Movers & Shakers: Jaylaan Ahmad Llewellyn of bluhammock music & bluhorse clothing

Jaylaan Llewellyn with her artist, Cary Brothers

The 29-year-old music executive and riding enthusiast Jaylaan AhmadLlewellyn, is bringing some new flavor to the table.
Jaylaan Llewellyn is the founder and CEO of bluhammock music and bluhorse clothing.

Bluhammock music is an indie record label based in New York City and is distributed by Sony’s RED distribution arm via MRI. Llewellyn has a roster of 8 artists on her label so far including: Virginia Coalition, Cary Brothers, Swati and Speech (yes, from Arrested Development), to name a few. All of her acts have their own unique flavor and have been featured on hit tv shows like The Hills and Greys Anatomy. This year there are plans to feature bluhammock music production in indie films.


Sister company, bluhorse clothing, was launched last summer and is a collection for hip, equestrian lifestyle-oriented individuals and represents relaxed luxury with an outdoor sensibility, and sporty, hip vibe. Her clothing line is gaining popularity on the equestrian set, here in the south and her products have sponsor at a few events. Now, I think it makes perfect sense that Jaylaan went into the equestrian clothing business. Those in the know, know that she's an avid riding enthusiast who participates in a lot of equestrian events, particularly here in South Florida, in Wellington and Palm Beach. Might I add, she's one of the few sistas competing in these events and she does quite well.
Jaylaan with her horse, Minute Maid

The Harvard University graduate is the daughter of Shahara and J. Bruce Llewellyn, currently chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

P.S.
If you're in Florida this Sunday, February 17th, Jaylaan's throwing the blu Party, benefitting the US Equestrian Team Foundation and the John T. Petters Foundation in Wellington, FL

Flashes: Christian Louboutin Spring Collection in Bal Harbour, Miami

Christian Louboutin with Trina Robinson


Carol Phillips and Sandee Saunders


Trina Robinson

(Photos: SocialMiami)

Fabulous sistas socialites have been out and about in Miami Beach and the beautiful Caribbean weather has made it so easy to do so. Trina Robinson an anchor for NBC 6 in Miami, Sandee Saunders and Carol Phillips were in attendance at upscale Shops at Bal Harbour, for famous shoe-designer Christian Louboutin's Spring 2008 collection launch at Saks 5th Avenue.
Ladies who purchased a pair of the red-soled Louboutins had an opportunity to meet the shoe-maker and have their soles autographed.

Flashes: Kimora, Djimon Hounsou, Star Jones and Amerie @ Baby Phat 2008

Couple, Djimon Hounsou & Kimora Lee

Amerie

Keesha Johnson

Laurie Ann Gibson

Jay Alexander

Couple, Star Jones & Al Reynolds

Over the weekend savvy business woman Kimora Lee Simmons held her Baby Phat Fall 2008 fashion show. Once again, Black star power was in full effect to support her.

Kimora rocked a stylish urban 1920's look with her beau, actor Djimon Hounsou. Kimora's close friend Tyra Banks was on the scene. Singer Amerie was in the house, along with Vice President of PR firm DKC, Keesha Johnson. Model expert and catwalk extraordinaire, Jay Alexander and TV personality Star Jones with husband Al were at the show. Dance choreographer, Laurie Ann Gibson stepped out in a fun little red cocktail dress. Of course, (husband??) Russell Simmons was spotted on the set showing his babymama some love.

Wow, don't Kimora and Djimon look crazy in love in the photo?

Flashes:"Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton" Screening and Future Fashion Show

May Andersen, Jessica White, Julie Ordon, Maxwell, Noemie Lenoir, Raven Davis

Thelma Golden

Liya Kebede

Thelma Golden with Behnaz Sarafpour
(Photos: Patrick McMullan)

Models, singers and socialistas were out and about in New York this week.
The CINEMA SOCIETY and W magazine hosted a screening of Sundance Channel's "MARC JACOBS & LOUIS VUITTON" and Earth Pledge hosted the Future Fashion Show.

R&B crooner Maxwell was having a great time hanging out with models like Victoria's Secret, Jessica White, Covergirl Noemie Lenoir, May Andersen, Raven Davis and Julie Ordon at the screening.

Native New Yorker, Thelma Golden was ever the social butterfly attending both events and hung out with designer Behnaz Sarafpour. Who's Thelma Golden? This powerful sista is the Chief Curator at The Studio Museum in Harlem. If you're in NYC you should check out the exhibition, Kori Newkirk: 1997-2007.

Model Philanthropist, Liya Kebede strutted her stuff in the Future Fashion Show. The event showcased 30 well known designers who were all supporting the initiative to educate and demonstrate that being "green" can be fashionable too. All of the designs in the show were made of sustainable materials like organic cotton, organic wool, corn fibers, recycled fabrics, natural dyes, and other eco-friendly goods.

Kerry Washington in February's Allure

Actress Kerry Washington is featured in Allure Magazine's Fashion Stakeout for February. Kerry's always on the scene and always looks smokin. In the article it mentions that the natural beauty told her make-up artist, Tyron Machhausen that she doesn't want to look made-up, but I think there's room for improvement on lip-color. None the less, she's got great style. I'm loving the blush Armani Prive dress with the mermaid silhouette.

African -American Designs for Hermès

Kermit Oliver's Marquis De Lafayette scarf for Hermès.

Respected artist Kermit Oliver was painting by day and sorting mail at night. Now that he has designed the Marquis De Lafayette scarf for high-end brand Hermès, he may be able to tell the post office buh-bye!
The scarf is bursting with bold colors, images of De Lafayette with historical and symbolic figures. Lafayette is famous for being a French military officer who renounced his title and joined the American Revolution. The beautiful silk scarf has grabbed the attention of Vogue magazine and is even displayed at the New York Historical Society's "French Founding Fathers" exhibit.

