Italy in June? This sounds like an ideal vacation: amazing art and delicious food, who can say no to that? Hosting this art show is non profit organization Bisazza Foundation, which is devoted to design and architects. For the exhibits, you will find renown contemporary designers including: Tord Boontje, Aldo Cibic, Sandro Chia, Marcel Wanders, and more. Get a glimpse of what to expect here.

-Heather Liggins

When I hear Brett from Boundless, images of high-tops, Adidas and rope “dookie” chains flood into my mind, especially after listening to “Hip Hop Mix 1.” This is not the only portal through time DJ Brett you take you through. Brett believes as a DJ he’s, “a conductor navigating place to place to alter one’s feelings with sound…[and] end up at a place called Boogie.” After listening to a few mixes from his podcast, I’ve been to that land called Boogie, and beyond.

Learn more and listen to Brett from Boundless here.

-Heather Liggins

Layered paintings? I don’t think I’ve ever seen this before. The complexity added to this painting among more by Denmark artist, Carmen Ghecca, is a trademark. She has the ability to magnify the subject with different tools. To view more artwork by Ghecca, click here.

-Heather Liggins

In honor of New York Fashion Week, it’s only right to highlight fashion designer, Michaela Cirlugea. The items that this well-seasoned designer all center around threading art and fashion together, but also “to create items that are as versatile as possible.” The array of diversity is seen throughout Cirlugea’s collection of the years.

To view more of Cirlugea’s latest designs, click here.

“Fashion is a form of self-expression for every person. There is no choice. Everyone must participate.” -Allyson Jacobs

Pop Art Collection

I remember sitting in seminars during my undergrad years, and having discussion of non-verbal forms of expression. Fashion is the voluntary and involuntary image that defines, and sums up your character in an instant. For fashion designer and AFP’s Fashion Director, Allyson Jacobs, she recognizes the power of fashion. What’s her style? I define it as clean and bold. There’s always a statement within each item, but the clean cuts and lines provides balance.

 Born and raised in Louisiana, Jacobs was taught the ropes–fit, style and fabric–of fashion at an early age from her mother, Jean. Now residing in New York City, she currently designs luxury lines for private clients. Outside of running her own line, Jacobs  “works to seek out and support other emerging fashion designers who exhibit artistic talent and determination.” These emerging designers that Jacobs works with have been showcased in NY Fashion Week and, some have went on to gain amazing editorial exposure in major publications.

Learn more about AFP’s Fashion Director and designer, here.

-Heather Liggins