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news: VIOLETTE NEW YORK HAS RE-LAUNCHED AND IS UP AND GUNNING!
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behind the scenes: SHOOTING THE VIOLETTE “RUDE BOY YUTE” LOOKBOOK IN TRINIDAD WITH JONATHAN MANNION (MAY 2011)
The local models were GREAT! I couldn’t get enough of the one girl, she had my lens in love!
foto: VASHTIE x VIOLETTE VINTAGE STORE (10.14.11) x PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELTON ANDERSON
These pieces will be available for purchase when the new VIOLETTE site relaunches!
sneak peak: VIOLETTE “RUDE BOY YUTE” FW11 COLLECTION x SHOT IN TRINIDAD BY JONATHAN MANNION (MAY 2011)
Way back in May, Jonathan Mannion and I flew out to Trinidad for a few shoots. One of which, was to shoot the latest VIOLETTE NEW YORK COLLECTION (The site is being refurbished by the genius STEVE KING at FISHBUCKET…
vashtieTV | EPISODE 8 – 18 HOURS IN CINCINNATI – VIOLETTE POPUP SHOP & PARTY
+++++ JANUARY 30TH, 2011 I was invited out to CINCINNATI, OHIO by JAMES from OTR – where I would take over the store with a VIOLETTE POPUP SHOP. Later, I would host an after-party at FB’s alongside owner LOGAN HIUDT.…
life: 18 HOURS IN CINCINNATTI – VIOLETTE POPUP SHOP AT OTR & AFTERPARTY AT FB’S (1.30.11)
This trip was jam packed with fun, food, and absolutely no sleep. My flight there departed at 6am, so I didn’t sleep the night before nor did I get to sleep on the plane. When I arrived I was delirious,…
news: ORIGINAL THOUGHT REQUIRED x VIOLETTE POP-UP SHOP & AFTERPARTY x VASHTIE APPEARANCE IN CINCINNATI (1.30.11)
I’m going to be in THE NATI or THE CINCY, thanks to ORIGINAL THOUGHT REQUIRED! Until then, I’m researching this historical town and I want to see sights people!!! Let me know where I should go or better yet, come…
foto: VIOLETTE JORDANS ON MY FEET MAKE MY CIPHER COMPLETE…
Very special thanks to all the beautiful and fresh to death young ladies out there rocking the VASHTIE x VIOLETTE x JORDANS!!! And shoutout to the men who may have purchased them for their daughter, sister, girlfriend or homey lover…
random: ALL VIOLETTE EVERYTHING WHILE THE GIANTS PLAY ON SUNDAY (10.10.10)
thanks to JOSH MADDEN for the gift of these purple shades to compliment the release of my VASHTIE x JORDAN 2’s!!! you rule 😉 i never paint my nails (anymore), but some how the little Korean lady talked me into…
shop: GOT BREAST ENVY? VIOLETTE “FUNBAGS” SHIRT NOW ON SALE!
VIOLETTE has just released a LIMITED EDITION “FUN BAGS” t-shirt! this special shirt was designed especially for the ladies (and brave men). you know how we can be girls, some of us are never happy with what we’ve been blessed…
behind the scenes: VIOLETTE PHOTOSHOOT x “GHETTO GOTH” (11.2009)
For Violette’s SS-2010 Release you will find a line of tees inspired by HOOD KIDS that are in tune with GOTH STYLE. Its a mix of opposite worlds, the projects meets the burbs. Its that kid from Brooklyn who listens…
VIOLETTE SALE EXTRAVAGANZA!!!
