In honor of the tragic events that occurred on September 11th, Violette New York and Bowery Bob have collaborated on product to pay tribute to the city of New York and the brave FDNY Firefighters. “Flowers for Towers” is essentially…
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Violette New York x Bowery Bob 1 of 1 Fire Extinguisher
In an effort to raise money and awareness for the firefighters who responded to the East Village fire in NYC earlier this year, my brand Violette New York & Bowery Bob have collab’ed on a 1 of 1 special edition purple…
LIFE: DJ’ing for Cadillac & Nick Wooster’s #StyleDriven + Hanging with the Bro’s at Max Fish (9.1.15)
Last night I DJ’ed a fun little event for Cadillac and the Capsule Collection they did, curated and styled by Nick Wooster. I even had my own Cadillac truck and driver pick me up and drop me off. Elle, Chester…
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READ: Vashtie’s Exclusive Interview with Complex Media
I had the pleasure of visiting the Complex offices in New York and sitting down with them for an exclusive interview. We talked about everything from my Puma collaborations, Violette New York, being a creative, and more. Below are a…
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WATCH: Barneys Bag Love Video
Recently I had the honor of working with Barneys New York on their campaign for their Fall handbag line. It was an awesome shoot and an amazing experience! Watch the video below and head over to their website to view…
NEWS: I’ve Uncovered A Vault of My Younger Days (UPDATE)
I originally posted this in 2012 and FINALLY – and only 3 years later, I will be actually posting this. You guys ready? What do you want to see or know younger Vashtie?! Let me know…I’m posting before the end…
WATCH: My 5 Part National Toshiba TV Commercial Dir. Chris Robinson
Okay, so when Toshiba reached out about featuring me in their 5 part commercial series titled #SlashGen – I was shocked! Not only did Toshiba want to showcase me and my talents, it was the first time a brand has…
VIDEO: Post Malone – “White Iverson” Official Video
If you follow me on the Snaps, then you most likely saw me and Yung Cousin Pablo from Paris blasting Post Malone for a week straight…like, on repeat non-stop. If you had described him to me before playing his music,…
LIFE: Joey Bada$$, Pro Era, Ab-Soul, The Underachievers, A$AP Ferg & More – First Annual Steez Day
Check out what went down behind-the-scenes as well as at the concert during Pro Era’s first annual STEEZ Day. The festival was established in honor of the collective’s fallen comrade, Capital STEEZ, taking place on July 7, what would have…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: A$AP Ferg, Ab-Soul, Joey Badass, pro era, Steez Day, The Underachievers, vashtie, vashtie kola
WATCH: Abra – “Roses”
Okay, I am obsessed with Abra and her many musical references. I stumbled upon this song a few weeks ago and have been playing it non-stop. Then, I found this gem of a video that her and Father just released.…
WATCH: Vashtie’s Showtime Show 3AM Episode Guide – Talks Tough Childhood, Breakups, Love & More!
ARVE Error: src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://youtu.be/PklQp-Dp7WM src in org: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PklQp-Dp7WM?feature=oembed&width=960&height=1000&discover=1 src in mod: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PklQp-Dp7WM?width=960&height=1000&discover=1 src gen org: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PklQp-Dp7WM Have you guys been watching my SHOWTIME SHOW 3AM?! Oh wow, it is such a wild ride. Between Internet Sensation…
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VIOLETTE: Summer Flash Sale
Starting today at 12 PM I’m having a crazy sale on violettenewyork.com. 50% off ALL ORDERS until June 30th! Shop while the offer lasts! (or until everything sells out). Use promo code VIOLETTESUMMER at checkout for discount.
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WATCH: Vashtie on ShowTime’s NYC Night-Life Series 3AM! Tonight 11PM EST
Have you guys been watching my SHOWTIME SHOW? Please tell me you have and I will feel less butt-naked and alone…seriously. A couple weeks ago you might have seen my debut which happened on Episode 2. I basically began my…
WATCH: Abby Wambach’s Journey from Rochester to the World Stage- Directed by Va$htie
Check out the video below directed by yours truly and Guy Blelloch for VICE Sports. In the inaugural episode of VICE Sports Shorts, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team star Abby Wambach returns home to Rochester, New York to visit her…
LIFE: Trailer of Vashtie’s Debut on Showtime’s 3AM Show This Thursday
Well, okay. When the producers for 3am contacted me to be apart of the show, I was super reluctant. But, my friends Fat Jew and Kirill were involved – so I was a bit more interested than usual. Still…despite sharing…
INTERVIEW: Vashtie On The June Cover of TRENDING NY – On Stands Now!
