BUTCH DIVA

BLOG HAS MOVED,,,

2009-08-01T10:02:00.000-07:00

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WHO'S COMING WITH ME?

2009-07-27T19:30:00.000-07:00

SOOoooo like this f'n blog situation has gotten me on very last nerve. i've exhausted all tech support, uploading efforts, and blog help praying...i'm planning around having some video blogs for you by the end of the week. i've been pre-occupied with creating more, developing more, planning and preparing for more, and dressing new clients MORE!!! i do hope you know you can still tune in for BUTCH

BUTCH DIVA'S BOSS LADY >>> THE POSTER GIRL.

2009-07-01T16:17:00.001-07:00

...some promo shots for this Saturday's "MS. INDEPENDENT" showcase. BUTCH DIVA bout' to make all the haters believe...ahhh yes..I smell it...the scent of victory. :)

BUTCH DIVA NEEDS YOU >>> LIKE RIGHT ABOUT NOWW!!!

2009-06-23T16:48:00.000-07:00

Dearest BUTCH DIVA Supporters! Thank you for your patience during this time of transition. I suppose I rather be overwhelmingly busy vs. overwhelmingly bored!!! Soooo like- I totally need YOU! or I need you to spread the news about the following opportunities...1st and foremost- I NEED MODELS!!! Fresh faces + a fierce walk! Requirements: - Avail for fashion show on July 4th (Next required event

SPANDEX + CHAOS!!!!

2009-06-22T11:47:00.000-07:00

SEE UPDATES HERE!

NOW YOU KNOW.

2009-06-17T10:51:00.000-07:00

I recently sat with Charlie (and her pedicure- lmao & SMH!!!) to chat about the latest transistions, projects in the works, and upcoming events.... You wanted in - now you got it. :)See further updates HERE!!!

EXTRA EXTRA >>> BLOG IS MOVING...

2009-06-14T20:04:00.000-07:00

See Upcoming Event + social updates HERE! Please continue to bare with me during this time of transistion...I've deleted almost half of the this's blog's content, only to find that it doesn't matter! I have to move on to other options and resources, and it's all in the works!!! Gonna be dooooope! Things happen for a reason...You can contine to email me @ butchdiva@gmail.com for orders, styling

THE LATEST UPDATES + BEYOND....

2009-06-08T13:25:00.000-07:00

Sooooooo, where do I begin! OK - the blog. I have been working day and night during whatever free time I have, to catch up on the blog to clear up the tech difficulties. Believe it or not, I have spent hours and hours browsing thru earlier posts deleting all the misc stuff I feel you..and I, can now do without. Having said that, when I went to post new images, I was still getting a promt that

DEAR BLOG READERS > PLEASE BARE WITH ME....

2009-05-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

So it's only Tuesday and I'm having a rough week! I'm having major technical difficulties, the damn internet has been going in and out all weekend! When I finally think it's back up and I try to catch up on the blog, I come to find out I have exceeded my photo upload limit!!! Say whaaaaat! Arrrghhhh! I thought it was unlimited! WTF? Now I have to fish back thru my archives and make decisions on

OLD SCHOOL JAM >>> DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL!

2009-05-26T07:58:00.000-07:00

TRINA GON' GIVE ME SOME.

2009-05-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

SOURCE

BUTCH DIVA.

2009-05-22T09:22:00.001-07:00

Scene: Long Island City RooftopMuses: Krystle + AnnaPhotographer: Erica Simone*Any further inquiries on the pieces above, contact butchdiva@gmail.com.

CRACK >>> TEARHEETS INCORPORATED INTO THE ACCESSORIES!!!

2009-05-22T09:04:00.000-07:00

Publication: V MagEditorial: "Pride & Glory"Photographer: Jean-François Campos Models: Iman, Carmen Kass, Jessica Stam, Suvi Koponen & Hanne Gaby OdieleSource

TRACE MAGAZINE INTERVIEW >>> BEHIND THE SCENES.

2009-05-20T11:41:00.001-07:00

RHIANNA >>> BUTCH DIVA APPROVED.

2009-05-20T11:26:00.001-07:00

The Keith Haring Jacket: About $300 on EbayThe NYC taxi ride: Starts @ $2.50Rhianna looking fly as fuck in the Big Apple: Priceless.

IN BUTCH DIVA.

