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A Conversation with the Men Behind Modus Man

by xoJohn

We were first introduced to Modus Man earlier this year as the gentleman held a private cocktail party to celebrate their most recent collaboration. I was captivated by the how the line was able to flawlessly mix prints without loosing it’s masculinity. Modus Man is Against “boring” Shirts, and Design is clearly their Obsession. Modus Man delivers Elegance which otherwise cannot be acquired. You will not find it at your common department store, or at any regular boutique for that matter. We recently spoke with co-founders Stanley & Reginald Saint-Amand about how their luxury menswear line, their clientele, and we get to know a little more about them:

Tell us about how Modus Man got started. What was the inspiration behind starting the line?

In summer 2008, the US economy was crumbling. Most businesses related to the Real Estate sector were in trouble. My brother Reginald and I (Stanley) were facing a similar faith; our Miami-based Construction business was suddenly going broke. We had to close up shop. The question surfaced: What is our next step? Online Marketing was our passion. We also loved fashion, and we’ve been lucky to have developed a good eye for it. All the pieces suddenly aligned:

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A Conversation with Actor Bryan Greenberg

by xoJohn

On Saturday, May 3rd, 2014, actor Bryan Greenberg and Microsoft will host the third annual brunch party to raise funds for The Olevolos Project at Gallow Green of the McKittrick Hotel, Home of Sleep No More, from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Olevolos Project’s Scholarship Program and support the educational and affiliated needs of disadvantaged and orphaned students from the Olevolos Village of Tanzania. After being founded in 2007, The Olevolos Project continues to nurture a passion for learning and helps develop young village leaders through formal schooling, tutoring programs, and extra-curricular activities.

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The Tribeca Film Festival, sponsored by AT&T, hosted a screening for the film Summer of Blood on Thursday, April 17, 2014. The film, dubbed a ‘supernatural comedy’ by producer Max Heller, who also has a small role in the film, is a very entertaining movie that filled the theater with laughter from beginning to end. What starts off as a romantic comedy with a very eccentric character named Erik Sparrow, played by actor/director Onur Tukel, quickly morphs into the supernatural with the appearance of a blood-sucking vampire. The twists and turns that continue keep you glued to your seat while laughing at some of the off-beat musings of Erik.

Heineken Green Room Session at Tribeca Film Festival: "Summer Of Blood"

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IvyConnect celebrated their one year anniversary by throwing a intimate fete and panel discussion with inspiring innovators from the IvyConnect community. Panelist included Ntiedo Etuk, CEO of DimensionU, Seema Mody CNBC Correspondent, Hillary Schafer, Executive Director of Jefferson Awards for Public Service, Nick Taranto, Co-Founder of Plated, and Marine Reserves Jourdan Urbach, Renowned Virtuoso, Violinist & Composer. The Cadillac sponsored event took place at Bleecker Streets Arts Club and attended by many members of IvyConnect, along with media professionals. Guests were able to get up close and personal with Ivy Connect executives, including founders Beri Meric and Philipp Triebel.

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A Conversation with Sergio George

by xoJohn
In Summer 2012, over 12,000 music fans gathered at the “Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival” to witness a once in a lifetime concert experience as a select group of renowned salsa musicians came together for a historical one night event. This past summer, that experience was immortalized forever as “Salsa Giants” CD/DVD was be released under the production of musical director and producer Sergio George through Top Stop Music on June 25th. The project won a Latin Grammy and is nominated once again this year.

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A Conversation with 20 Twen

by xoJohn
Thomas Foutner, better known by his rap moniker 20 Twen hails from East Detroit. After of years of dominating the underground scene, 20 Twen reached nationwide with his critically acclaimed project, “No Feelings”, which received much praise from multi-platinum producer Don Cannon (Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, 50 Cent) and major feedback from Hip-Hop fans from coast to coast. 20 Twen has all the ingredients needed to become a household name in the rap game so make no mistake to overlook this young gunner as he is on his way to stardom. We chatted with 20 Twen about his hometown, music, and much more…

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A Conversation with Barbara Berger

by Olivia Chow

Costume jewelry has been a part of our fashion culture for the past 300 years, and infamous collector Barbara Berger has hers on display at New York’s Museum of Art & Design, her venue of choice. Daughter of an American diamond merchant, you could say jewels run in her blood. However, her passions were the more affordable cubic zirconias and semi-precious gems found in the vintage Hollywood style statement pieces.

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