Asian hate crimes have increased by 150% in the past year, according to the analysis released by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino. from March 2020 to February 2021, the Stop AAPI…
Hey Guys. I’ve been meaning to write this sooner and I guess it’s taking me a while because I knew it would open up some wounds…and it is, but might as well get it out. As you probably know, I’ve…
We are in very challenging times, but nothing has ever been accomplished by silence or non-action. I have great hope for the future with all the efforts happening in the world, but I know…it’s still easy to feel helpless at…
I can’t believe how much time is flying! It’s been 10 whole years since I became the first woman (and maybe the first non-athlete) to have her own Jordan sneaker! Since then, other iconic women like Aleali May and Melody…
Are you about to celebrate a birthday or plan festivities for a loved one? Well…I’m coming straight from an amazing birthday spent in quarantine (April 23rd, 2020) and I learned a few ways you can celebrate your born day at…
View this post on Instagram “Look at us. Who would have thought…Not me.” 12.4.19 ? (Who would have guessed that when we met in 2011; we would become good friends for 6 years, fall in love, become a…
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 11 years this month since me and Kid Cudi were bored one Friday night before heading out to my party (“Open” at Santos with Q-Tip) and decided to have some fun with the video…
What is up, fam’?! Have you seen my new YouTube Channel? It’s chock full all the nonsense you might remember from my VashtieTV Episodes like; my wild work days/nights but, also it now shares my wellness world that you may…
Last week, I had the unreal honor of DJ’ing the DVF Awards with Diane Von Furstenberg at Brooklyn Museum – honoring New York City Influencers and Media Moguls. A few major names, like Anita Hill received the Lifetime Leadership Award…
So, for those of you who have followed me – you my remember my VASHTIE TV Episodes where I detailed my travels, life experiences and pointless adventures. After Instagram took off in 2010, I started to dabble in social media…
Special shoutout to Daniel Arsham, the Snarkitecture Gang and American Express for having me DJ their celebratory private dinner for Snark Park at the newly debuted Hudson Yards. If you haven’t heard about Hudson Yards, it is the nation’s largest…
Yesterday, Vashtie strutted her stuff down the runway for KOCHÉ, a Parisian fashion brand by Christelle Kocher. Vashtie embodies every aspect of the brand that was established in 2015, they stand at the crossroad of couture know-how, streetwear attitude, and youth…
Video by: Aklo On Valentines Day, Vashtie threw a very special edition of The 1992 Party at Lot 45 in Brooklyn. The turn out was incredible and the line was wrapped around the block before midnight. Some folks came with…
Before I debut my film, I have to tell you a story and share some “behind the scenes”… Me and Gigie Cosmic, shooting “French New York Wave” Paris, Oct. 2017 While I was in Paris for Fashion Week (October 2017),…
As I was planning a trip to Paris for Men’s Fashion Week last week, I was invited by Lea Juliano of Madison Square Garden to attend a New York Knicks/Squarespace event in London. You know I am always down to…
Fashion Week in Paris is always a wild experience. I’m not sure if it’s the combination of champagne, jet lag and couture…but it has a real good knack for taking my antisocial qualities and turning them into “Girls Gone Wild”,…
It was the summer before my senior year of the School of Visual Arts and I needed a second job, something day-time that could balance my night job of cocktail waitressing. College for anyone is expensive, but private art school…
Post holiday season celebrations, you may find yourself feeling in need of a detox. If you’re anything like me, then you’ve been over-eating and over-drinking since Thanksgiving. But…’twas the holiday season! Now…it’s January 1st. Are you ready to dry #DryJanuary?!…
Vashtie had the honor of DJing for Madison Square Gardens foundation, The Garden Of Dreams in ‘The Boogie Down Bronx’. The event celebrated the major rebuild for the Madison Square Boys and Girls Columbus Clubhouse. A hockey clinic was hosted…
Last week, Vashtie had an easy, breezy, and beautiful time spinning for New York’s hottest brick-and-mortar, the new CoverGirl flagship store in Times Square. The 2-story flagship was spectacular and filled with the latest and greatest technology. When you walk…
