5 Key Trends Londoners (or Everyone) Will Be Wearing Next Spring
London is the incubator of European talent that reworks the classics and brings a unique and creative twist to every runway. This season, the runway was filled with respect and honor for the Queen, colorful characters, and an ode to the 19th-century aesthetic— which designers like Simone Rocha bea
5 NYFW Style Trends to Try in 2023
New York Fashion Week was a month ago, but that doesn’t mean that the feeling of excitement is over. Next spring, New York designers gave us lots of options to choose from, and, If you’re like me, then options are a good thing. Spring/Summer 2023 is all about the small details that make
Guerdy Abraira: ‘I don’t speak Basic, I speak INGILIZ’
The breakout star of Peacock’ (the NBC network streaming service) Real Housewives of Miami Guerdy Abraira is a woman on the fast track. Already a celebrated event + wedding planner, the Haitian-born Abraira has risen to a whole new level of worldwide acclaim since her breakout first season of th
Costa Rican Born Designer Mauricio Alpizar Takes On NYFW with a Roar
Fashion Week is about standing out, and one designer, in particular, Mauricio Alpizar, did just that. The Costa Rican-born sustainability designer embodies what it means to radiate elegance. Alpizar moved to Australia in 1995, however, he has credited Costa Rica as his true influence, having grown u
TIDAL Creates New Stage for RISING Artists at New York Fashion Week
Music and fashion have always intertwined, and TIDAL is always searching for innovative ways to merge these two worlds. Each year, designers from all over showcase their latest work during the hustle and bustle of New York Fashion Week. This year, Contrast had the pleasure of attending the runway sh
Maluma Talks Investments in Streaming App ‘Trebel,’ Wanting To Collab with Justin Timberlake and More
When Maluma, born Juan Luis Londoño Arias, was only 16 years old, he released his debut independent single Farandulera, which hit radio airplay in Colombia. The single garnered so much traction that it even caught the eye of Sony Music. It was that very next year that the Medellin-born artist would
The Contrast Man: Steelo Brim Talks 1,000+ Episodes of Ridiculousness, Shares his Art Collection
It’s not every day you get a chance to look into the home of your favorite tv-personality. I’m talking about comedian and co-host of MTV’s Ridiculousness, Steelo Brim. As we got a chance to tour his captivating home, Steelo lets us know that when you look around his house, it’
Dawn Richard Performs at Pitchfork Festival, Talks “Second Line,” Nick Visuals and More
I got to sit down with my girl Dawn Richard as she prepared for her opening night performance with Pitchfork Music Festival in July. As we sat there, we talked about her performing songs from her recent album, ‘Second Line,’ and how she prepares for a festival like this, as well as the u