V I O L E T T E Â N E W Â Y O R K V I O L E T T E Â N E W Â Y O R K V I O L E T…
press: JAMAICA OBSERVER x STYLE SECTION x VASHTIE x VIOLETTE (BULLET!)
i need a copy of this and a plate of jerk chicken with some ting – “ya ear”!!!
behind the scenes: VIOLETTE SUMMER 09 “FANGS OF NEW YORK” LOOKBOOK SHOOT x 13TH WITNESS (2009)
*west indian vampire from brooklyn. *i like to have props around at all times, like this fake cigarette over here. so many laughs with this one. cigarettes look so cool, but aren’t really so cool at all. *MIMI! *@OSCLOPS and…
life: TRINIDAD FASHION WEEK – DAY 4 (Violette Presentation while Theophilus London Performs)
despite the first 3 days being overcast, the 4th and final day proved to be sunny and searing hot. just my luck! my last day there and its the day i have to work the hardest and prepare for my…
random: @THEOPHILUSL SPOTS INTERNATIONAL VIOLETTE CUSTOMERS…ALWAYS!
this time it was PARIS…last time it was KOREA. jeez, i wish i could spot these fly kids myself 😉 ++++++++++ *i love everything french. french fries, french kisses and french people! paris is the truth!!! thanks for the support…
foto: GRACE LADOJA LOVES HER VIOLETTE PACKAGE!
GRACE! make JAMAICA happen or come to NEW YORK soon! we need to gossip, drink cappuccinos and laugh about the rubbish “cool trends” our respective country churns out and how other countries eat it up!
news: VIOLETTE WINTER 2009 HAS ARRIVED…
For Violette’s Winter 2009 Release you will find a line of tees inspired by HOOD KIDS that are in tune with GOTH STYLE. It’s a mix of opposite worlds, “the projects meets the ‘burbsâ€. It’s that kid from Brooklyn who…
news: VIOLETTE NEW YORK re-launching THURSDAY 2/18!
with the addition of the WINTER collection, hey – better late than never! *ghetto goth kitty in full effect…
VIOLETTENEWYORK.COM relaunched and open for business!!!
check it out! the store went live at 10am and inventory is already running out quick…we didn’t expect this, but we ain’t complaining! VIOLETTENEWYORK.COM ++++++++++ “F A N G S O F N E W Y O R K” lookbook…
flashback: VIOLETTE FALL 2008 LOOKBOOK
in the next week, VIOLETTENEWYORK.COM will be re-launching with the SUMMER 2009 line. check out the video we did last season… VIMEO Violette Fall Winter 2008 Lookbook Shoot : ELYSE and MARYAM from va$htie on Vimeo. or YOUTUBE
listen: TAJ MELENDEZ – “Violette Vashtie”
yes, you read that right. a few months ago TAJ MELENDEZ reached out to me and put me on to a song he made, inspired by me. yes. i was blown away not only because it’s such an honor to…
press: VIOLETTE x DJ HICO
thanks to my japanese distributor HIROSHI at ESSENSE for this one. check out DJ HICO in NYLON JP rocking a VIOLETTE tee!!! very KA-WA-EE!
PEPSI x VIOLETTE RETAIL POP-UP SHOP!
SATURDAY was freezing cold, but lots of fun. not only was i featured among some really amazing brands, but i also had a chance to meet customers face to face 🙂 ELLE and I were running on 3 hours sleep,…
official VIOLETTE model: ELYSE TAYLOR
here a little bit about my friend ELYSE TAYLOR. i was so ecstatic when i asked her to be one of the official VIOLETTE models and she happily agreed. She’s perfect for VIOLETTE because not only is she stunning, she’s…
VIOLETTE NEW YORK is LIVE!!!
check it out at VIOLETTENEWYORK.COMÂ !!! browse or shop, or whatever!!! -xo, v$ in VIMEO… Violette Fall Winter 2008 Lookbook Shoot : ELYSE and MARYAM from va$htie on Vimeo. in YOUTUBE.
MISS x violette interview
the lovely ladies of MISS asked for an interview and i was more than excited to do it. these girls are seriously doing their thing 🙂 check the interview HERE!
nitrolicious x violette interview
thanks to WENDY for the interview on her amazing blog NITROLICIOUS!  check it out 🙂
Personal Update: Hospitalization & My Cat Vladimir’s Passing
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…
THROWBACK: In 2010 I became The First Woman To Design a Jordan
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…
LIFE: The Story Behind My Short Film, “French New York Wave”
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),…
LIFE: L’Oreal Photoshoot in Paris & Hpnotiq Texas Tour (4.11 – 4.16)
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.…
