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Offi cially reaching its paper anniversary celebrating 1 year, Monika
Chiang helmed by its namesake Monika Chiang is the rebel child
that everyone wants. Launching fall of 2011, Chiang with the help
of the billionaire businessman behind Tory Burch, C Wonder and
many more Christopher J. Burch. The brand, a refl ection of Mon-
ika’s own personal style echoing a wanderlust and appreciation
for exotic cultures is making major leeway in a seemingly crowed
industry.
Shortly after launching Chiang’s full debut collection back in 2011
the brand rolled out two beautifully crafted and designed stand-
alone location both located in central shopping destinations for
eachs respected locals and the worldwide traveler. The fi rst locat-
ed on the famed Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, California
alongside the likes of Alice Olivia, Kitson, Chanel and Ted Baker,
with the other nestled in New York City within the ever so chic SoHo.
Both consisting of the labels entire product assortment from shoes,
ready to wear, accessories, handbags, and lingerie season after
season. All this being no small feat for a brand barely blowing out
it’s one year candle, a feat in which many new and up and com-
ing designers long for.
Offi cially reaching its paper anniversary celebrating 1 year, Monika
Chiang helmed by its namesake Monika Chiang is the rebel child
that everyone wants. Launching fall of 2011, Chiang with the help
of the billionaire businessman behind Tory Burch, C Wonder and
many more Christopher J. Burch. The brand, a refl ection of Mon-
ika’s own personal style echoing a wanderlust and appreciation
for exotic cultures is making major leeway in a seemingly crowed
industry.
Shortly after launching Chiang’s full debut collection back in 2011
the brand rolled out two beautifully crafted and designed stand-
alone location both located in central shopping destinations for
eachs respected locals and the worldwide traveler. The fi rst locat-
ed on the famed Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, California
alongside the likes of Alice Olivia, Kitson, Chanel and Ted Baker,
with the other nestled in New York City within the ever so chic SoHo.
Both consisting of the labels entire product assortment from shoes,
ready to wear, accessories, handbags, and lingerie season after
season. All this being no small feat for a brand barely blowing out
it’s one year candle, a feat in which many new and up and com-
ing designers long for.
4t h quarter MADNESS the comebacks Ciara/One Woman Army: The fi fth studio album from the Atlanta bread songstress is another on the comeback list. After her fair share of commercially disappointing albums Ms. Harris is back with a vengeance- trying to build her moniker in order to book those stages some said she could not. With fi rst single sorry premiering not to long ago with a stunning video, here is to hoping that her Epic Records team including the full support of X-factor judge and Epic Records executive L.A. Reid. “Army” in its entirety is set for release on December 4th. Xtina/Lotus: Another comeback in the world of music, Christina Aguilera or know better as Xtina hits the 4th quarter with her latest effort Lotus. Being ever much the phoenix, Xtina is back with a vengeance after taking a lashing in the media back in 2010 during the heavy promo for her Bionic LP. But as the old adage goes “dust yourself off and try again”, with her positively received stint on NBC’s the Voice Xtina kicks off the Lotus era with new single ‘Your Body”. The track, which as of now reigns at number 4 on the itunes chart, is poised to top the Billboard 100 in a matter of weeks with a number 1 album to follow. Brandy/TwoEleven: The biggest R&B comeback of the past few years, 90’s teen queen Brandy brings her sultry multi octave range back to the top of the charts. Lead by the sizzling top 10 fi rst single ‘Put it down’ assisted by Chris Brown and 90’s throwback 2nd single ‘Wildest Dreams’, Brandy has once again reclaimed her dominance over the R&B divas who she inspired and infl uenced. With Two Eleven notching in at number 3 on the Billboard 200 , it checks in as Norwood’s latest top 10 entry along her storied nearly 20 year long career. While after the commercial disappointment of her last effort Human Brandy had a lot to prove, and the talent to do so. Along with the support of mega producers, writers and collaborators such as Rico Love, Frank Ocean, Mario Winans and up and comer Tiyon “TC” Mack Brandy has crafted yet another masterful work of art. 92 ANNEX : BOY
