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FLüD x Mel D. Cole x Vanessa Veasley Collaboration Timepiece Event

15 December 2011, 03.25 | Posted in mel d cole | 52 comments »

Tomorrow! NYC: FLüD x Mel D. Cole x Vanessa Veasley Collaboration Timepiece Event + Interview/Behind the scenes video by Karmaloop TV. A MUST SEE!

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There’s even shit on the back too, logos and what not.

Flud put together a collab page, check it out here. Pretty fresh.

The What: FLüD x Mel D. Cole x Vanessa Veasley Collaboration Timepiece Event
When: December 15th, 2011
Where: 15 Watts – Soho, NYC
Music By: DJ Soul
Open Bar: Heineken

FLüD x Mel D. Cole x Vanessa Veasley come together on this very special timepiece

New York, N.Y., December 9th, 2011 – FLüD, the New York based watch and accessories company, is announcing the release of their newest collection created in collaboration with lifestyle photographer, Mel D. Cole and Model, Vanessa Veasley. Over the last several years,

Mel D. Cole has been at the top of the curve in regards to capturing the who’s who in nightlife and street culture all while building his Villageslum brand. He has shot with a wide range of celebrities from Kanye West to The Roots.

Vanessa Veasley has been in the modeling and acting arena for the last ten years. From television, print magazines, and music video’s, she has cornered the market with her talents and beauty.

This collaboration was inspired by friendship and a common respect for culture, art, and fashion.

ABOUT FLüD: Founded by Doug Cohen in 2007, FLüD watches has been leisurely making the watch the ultimate accessory. Our goal is simple, to create unique, fresh watches for the casual and streetwear enthusiast but without the pretentiousness or price tag. Our philosophy is straightforward, the right accessory at the right price. We are committed to bringing consumers great quality & stylish timepieces for any occasion.

Here is the sexy vid of my crazy ass photographing Vanessa!

Photo Recap-Android Homme x Heineken Launch Exhibit aka My 1st Exhibition! Martha Otero Gallery. L.A. 12.8.11 + The Rickford Institute All-Star Classic Group Photography Exhibition, Curated by Ricky Powell

13 December 2011, 04.41 | Posted in mel d cole | 41 comments »

Photo Recap-Android Homme x Heineken Launch Exhibit aka My 1st Exhibition! Martha Otero Gallery. L.A. 12.8.11

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Not sure if you heard or not but ya mans enjoyed his 1st exhibition last Thursday in L.A!
I showed 9 photos, all dealing with Android Homme x Heineken sneaker. Yes the flyer says I curated it, I did! I curated my own shit! haha
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Here is what Team Epiphany had to say about it on their Tumblr

It’s not every day that Heineken gets together with Android Homme to create a special, limited-edition version of the iconic Propulsion 2.5 sneaker, curated by Team Epiphany, of course. Decked out in a tonal black pony hair and full-grain leather colorway, complemented by a Heineken-green lining and featuring subtle branding at the heel, these kicks are for influencers-only. In order to celebrate in style, however, Team Epiphany put together a series of art prints taken by the one and only Mel D. Cole featuring the shoes. The launch event doubled as an exhibition at Martha Otero Gallery in LA.

Here is what I have to say about it!

I was called in to talk with my homies Coltrane and Jarret. They explained what they wanted me to do and I got super excited and competed a goal in 4 days for something that would normally take at least a few weeks.

Peep my site for the original images and the hung versions.

I asked a bunch of my friends to get down with this shit and man oh man was I surprised at who said yes.

I got Bryan Greenberg-How to make it in America

He even showed up!
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The ladies approved of his photo!

Questlove and Black Thought from The Roots
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And a bunch of my downtown NYC homies
like Diego and 40oz Van
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Telli from Ninjasonik

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Oscar
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Raul
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And my home girl from Seattle Yo

Her photo was the crowd fav!

I’m still on some WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW type shit to be honest. I feel really legit now. A goal has been accomplished and I am very happy that I was able to accomplish this goal with my friends Coltrane, Jarret, Team Epiphany, Heineken, Android Homme and most important…YALL FUCKERS!!!!!

I want to give a special thanks to Chandni aka Cali boo for ALWAYS HOLDING ME THE FUCK DOWN! You are very very very special to me! I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU!
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Thanks for coming!!! And yes fools she is fine as hell! I know how to pick em! Well in our case she picked me! haha

I also want to thanks these two lovely ladies for coming down all the way from San Fan to see the exhibition!
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Arnelle and Rina fucking rock!!! And yes fools! They are fine as hell and super fucking fun! The bay area stay winning!

Ok, so yeah…tons of folks came out. Not gonna lie I didn’t know most of them (I had to make that very clear during my thank you speech), some I did which made me feel really comfortable cause I was MAD NERVOUS! I took like 3 dumps before the event. Even dropped a small one right when the doors opened.

Few actors, bunch of hot babes and some dudes that looked ummmm lets just say very Hollywood. Funny shit yo!

Peep the pics and you will see what I’m talking about. Packed house!! yeaaah boy!
These photos were taken by Pics by Le Panda, Desiree Ann, Sunny Trac and a few by me. I picked my favs and put them together in the slideshow below.
There’s also pics on Guest of Guest And Le Panda’s facebook

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Shouts to Karmaloop TV for the coverage! I will post that as soon as it is released. And look out for a lil something something put together by one of my homies who’s image was in the exhibition. Hint Hint!

Shouts to Javier Laval and his team at Android Homme. Yall know some of the hottest babes and interesting ass people in LA! Dope shit! It was a pleasure meeting you homie!

