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"PARISH" THE LOVE FOR CLOTHES

parish.bmpWhile I was in Chicago, I had to send regrets to an event to which I was really looking forward to attending. It's the launch of my friend Tony Shellman's new clothing line Parish Clothing Co, a contemporary men's collection, displaying artistic vision and creative design. Tony's wife Nichole is one of my best friends who I deem one of my "Amazing Grace"s per a book I'm shopping titled "Big Willies and Amazing Graces: gay men and their best girlfriends".  torinicholepatrick.jpg I have known them for about a decade now and had the privilege of singing at their wedding. We all support each other in our respective endeavors and I wished I could have been there in person to annoint this wonderful new venture, which comes on the well-worn heels of his last successful line ENYCE from which he's parted ways and is starting a new. Shellman.jpg The Spring 2007 Collection is inspired - in some part - by the '80s and I understand the party that was thrown to ring in this new company featured '80s rap stars/icons Big Daddy Kane, Melle Mel, and Ralph McDaniels were in attendance.   tonyandbigdaddykane.jpgDiddy's mom Janice Combs, Q Tip and DJ Clark Kent too were in the house, which was the trendy Westside Loft, where I understand the decor immediately evoked a feeling of '80s nostalgia (READ: When graffiti decorated every NYC subway train and b-boys were breakin' to RUN DMC and THE SUGAR HILL GANG. It was a house party from back in the day. Big Daddy Kane actually treated the crowd to an impromptu performance as Marly Marl played his classic "Warm It Up Kane" and Crazy Legs from Rock Steady Crew performed as well - morphing the night into perhaps a sequel to "Krush Groove" or "Breakin'".  Parish Clothing Co. was conceived in May 2006. This company represents a community of brand builders, young designers, and artists who have created a new, revolutionary line that represents a shared vision of creative resonance. parishclothes.jpg GOOD LUCK, TONY! I'll be rooting and wearing PARISH! Plus, hook a brother up! I hear your gift bags included the "Totally '80s Edition of Trivial Pursuit".  untitled.bmp

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On the real i as well saw the add in vibe mag. Im sayin hit me up when and where could I find some stuff in Las Vegas aight OnE
April 10, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMike James
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April 11, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJosue
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May 2, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMICROE
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May 9, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterTatyana Harris
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June 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterEnvy Me Inc.
MY NAME IS ANTONIA BROWN, I'M FROM SOUTH JERSEY. I'M WRITING TODAY TO INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR CLOTHING LINE. MY DAUGHTER WHO WILL BE 17 MARCH 6, AND NIECE WHO WILL BE 16 IN FEBRUARY 17 ARE HAVING AN 80'S "THROW BACK" PARTY FOR THEIR BITHDAYS ON MARCH 21ST. I'M INTERESTED TO KNOW IF YOU OFFER A WOMENS LINE, AND IF SO WHERE IN THE CITY ARE YOU LOCATED, I'M JUST ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GWB. I WOULD LOVE TO BRING THE GIRLS IN TO FIND THAT SPECIAL SOMETHING TO REALLY SET THEM APART FROM THEIR GUEST AND MAKE THIS EVENT A NIGHT FOR THEM TO REMEMBER. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU VERY SOON.
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