Last week, Vashtie attended the Burberry Christmas In New York Store Cocktail Event. The Christmas party was hosted by the iconic Naomi Campbell, Matt Smith, and Valerie Morris-Campbell. The flagship store was turned into the ultimate winter wonderland, it was…
Last night Vashtie had the pleasure of DJ’ing the opening of the Dior pop-up store in the Meatpacking district of New York City. The evening started off with ‘glam’ of course and all products used for her beat were Christian Dior.…
Last night in New York City, I attended the collaboration of Virgil Abloh and Moët & Chandon at the New Museum for a gorgeous seated dinner. The first floor was red carpet mayhem with attendees like; ASAP Ferg, Renell Medrano,…
Last night, I DJ’ed for the iconic Perry Ellis and the revival of their “America” Collection. Recently modeled by son of Snoop Dog, Cordell Broadus, the collection proves that these 90’s staples can endure the test of time. The scene…
I hate to mention this, but October is around the corner…I know, where did the year go?! Around this time, I like to detox. Especially since I usually spend the summer hydrating with rosé and sip Champagne all September long…
When I received the email yesterday morning from Lea Juliano and the MSG team about complimentary VIP tickets to the NY Rangers pre-season game, I jumped right on it. No, I have no idea how sports work but I love…
I thought the night was going to be really chill and relaxed but in classic New York fashion – you never know where the night will take you. The evening started with dinner and rose at Lovely Day and then…
Last night was a major moment for me! I was given the incredible honor of DJ’ing the Tommy Hilfiger afterparty for his collaboration with world renowned racecar driver, Lewis Hamilton. #TommyxLewis is the name and I even got to model…
For my long-time readers, I know I’ve been talking about getting around to this for some time now. It’s so beyond long overdue, yet in perfect time…since it’s my birthday today! I had been wanting to do a post on…
Last night I DJ’ed for the super legendary modeling agency Wilhelmina Models for their 50th Anniversary! It was literally the most popping party inside and out…as the door was mobbed with industry elites and downtown VIP’s. The event took place…
Hi. Vashtie here. Yes, the Vashtie of Vashtie.Com. Some of you may remember when it was only me contributing to this internet experiment since 2007 and I’m sure you may have noticed that my site has expanded to include a…
So, last week I dipped real quick to Paris to celebrate my birthday in Parisian style. It was the second time I was so fortunate to do so. The first time was in 2014 (See the trip that I bogged…
It was all a dream. In 2009, I had the honor of directing a video for the Notorious soundtrack. Biggie has been a huge influence on my life and work and having the chance to direct a Jadakiss video for a song about him was monumental–and…
Um. Like. I can’t. DKNY has been so amazing to me. They made my entire last year super glamorous, having featured me in 3 campaigns and their NYFW runway show. In total, 4 campaigns including their 2013 collaboration with Opening Ceremony.…
What’s a better way to party besides losing yourself in the midst of good vibes and quality music? To spare yourself the wonder, there is no better way! Come party the way you should this Friday for the ‘Brooklyn Took…
Back in 2014, Justin Gignac of the creative agency Working Not Working booked me to DJ their holiday party. I’m pretty sure I bodied it, because they had me back to celebrate their 5 year anniversary with over 1200 RSVPS!…
Last night, I was delightfully invited to attend the 300 ENT and Migos (Women Only) Dinner and Party in NYC’ Meatpacking District to celebrate the highly anticipated release of their album “Culture”. I absolutely got dressed as bad and boujee…
Warning: This Vashtie TV episode might be highly anticipated and simultaneously highly unanticipated. This latest episode explores the world of Gravity Hydro-Colon Therapy, a procedure I started about five years ago. In the beginning, I went maybe a couple times…
Back in July 2016, I made a mixtape titled “This Machine Kills Racism”. At the time, I was overwhelmed with all that was happening and had been happening in the world, specifically in my beloved homeland of America. I think…
Jeez! This past week was intense. 5 flights in 5 days! I’m not even a musician and I’m not on tour! Yikes. Paris Monday to Wednesday. New York Wednesday night. Dallas Thursday. Houston Friday and back to NYC on Saturday.…
