SEXY COLLABORATES WITH HOLDIN' DOWN THE FORT!!!

BUTCH DIVA street team in their BUTCH DIVA gear styled by BUTCH DIVA's Boss Lady - Tiffany. Shown here guarding the fort, keeping haters and negativity at a distance!

BUTCH DIVA <<<.>>>NOT JUST A LABEL, BUT A LIFESTYLE!!!

Cool > Calm > Collected. BUTCH DIVA is a psychological way in which we handle our business. Its a confidence that comes from knowing you are capable of succeeding at whatever you put your mind and effort into. Pictured above are the latest BUTCH DIVA muses rooftop in Williamsburg BK feeding off the energy of their BUTCH DIVA gear and the Brooklyn Bridge, they're ready to conquer!

REMINDER : TOMORROW NIGHT!!!! <<<>>> BUTCH DIVA HOLIDAY PARTY!!! COME ON OVER!!!

WHO: You!!!
WHAT: Invited to celebrate the holidays with BUTCH DIVA!!!
WHEN: Friday December 28th 10pm (NO COVER and 2 for 1 drink specials till midnight!!!)
WHERE: MANOR located @ 73 8th Ave btwn 13th and 14th st.
WHY: Because after using all that energy opening gifts and now trying to figure out what you're doing for New Years, it would be in your best interest to take some time and indulge in a sexy, feeeel good experience with BUTCH DIVA's Boss Lady and friends!!!

RSVP TO butchdiva@gmail.com

BUTCH DIVA STREET TEAM...COMING SOON!!!

BUTCH DIVA >>> TEARM WORK >>> TEAMWORK!!!

BUTCH DIVA WALKS IT OUT!!!

BUTCH DIVA, NOT JUST A LABEL - BUT A LIFESTYLE!!!

BUTCH DIVA SUPPORTS FEMALE EMPOWERING ARTS...

BUTCH DIVA >>> LIGHTS!!! CAMERA!!! ACTION!!!

TOP: Basic cotton tee deconstructed BUTCH DIVA style
BOTTOM: BUTCH DIVA comic printed skirt
ACCESSORIES: CLICHE
STYLING: BUTCH DIVA'S Boss Lady - Tiffany Rhodes

BUTCH DIVA STYLIN THE BROOKLYN CIRCUS...

Above BROOKLYN CIRCUS tees deconstructed BUTCH DIVA style for their latest photoshoot in the heart of bklyn. Stay tuned for more details on yours truly assisting with the development of their future women's collections...

Inspiration of Art Continues...

Title: "Monkey on my Back"
Artist: Naja Conrad Hansen
Inspiration: The contrast of bold black lines and composition vs. soft pastel tones and hints of color. BUTCH DIVA often plays with the idea of hard vs. soft and bold vs. tamed, so pieces such as this one easily attracts the eye...

BUTCH DIVA BLACKOUT...

...with no light source to pull from, BUTCH DIVA darlings hold on tight to each other to keep safe from the darkness...

BUTCH DIVA >>> DEVELOPMENT PROCESS >>> INSPIRATION IS EVERYTHING!!

Title Unknown > Artist: Miss Van
Check out >>>> http://dopeswan.org/2007/11/27/atame-miss-van-unveils-a-new-show-in-paris/

Inspiration is friggin everything!! This piece is so dope...the illustration of the eyes, the pucker of the lips, the flounce of the hair, its a overall feeling of gentle and soft vs. a demeanor of wicked and sharp...very much like the attitude of BUTCH DIVA!

You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." - Jack London

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FACTORY WORKER...

So you may know where your clothes come from by looking in the tag, "Made in China"..."Made in India"..."Made in the Philippines" etc...but do you know what these factory workers go through in a given 15 hour day of working, just for us to look fly? I had the opportunity to learn a lot about production, on a designer level as well as corporate, in which I managed the responsibility of coordinating the production process both overseas and domestically over the last few years. I've worked for design houses such as TSE, in which I was in charge of their Quality Control, french designer Catherine Malandrino who produced in China, HK, and knits in Uruguay, and more of the higher end garments in Italy, then Alice and Olivia who began to produce right here in NYC, and American Eagle Outfitters who had agents that connected them to factories in India and HK...




Children picking cotton...that later becomes the tees on our back...