the rookies Cher Lloyd/Sticks + Stones: Another UK transplant from the widely successful X Factor singing competition Lloyd. Off of her US top 20 “Want you back” Cherl is looking to make some major waves from across the pond. Rita Ora/Ora: Jay Z’s new Roc Nation darling Rita Ora sets her UK chart topping album “Ora” up to take on the US. After scoring 3 consecutive number 1 singles across the pond “Ora” is set to debut within the coming months, and if our British counterparts are anything to go by we are in for a world of wonder. I mean they gave us Adele, right? Kendrick Lamar/good kid, m.A.A.d. city: West Coast music’s rise to prominence again is led by Los Angeles’s own, Kendrick Lamar. An album that tells many stories from different people’s perspectives, yet all coincide with a single vision and overall plot that Kendrick intended. This is the rap album that everyone is talking about right now because it’s more than just random songs put together, it’s a cohesive story. For everyone who loves a good story, they love this album. the mvp's Taylor Swift/Red: Country music’s golden child, Taylor Swift, tops the charts easily selling around 1,000,000 copies her fi rst week with her new album “Red.” Her audience has grown with her throughout her career and her new experiences and loves are all included in this new album. Anthems that include never getting back together with an ex help empower some people to have independence as well as her go-to love songs help give us everything we can expect from a Taylor Swift album. Rihanna/Unapologetic: Looking to topple the charts once again with her ever-expanding list of number ones, and even more expanding hairstyles Vogues November cover girl Rihanna sets up her 7th studio album to hopefully be her fi rst number 1 album. Miguel/Kaleidoscope Dream: Making a statement with his second album, Miguel puts together a very smooth and soulful piece of art. He’s created hiss own image and now his voice is as distinct as he is. “Kaleidoscope Dream” is one of the best R&B albums this year, joining the likes of Frank Ocean’s acclaimed “Channel Orange.” It’s not focused towards pop or rap or even bedroom R&B, it creates an uplifting and sensual vibe that makes you want to drive down the road with the windows down and singing loudly! ANNEX : BOY 93
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the rookies<br />
Cher Lloyd/Sticks + Stones: Another UK<br />
transplant from the widely successful X<br />
Factor singing competition Lloyd. Off of<br />
her US top 20 “Want you back” Cherl is<br />
looking to make some major waves from<br />
across the pond.<br />
Rita Ora/Ora: Jay Z’s new Roc Nation<br />
darling Rita Ora sets her UK chart topping<br />
album “Ora” up to take on the US.<br />
After scoring 3 consecutive number 1<br />
singles across the pond “Ora” is set to<br />
debut within the coming months, and if<br />
our British counterparts are anything to<br />
go by we are in for a world of wonder. I<br />
mean they gave us Adele, right?<br />
Kendrick Lamar/good kid, m.A.A.d. city:<br />
West Coast music’s rise to prominence<br />
again is led by Los Angeles’s own, Kendrick<br />
Lamar. An album that tells many stories<br />
from different people’s perspectives,<br />
yet all coincide with a single vision and<br />
overall plot that Kendrick intended. This<br />
is the rap album that everyone is talking<br />
about right now because it’s more than<br />
just random songs put together, it’s a cohesive<br />
story. For everyone who loves a<br />
good story, they love this album.<br />
the mvp's<br />
Taylor Swift/Red: Country music’s golden<br />
child, Taylor Swift, tops the charts easily selling<br />
around 1,000,000 copies her fi rst week<br />
with her new album “Red.” Her audience<br />
has grown with her throughout her career<br />
and her new experiences and loves are<br />
all included in this new album. Anthems<br />
that include never getting back together<br />
with an ex help empower some people to<br />
have independence as well as her go-to<br />
love songs help give us everything we can<br />
expect from a Taylor Swift album.<br />
Rihanna/Unapologetic: Looking to topple<br />
the charts once again with her ever-expanding<br />
list of number ones, and even<br />
more expanding hairstyles Vogues November<br />
cover girl Rihanna sets up her 7th<br />
studio album to hopefully be her fi rst number<br />
1 album.<br />
Miguel/Kaleidoscope Dream: Making a<br />
statement with his second album, Miguel<br />
puts together a very smooth and soulful<br />
piece of art. He’s created hiss own image<br />
and now his voice is as distinct as he is.<br />
“Kaleidoscope Dream” is one of the best<br />
R&B albums this year, joining the likes of<br />
Frank Ocean’s acclaimed “Channel Orange.”<br />
It’s not focused towards pop or<br />
rap or even bedroom R&B, it creates an<br />
uplifting and sensual vibe that makes you<br />
want to drive down the road with the windows<br />
down and singing loudly!<br />
ANNEX : BOY 93
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