FITS JUST RIGHT!!

FITS JUST RIGHT

LEVI'S Curve ID
WEAR WHAT FITS Event

Just got back from the LEVI'S sponsored WEAR WHAT FITS Event at Bryant Park, NYC. The turn out was amazing. The line got shut down with ladies (and a sprinkle of dudes) clamoring to get a complimentary pair of new LEVI'S Curve ID Jeans in exchange for a pair of their worn jeans. Proceeds went to Goodwill, which is a very good look I might add.

The day was perfect (sunny with a little breeze), for charity and fashion. The DJ kept the crowd fresh with classic tunes from Prince and Lisa Lisa. You know I was feeling right! and my girl Janelle Monae rocked out to cap it off.

Casey Benjamin

Either Got IT or U Don't  !!!

Profile on Casey Benjamin

Very rarely am I so fascinated by someone's personal style. But, off the top, I knew that Mr. Casey Benjamin was a true original. The Queens based Renaissance Man and 1/2 of super group Heavy Music, elaborates on Style & Culture:

1. What is style to you?

...Swag, the way you carry yourself. Any one can wear a suit, but not everyone can WEAR a suit...dig?

2. Who/What inspires your fashion choices?

I've always been a fan of American Pop Culture...been checking out Sammy Davis Jr., James Dean, Herbie Hancock, and Morris Day.

3. Pick one word to describe your fashion sense. Why?

Passion. I wear what I love.

4. Whats the correlation between fashion and music?

Shapes and colors are the muse of most artists. Lines, curves, the richness of all shades...It's all expression, just different idioms. Think about it...when you listen to a song you like, don't you see a vision in your mind?

5. What was your greatest fashion splurge?

Greatest splurge was a trench coat I bought in Belgium while on tour with Q-Tip. I'm really big on  how clothes fall on the body so to find something that fits perfectly, sometimes it's just worth it to spend the money.

6. What do you look forward to wearing this fall?
I'm looking forward to my trench coats and combat boots. I like to do simple ensembles, let my hair do the rest.

7. What's your favorite menswear accessory?
I love my SHOES and my SUSPENDERS. Suspenders are totally practical, classic, and you can wear them high or low which in my opinion solves the whole "pants hanging off the ass" dilemma. Shoes are great, I probably own just as much as or more than most women. Ha Ha!

8. Why are classic statement pieces so important?
Classic pieces...set the tone. No matter how flamboyant fashion trends may get, you will see from history at some point, it always goes back to the basics.

9. Whats the sexiest thing a woman could wear?
...a beautiful simple black evening gown and Christian Louboutin heels close the deal.

10. Where in the world is the best place to shop? Why?

My favorite places are NY, London, Dublin, Tokyo, Paris, and Amsterdam. They're broad in selection. Great thrift also.

Interviewed by Yaneira De Jour