2009-05-20T11:06:00.000-07:00

One of my dear childhood friends Adrienne had a showcase last week where she debuted some of her latest song writing and poetry...and who did she call on to make her look fab for the special occasion? Yours truly. :)

ART DIRECTION >>>MIIKA SAKSI.

2009-05-20T11:03:00.001-07:00

SOURCE

BUTCH DIVA >>> STUDIO SAMPLES.

2009-05-19T15:24:00.000-07:00

Seen Above:- Stretch Printed Cocktail Dress w/ antique finish link chain_ 'Burnt-Out' Velvet Cocktail Dress- Gold lace 'babydoll' dress w/ gold finish link chainFor further inquiries on these pieces, contact butchdiva@gmail.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY >>> SOLVE SUNDSBO.

2009-05-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

Solve Sundsbo is a norwegian fashion photographer who cleverly manipulates images making them out of the ordinary.His work incorporates everything from X-rays and 3-D scanning to hi-tech manipulation and laborious hand-painted retouching. “If I’ve got a style,” says Sundsbo, “it’s that I’ve got no style.” - SOURCE

ANNA WINTOUR ON 60 MINUTES >>> "PEOPLE RESPOND WELL TO SOMEONE WHOSE SURE OF WHAT THEY WANT.."

2009-05-19T12:28:00.000-07:00

See full interview here.

BEHIND THE SCENES >>> TRACE MAGAZINE STUDIO INTERVIEW.

2009-05-17T11:15:00.000-07:00

Special thanks to Toni for giving me the opportunity to be featured in Trace Magazine, Selby - the photographer, Buffy - my makeup artist, and Khay - my latest BUTCH DIVA muse. It was a blast! Looking forward to working with you all again soon! :)BUTCH DIVA's Boss Lady >>> Tiffany LaStar

V MAG >>> THE SWIMSUIT ISSUE

2009-05-17T11:06:00.000-07:00

Get more here.

YESSS!!

2009-05-17T10:43:00.000-07:00

Now this is what a real lunch date should look like! CiCi - Ugggh to die. That jumpsuit accessorized with those corn rolls is everything I need right now! Source.

IN BUTCH DIVA.

2009-05-16T14:44:00.000-07:00

I'm in BUTCH DIVA taxi checker t-shirt dress w matching "Peace" glove. The bday girl Buffy is in BUTCH DIVA graffiti printed t-shirt dress. MJ is in BUTCH DIVA pewter metallic tee with shredded back detail and BUTCH DIVA hi-waisted turquoise zebra leggings!! When are you getting into BUTCH DIVA?:)

MYLTAN FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS.

2009-05-16T14:41:00.000-07:00

Source

WEEKEND INSPIRATIONS >>> SALT & PEPA.

2009-05-16T13:47:00.000-07:00

OMG! Talk about leading the way, they were so ahead of their time! Love it! I grew up on Salt-n-Pepa!!!

SHI-NUH x BUTCH DIVA...

2009-05-16T13:45:00.001-07:00

Was browsing images from my stylist archives and came across this shot that Shinuh sent me of her styling model in BUTCH DIVA silver metallic racer back sports bra...Cool. :)

HAUTE DAYUUM...

2009-05-16T13:36:00.000-07:00

I love me some good couture editorial...get in deeper here.

MISS MOSS.

2009-05-15T09:39:00.000-07:00

Kate Moss Shot by Craig McDean for Vogue UK of March 08Source

CC x BUTCH DIVA >>> GOOD MONEY.

2009-05-15T09:09:00.000-07:00

So do you guys remember when I first blogged CC and her jumpsuit request? Well we've been on a roll ever since! Our studio sessions have been hysterical! SO much fuun! She understands BUTCH DIVA and it's been a blast catering to her personal style! Here are some shots from her "Jumpsuit Jumpoff" in celebration of her bday! It's all about THE MONEY SHOT!!Photos courtesy of CC / taken by Timothy

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST.

2009-05-15T09:03:00.001-07:00

This is dope!Source

TRACE MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS BUTCH DIVA!!!

2009-05-13T10:56:00.000-07:00

"So recently, I had the opportunity to meet with Butch Diva’s Boss Lady herself, Tiffany L. Rhodes. While we sipped on tea and nibbled on strawberries, she allowed me to filter through her Brooklyn studio’s closets for pieces that spoke to me. Such a laid back individual with a grand imagination, I could not help to be inspired by her presence. Print after print, I was in total awe and after

CHECK YO'SELF.

