Have you ever been threatened with a chancleta? Gotten pau pau? If you know that a Cuba Libre is a mixed drink, then you must check out the tees from Ropa Vieja.  The fashion forward clothing line captures bits of Latino life on its graphic tees. Ropa Vieja was started from the premise of a conversation between designer Alejandro Medina and...

Touted as the most diverse Oscars yet, the Academy Awards ceremony on February 25th showcased the long overdue acceptance and recognition of the Latino influence in Hollywood. Even though I was proud of the several Latinos that were nominated, I was even more excited about the sheer sophistication of the gowns trailing across the red carpet at...

Making a statement in today's world doesn't require organizing a sit-in or staging a boycott. If you're in the mood to put your feelings on display, rock a República Trading Company t-shirt and your feelings will literally be on your sleeve. Rafael Jimenez, owner and creator of República Trading Company is a fashion activist leading the way with...

Reality TV is getting a major kick in the ass and it’s about time. Yasmín Deliz and Crash are the two lovely ladies doing the ass whooping on mun2’s “The Chicas Project.”  The funky, upbeat show has the girls doing all sorts of crazy things, like sky diving, working at a zoo, bungee jumping, and performing on stage with Los Razos. Las chicas...

Contrary to popular belief, lingerie isn't only meant to be worn underneath clothing or in the bedroom. Maybe it’s the cozy weather, maybe it’s the overall ambiance of sin, but wearing certain articles of lingerie is no longer taboo. If worn correctly, that is. Read on to see what’s hot, what’s not, and what should be donated to your local...

It is really hard to distinguish yourself in the highly competitive T shirt business. Cassiano and Sujinho, the duo behind Nossadesign.com Nossa have done just that with unique designs and an eye for the irreverent. They were the ones responsible for the "City of God" and the highly coveted "World Cup Mauraders" shirts. These two Brasileros are at...

So you think your outfit is complete? Think again. 10 out of 10 experts agree that no outfit is ever complete without the right accessories. And in 2008, the most important one happens to be the cell phone. So if you're still rocking that 5-pound Motorola or just want to have the sexiest cell phone of the moment, these phones promise to impress....

She’s hot. She’s funny. She’s Fergie and she dresses really well. Despite her critics, Fergie continues to impress us with her catchy songs, soulful voice and sexy body. And her gigs prove it. Having just been named the new MAC Viva Glam Spokesperson, Fergie is on her way to becoming the next big IT girl. And what better way to jump on the Fergie...

"Every day is a success," declares fashion designer Anel Verna. Easy to say for una Dominicana whose design was named the best dress at last year's Latin Grammys. But in spite of her recent achievement it becomes quite clear from speaking to Verna that she doesn't let praise balloon her head. Verna's elegant dresses make women want to get all...

Some people learn to do things, others are born to do them. Miami-based Colombian designer Nazly Villamizar has been making handbags since before she knew she could turn a profit on them. Now a resident of the growing Miami Art District, Nazly is recognized not only as a resident rock-n-roll fashionista and philanthropist but also a party scene...