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I Got The Blues….

I was not sure how to title this post and then the phrase “I Got the Blues” came to me. Not sure if it is from a song or what, but I found it befitting. After church, my friend and I went to have brunch: Chicken and Waffles. It was good but I knew picturesContinue reading “I Got The Blues….”

Creating an Afritude t-shirt: What are the basics?

African streetwear is very laidback but cool at the same time. You can create pieces that you mix with other prints or more solid Western cuts. For the V&VI brand, customizing t-shirts is part of our DNA. To be able to achieve those seamless t-shirts our customers love, it is important to shop well andContinue reading “Creating an Afritude t-shirt: What are the basics?”

AFRITUDE 101: African Streetwear Fashion. Making a Business out of it.

I am une NanaBenz, and it is only normal that I try to incorporate wax material into many of the clothes I make. With V&VI, the journey so far has been creating cool t-shirts, sweaters, bombers, and jackets to infuse into your everyday style. The vision right now is unisex, and with every new collection,Continue reading “AFRITUDE 101: African Streetwear Fashion. Making a Business out of it.”

Corn Roast and Boots

I am not sure how to define my style. I do not shop according to the events I want to attend. I do not shop according to what is in fashion. I just buy what I like and when it comes time to put together an outfit, I find inspiration in what I already have.Continue reading “Corn Roast and Boots”

10 Tips to Successfully Hosting an Indoors Pop Up Event (Part 3)

8. EQUALITY: TREAT EVERYONE EQUALLY. Every customer is important whether they are spending $3 or $100. The $3 customer who was treated well can become a repeat customer who buys constantly and that works in your favor even better. A repeat customer is a good way to measure your impact. So yes, always remember toContinue reading “10 Tips to Successfully Hosting an Indoors Pop Up Event (Part 3)”

10 Tips to Successfully Hosting an Indoors Pop Up Event (Part 2)

D-DAY 4. RISE N SHINE: Wake up early. Give yourself enough time to get in the right spirit because today is going to be an awesome day. Waking up early lets you envision your day and set the pace for how you want things to go. You will also have enough time to get readyContinue reading “10 Tips to Successfully Hosting an Indoors Pop Up Event (Part 2)”

10 Tips to Successfully Hosting an Indoors Pop Up Event (Part 1)

So you are looking forward to your next opportunity to make some sales and make your brand a little more known. What should you do to ensure lots of sales on the day of as well as continuing sales later? Continue reading, and from my experience, I will point you out to TEN things youContinue reading “10 Tips to Successfully Hosting an Indoors Pop Up Event (Part 1)”