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Sunday Jun 1, 2008 – By Teneille Craig

radio-rose.jpgIt’s a Wednesday night on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. A highly charged and eclectic mix of stylish party goers including everyone from the Simmons’ Sisters to Mickey Factz have packed hipster hub The Delancey anticipating one of the most promoted fashion events of the season. But, don’t expect to witness the next collections from the high fashion brands commonly associated with the New York City fashion scene, instead expect the anti-couture . . . Street Style.

What is Street Style? More of a culture than a trend the scenesters would agree. “Style originated in the streets!” they’ve been known to protest. And as the fashion and entertainment world evolves, we’re watching these styles from the streets become universally mainstreamed. At the forefront of the seemingly silent invasion we introduce you to the women who represent the embodiment of their respective culture. Get acquainted—you’re sure to be seeing more of them.

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  1. Street Fashionista Street Fashionista says:

    You ladies have done it again! I love each and every one – Vashtie the line is dope.

  2. Fly Lady Di Fly Lady Di says:

    I am REALLY honored to be a part of this magazine! This is a trip! Teneille thank you SO MUCH, this is amazing…

    -Di.

  3. Tammy Tammy says:

    Love this feature! Very innovation and fashion/street forward.

  4. Lauren Lauren says:

    this is oh so fresh!

  5. The Lady The Lady says:

    This was a great article on beautiful INDIVIDUALS! It’s amazing how far we as a society has advanced..the ability to be yourself and not feel enslaved to imposed standards is true confidence and love!

  6. LouLou LouLou says:

    LOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!

  7. Ms Intellect Ms Intellect says:

    Love this piece!

  8. sofi sofi says:

    awww this is great. ill feature everyone on my Donuts site too x

  9. liliquo liliquo says:

    I love this article.

    It would be great to see an interview with these women in 5 years

  10. [...] Hello all. Clutch have featured some young ladies including myself in an article in their online mag. It’s a good read & so nice to see some peeps doing it for themselves. I’ve put my answers on here but you can also read the full article here. [...]

  11. Shaina Shaina says:

    Niiiiccceee!

  12. Ketrice Ketrice says:

    Truly Inspiring!

  13. Shyvonne Shyvonne says:

    I Love it!!!!! Everyone is too dope, and I like the idea of a recap interview in 5 yrs lol….

  14. T T says:

    That girl Shyvonne is bomb – plus have you heard her sing! WOWZERS. Your on your way hun!!

  15. Tifani Tifani says:

    This article was truly inspiring, All the ladies that were featured were innovative and had a style of their own. Thanx clutch!

  16. Eever Eever says:

    Shyvonne is so fly! I want to be just like her when I grow up. :)

  17. /a /a says:

    Dopeness! What up Shyvonne!

  18. nos def nos def says:

    Shoutout to Shyvonne! And to the party in question! No1sDoneItRight’s Cherry Blossoms..
    http://www.myspace.com/no1sdoneitright !!! get somee!

  19. modi modi says:

    damn. definitely shout out to ms. shyvonne. she was looking extra sexy. and so was that girl vashtie in those glasses. i never heard of clutch, but i stumbled across this googling for random joints. yall are doing big things. keep it up.

    oh and lissa monet and her pose!? incredible.

  20. LaJuana LaJuana says:

    Ha! I know Shyvonne’s middle name. But I’ve been sworn to secrecy. Also, I think I should get some credit not only as her style consultant but also as her weather woman.

  21. Chellz Chellz says:

    I absolutely LOVED this article!!!! I’m familiar with several of these women, and I’m glad that they’re getting their shine because it seems that women’s street wear is often overlooked and underrated. The ladies are really doing the damn thing out here, especially in the field of fashion!

    Each of their stories are unique and inspirational, and hopefully one day I’ll be featured in the next installment of this article. ; )

    Great job Clutch!

  22. Rain Rain says:

    I Love love love it!
    Thank you soo Much Clutch for Feature me and This other Bad ass chicks!

    Rain
    xoxo

  23. Robyn Robyn says:

    Shyvonne def bought her street style to MD! EVERYONE knows the crazy chick w/ rainbow hair!

  24. Fly Lady Di Fly Lady Di says:

    I think we should all get down doing an event or something.

  25. Beanz Beanz says:

    Viva La Vashtie!!!!

  26. Lish Lish says:

    it makes me feel good about my quirky sense of style in a world full of mysized barbies…A GOOOOOD READ!

  27. Mary Adelaja Mary Adelaja says:

    I know Shyvonne!!!! I’m one of her special interns. :-)

  28. TEE,

    DO YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW WHAT I THINK?

    I DON’T THINK YOU DO MY LOVE, AND DEF NOT ABOUT YOUR INTERVIEWEE’S.

    KEEP DOING YOUR THING; I’M PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS THUS FAR.

    AS PER YOUR END OF THE INTERVIEW; YOU CAN ONLY GET BETTER WITH TIME, AND DEVOTION.

    *GHOST*

  29. Keysha  E. Keysha E. says:

    How Can I get on this list! LOL

    I love these ladies!!!

    Thanks for the Article Clutch !!!!!!

  30.  purplehibiscus says:

    amazing article,
    lots of ladies who arent appreciated to the fullest about their accomplishments
    are being paraded on this article, go on ladies make history,
    hopefully one day I’ll be able to shine on w/ you:}

  31. afrika afrika says:

    Yes…..i love these ladies. LONG LIVE THE TOMBOYS!!!!!

  32. jeri jeri says:

    i love seeing all these different people of color especially my own
    it’s amazing

  33. PinkElegance PinkElegance says:

    They are all great. Fly Lady is in a dance instruction video too. She’s been making her moves for a while now. It takes time for people to see but alot of stars have been performing their whole lives.

  34. niks59 niks59 says:

    THIS WAS A GOOD FEATURE.

  35. Good to see the sisters/peers Vashite and Lady Di get shine. They are definitely Mavericks of our generation. Bigups!

  36. D-Ski D-Ski says:

    I think it’s so fly when a chick can come out the box with her own style and not try to copy all of these celebs who can’t even dress themselves…..you need to be thankin your stylist!!! I love the street chic. I am a slightly older than the girls featured but I have always been known for having my own personal style. I love what the ladies here are doing….keep it hot!!!

  37. shorty_P shorty_P says:

    I love these! Keep ‘em coming!

  38. intellectualbeauty intellectualbeauty says:

    I may be accused of being a hater but Shyvonne’s sense of style –or lack thereof– is juvenile & ridiculous. The girl cannot dress. period. I remember her from undergrad and I’ve never seen her not looking a hotassmess, and almost everyone I know that knows/has met her has almost always said something similar as well….

  39. meangurlDST meangurlDST says:

    BIG UP TO ALL MY HATERS!! You’re not doing something right if people aren’t talking about you. SHYVONNE ROCKS!!

  40. nashmoney nashmoney says:

    What a great read, good to see things like this being done. Specially loving that Sofi Donuts chick xxx

  41. sandrar sandrar says:

    Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

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