Celebrate "Black" Style

An Open Fashion Culture

Project Lead — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:50:51 +0000

First Dibs offer on Janelle Stuart’s Leather and Suede bags in The Artist Collective

Project Lead — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:59:22 +0000

SHOP JANELLE STUART NOW Today we finally Launchthe 28 squared Online Artist Collective! collections are curated and come from regular collective members as well as participants in our special programs! we cover fashion, home Art , accessories…. The First designer is Brooklyn based Bajan Designer Janelle Stuart she created a line of purses and bags [...]

Jamaica has a Fashion Night Out!

Project Lead — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:39:46 +0000

Jamaica has a Fashion Night Out! Yesss! JAMAICA HAS AN #FNO ! BKStyle! Celebrates Brooklyn, we’re about platforms that help designers sell and keep fashion, culture the arts alive! As such we celebrate Global Style… many of our participant are second generation from countries around the world… and Jamaica Is well represented!… So I read [...]

Preview Event

Project Lead — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:34:28 +0000

LIVE VIDEO PREVIEW MONDAY AUGUST 30th 2pm Est Click above Button to Register We’ve been working on bringing a wealth of undiscovered Indie talent from across the globe To Your homes and offices! Our trailer shows taped highlights from the technical tests! Now it’s time to bring you in Experience the Joy of boutique s [...]

BKSTYLIST!™ Is at Per Diem NY in East Flatbush for Fashion Night Out!

Project Lead — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:44:50 +0000

Flatbush has a Style all of it’s own and this September Per Diem New York Will Host The Local Neighborhood version of Fashion Night Out!! Supporting the local retailers is our goal and we are please to help Per Diem Showcase East Flatbush! This Local Retailer a funky local boutique will open its doors to [...]

Shop for Haiti’s Orphans at BKStyle! Fashion Night Out!

Project Lead — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:14:09 +0000

September is also the start of a new school year and while our adopted charity has successfully secured the funds to build the orphanage, they need supplies! So Part of our proceeds will benefit the efforts of Haiti America Cares! 28 Squared also Offers Support and services to talented new designers and artist! The other [...]

Credits for BkStyle! Fashion Night Out Trailer

Project Lead — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:06:32 +0000

culture + creativity + collaboration + community + corporations = Commerce! Thanks to those who participated The names will be added shortly please bear with us We welcome volunteers Designers:- designs were pooled from the talented designers who have thus far graced our program with their support! name will be added on final cut of [...]

Sponsors of BKStyle Fashion Night Out

Project Lead — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:59:07 +0000

28 Squared.com has emerged as a cutting edge approach that uses technology to augment the 5c’s to create CHANGE and affect lives! culture + creativity + collaboration + community + corporations = Commerce! Our Sponsors are a significant aspect of making this program work and helping local businesses survive! To Sponsor our events and?or [...]

Goddess House Beauty Boutique & Spa Host Fashion Night Out In Dumbo

Project Lead — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:36:47 +0000

The Offering At Goddess House Beauty Boutique and Spa is much more eclectic mix running the gamut from lingerie, ladies contemporary dresses , jewelry t-shirts mixed in with mini Spa treatments and beauty facials! Come for the Fashion stay for the Fun! Fashion Night Out BKSTYLE, Brooklyn’s newest beauty spot, together with Brooklyn Fashion Week, [...]

Carla’s Creative Workshop is a Prospect Height Brooklyn Venue For Fashion Night Out!

Project Lead — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:33:11 +0000

Fashion Night Out Prospect heights:- Last year Carla’s Creative Workshop was a venue and attended had a blast… They models, shopped and celebrated not Just Fashion Night Out But Carla’s Birthday! Not to Mention the cake supplied by a customer! Local boutiques have their own Flavor! images- front page attendee models creation By Carla Selby! [...]

Fashion Night Out BKstyle!

Project Lead — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:59:14 +0000

Vogue’s Fashion Night Out 2010 We’re back again This year! Vogue’s Fashion Night Out 2010 is the place to be seen and sold this summer and 28squared Collective has had three venues confirm their participation! We will be accommodating independent designers (Fashion and Home Accessories) and invite you to be a participant. Image at Right [...]

Storm’s Den

Project Lead — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:20:55 +0000

Before we can Create a Collective we need to ensure designers are prepared to sell. That means Have Product and Production! First Up getting designers to understand product development! One look Is not a”Product” Most Young Designers proudly show their look books! Then ask them what’s next and they are a loss for words! The [...]

