. Photographed by Eli Schmidt. Styled by…
WATCH: #PUMAx VASHTIE SS15 FASHION FILM – VASHTIE & LUKA
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LIFE: Debuting my #PUMAxVASHTIE SS’15 COLLECTION – MODELED BY LUKA SABBAT, CHYNNA, JARLOS & MORE
You guys! I’ve been quietly working on my partnership with Puma Premium since the Summer of 2013. It was hard to keep it all a secret, but almost a year and a half later – I have completed 17 pieces…
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WATCH: “NYC, 1981: A Most Violent Year” Short Documentary
As you know, I am obsessed with New York – but even more than New York now, tales of the old New York fascinate me to no end! I just peeped these quick little doc by Austin Peters and it…
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INVITE: 1992 THE PARTY AT WEBSTER HALL X HOUSE PARTY + ILOVEMAKONNEN
No plans tonight? Come to the legendary House Party at Webster Hall featuring my crew in the Marlin Room (Oscar, Deemehlow, + Huggy Bear), Just Blaze, DJ Soul, Jasmine Solano, Melo-X, and DJ Will Gates. I’m still enjoying my lovely…
NEWS: Vashtie Teams Up with Nickelodeons SpongeBob & Flüd
Vashtie has partnered with Nickelodeon and Flüd to create a limited edition SpongeBob inspired crossbody bag for Spring 2015. It is a yellow, vegan leather bag with a scalloped flap and gold crossbody linked chain which is the perfect touch for…
RECAP: 1992 PARTY + RAE SREMMURD AT WEBSTER HALL (1.15.15)
Last night was another epic House Party at Webster! I brought some 1992 dancers on stage to keep the 90s and 2000’s vibes going (and NOT twerk everywhere!) The crowd was insane and of course Rae Sremmurd gave a crazy…
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VIDEO: DAY TO NIGHT WITH VASHTIE KOLA
Take a sneak peak into my fast-paced life and the beauty regimen that keeps up with my very busy lifestyle!
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INVITE: Vashtie’ x 1992 The Party at Webster Hall x House Party NYC + Rae Sremmurd
If you have not yet been to this incredible explosion of 3 different bumping parties happening under the oldest nightclub roof in America then you are quite frankly bugging! You guys! Get it together. Every week you have Just Blaze,…
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PRESS: Vashtie in Lucky Magazine’s February Issue – Wearing Violette New York 4 Page Spread
Back in November, I was asked by Lucky Magazine and Yasmin Sewell to model in a Full 4 Page Spread on “How To Style A T-Shirt” and they couldn’t have asked a better candidate than me! I guess that’s tooting…
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LIFE: Dinner with Robin & Richard Goldberg at Peasant – Learning Barolo
My dear friends Robin and Richard Goldberg have treated me like a daughter since I met them back in 2005. To be fair, I be-friended them through their son – young Alex Goldberg, whom I stumbled upon in Soho around…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: barolo, di palo, italian restaurant, italy, new york city, peasant, piedmont, richard goldberg, robin goldberg, vashtie
INTERVIEW: Re-Caps of The Vashtie x Violette New York x G-Shock Collaboration
Screenshot of my Complex.Com takeover. It was insane. I was all up and through that website! Special thanks to everyone who has supported me and continue to support me, whether through buying my goods or just following me on my…
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INVITE: Vashtie DJ’ing in Jamaica at Golden Eye for NYE (PLUS: Webster Hall House Party NYC NYE)
I am so ecstatic about DJ’ing in Jamaica for NYE. Not only that, but I’m DJ’ing at the famed GoldenEye Resort where English author/journalist and naval intelligence officer, Ian Fleming wrote his James Bond series of spy novels. Ian Fleming…
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VASHTIE TV: Hosting Heineken’s Holiday Dinner – Miss Info, Dee & Ricky, ASAP Rocky, ASAP Nast & More!
DECEMBER, 2014. NEW YORK CITY Peep the BEHIND THE SCENES of my HEINEKEN HOLIDAY DINNER, hosted by yours truly. MUSIC: ILOVEMAKONNEN – “TUESDAY” FILM & EDIT: CHELSEA ODUFU vashtie.com/ twitter.com/vashtie facebook.com/vashtie.kola youtube.com/vashtie vimeo.com/vashtie
LIFE: Vashtie’s #VioletteGShock Collaboration Party at Gansevoort – Big Sean, Binx, Funk Flex, Samantha Ronson, Trapstar & More!
Big Sean x Vashtie #VioletteGShock Party December 17th. Last night I celebrated the debute and launch of my very special Violette x G-Shock Collaboration at the luxe Rooftop at Gansevoort in New York City. It was amazing…
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LIFE: Vashtie Hosting a Heineken Dinner for Friends #HKNFF – ASAP Crew, Dee & Ricky, Angela Simmons (12.16.14)
Some of you may remember the Heineken dinner I hosted last year, which was off the hook. This year was even better…I even put on a gown and a leather choker to celebrate the evening in true hostess form. Dinner courtesy of…
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LIFE: Attending Rihanna’s Diamond Ball – 3 Days in LA
I was flown out to attend Rihanna’s lovely Diamond Ball affair by my family at Puma (more to come on that soon). LA is famously not one of my favorite places, but the weather, food and friends made up for…
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INVITE: #1992THEPARTY @ WEBSTER HALL
No plans for tonight? Make sure you head out to #1992theParty this and every Thursday at Webster Hall!
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NEWS: #WEEKOFOUTRAGE- “WE NOT GOIN’ BACK”
“We Not Goin’ Back” is a visceral commentary on the climate surrounding the murders of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, and the crossroads we face in bringing the slow genocide of blacks and latinos in this country to a halt. …
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VIDEO: G-SHOCK X VA$HTIE LIMITED EDITION VIOLETTE TIMEPIECE
Here is a little fashion film that I directed for my Violette G-Shock collaboration. On sale now at VioletteNewYork.com Video Credits: Director: Va$htie Co-Director: Guy Blelloch DP: Zach Lowry Color: Alan Gordon Production Assistant: Kaitlin Felton
