ART: Conartists Art Collective

Brian Shevlin

Picking my way down a cramped stair to a basement, a whole world of original contemporary art, vintage fashion and new customization and print emerged before me. This was Conartists, a creative collective spanning fashion designers, painters, installations, music and graphic artists all working out of the same studio space and regularly putting on exhibitions and events. I had a chat with studio curator and multi-artist Brian Shevlin about what was currently happening on Ludlow Street's art scene. Check it out on our Live Stream.

At Conartists, they speak in color

Hand-drawn cap designs

STYLE SPOTTING: New York Street Trends

Vintage was definitely the key ingredient when Fashion Beat TV bumped in to this creative duo consisting of photography student Monnet Lucki, who attends Parsons School of Design and L.A. hair stylist Deandre Peoples. Both were wearing outfits consisting primarily of vintage clothes and accessories with Deandre mixing in some cool, zippered trousers he had gotten from a fashion show he had styled. Check out the Live Stream video interview where Monnet goes in to more detail about her sources of inspiration and mixing art with fashion in her photography as well as us taking a closer look at Deandre's outfit.

Deandre Peoples (left) & Monnet Lucki (right)

FASHION: Shopping NYC's Lower East Side

For some unusual, smaller and quirkier brands New York's Lower East Side is a great place to find designer boutiques stocking up on the latest New Yorker and International labels. We took a video tour through the garment racks at International Playground and checked out designs by Chromat Garments and Carlos Campos.

Chromat Garments are highly structural

Carlos Campos

MUSIC: Artists' Take on Band Posters and T-Shirts @ Insound Event, NYC

Since their launch in March 1999, Indie rock online mail order store Insound have championed the best and most exciting the underground music scene has to offer. With an increasing following among musicians, labels, fan- and music-zines, Insound has cemented themselves as the go-to place for discovering bands on the verge of breaking in to the music scene at large. New York bands such as Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Pains of Being Pure at Heart and The Rapture have all benefited from these music lovers impeccable taste. Launching their first pop-up event, Insound partnering with artist duo Sonnenzimmer and Jason Munn to create a gallery space bringing together art and music, a selection of limited edition band posters and t shirts were on sale along with design-oriented audio products as well as old-skool vinyl listening stations. Check out our Live Stream feed as we speak with Andy Nystrom and Andy French from Insound about the art and t-shirts.

Band Posters by Sonnenzimmer

TRAVEL: Fashion Beat TV Goes to New York!

Throughout October Fashion Beat TV's Karim Theilgaard will be in New York checking out the New York Film Festival and the ever burgeoning creative scene. If you're a creative or know some hot tips for places and people in New York and would like to get involved get in touch via the Contact info.

INTERVIEW: Top Model Rachel Joy Shares Her Music

Having followed Rachel Joy's progression over the last 4 years, from her early steps on the runway to her current status as a highly successful international model, Fashion Beat TV caught up with her to talk about life on the road and the importance of music.

To see Rachel in action check out film maker Ray Moody's video of her on FBtv.

Rachel Joy

Fashion Beat tv: Where in the World are you at the moment?

Rachel Joy: I'm currently in Sydney, Australia for 2 more weeks then I will be in New York.

FBtv: How has working in different countries and being exposed to their cultures influenced you as a person and in your work?

Traveling is one of the main reasons I enjoy my work so much! I have learned a lot by spending time in different countries. Each city has its own unique flare from the history, fashion, food and the coffee! I've picked up the basics from many languages which helps a lot when it comes to working with the clients.

FBtv: How important is music to you?

RJ: I love music! But not a particular genre..my music taste ranges from classical to reggae and even some cheesy pop if the mood is right... yes its very important to me, I listen to music all day, everyday!

FBtv: Which tracks are on your playlist at the moment?

Ray Charles - I got a woman

Led Zeppelin - Babe im gonna leave you

Gyptian - Hold yuh

Nicki Minaj - beam me up scotty

Kanye West - Monster

FBtv: Does music influence your persona and style in any way?

Music has influenced me to dance. I'm learning Tango and Street urban, but i think i have my own personal style that doesn't relate to music, its just me!

FBtv: Where can we see you next?

Keep your eye out for various things, I'm about ;)

Rachel Rocks Out

FASHION: A Model-Perfect Stumble & Fall

During London Fashion Week's Burberry Prorsum show a model stumbled in the impossibly high-heeled shoes. She was hardly the first to struggle with these shoes as several spills in Burberry's recent shows around the World this season have proven. But here at Fashion Beat TV we felt this image was as if taken straight out of a campaign, with the model in question looking forever graceful in her dynamic saving-pose.

Can you name the model?