Today my brand Violette presents a limited edition unisex “Bisous” button up, featuring red lips embroidered on the neck. The name, pronounced “bee-zoo”, is the French word for kiss! Check out the lookbook, shot by Amanda Alborano, features myself and musician Mozartrick,…
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SHOP: Violette Bisous Button Up
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FASHION: Violette New York Launches New Capsule
My brand Violette New York has had some exciting collaborations in the past from Puma, Bowery Bob, & more. Today, I’m happy to announce the launch of a mini-capsule which is the perfect way to bring in the Summer. Short and…
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LIFE: NYFW Men’s – My 3 Favorite Shows – Public School, Billy Reid & Rochambeau
Phewww. The work week is over and so was my part-time job of attending not only Fashion Week Shows, but MENS Fashion Week Shows. Oy vey. Next Week is Women’s New York Fashion Week and I’m already exhausted. Don’t get…
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SHOP: Mystery of Violette Boxing
From spending time with family, giving (and getting!) gifts, and starting a new year, the holiday season is one of my favorites. In honor of the holiday, Violette New York just released an awesome holiday mystery box. Surprise your friends and family…
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SHOP: Violette New York’s Vintage Mickey Mouse Collection
Growing up, Mickey Mouse was one of my favorite cartoon characters. Since his creation in 1928, he’s become one of the most recognizable and popular figures in pop culture. Although as a kid I wasn’t able to own anything Mickey…
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Violette New York x Bowery Bob: Flowers for Towers
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…
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…
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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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…
NEWS: Violette Drops “N.Y. State Of Mind” Collection, Featuring Designs by Baron Von Fancy, Kunle Martins and Bowery Bob!
INDIE 184 for Violette Special drop for 9/11, Violette has debuted a line of New York inspired tees and hoodies…featuring art work by my friends Kunle Martins (Earsnot), Baron Von Fancy and Bowery Bob of Two One Two. The lookbook,…
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NEWS: Vashtie, Violette & Cam’Ron – Violette Haze Collection (On Sale Tomorrow 8.19.14)
So…I did a lil collabo with legendary Cam’Ron (the man himself) and it goes on SALE tomorrow at: VIOLETTENEWYORK.COM Inspired by the very iconic (and very pink) photo of him and the fact that we share a love for al things…
THROWBACK: “You Better Work” Violette New York Look Book by Amanda Lopez (2012)
After the success of the first VIOLETTE VINTAGE COLLECTION, which focused on Sportswear – we bring to you another batch in the form of 90’s Bustiers. Inspired by 90’s Supermodels and Fashion, here is “YOU BETTER WORK” shot by AMANDA LOPEZ.…
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LIFE: Day At The Beach + Dinner With Joey Bada$$ (8.24.13)
I seriously don’t think I’ve been to the beach in 2 years. That realization came to me this past weekend as I got packed for the beach with Angelo Baque, Rafael Rios and Friends. I remember making sure I’d be…
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NEWS: Violette New York Releases Latest Violette Vintage x Metal & Concert Tees!
My good friend Elle Clay always laughs when an interview or article refers to me along the lines of a “Hip Hop Princess” or anything to that effect. “They don’t know that you’re a dirty white boy underneath it all?!”…
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NEWS: TwoOneTwo.US Site Launch & Collaborations With Vashtie + Scott Williams, Angelo Baque, Baron Von Fancy, Aaron Bondaroff & More – Functional Art Objects & Clothing
Introducing TwoOneTwo.Us. A brand new brand by Bobby Waltzer that specializes in making functional art objects and clothing and collaborate with people whose aesthetic inclinations they admire. Who doesn’t like the sound of that?! Young Scoozle aka Scott Williams and I recently…
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