The ING New York City Marathon

This Sunday was the ING New York City Marathon which runs through all 5 boroughs!  As the runners came through Brooklyn, I was able to stroll out of bed and enjoy the contagious energy that consumed the streets.  Lots of smiles, cheers and support poured from the sidewalks onto the runners on the street.

Features: Stevie Boi

I met Stevie Boi during a live airing of The Joy Daily Show.  We were both being interviewed and I was very impressed with his presence.  He was wearing some great couture but was very approachable and super knowledgeable.  I have to say that the interview you are about to read may come off a little misleading.  Although his answers are concise and accurate, Stevie is definitely a site for sore eyes, and is much easier to connect with in person.  Often times, people come off as the opposite, but Stevie is the real deal.  If we ever decide to do more video-type interviews, we will definitely make sure to hit up Stevie again.  Here is Stevie:

SWNYC: I have to say that listening to you describe your upbringing on the Joy Daily Show, made you much more intriguing. Can you briefly share your upbringing?
 SB: Of course! I was born in Augusta GA but raised mostly overseas due to my parents being in the military. I loved living their because I was able to express my self as well as learn about new cultures etc.

SWNYC: How did you get into designing glasses, and was this something you have always wanted to do?

SB: I always loved eye wear! reasons follows because I love to cover my eyes in any way, shape or form. I decided I wanted to create pieces that will also catch attention but hide your soul ( it got deep)

SWNYC: I am very familiar with your work, but for people who may not know you, where might they have seen your pieces and not known it?SB: TV shows, Movies, Commercials, and defensibly Music videos.

SWNYC: Off the top of your head, who has worn your pieces?SB: Trina, Michelle Rodriquez , Gaga, Kelly Price, Lola Monroe.

SWNYC: How long have you been making glasses?SB: Publicly for 1 year.

SWNYC: Looking back, how do you feel about your amazing progress? SB: It couldn't be better, but I did definitely create a lifestyle! when I started i said "if I do not have a lambo before 21 I will loose my "mind"! I just turned 21 in June (28th) and I am almost their I feel just need to keep focus etc.

SWNYC: Besides glasses, you also have other things in the works. I know you mentioned something about a corset and a luxury line. Can you elaborate on that and anything else you have in the works?

SB: Yes currently I do have a corset line as-well as working on a luxury line. I feel the this is a trend that everyone can appreciate! but its time to grow.

SWNYC: In the next 5 years, where do you see the Stevie Boi empire?SB: Definitely showcasing in MBFW every season with much support from those who are here supporting me now, and a healthy database of customers and sponsors.

SWNYC: What is your favorite place in NYC?

SB: Hmm I would have to say downtown Manhattan, Times Square, Carnival night club and hmmmmm anywhere I can shop! :)

 

An Evening Benefitting the Creation of new Works John J Zullo Dance

Street Walkers NYC attended a Benefit for John J Zullo dance.  Guests were treated to drinks, food, music, fantastic performances and great sculptures from Kenneth Abe Cabradilla.  Check out some of the pictures below:  

Halloween 2010 in NYC

Street Walkers NYC took on the mean streets of New York City tonight for Halloween. It was quite crowded yet full of fun, A LOT of great costumes and even a little debauchery. As the city is huge in and of itself, we decided to go to Manhattan and attend the Village Parade and pretty much stayed below 17th Street where most of New York City was tonight. Enjoy the pictures...

Features: Vic Banker

Meet jewelry making guru, Vic Banker.  Born and raised in New Jersey, Vic turned a series of rather challenging personal events into a very positive situation.  From never meeting his father, losing his mother at a young age and taking care of his grandmother with Alzheimer's, Vic is a great example of how to go against the odds and still come out as a clear winner.  Harvey Champagne and I, LOVE his necklaces and bracelets!  When we looked at his pieces, we knew we had to get him as a feature!

With much excitement, Street Walkers NYC presents our feature on Vic Banker:

SWNYC: How long have you been designing accessories?

VB: I've been designing jewelry for 3 years now, I'm self taught and have met my business partner Roger Zapke about 1 year ago.  He served as art director for Forbes magazine for 20 years then went onto jewelry making for 15 years. We have since met and formed our very own company- RockVictorious LLC

SWNYC:  When did you decide to turn this into a career?

VB: I decided to turn this into a career about a month or so after me toying and playing around with jewelry for the 1st time.  At that moment it hit me, I have found my talent!! It was an Amazing feeling!!

SWNYC:  What I love about your pieces, is that they are extremely wearable, but they still stand out.  How is the creating process for you? Like what inspires you to create each piece?

VB: We want the jewelry to stand out just as much as how everyday wearable it actually is.  I cant tell you how I get my ideas, I'm an artist, and a true artist cant explain such a thing. All I know is I pick up a pair of pliers and my mind takes over, my hands simply do the labor.

SWNYC:  Who are your clients and do you ever design with them in mind?

VB: Our clients range from all different ages. My partner and I were astonished months ago when an elderly women put on one of our designs and immediately fell in love with it, we were under the vague impression that only hip and trendy people or as I like to call them Trend Hipsters , would like them.  We have fooled ourselves you see.  We have gifted a piece to Kelly Rowland, She loved it!! 

SWNYC:  Can your pieces be purchased anywhere, and if so, where?

VB: Our pieces can be purchased online @  www.Rockvictorious.com, We are currently working with a band of Unique boutiques here in NYC, Miami, and London, and will have exclusive lines carried in the not so distant future. All info will be posted on our press page via RockVictorious.com.  We also donate jewelry to good cause foundations such as the Anti violence awards ceremony and Broadway in South Africa charity event.

SWNYC:  Many artists seem to always have their hands in many different things, so other then RockVictorious, is there anything else that you do or are involved in?

VB: I currently dance at Providence and Rockit for Tony Fornabiao and Brandon Voss's parties.

SWNYC:  Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

VB: In the next 5 years I can see RockVictorious as a complete style as we have plans in the works for clothing and leathers as well as Artwork for those not so trendy. There is even a cookbook that will be avail. soon! 

SWNYC:  Whats your favorite place in NYC?

VB: My favorite place in NYC is the Central Park, I love the city don't get me wrong, but I almost feel as though I'm in a different part of the world when I'm there. So peaceful.




For more on Vic Banker and RockVictorious, check out these links:
www.rockvictorious.com


www.facebook.com/rockvictoriousjewelry

South Street Seaport

Street Walkers NYC took on South Street Seaport this weekend in Downtown Manhattan. An area unlike the rest of New York City and frankly reminiscent of areas like Faneuil Hall in Boston but with a New York City aura and a little bit more of an international type of tourist equipped with breathtaking views of downtown Brooklyn. There's a lot to do on a Saturday on the seaport from dining, to shopping, to kayaking or even just to find peace by the waters...lol.

A Naughty Kult Event

Street Walkers NYC got the chance to attend our first "Naughty Kult Event" last Friday, which is a party thrown by both Naughty Music and Kult Records hosted by the fabulous Dina Delicious and Phat Mike, and we will say the two combined created quite a crazy night (in a good way)! There was live percussion by Detail, sexy dance performances by the Naughty NYC Mafia Dancers, and of course music by our Kult favorites Eddie Cumana, Danny "Buddah" Morales, David Martinez, and Peter Reyes. Oh! and it was held at the legendary Sullivan Room of course...