Oliver who's been an artist for over 40 years, is from Texas and the child of working cowboy parents. Inspired by his rural Texas upbringing and mythology, religion and history studies, his art reflects a blend of nature, mythology, classical and contemporary. He has had numerous successful art exhibitions in Texas, many of his exhibits at Hooks-Epstein Galleries . Oliver studied art at Texas Southern University and graduated with a BFA and teaching degrees.
Kermit Oliver's Tobias

I must admit, ever since Oprah had her discrimination debacle with Hermès I haven't bought a thing from them. But now that they have commissioned an African -American who also happens to be the first American to design their scarves, which is a big step for them... I guess I can call a truce!

Flashes: Liya Kebede & Susan Fales-Hill @ Chanel's Night of Diamonds

Liya Kebede wearing Chanel
Susan Fales-Hill
(Photos:Patrick McMullan)

Black socialites upped the fabulosity factor. Supermodel/philanthropist Liya Kebede and author/tv writer and producer, Susan Fales-Hills were absolute stunners at the fabulous black-and-white-themed banquet, Chanel's Night of Diamonds at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Liya wore a sparkly short cocktail dress by Chanel. Susan was the epitome of elegance in a sleek and sexy full-length gown. The fabulous affair was the U.S. debut of 20 one-of-a-kind diamond pieces from the Chanel archives.
Strike a pose!

Flashes: Veronica Webb & Donna Karan's Urban Zen Party

Veronica Webb, Erica Reid, Malaak Compton-Rock

Veronica and Beverly Bond

Kamela Forbes

Veronica and Terry Agins

(Photos:Patrick McMullan)

The sista-social butterflies were in full effect last night at supermodel/philanthropist Veronica Webb and designer, Donna Karan's cocktail party at Urban Zen in NYC. Connoisseur of clothing, Terry Agins is a highly respected fashion journalist. Erica Reid is the wife of Island Def Jam Chairman, Antonio (L.A.) Reid. The petite Malaak Compton-Rock is comedian, Chris Rock's wife. Pretty Jamela Forbes is a Bahamian model. Rocking the gorgeous, big hair is DJ Beverly Bonds.

2 Fashionable Brothers= Bogosse

Fabrice and Patrick Tardieu
(Photo:Gary James,Source:Ocean Drive)

Not only are these two Haitian brothers handsome, they're intelligent, have great style and are in business together. Brothers, Fabrice and Patrick Tardieu have a high fashion men's line called Bogosse. . "The name comes from the french term beau gosse, meaning 'handsome guy' explains Patrick , Bogosse CEO and former captain of the Haitian national soccer team. "It's a phrase used to describe the best-looking guy in the room, the kind that ladies find irresistible."
(Photos:SoBogosse)

Bogosse was such an appropriate name, being that it's a menswear company that makes high quality tailored shirts in beautiful eye-catching colors and prints that aren't gaudy. I love the vintage 50's/ Miami Vice/ European vibe these shirts have, with the contrast stitching, satin trim detailing and caribbean palette.

Bogosse has an impressive list of supporters like: Jamie Fox, Samuel L. Jackson, Tony Parker, Ryan Seacrest and Usher.
TV personality, Ryan Seacrest wearing Bogosse.

The naturally dapper brothers' travels and experiences clearly inspired their journey into fashion. Patrick and Fabrice, were raised comfortably in the Delmas 83 community in Haiti, by hard-working parents who operated a successful import/export business.

At the age of 16, older brother Patrick, a youth soccer prodigy, moved to Brussels to play professionally and study business at Belgium's European University College. Shortly after he graduated, he had a brief stint playing soccer for the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers before starting successful freight shipping company Tarimex.

Fabrice who's Bogosse's creative director, moved to Miami at age 13, eventually heading to the European University de Paris.
Fabrice was working in Paris as the head sales rep and distribution supervisor for Emporio Armani to retailers in France and the French Caribbean when Patrick decided it was time to try his passion for fashion. Patrick approached younger brother Fabrice, who was totally supportive and the rest is history!

Ladies keep an eye out for their women's collection!!

Visit www.bogosse.com to find their international locations.

Jay Z Acquires "Artful Dodger"

The ultimate business man, Jay Z, is at it again. Deciding to dabble in the fashion industry once more, Jay Z a.k.a Shawn Carter bought menswear label Artful Dodger. Jay Z paid £7.5 million for Artful Dodger and intends to expand the label's selection to include womens' apparel. The mogul will collaborate with designer Scot Langton on increasing the profile of the fashion line.

Beyonce Strips Down to Jeans in New Ad

The hardest working woman in showbiz teases her fans with a new sexy ad. At first glance, it appears Beyoncé is topless in her new jeans advertisement for "House of Deréon", but it's just trickery. As usual, Beyoncé keeps it sexy but classy, marketing the sensual potential of her clothing line. "House of Deréon" is a prêt-à-porter fashion line introduced by singer Beyoncé Knowles and her mother/stylist Tina Knowles in 2004. The style and concept is inspired by three generations of women in their family, with the name "Deréon" paying tribute to Beyoncé's grandmother, Agnèz Deréon.

Flashes: Victoria's Secret Show

Happily married singer Seal and wife/model Heidi Klum

The lovely actress Gabrielle Union

Melanie B and her husband,Stephen Belafonte

Diana Ross' son/actor Evan Ross and actress Hayden Panettierre

Celebrities were in full effect and looked fabulous at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Seal perfomed as his wife Heidi worked the catwalk. Mel B and the Spice Girls also performed a couple of sets. Everyone was all smiles.