When Trending NY reached out a few weeks back asking me to grace their cover with a double 4 page spread, I was beyond stoked. Their publication is barely a year old and already keeping the fashionable hip to the game. Just…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: adrian mesko, bowery hotel, cover, hearst, Jack's Wife Freda, james demolet, Joey Bada$$, kali uchis, kelela, lovely day, new york city, tai lotson, teddi cranford, tredning ny, tyler the creator, vashtie, vashtie's favorites
LIFE: My Opening DJ Set for Santigold + Steve Madden, While Food Poisoning
A couple of weeks ago I was asked to open for the amazing Santigold at the Music Hall of Williamsburg for the Steve Madden Presents Series. I almost didn’t make it since I had a bad case of food poisoning…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: brooklyn, music hall of williamsburg, santigold, steve madden, steve madden presents series, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie blog
READ: TOP 10 THINGS NOT TO DO WHILE MERCURY IS IN RETROGRADE
1. Don’t make agreements. It’s a horrible time for negotiating contracts or making decisions. 2. Don’t accept or start a new job. 3. Don’t try to close the sale. Closing a deal is often based on taking advantage of great…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: mercy retrograde, things not to do during mercury retrograde, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie blog
LIFE: Waly-Fay Dinner – Party at Raspoutine, Castel & More – Paris FW 1.15
January 25th, 2015. I met up with this international gang for dinner at Waly-Fay, my new favorite place to eat in Paris. Well, one of them! It was an all star cast…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: 2015, afshin momadi, all gone, blog, bromance, caroline vreeland, castel paris, edison chen, emanuele d'angelo, guillaume berg, hotel no name, ian connor, livin cool, louis brodinski, michael dupouy, paris fashion week, paris hot spot, vashtie, virgil abloh
LIFE: DJ’ing for Chloe in Miami x Straight to Paris for FW 1.15
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…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: 2015, arnaud cauchois, charaf tajer, chloe, hami, hotel amour, mr. wix, new yorker, paris, paris fashion week, parisian, pigalle, stephane ashpool, vashtie, vashtie blog
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…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: 1992, 1992 the party, colorware, recap, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie blog, vogueing, webster hall
VIDEO: Kali Uchis – “Rush”
Ya’ll know, I am obsessed with everything that is Kali Uchis. Her music is so refreshing and delicious! Check out her new video for “Rush”. Get it girl!
LIFE: I’M ON A SHOWTIME DOCUSERIES – “3AM” DEBUTING MAY 28TH
Yes, you heard me right – I’m featured on a ShowTime Docuseries and as I type that I’m still questioning how I got here. Literally. I went from wanting to stay behind the camera when I started my career, to…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: 3 am, 3am, dick wolf, fat jew, kirill, showtime docuseries, vashtie, vashtie blog
PRESS: VASHTIE IN GLAMOUR MAGAZINE’S JUNE ISSUE- MONTH IN OUTFITS
Way back in March I was asked to be featured in Glamour Magazine’s “Month in Outfits”. Mixing and matching 5 staple pieces 30 different ways was no easy task! I definitely came out out of my comfort zone playing with…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: glamour, glamour mag, glamour magazine, june issue, month in outfits, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie blog
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……
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: basquiat, bfa.com, deemehlow, drake, I Like It Like This S|2 x Drake, kara walker, new york city, sotheby's, vashtie
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…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: bape, bape 10 year anniversary, bapenyc, kid cudi, pusha-t, travi$ scott, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie birthday, vashtie blog
WATCH: “GAZI” BY A.CHAL
Artist/producer A.CHAL returns with the visuals for the recently released “GAZI” Intercut with scenes of A.CHAL in a haze of colour, the distorted visuals of LA’s iconic skyline combine with lavish locations, reflect the duality of wealth in this life and…
LIFE: DJ-ing My First Coachella
Last time this week I was attending my very first Coachella. I never made it to the actual festival, but I DJed some pretty amazing parties surrounding the event! To be honest, the festival scene scares me. But who knows,…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: coach, coachella, galore, galore mag, harper's bazaar, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie blog
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…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: cinematic, cinematic music group, dj relly rell, Joey Bada$$, mick jenkins, pro era, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie blog
INVITE: WEBSTER HALL’S HOUSE PARTY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Can you believe it’s been a whole year since 1992 the Party has been at Webster Hall’s House Party?! Thank you to everyone who has ever come out to support the party. Even if you haven’t yet, come by tonight!…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: 1992, 1992 the party, electric punanny, fetty wap, funk flex, house party, house party nyc, just blaze, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie blog, webster hall
LIFE: DRUHA’S BIRTHDAY AT LUCKY STRIKE – JOEY BADA$$, 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
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…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: father, ilovemakonnen, key!, vashtie, vashtie blog, vashtie.com, Who's Gonna Get F***** First?
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…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: 1992, 1992theparty, cipha sounds, elle clay, nicky digital, rae sremmurd, vashtie, webster hall
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,…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: 1992 the party, deemehlow, dj soul, house party nyc, huggy bear, jasmine solano, just blaze, melo-x, Oscar 1992, rae sremmurd, vashtie, webster hall
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…
Posted in BLOG, PRESS Tagged with: how to wear a t-shirt, january 2015, lucky magazine, vashtie, Yasmin Sewell
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
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…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: deemehlow, goldeneye resort, house party nyc, huggy bear dj, ian flemin, jamaica, james bond, NYE, Oscar 1992, vashtie, webster hall nyc
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…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: austin millz, big sean, binx, dee and ricky, elle clay, funk flex, gansevoort, josh madden, mikey trapstar, new york, samantha ronson, sandrine charles, stephanie gotch, vashtie, vashtie.com, violette g-shock
