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While accepting her Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “If Beale Street Could Talk” , Regina Hall’s emotional speech included her promise for more inclusivity. She vowed to produce only gender-equal projects in the future, saying “In the next two years, everything that I produce… is 50 percent women. I challenge everyone out there who is in a position of power-not just in our industry-in all industries. I challenge you to challenge yourselves and stand with us in solidarity, and do the same.” As a female run business, rime is proud and inspired by her actions. Congrats Regina.

A Fabolous Way Foundation was created by rapper Fabolous in 2011 to give back to the communities where opportunities are limited. The foundation aims to empower and instill a value of achievement through guidance, inspiration and community outreach in New York City. The foundation’s annual christmas toy drive is tomorrow, with all donations going towards the Madison Boys & Girls Club in Brooklyn. Rime has gotten into the holiday spirt and teamed up with the event as a sponsor. For entry please bring an unwrapped toy.

PEL NYC, previewed his Luxurious Villain at rime Brooklyn before taking it on tour. The artist’s work is thought provoking, and takes current events and pop culture and expresses them through his distinct perspective. 

Griot PEl, PEL NYC, provokes thought, feeling and conversation using news and pop culture as subject matter. His military and menswear design background sharpened his skills and broadened his artistic horizon with attention to detail. PEL’s trips around the world have helped to develop a perspective that’s all his own. His immersion into different cultures has helped him to incorporate different textures of conversation into a seamless thread. He has curated juxtaposed views with daily caricatures of current events via social media , and his monthly contribution in Penthouse, a full-page political feature called “Sketchy Truths”.  Whether he’s using a pen, marker or paint he has mastered a way to have in depth conversations with the viewer. The dialogue is often done whimsically while addressing the larger subject matter. His subtle pokes at pop culture and commercial compliance are his hallmark. PEL allows the viewer to take a glance at his offbeat imagination through his art. The preview at rime’s Brooklyn location will be of PEL’s Luxurious Villain exhibition before it goes on it global gallery tour. It will be happening for 48 hours on Saturday 9/29 and Sunday 9/30, where the artist will be in attendance, limited edition merch will be available for sale and the chance to win a customized Lucky figure. RSVP at contact@rimenyc.com. The exhibition will be between 1-8 on Saturday and 2-5 on Sunday.

Skewville, the Brooklyn based art collective, of Ad Deville and his brother Droo are bringing their distinct art to rime for an event on September 5th. The duo are known for taking inspiration from NYC’s Hip-Hop roots and classic Americana advertising slogans. After having their art received all around the world, the duo is bringing it back home with two exclusive “BKLYN” limited edition sneakers. Each pair oare hand pulled and screen printed multiple times with specially fixed matte and metallic inks. They’re hand cut nd crafted by the duo in Brooklyn and assembled with custom Skewville laces and screen printed shoe bags. The artists will be on hand at the event. Head here to register for the event on Wednesday September 5th from 6-10pm at rime’s Brooklyn location.

London based Tapster is celebrating 2pac by working with the late rapper’s estate to deliver a collection that highlights his influence on music, fashion and pop-culture. Exclusive artwork, poetry and images were used for the collaboration. The offering includes tees, sweats and accessories. The images used are quintessential Pac and adds to his legacy.

At the end of the year The Snobette asks sneaker influencers for their top sneaker picks for their Snobby Awards. The first panelist to dish out her picks for 2017 is rime’s founder, Susan Boyle. For a look at what she choose as her five favorite kicks of the year go here or click the image below. 

It’s been almost 70 years since the last time the MoMA has had a fashion exhibit. Unlike the MET, where some of fashion’s brightest stars have been highlighted, like Alexander Mcqueen and Comme des Garçon, the last fashion exhibit at the MoMA was in 1944 called “Are Clothes Modern?”. The Museum of Modren Art is currently running a fashion exhibit until the end of January called “Items: Is Fashion Modern?”, a call back to the museum’s last fashion exhibit seventy years ago. The exhibit is a like a game of catch up, seeing as its the second fashion exhibit in the museum’s history. Taking up the entire sixth floor’s galleries, the exhibits are made up of videos, slide shows as well as tangible pieces of clothing, like jeans and flip-flops. Included are pieces that highlight subcultures, like streetwear, as well as how western mainstream and clothes as a a form of self expression, cementing the individual’s person style. Showcased are postwar garments and accessories, told in a linear story, everything from striped sailor shirts, to Chinese designer Zhijun Wang’s use of designer sneakers (Yeezys) as material for a surgical mask, creating a sort of merge between post-apocalyptic and streetwear aesthetic. Luxury is categorized by a Rolex watch, A Tiffany diamond and a Birkin bag and contrasted next to nail art and door-knocker earrings, allowing the exhibit to really show a sense of inclusivity, while highlighting and praising subcultures—that usually aren’t— for their contribution to modern fashion. Also curated are the Supreme box logo, done as a projection onto a white tee, a pair of Converse All Stars from the 50s, a Vivienne Westwood God Save The Queen T-shirt, Colin Kaepernick and Micheal Jordan jerseys and a pair of adidas Superstars from the 80s. Although traces of the exhibit are Dior, Chanel and Givenchy, it’s nice to see that streetwear gets its shine, as the style has been incorporated in the high-brow brands for years, but “Items: Is Fashion Modern?” allows them to exist next to each other, together.

The latest installment of The Star Wars franchise is due to open on December 14th and with it, a positive female role model is at the forefront for the fans. Rey is uncompromising, true to herself and represents strength and without any apologies, she’s a true badass. The character has gained a following for her strength and bravery. The Clarks Star Wars collaboration is exclusively for girls and ladies, designed specifically to celebrate female power. Rey’s strength was the source of inspiration, as well as being an expression of the brand’s character of authenticity and strength, while promoting female empowerment. The Force of Nature collection introduces new materials, construction and technology for extreme comfort and durability. The close-fit, high top design keeps the ankle protected, while the soft fleece lining and innovative lacing system makes sure the foot stays warm and dry, providing extra protection against the elements. These are available at rime locations and online.