Featured Designer: Brian Wood

 

The combination of vision and unrelenting drive give Brian Wood the ability to deliver collections that are a reflection of his skills, ability and determination. Wood caters to the exclusive and avant-garde consumer; which seeks a special garment crafted with style and flair. His appreciation to cleverly intricate details and tailoring is consistent from season to season.

Even before he graduated from Pratt Institute in 2001, Wood’s talent was recognized when he was awarded an Honorable Mention from the C.F.D.A. for the Junior Scholarship program. In his last year at Pratt, he garnered the coveted Tommy Hilfiger’s Jury Critic Sportswear Award for his young men’s sportswear collection he designed. Following internships with the established fashion houses of Anna Sui and Sean John; design assistant positions with Andrew Marc and Vintage Red, Wood took the next step, launching Brian Wood exclusive in 2003, a pop art inspired hand painted t-shirt collection.

He later expanded and created his men’s sportswear collection Brian Wood in Spring 2005.

Recently, Wood’s work has been turning heads within the fashion industry in all segments of the menswear market and has attracted media attention from publications such as VIBE, FLAUNT, TRACE, WARP, and COMPLEX. For the past three years (2005-2007), his menswear designs have been selected as a finalist in the Gen Art Styles International Design Competition. Wood has also been nominated as a finalist for the 2007and 2008 Fashion Group International Rising Star Award in menswear. His designs are carried in stores from New York to Tokyo.

Check out Brian’s website: www.brianwoodonline.com

Ted Kennedy Returns To The Senate

 

After undergoing surgery for a cancerous brain tumor, Senator Edward M. Kennedy is ready to return to work.

He released the following statement today, Monday:

“It’s good to be back in the Senate. I am particularly looking forward to seeing my staff and my colleagues and to working in the current brief session on a realistic new stimulus package to help our fellow Americans who are suffering in this economic crisis.

“I will also continue to lay the ground work for early action by Congress on health reform when President Obama takes office in January. We’ve been making real progress in our discussions about a consensus approach, and I’m optimistic we’ll succeed.

“I am grateful for the prayers and good wishes I’ve received over the past several months. They have certainly lifted my spirits, as has the election of Barack Obama as our 44th President.”

Glad To See That He’s Doing Better… A True Fighter!!!

MTV’s TRL : The Fat Lady Stops Singing LOL… The Music Stops

NEW YORK (AP) — Carson Daly chatted with Eminem, Beyonce gave a show-stopping performance, girls shrieked at the sight of Justin Timberlake and hundreds of fans lined up outside in Times Square for a glimpse at superstars.

The Habit: Teens Have Fewer Aids To Stop Smoking

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia (CNN) — It was just after 7 a.m. and Cassie Graham was lighting up her second cigarette of the morning.

 

A school bus passed her parked car, a sign that that it was time for the 17-year-old high school senior from Fairfax County, Virginia, to stop smoking and head to class.

If Graham has her way, that will be the last time she ever lights up.

South Korea Welcomes Obama for Future Meeting With Kim Jong II

WASHINGTON (CNN) — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Sunday he would “welcome” and “support” a meeting between President-elect Barack Obama and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il if Obama were to take such a step after taking office.

In an interview with CNN’s Alina Cho at the Group of 20 financial summit in Washington, Lee said that when he spoke with Obama after the U.S. presidential election, Obama promised to consult with South Korea before taking any major action on North Korea.

In response to a question at a presidential debate, Obama said he would meet without preconditions during the first year of his administration with leaders of several nations whose governments have been at odds with the United States, including North Korea.