And If you are in NYC this Saturday come to this HISTORICAL PHOTO EXHIBITION!

TheGoodLife! cordially invites you to The Rickford Institute All-Star Classic Group Photography Exhibition, Curated by Ricky Powell

Please join us for an epic night of photography from some of the world’s foremost as well as up and coming urban photographers.
Curated by the legendary Ricky Powell on the occasion of his 50th birthday.

Saturday December 17th

Opening Reception: 8pm – 11pm

Milk Studios
450 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011

Music by:
Stretch Armstrong
Jasmine Solano
DJ Smoke L.E.S.
TJ Mizell

The Rickford Institute All-Star Classic Group Photography Exhibition includes work by:

13TH WITNESS * AKIRA RUIZ * ANGELA BOATWRIGHT * AVIVA KLEIN * BRIAN “DWELS” NOBILI * CHARLIE AHEARN * CHERYL DUNN * CLAYTON PATTERSON * CRAIG WETHERBY * CURTIS KULIG * ESTEVAN ORIOL * GLEN E. FRIEDMAN * HARIF GUZMAN * HENRY CHALFANT * JAMEL SHABAZZ * JAMES GARRETT * JANETTE BECKMAN * JASON GOLDWATCH * JAY MALDONADO * JIM BRITT * JOE CONZO * KIM MATULOVA * LESLIE LYONS * MARTHA COOPER * MEL D. COLE * MIKE GALATA * MORDECHAI RUBINSTEIN * NEMO LIBRIZZI * NOAH RITTER * RICKY POWELL * SUE KWON * TAKUYA SAKAMOTO

For general inquiries and RSVP please reply to whatsgood@wearethegoodlife.com

Don’t forget to download the companion mixtape from Ricky Powell and DJ Smoke L.E.S: The Funky Uncle’s Park Bench Mixtape at www.wearethegoodlife.com.

See you there!
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The Roots- Undun

05 December 2011, 19.56 | Posted in mel d cole | 65 comments »

The Roots- Undun

Get it! I just did!

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VGB Holiday Launch Party!

29 November 2011, 20.05 | Posted in mel d cole | 58 comments »

VGB Holiday Launch Party! NYC! 11.30.11 7-1am

PAVONEO Tequila open bar 7pm-8pm
RSVP: Ryanh@vgbclass.com

Leroy Jenkins WInter Snap Backs + Estevan’s new calendar

22 November 2011, 02.17 | Posted in mel d cole | 87 comments »

Leroy Jenkins WInter Snap Backs + Estevan dropped his la woman calendar last week

AVAILABLE NOW
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Plus Estevan dropped his la woman calendar!!! BONG! If you like hot LA babes you better go on and purchase this shit!

http://www.merchmethod.com/products/prod_details.aspx?prod_id=4098

http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/11/11/estevan-oriol-drops-2012-l-a-woman-calendar-sneak-peak-inside/


Pics. ?uest Loves Food: The ? Drumstick at the BA Kitchen at Bon Appétit. aka kinda hanging with Solange Knowles, Olivia Munn, Sasha Grey and Zoe Kravitz

17 November 2011, 19.54 | Posted in mel d cole | 157 comments »

Pics. Kinda hanging with Solange Knowles, Olivia Munn, Sasha Grey and Zoe Kravitz at ?uest Loves Food: The ? Drumstick at the BA Kitchen at Bon Appétit.

Yesterday, I get a text from my homie @questlove…
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He just asked me what I was doing tonight, I said nothing much, he then says give me a email. 20 mins later I get this invite.
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I was like hmmmmm. WTF is this shit about?? But when the Afro’d one invites you somewhere..you go!

And ummm yeah lets just say I am happy I went!

I met…

Solange Knowles and look she is rocking my hat!
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Sasha Grey..she was a tiny bit sick, poor thing still came out to support!!
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Olivia Munn! Hot damn! We rock. Both both agreed it’s the best pic ever! haha
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And last but def not least! My homie Zoe Kravitz
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More pics of these hot babes and Sir Questo on my site!

Pics>> Behind the scenes at Kidz in the Hall’s “Pour it up” Video shoot featuing Bun B. Directed by Red Arrow. Junibois Liquor Store. Brooklyn, NY. 11.10.11

13 November 2011, 02.58 | Posted in mel d cole | 59 comments »

Pics>> Behind the scenes at Kidz in the Hall’s “Pour it up” Video shoot featuing Bun B. Directed by Red Arrow. Junibois Liquor Store. Brooklyn, NY. 11.10.11

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Peep Bun B rocking the Leroy Jenkins x Villageslum snapback!

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Good times! Look out for my cameo!

See more pics on my site

Karmaloop TV: Vanessa Veasley x Mel D. Cole Interview/Photo shoot Trailer

09 November 2011, 23.48 | Posted in mel d cole | 107 comments »

Karmaloop TV: Vanessa Veasley x Mel D. Cole Interview/Photo shoot Trailer
See us at Times Sqr before she got “arrested” ha!

This was edited by my new fav editor Brandon Kuzma.
Great job Klooptv dudes!!!

Idle Warship Promo Photo By Mel D. Cole

09 November 2011, 02.09 | Posted in mel d cole | 111 comments »

Idle Warship Promo Photo By Mel D. Cole

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More Party Bus Photos by Meg & Liz! MEGA RAGE!

28 October 2011, 21.08 | Posted in mel d cole | 91 comments »

More Party Bus Photos by Meg & Liz! MEGA RAGE! ( a few pics from the after party too) #stripper

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