With AFROPUNK’s September 24th date edging closer, the festival that celebrates multiculturalism
and diversity announces a fresh bill of talent, with one of the most iconic performing artists of all time headlining: Grace Jones. Joining Grace are Laura Mvula, Kwabs, The Noisettes, Loyle
Carner, Goldlink, Joe Kay, The Whooligan, Hannah Faith, Eden Hagos, MNEK, Lady Leshurr,
Skinny Girl Diet, Jorja Smith, Big Joanie, Nova Twins, The Connectors, Mikel Ameen and more
across the day.
Category: Culture
FACTS :Last year, AFROPUNK united 90,000 people across their festivals and events.
Over 160 bands and DJ’s became part of the AFROPUNK family.
At AFROPUNK Brooklyn over 16,000 volunteered to give back to their communities. This is the AFROPUNK Army.
Want to volunteer? and earn two free passes to this years AFROPUNK London 2016 Festival??
AFROPUNK:London 2016
With AFROPUNK’s September 24th date edging closer, the festival that celebrates multiculturalism and diversity announces a fresh bill of talent, with one of the most iconic performing artists of all time headlining: Grace Jones. Joining Grace are Laura Mvula, Kwabs, The Noisettes, Loyle Carner, Goldlink, Joe Kay, The Whooligan, Hannah Faith, Eden Hagos, MNEK, Lady Leshurr, Skinny Girl Diet, Jorja Smith, Big Joanie, Nova Twins, The Connectors, Mikel Ameen and more across the day. On top of this, there’ll be the SpinThrift Market hosting traders who make bespoke goods, crafts, and textiles, plus a curated food truck rally, pop up restaurants, arts and more.
After taking to Instagram to confirm his rumored collaboration with NikeLab, Olivier Rousteing and the sportswear giant have officially unveiled their forthcoming range via Vogue. The Balmain Creative Director has put a dark glamorous spin on a selection of functional sportswear pieces for both women and men, which have been rendered in a predominantly black and gold color scheme. Highlights include matching tees and shorts detailed with gold trimming and drawstring closures, while the sleek light outerwear pieces boast a similar makeup but with additional zip detailing. Hints of dark grey are also seen throughout the range offering a subtle, yet welcomed contrast. Check out the entire collection above and purchase any items starting June 2.
Mens leather backpack. Crafted in Italy from New Zealand sourced leather, this scratch-resistant backpack is sealed with a heat-pressed B icon to its exterior. This iconic black design benefits from multiple internal and external compartments providing the Bally man with plenty of space, while its two-way zip closure secures the piece. Quirky Boy Scout patches add an outdoorsy edge to this distinctive style. 2-way zip closure. Two adjustable shoulder straps & top handle. 1 external zip pocket. 2 internal slip pockets. 13″ laptop pocket. Debossed logo to exterior. Carry over the shoulder. Width: 28.5cm/ 11″. Height: 38cm/ 15″. Depth: 10cm/ 4″. Calf leather. Cotton lining. Made in Italy.
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Mens medium leather backpack in True Blue. The Larson backpack is a functional design in smooth brown calf leather giving it its stylish look. This considered piece features two adjustable straps, two compartments, and a fold-over top secured with two buckles. On the front is Bally’s debossed leather logo, while the signature Trainspotting stripe makes an appearance at the back. Fold over top with buckle closure. Two adjustable shoulder straps. 1 external slip pocket. 1 internal zip pocket. Debossed logo to exterior. Carry over the shoulder. Width: 30cm/ 12″. Height: 40cm/ 15.5″. Depth: 12cm/ 4.5″. Calf leather. Cotton lining. Made in Italy.
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January 10 2016 – David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, arranger, painter, and actor. Bowie’s career in music spanned over four decades, and he was known as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s, his alter ego’s Ziggy Stardust, who became Aladdin Sane, who became the Thin White Duke.