...When I managed domestic production, some of the day was spent sourcing fabric and trims, but the majority of my day was spent visiting factories up and down 35th, 38th, and 39th st btwn 7th and 8th ave. FYI, those buildings are full of factories and cutting rooms and soon they'll actually be kicked out of their space for more residential and office space to the city. I remember how it was my job to rush the workers to finish production so we could ship the goods out and get it on the selling floors...we were rushing spring and summer production while it was still winter!! Its an industry of selfishness and greed...a "eat your child" industry as I once heard it described. Little do my supervisors know though, I would try to make it as easy on the workers as I could...I would do most of the foot work for them in getting patterns and trims they needed, plus I would tell them the desired completion date, but I would also whisper to the factory managers "if it can't be done, then I understand", and I would just deal with the headache back at the office of not meeting a deadline, just to be able sleep decent at night knowing I wasn't promoting sweatshop type labor. I remember how I thought to myself, I could care less if the goods made it to the floors of Bloomingdales and Scoop...or if the sales girls made their commission or not for shipping on time...I wanted the factories to remember my face and know I had a heart and consideration for them.

I feel like once BUTCH DIVA starts mass production, I know for sure I'll be more comfortable finding sources domestically where I can have more control over the quality of conditions and the wellness of those working for me... There are so many stories, articles, and resources that will educate you on child labor, horrible manufacturing conditions, and the life of a factory worker, in addition to all the laws that were created to protect workers, but they don't. I strongly suggest others look into this matter, it would blow your mind! See some just some of the links I came across during my research below > copy and paste. Plus I'm talking about paying practically nothing to have something produced overseas, and then labels marking the product up anywhere btwn 50-200% to make profit! This is obviously the main advantage that drives the greed to get things produced at the cheapest rate available and still keep up with the latest trends and developments...The fashion industry - I have a love > hate relationship with it...all I can do is be pro-active and share these resources with you in hopes of making a difference...

CHECK OUT >>> www.ehponline.org/members/2007/115-9/focus.html
CHECK OUT >>> peopleandplanet.org/tradejustice/highcost
CHECK OUT >>> chinaview.wordpress.com/category/people/worker/

BUTCH DIVA Boss Lady
Tiffany

BUTCH DIVA CRUISIN' ALONG...

MODEL: BUTCH DIVA veteran Krystle
JACKET: BUTCH DIVA shredded chiffon looped made by hand
SKIRT: BUTCH DIVA grafitti printed spandex
STYLING: MEEEE a.k.a Tiffany Rhodes a.k.a Boss Lady

BUTCH DIVA's "PANTIES OPTIONAL"

Stay tuned for all the delicious details...streets are talkin!

BUTCH DIVA x Stylist Mr. Style...

He done did it again...high school pal and now industry stylist Ricardo a.k.a Mr. Style continues to incorporate BUTCH DIVA pieces into his work. See below updates to his portfolio...

BUTCH DIVA leopard printed spandex boy shorts...

BUTCH DIVA silver metallic spandex leggings...

BUTCH DIVA cream lace off the shoulder blouse...

BUTCH DIVA: STAR POWER!!!

Pictured above, BUTCH DIVA inspirational muse Krystle literally steals the spotlight posing sultry style in a hunter green BUTCH DIVA corduroy jacket...styled to seduce...BUTCH DIVA, NOT JUST A LABEL - BUT A LIFESTYLE!!!

BUTCHDIVA BLOGSPOT POST #100!!!

I've been making every effort to keep up the momentum in bringing you all the latest and greatest on BUTCH DIVA...thank you for tuning in and providing your feedback, making it all worth the while! BUTCHDIVA.blogspot has gotten off to a great start and I wouldn't be able to do it...let alone be inspired to continue, if it weren't for my loyal readers and dearest BUTCH DIVA supporters! Thanks again! Please continue to tune in, as there are many exciting things to come...!

BUTCH DIVA PRESENTS A NEW COLLECTION: PANTIES OPTIONAL!!!

PANTIES OPTIONAL is a new lounge wear brand presented by BUTCH DIVA, consisting of boy shorts, tanks, jumpsuits, and other goodies..but no panties!!! PANTIES OPTIONAL, like BUTCH DIVA, is a way of thinking. Controversial of course, but the new lingerie inspired addition to the BUTCH DIVA empire!