Pop Africana

Soooooooooooooooooooo excited about this magazine!!! <3<3<3<3

Pop Africana ~ Delivering a rejuvenated image of Africans Worldwide.

Inspiration by Will Smith

I. Love. This. ~ Incredibly inspired every time I watch it. <3

Little Dragon...

never disappoints.... Love. this. Group. <3

Nail Tite

One of my favorite indie singer/beatmaker/all-around creatives ~ Miss Suzi Analogue just launched a new venture - Nail Tite, specializing in deco nails for the flyest of the fly. Nail art is so cool! Check out more of Suzi's tite nails, here & here.

Also, check out a sampling of her music on Sound Cloud.

Albert Chong

Cousin Shirley - Albert Chong

One of my faaaaaaaavorite artists is Jamaican mixed media artist - Albert Chong. I was first introduced to him in 2002, at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. The museum displayed his color still life photography series (seen below). The pieces spoke to me - so much so, that I attempted to recreate his vision by photographing my own color still life at my grandfather's birthday party some months later (see below). I love the simplicity of his use of mixed media - black & white photos against vivid colored flowers is breathtaking. Meet Albert Chong.

Aunt Winnie - Albert Chong

Pop-Pop Bouie Fisher~ Homage to Albert Chong

Welded Furnishing

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My grandfather (Ompa) was a skilled craftsman - a welder. He designed the most beautiful wrought iron gates & furniture that can be seen all around the city of Philadelphia.

These modern pieces of welded furniture by Johnny Swing remind me of my grandfather's work. I'd love to own one of these chairs! They are incredibly chic works of art!

Proud Mary

This is my great aunt Mary Upshaw. I've mentioned her in a few interviews, as being extremely influential in my decision to pursue Design as a career. I was first introduced to fashion in the 1980's, at the fashion show & pageants she produced. She had serious moxie ~ beautiful, poised, intelligent, creative, independent, driven & very successful. <3

Photo Booth Files

This stop motion video never gets old! I absolutely love it! Its from the 2009 Roots Picnic. There was a photo booth set up backstage by photographer, JJ Tiziou. Our candids were later turned into this fun stop motion video.

Check me out at 2:20! <3

Convertible Clothing - The New Twist

Check out this great New York Times article, by Ruth La Ferla, all about convertible garments, and their economical intelligence. <3

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Starfish Bloom

Here's a great video from the 2010 sponsored Starfish Bloom workshop. As you can see, the attending girls & their parents had an awesome time! We are currently planning a sponsored event for 2011 - Stay tuned for details!

Starfish Bloom: Fashion, Beauty, Art! from theBrickerati on Vimeo.

Lovely Textiles

Textiles from Galbraith & Paul

I've recently become completely fascinated with amazing custom textiles and mod-chic interior design. Two local (Philly) companies specializing in original interior & print design are Galbraith & Paul, and Print Fresh. Print Fresh also houses an extensive vintage textile archive (salivating). Great work from both of these companies!

Individuality

Minna in Lagos, Nigeria

Check out this great story by Minna Salami (Ms. Afropolitan) about individuality in personal expression. I really love this article. It expresses everything NIC*FISH and the convertible jumpsuit collection is about. <3

My Best Design Yet

In 2010, I welcomed this amaaaaaazing little guy into my life. Life with him is absolutely incredible! Life before him... ummmmmm, I don't really remember, lol!

Ms. Afropolitan

Ms. Afropolitan is an amazing UK boutique & blog that highlights African Diasporic designers, global lifestyle, as well as cultural, political, economic & social issues. The online boutique recently began carrying The Original Convertible Jumpsuits by NIC*FISH. Check it out here.

Minna, Ms. Afropolitan's founder, also did a great Q&A with me... Check out the interview here.

NIC*FISH Fringe Top

Check out this awesome black& white image of Dominique from Couture Vulture in the NIC*FISH Fringe Top. The fringe top is now available in Topstitch Boutique in Olde City Philadelphia.

Couture Vulture

Couture Vulture Q&A: Nicole Fisher of NIC*FISH

This past week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Philly designer (born and raised) Nicole Fisher. Nicole, in many ways, is much more than a fashion designer; she is also a creative consultant, educator/mentor and new mother. I am honored to share with you our conversation and style session. Thank you again Nicole!

This Q&A also covers the topic of sustainable fashion. Through her unique, Convertible Jumpsuits, Nicole has been able to find an alternative to buying more, more, more. As you will read and see below, the pieces become a creative expression of one's style- there isn't just one way to wear it!

Check out the full interview, here.

New Year, New NIC*FISH

Hello everyone!! Its 2011, an amazing new year of new opportunity, new discovery, new thoughts, and new inspiration!!

The blog direction will now reflect all the funky fresh newness in not only in the happenings of NIC*FISH, fashion & beauty, but in the holistic lifestyle of me: designer| mother| artist| art lover| entrepreneur, Nicole Fisher.

Also, I will be updating you on all of the happenings while I was away! Lots of really great stuff! Super excited - stay tuned!! <3

Its been a long time....