2009-05-13T10:09:00.000-07:00

Alter ego overload? Perhaps >>> but who cares! Haarrr harr harr :))) devilish laugh type style.

CRACK FIX >>> ADRIANA LIMA GETS ANDROGYNOUS.

2009-05-13T10:04:00.000-07:00

Editorial: "Naked Ambition" Elle - March 09Photographer: Dusan ReljinSOURCE

STUDIO SESSIONS w/ CHARLIE.

2009-05-13T09:30:00.000-07:00

I FCKIN LOVE RISK TAKERS!!!

2009-05-13T09:13:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga performs on Ellen and I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. She is killin me softly @ 0:44 thru 1:43!!! Uggh. I'm thinkin I need a BUTCH DIVA session with her like YESTERDAY!!! And the icing on cake began at 4:49!! I die!

BUTCH DIVA >>> STUDIO SAMPLES.

2009-05-13T08:45:00.001-07:00

Seen Above:- Green metallic cocktail dress w/ side rouching detail (you can pull strings to wear it long or short short short)- Copper metallic w/ side rouching detail (same side rouching detail)For further inquiries on these pieces, contact butchdiva@gmail.com.

ART >>> GENARO DeSIA COPPOLA

2009-05-13T08:32:00.000-07:00

See more here.

RI-RI STYLEZ.

2009-05-11T21:38:00.000-07:00

Is it just me or did Rhianna take her style to like the umppff-teenth power since her unfortunate tragedy? Whatever the case is, not a day seems to go by where homegirl is not steppin out lookin fresh to death. Syle icon? Ummmm - yeayahh. Like Duhh! Lesson to be learned here is that you can go from being a re-carpet ready diva, to chillin in a punk rock get-up, to even being a lil hoochie

NATALI AREFIEVA PHOTOGRAPHY.

2009-05-11T21:06:00.000-07:00

Source

BUTCH DIVA'S BOSS LADY >>> UPCLOSE + JUST A LIL' PERSONAL.

2009-05-10T18:20:00.000-07:00

LIKE WOW! The past few weeks have been non-stop...and surely that's nothing I should be complaining about because I prefer to be overwhelmingly busy vs. overwhelmingly bored!! but I'm just sayin...every now and then a gal is allowed to get a lil human right. I'm still managing all responsibilities associated with running BUTCH DIVA solo. Although going out making appearances + socializing has

STUDIO SESSIONS w/ KRYSTLE.

2009-05-10T18:10:00.001-07:00

BUTCH DIVA model / muse, and bff - Krystle, recently stopped by the studio before celebrating her bday to try on some new BUTCH DIVA samples. She even placed a few orders while she was at it...whewwww hooo. lol

DEAR MAMA.

2009-05-10T17:35:00.000-07:00

You have been the motivation behind my hussle on many many occasions. I love you so very much and would do anything I have to do to make our dreams come true. You inspire me in countless ways and bringing peace and happiness to your days means the world to me. Thank you for life. Thank you for your courage, Thank you for your wisdom, Thank you for leaving your fashion portfolio around the house

WEEKEND INSPIRATIONS >>> FEMALE SUPER-HEROES.

2009-05-10T17:18:00.000-07:00

These images are soooo cool to me. Everything from the inspiration in color, to the catsuits, to the power, to the attitude....ahhh i just love it. I used to read comics a lot when I was a lil girl so the imagery hits close to home. Oh and of course...it's all further research towards the BUTCH DIVA comic book series...you didn't think I forgot about that did you! :)

SUPERB ART DIRECTION...

2009-05-10T16:56:00.000-07:00

- LaRoux "Bulletproof"Source

WHEN BLACK MET WHITE.

2009-05-10T16:48:00.000-07:00

See the behind the scenes video for this shoot here...

BUTCH DIVA >>> STUDIO SAMPLES.

2009-05-08T07:47:00.001-07:00

Seen Above:- Neon lime mesh tank w/ center front deconstructed fringe detail + matching boy shorts- Pink "BUTCH DIVA" printed spandex bikini- Green "BUTCH DIVA" printed spandex bikiniAny further inquiries on any of these samples OR to start placing your custom batching suit orders for the summer, contact butchdiva@gmail.com

LATEX'S PRESENCE.

