the wearhouse district

Instagram: @djprimeaux The job market is tough. You need work experience just to get...well, more work experience. It's an endless, ruthless cycle that makes all young twenty-somethings that are now entering the job market feel lost. One of the ways many college educated men and women are getting this much needed experience is through internships. It's a great way to spice up their resume, grow in knowledge of whatever industry they are trying to enter, and meet people that could influence their future employment. The problem is most of these internships are unpaid.  Many young people flock to New York City hoping to snag a great internship and start their ascent into a lucrative career. So, how are these hopeful interns supposed to survive life in Manhattan, a grand city known for its grand expenses, on a zero dollar income? Here are some tips contributed from actual New York City interns who are making that chance of a lifetime work out just fine.* Firs...

by Dalton Primeaux The 17 piece disco band, Escort , played an amazing, energetic show at the Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan on Saturday August 17th with opening band, Midnight Magic . Both bands brought the audience a blend of classic disco and funk with new age electronic dance elements and vocals, and the crowd loved it. Everyone was on their feet, dancing, having a great time. The energy in the audience was unbeatable. I think after experiencing Escort live it's safe to say disco never died, it was just revamped. Front woman of Escort, Adeline Michele - in a Nicole Miller print dress and hat by Crowns of Nyanga (styled by Irini Arakas ), oozed sex appeal and glamour like the vocal and fashion icon she is. Michele, born and raised in Paris, France, grew up in a very large and musically talented family. She has been singing and touring professionally since she was 5 years old, when she joined a choir in Paris. Michele is also a working model and was able incorpora...

by: Dalton Primeaux Buyers, stylist and press gathered at the newly founded Liberty Fairs trade show on July 22 and 23 in SOHO, New York City, hoping to get a glimpse at upcoming fashion trends and to potentially find the perfect pieces to feature in their boutiques or publications. Liberty Fairs Instagram: @LibertyFairs The Liberty Fairs trade show features some of the top menswear brands in the world, such as Adidas Originals Blue, Ben Sherman, Closed, Cremieux, Dickies, and many more. The trade show featured very diverse styles. Whether the guest was in search for edgy, grungy, preppy, classic, sporty, or high fashion, there was something there for everyone.  When I arrived at the trade show on Tuesday, July 22 I immediately noticed several trends throughout many of the brands' booths. For outerwear and jackets, there was a constant military theme. One brand that stood out for this trend was Schott . Schott's leather and military-inspired jackets and coa...

By: Casey Arden This week officially marked the beginning of my favorite part of summer in NYC; maybe my favorite part of the entire year.    It's filled with great foods from expensive expensive restaurants, at a reasonable price - that time of year is restaurant week . For just $25 any foodie, or regular joe that just wants a delicious meal, can indulge in a 3 course meal at a myriad of locations. Dinner is an equally good deal, three courses for $38. I personally like to use this (almost) month as a period of competition - both spoken and unspoken - amongst my family, friends, and I. The competition: who can taste the most succulent, mouth-watering dishes, at affordable prices from these normally off-limits establishments. I've put myself at a distinct disadvantage to start off these 25 days of excitement; I left today on a trip for Aspen. The food in Aspen certainly won't pail in comparison to NY, but the prices will certainly be quite diffe...

By: Dalton Primeaux Those of us familiar with New Orleans and its many different districts know each district is home to its own sub-culture. A lot of clubs, bars, and restaurants collected in one district share the same theme or atmosphere, and they are visited by the same types of people. So, it’s only natural for each district to have its own style when it comes to fashion. The Garden District and Uptown New Orleans are home to many young people and hip areas like Oak Street or Magazine Street – most likely a result from major universities like Loyola and Tulane being in this area. But, for the most part, the Garden District is known for the pricey St. Charles Avenue homes, upscale dining, and posh bars. So a lot of the fashion in the Garden District is very preppy. If one would want to blend into the crowd, just break out some Ralph Lauren polo shirts and khaki pants. You can also go a step further and even add a cashmere sweater to wrap around your s...