In a recent conversation, visionary Filipino designer Bessie Besana chose to reminisce about his journey as a fashion designer from his childhood and shift to the creative side in his late twenties. Born and raised in the Philippines, Besana’s journey into fashion began with humble roots.

So much is happening on and off the streets during New York Fashion Week, but there’s always a good handful of memorable moments, like Caroline Vazanna’s impeccable ability to paint the rainbow with her garments. You can always count on her to create a jaw dropping street fashion moment, and we were here for it. […]

Nick Viall and I go way back, well sort of. It was the summer of 2015, and I was pretty into the Bachelor Franchise for a few years after having my first kid. To be honest, I never expected the former Bachelor star, based on my perception of him on television, to ever be lucky at love or even great at relationships, and I wasn’t even sure if I liked him most of the time.

LA-based queer alt-pop/R&B artist, CLAY, returns with the release of her sophomore EP Breathing Into Bloom, which features her collaboration with Alessia Cara on “WTSGD” (When The Sun Goes Down) — a track that has surpassed 1.7M Spotify streams since its release in March. The single follows her first single of this project, “ARTERY,” which gave listeners an upbeat track juxtaposed with candid and raw lyrics. The album takes listeners through a soulful and reflective journey of healing, with hopes of creating art for others to use for their own healing.

Today’s article is about the LEADING WITH STYLE AND PURPOSE.  Joining me today is, Ashley Davis, a woman is known for her leadership in global women’s issues, the Arts and in the halls of government—someone who has an extraordinary gift for building systems which take the support of women to new heights. As the recent Co-Chair of the National Museum of Women in the Arts annual Spring Gala in partnership with Christian Dior, Ashley helped lead the efforts resulting in a first of its kind, fashion forward gala in Washington DC.  

If you’re an avid Tik Tok user, then Davis Burleson is someone you’ve encountered while viewing all of the unique personalities on the platform. Burleson recently turned 20 and had a grand celebration at the iconic Goldbar, where SoHo meets the Lower East Side. At this special celebration, not only did he welcome his 20s, but announced a special collaboration he is currently doing with eclectic vegan eatery, Beatnic.

This week for The Power of Women, Lisa Gable met up with Shannon Miller, an Olympian, cancer survivor, health advocate and mom. Seven-time Olympic Medalist, Shannon Miller is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame—twice! At the ’96 Games, she led the “Magnificent Seven” to the US Women’s first ever Team Gold and for the first time for any American gymnast, she captured Gold on the Balance Beam. She is the first American gymnast to win an individual gold medal at a fully-attended summer games and cemented her place as the most accomplished gymnast, male or female, in U.S. Olympic history. Read Lisa’s full interview with Shannon below.

Fitness plays a major role in today’s society thanks to a plethora of celebrities, creatives, and artists taking pride in their overall health and image. Kirk Myers is one of the masterminds behind the cultivation of the fitness, health, and wellness spaces nowadays. 

Costume Designer. Milena Canonero. An exceptional developer of garments for artists’ roles to come to life on film… in theaters and in the comforts of our homes globally. Her aesthetic over four plus decades has not been defined by a particular style, rather a consistent standard of excellence across every style she creates.

MM Milano leads the way at Paris Fashion Week showcasing their PLUTO collection utilizing innovative fashion fabrics. MM Milano works with their partners in a socially-correct way constitute important pillars of their Sustainability Strategy and the goal to “bring ESG (environmental, social, & governance) criteria into the fashion industry”.