2009-05-08T07:26:00.000-07:00

You know I have a love / hate relationship with saying "I told you so"....but hey why not - I TOLD YA SO!!! Incorporating latex and metallic etc into hi-fashion and even the moderate market is becoming quite the growing trend. It's fair to conclude that people just weren't ready for it, when I was introducing it years ago that is!!! :) Seen above are looks from Hussein Chalayan's Fall 09

FEEL GOOD MUSIC

2009-05-07T22:46:00.001-07:00

I wanna be this free...just ignore the trauma ending and you'll be all good!

BEHIND THE SCENES >>> SHOOTING BUTCH DIVA.

2009-05-04T11:14:00.001-07:00

STUDIO SESSIONS w/ ASHLEY MUI.

2009-05-04T10:55:00.000-07:00

I've been dying to get Ashley in some BUTCH DIVA. Been out and about on the scene with her for a min now and she is def a style muse to follow. This isn't the look I put together for her, but it was our first initial studio session to discuss further custom developments towards her style., in which she tried on a few of my newest pieces for inspiration. And the warm rewards follow with letters

THE CALI LOOK.

2009-05-04T10:49:00.000-07:00

OK - I diggs it. See more Shop Bop Look Books here.

A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE.

2009-05-04T09:40:00.000-07:00

Every year I get a call from Long Island University to loan pieces to their seasonal fashion showcase. It's always a pleasure to get feedback from the college girls and see their faces light up when they see all the bright color and metallic. It's all part of the experience...

BUTCH DIVA >>> STUDIO SAMPLES.

2009-05-03T17:54:00.000-07:00

Seen Above:- Black / Silver Metallic cocktail dress w/ Red metallic center stripe detail (can be work in front or back)Black / Silver Metallic cocktail dress w/ Turq. Blue metallic center stripe detail (can be work in front or back)- Black / Silver Metallic cocktail tube w/ gathered Red metallic top bodice- Black / Silver Metallic cocktail dress w/ Turq. Blue metallic top bodice + side seam racer

SHE MATCH MY FLY.

2009-05-03T17:39:00.000-07:00

They got ill jacket game. It must be something in the ATL air, cuz Monica and CiCi is def killing me softly with their coverups. So faabbb!

PRE-FALL 09 >>> GET IN WHERE U FIT IN.

2009-05-03T16:48:00.000-07:00

Photography Seiji Fujimori + Styling Yuki JamesSee more here.

BUTCH DIVA REMIX.

2009-05-03T16:18:00.000-07:00

Seen Above Model Avnah styled in BUTCH DIVA by Shi-Nuh. I love seeing how different people put BUTCH DIVA together. It's all about individuality when expressing yourself thru fashion...

FEEL GOOD MUSIC.

2009-05-03T16:17:00.000-07:00

Dizzee Rascal (Feat. Armand Van Helden) Video - "Bonkers"

UGGGHHH - PLEASE STAND BY!!!

2009-05-01T10:59:00.000-07:00

OMG- I have been experiencing major technical difficulties with my comp alllll week, soooo annoying! So please pardon the delay as I get matters resolved. In addition, please pray for my sanity because thus far I've been tempted to pick the computer up and throw it against the fckin wall!!!! And I'm already running on very lil sleep as it is trying to keep up with everything...Takin deep breaths

MISNOMER GETS MORE BUTCH DIVA.

2009-04-28T09:18:00.001-07:00

I loves loves loves how Misnomer wears BUTCH DIVA. It's so refreshing! I got voicemails from Knewdles and Sossy back to back the other day requesting I come over during a filming they were participating in for a reality show pilot. They needed some looks for some upcoming performances and photoshoots. It didn't take much convicing - I was there in the beat of a heart! Always look forward to

I STILL NEED YOU!!!

2009-04-28T08:45:00.001-07:00

CURRENTLY SEEKING INTERNS!!! FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES AVAILABLE!!! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!!! RESPONSIBILITIES CONSIST OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:> ASSISTING WITH SOURCING FABRIC AND TRIMS FOR DEVELOPMENT> ASSISTING WITH SEASONAL PHOTO SHOOTS AND SAMPLE SALES> MANAGING FABRIC ARCHIVE AND STUDIO SAMPLE COLLECTIONS> TREND RESEARCH AND MAINTAINING FILING SYSTEM > ASSISTING WITH BUTCHDIVA.BLOGSPOT

OWN YOUR EGO.