Get Selling

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:38:51 +0000

We found in preparing that many web pages and shopping sites left us asking what now. they were beautiful , however we could not find contact info or ameans to share with friends. When we contacted some designers those that did send us information, had images that were not showing up in emails! many had [...]

SS2010

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:30:39 +0000

Sew Social SS2010:- We planned on opening the design process or as much of it as the community can handle… We discovered that we first had to introduce many of the new tools and technology and teach our base about them, as such we have launcehd http://My.28squared.com we will continue with teh design project but [...]

Get Support

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:01:52 +0000

Self sufficiency is an important aspect of our programs 28 Squared Logo We originally asked Louis to design this as a logo and as well a s merchandise to show how designers can extend their brand and to to help designers who could not afford the cost of setting up their businesses! Louis Eventually designer [...]

Get Relief

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:44:49 +0000

The Haiti America Cares team is currently in Haiti with a team of 20 volunteers, including nurses from Lennox Hill Hospital in NY. They were charge and extra fee for medication which they need to get to the people! Please Help! Last thursday we pulled together a group of local project planners to discuss teh [...]

Get Social with Us

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:38:49 +0000

Get Social – Web Site www. 28 squared.com Support Local designers Facebook Google Wave Twitter http://www.twitter.com/28squared Linked in BrooklynFashionWeek @Bkfashhionweek http://facebook.com/brooklynfashionweek Professional Designers Community Http://my.28squared.com

Get Sized

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:30:07 +0000

we need a better understanding of our consumers, including their sizes! Consumers need accurate measurements when shopping! Especially when shopping at out door events we love to attend! So get a friend ( or visit your local cleaner and dressmakers) get a tape and get measuring! Never measure yourself! See our how to! Height Bust [...]

Get Mobile

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:40:23 +0000

80% of our customers have access to mobile devices… Having products available on a mobile device should be part of your digital sales or marketing strategy! You should be able to see all the sites on your mobile phone! If not we will soon be adding the trade and shopping portal! We also use Mobile [...]

I AM GLOBAL

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:09:19 +0000

I am global Since we are online you can attend from any where in the world! Across a counter , Across a table , Across the globe; Boundaries as we know them are being redefined! We have two boundaries Language Google translator to translate this site see bottom of post or bar at bottom of [...]

I AM WHERE

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:48:45 +0000

I am Wear Contribute to Wear I am amazed that there are so many places now gone that many have no idea about.. but then who tells them who documents our history! Especially or fashion and clothing history! Wear? Uses new technology to create virtual trails simply add a place via the form and we [...]

I AM Trade

Project Lead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:05:08 +0000

Trade is different from showing. The fact is that places of business, stores, boutiques and Showrooms, as well as events Trade and Runway shows, Salons and shopping “parties’ are simply meant to facilitate trade! The display attract the eye but eventually the transaction requires (A) communication and (b) transference of goods! Yes, you can sell [...]

I AM A DESIGNER

Project Lead — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:25:12 +0000

At the end of the runway it is about sales

Calendar

Project Lead — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:32:46 +0000

Sew Social – at Social Media Week NY ; February1 Monday:- A global perspective,Inspiration is all around… your buddies:- the elements of a line and a look at “Fabric of our lines” If it’s about the customer who is he/she..What pain can we solve what please can we give.. Designer feature Louis Narcisse February 2 [...]

Sew Social

Project Lead — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:47:20 +0000

The Ability to provide for oneself is a right not a privilege. there are natural laws and natural rights… but rights does not guarantee ability! Social is not just about “friending” or “follows”. What if we can utilize social channels to help augment “ability” On March 25th we officially launch our Sew Social Haiti project [...]

Designing Change

Project Lead — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:46:15 +0000

Doing 4 RELIEF We’re waiting for all the sponsors to send us their info but we cannot believe who has stepped forward! Many without being asked! Thank you so much and we will make sure that the communities benefit!

What

Project Lead — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:32:49 +0000

During Feb 1st 2010-Feb28th 2010 28 Designers from Africa, Europe, Caribbean and the Us connect to showcase, Sell, Inspire and celebrate their African Heritage while taking on New Media and Technology! Above all though 28 squared seeks to “BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE 28 Vested interest parties 28 New and Emerging technologies that will influence how [...]

Who

Project Lead — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:31:51 +0000

Designers Designers this is not a Fashion Week or a Market week! This is a Virtual platform or more correctly digital ( virtual worlds are 3d worlds). This concept can be pursued as a separate alternative or used in association with Fashion or market weeks to augment sales! Designers who identify as being of “African [...]