2009-04-28T08:27:00.000-07:00

I remember dancing a few weeks ago with a friend and he was like "you know what the problem is - you know you're sexy, you know it." And my only response (after saying thank you) was like "you've gotta own it." Friends and clients that come thru the studio on a regular know damn well I'm not walking around in metallic super woman pull-ups all day, even though I'm performing super woman duties,

YES.

2009-04-28T07:38:00.000-07:00

Magazine: Dazed & Confused JapanPublished: April 2009 > Editorial: "Blouson"Model: Francisco Lachowski |FORD models|Photography by Steeve BeckouetSOURCE

BUTCH DIVA.

2009-04-27T15:09:00.000-07:00

Photography: Erica SimoneModel: Krystle VelasquezBUTCH DIVA Pieces Seen Above:- Purple Metallic Ruffle tee w/ shredded back detail (Avail in 10 additional colors!...) - Graffiti Printed Skirt (print currently sold out, other graffiti prints now avail. Above sample avail for editorial only)- White Chain Link w/ multi-color ribbon detail. (Ribbon / Lacing colors can be customized)For further

LET ME UPGRADE YOU.

2009-04-27T14:58:00.000-07:00

UPGRADE YOU(Beyonce) - It all makes sense @ 1:34. I need that ponytail in my life. She sayin tho' "I hear you be the block, But I'm the lights that keep the streets onNotice you the type that like to keep them on a leash thoughI'm known to walk alone, But I'm alone for a reasonSending me a drink ain't appeasing. Believe me!Come harder - this wont be easyDon't doubt yourself trust me you need me!

BUTCH DIVA STUDIO >>> SAMPLING NEW PRINTS.

2009-04-27T13:59:00.000-07:00

100% Cotton Spandex. Meant to have fun in! Stay tuned! Stay tuned! Stay tuned!

I KNOW SHE TIRED...CUZ SHE BEEN RUNNIN THRU MY MIND ALLLL DAY!

2009-04-27T13:54:00.000-07:00

The dress is ill and these YSL booties have been on my wish list allllll season! Ugggh. I die.

ASHLEY'S NEW BUTCH DIVA PIECES...

2009-04-27T13:46:00.001-07:00

Ashley - what a sweetheart, and long time BUTCH DIVA follower. We were finally able to connect to get some BUTCH DIVA into her wardrobe this summer. With many more goodies on order, these are just some of the pieces she picked up the other day. Not to mention a bag full of totes, hobos, and scarves left from my last sample sale. BUTCH DIVA loyalty -I love it! When are you making your appt??

BE RIGHT BACK...

2009-04-24T19:32:00.000-07:00

Dearest BUTCH DIVA Supporters...As you can usually expect to see me working over the weekend, I'm taking a short break to Atlanta w/ mom duke to visit fam over the next 2 days. While I'm away tho, feel free to catch up on archived posts, featured links, and all else that continues to inspire me! See ya bright and early Monday morning! Gonna be hottt this weekend - enjoy! xoBUTCH DIVA's Boss Lady

BUTCH DIVA >>> STUDIO SAMPLES.

2009-04-24T19:14:00.000-07:00

Seen Above:- Multi-colored chiffon loop jacket (hundreds of pieces of shredded chiffon sewn by hand to denim + lined with china silk)- Black Metallic hi-waisted skirt- Gold metallic diamond printed cocktail dress w/ gold link chain- Red lace up tank w/ multi-colored woven lacingFor further inquiries on any of these pieces, contact butchdiva@gmail.com.

INSPIRATION IS EVERYTHING...

2009-04-24T18:39:00.000-07:00

Agness Deyn posing for Tony Duran. And I get to stay inspired...

STUDIO CLEAN UP.

2009-04-24T18:32:00.001-07:00

It's been a looooooong week! Stay tuned in for what became of all this...:)

BUTCH DIVA.

2009-04-22T08:45:00.000-07:00

Seen Above:-Red chiffon loop jacket. (hundreds of raw shredded silk chiffon strips hand-sewn to fake fur for extra volume + lined with red satin)- Black metallic jumpsuit For further inquiries on this jacket, contact butchdiva@gmail.com*Styling by Shi-Nuh + Photography by Steve PrueMakeup: Erika Hardison / Hair: Rozi

LADY GAGA.

2009-04-22T08:37:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga pushes the envelope and isn't afraid to take risks with her style. She wears metallic, and she even loves jumpsuits! Regardless of what critics say of her, she still owns her look. This inevitably makes her an ideal BUTCH DIVA customer. :)

FLASHBACK...

2009-04-21T20:19:00.001-07:00

A few years ago I got a call a lil after midnight asking to style Free for an E Entertainment interview...at that time she was still on BET's 105&Park. Call time was 8am- I bought a bunch of pieces in and so did a few other stylists - her final look was this BUTCH DIVA pink lace top. I let her keep it in the end, it just look so cute on her and she kept raving about how comfortable it was, I just

I CAN'T GET ENUFF.

2009-04-21T20:11:00.000-07:00

Photography by Tony Duran. I loves it.

BUTCH DIVA >>> STUDIO SAMPLES.

2009-04-21T19:46:00.001-07:00

Seen Above:- BD Grey ribbed tank dress w/ side mesh fringe- Backless tee w/ panty attached (to be worn as bodysuit)- Black/Pink Color blocked hi-waisted skirtFor addition inquiries on any of these pieces, contact butchdiva@gmail.com.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

2009-04-20T09:41:00.001-07:00

Fun New Prints to consider...100% SPANDEX. Soooooo - believe it or not, I can make anything you want out of any print you see here OR have seen in the past on the blog. There are tons of goodies from earlier archived blog posts that are still available! So maybe you need to make a BUTCHDIVA.blogspot date to dig in the crates a lil. lol Granted, some prints may be out of stock by now, but there is

I NEED A MOMENT.

2009-04-20T09:30:00.000-07:00

Magazine: Numero Tokyo / Issue: May 2009.Editorial: "Havana Rendez-vous"Model: Sara BlomqvistPhotography: Jean-Francois CamposSource

HELLO WORLD.

2009-04-18T10:14:00.000-07:00

JOY x TONY.

2009-04-18T10:09:00.000-07:00

Joy Bryant plays muse to one of my fav photographers, Tony Duran. And I'm like YES Please, I'll have anotha' slice to go.

GLO IN THE DARK.

2009-04-18T09:35:00.000-07:00

Are you thinking what I'm thinking..??? Ahh haharharharahra {develish laugh}. Hope you ready...above are just random photos I found in my research. Yessss - there is a method to my madness! :)

THIS JUST IN >>> CC LANDS!

2009-04-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

Subject Heading: Fkn fabOk just got to Philly about to hit the bday party in the club lookin fab as hell!!Sent from my iPhoneLIKE OMG OMG! CC gon' make me hurt her! SOOO friggin cuute! Here is another fab pic of her the other day during her 1st visit to the studio.... Mmmmmm - We gon' have some funnnnnn! Stay tuned!

MISNOMER PERFORMS IN BUTCH DIVA!!!!!!!

2009-04-17T13:01:00.000-07:00

THE FOOT WORK.

2009-04-17T12:34:00.000-07:00

Out + about in the market the other day looking for fun new prints to sample this Spring/Summer. This go round, I also linked with Ouigi, the bearded man of The Brooklyn Circus (lol), to introduce him to a few of my domestic production and fabric connects. Its always good to spend time with design peers, as it allows the opportunity to brainstorm and build further...ahhh - the development process

DON'T FRONT. YOU KNOW I GOT'CHU OPEN.

2009-04-17T12:16:00.000-07:00

The latest lust from one my fav hotspots >>> supremefreak.blogspot.com

BUTCH DIVA @ HOWARD UNIVERSITY.

2009-04-16T12:34:00.001-07:00

LIVE FASHION INSTALLATIONS.

2009-04-16T10:32:00.001-07:00

Performance event by Dadadandy & Goshka Macuga, featuring John Galliano, Boudicca, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Agent Provocateur. (Selfrdiges / London 2007)

MISNOMER x BUTCH DIVA.

2009-04-14T21:12:00.000-07:00

OMG!!! So 'Misnomer' 1st contacted me after seeing a post on HighSnobette. They're a sister due that go by the stage names 'Knewdles', who raps + 'Sauce' who plays the violin. They're ill!! After we went back + forth on some emails, we were finally able to get our schedules to agree and link up to discuss their individual style, their upcoming shows, and development on custom BUTCH DIVA pieces.

HOMAGE TO WHAT GIRLS LIKE >>> AND IT BE BUTCH DIVA.

2009-04-14T21:01:00.000-07:00

...So as I was surfing blogs, I stopped to check in on Mandneminent.com, and low and behold....! "I have previously expressed my love for Butch Diva garments and it is a love that continues to grow with the brand. Butch Diva poster girl, Tiffany Rhodes, is one of the hardest working women I have ever met and you can tell by the detail and craft put in to her new studio samples. Check em out here

ART STUDIES >>> EGON SCHIELE

2009-04-14T20:34:00.000-07:00

I was first put onto Schiele's work while studying at FIT. I signed up for a class called 'Art in New York', and every week we would visit a new museum and be responsible for journal entries on what we saw and the experience. Egon Schiele's work was by far one of my favs once the semester was over.. I fell in love with how he portrayed a particular ambiance in a painting, and his use of color -

I LOVES A JUMPSUIT LOVER...

2009-04-14T20:17:00.000-07:00

So I woke up to this letter over the weekend and now I'm open! I'm meeting with CC tomorrow and if she loves jumpsuits and prints as much as she's described, then chances are it's about to be a straight up "craaack" fest in my studio. I hope you ready CC...I even got some new goodies today!! Fiyyaaaa...:)) Dear butchdivai have been following your blog for a while and i just wanna say I LOVE YOUR

BUTCH DIVA >>> STUDIO SAMPLES.

2009-04-13T15:58:00.001-07:00

Seen Above:- Red + Black Houndstooth jacket w/ snap closure and back back train detail- Red + Black Houndstooth skirt with elastic waist band and side rouching detail (allowing you to wear it long or short)- Red + Black Houndstooth scarf- Red Lycra dress w/ black shingle detailFor further inquiries on any of the pieces, contact butchdiva@gmail.com

DESIGNER SMART TALK.

2009-04-13T15:30:00.000-07:00

Not only is Donna Karan a true asset to American fashion and classic style, but she's also a very smart business woman. I had the pleasure of meeting her many many years ago while in my senior year at The High School of Fashion Industries, and I've followed her work and business logic all throughout college. Being a designer is not just about drawing pretty pictures and sewing frilly clothes

PRESS INQUIRIES.

2009-04-13T14:59:00.000-07:00

Madame Tiffany,I would love to do an interview with you for Trace Magazine Online. As said before, I have a fashion column called Style Muse, where I highlight people, places and things as the muse(s) of great style. Of course, Butch Diva is a style that can not go unnoticed! There is a certain energy that comes with your apparel, it is garments of femininity and empowerment. That said, I wonder

BUTCH DIVA x THE SOCIAL TOUR.

2009-04-13T13:49:00.000-07:00

Making time to socialize, hit up select events, show face, make new friends, connect with new clients, and build with my design peers is proving to be extremely neccessary in branding BUTCH DIVA. It's also gotten to to the point where I've started carrying my tape measure in my purse! The ladies run up and ask 'where did ya get that'...I say 'BUTCH DIVA - I made it" and then they spazz! They want

SONIA RYKIEL >>> "YOU HAVE TO LOVE COMPLETELY WHAT YOU ARE DOING."

2009-04-13T13:01:00.000-07:00

BEHIND THE SCENES >>> SHOOTING BUTCH DIVA.

2009-04-11T11:54:00.000-07:00

TUTTI FRUITI.

2009-04-11T11:48:00.000-07:00

Magazine: The New York TImes Style MagazineModel: Tiiu Kuik Photography: Camilla ÅkransSOURCE

BUTCH DIVA >>> STUDIO SAMPLES.

2009-04-11T11:30:00.001-07:00

Seen Above: - Pink lace cocktail dress w/ separate hi-waisted tulle skirt + metallic violet link chain- Purple metallic dress w/ gathered detail @ waist- Silver Metallic t-shirt dress + clear link chain w/ woven multi-colored trim tiesFor further inquiries on any of these samples, contact butchdiva@gmail.com