JLO in ARENA MAG









Kanye & Alexis at INTERMIX Store Opening



Kanye & Alexis' son take in Alexis' clothing line
"Ghita" during NY Fashion week Spring 2008

Ghita is the brainchild of Los Angeles based designer, Alexis Phifer, a modest and quiet entrepreneur, but unquestionably one who is blessed with the gift of design. Absorbing every flavor, color, and melody from her far-reaching travels, it is her experiences of all cultures which remain the inspiration behind Ghita’s ethereal silhouettes and rich hues. Phifer’s designs are complimented by lively color palettes and ultra-luxurious fabrics, making the pieces undeniably suitable for the fashion-forward, young-at-heart, seeking to channel their playful, bold side in the spirit of adventure. Although her dresses maintain a classic sense of elegance, they also pay tribute to a more modern sense of design, with art-deco elements like asymmetry, tiered skirts, jumpers, and bubbly hems. Opulent bows, bias cuts, and inconspicuous straps balance out the ultra-feminine bodies. Her exploration of other cultures has given way to the rise of one of the most unique and sought-after independent lines carried in only the finest retailers. While her collections are inspired by her travels, the name itself, which translates to “pearl of the sea”, accurately conveys the very mood of every whimsical dress in the collection.

“The Ghita collection is unique and innovative, similar to the aspirations behind the Nikon brand” said Alexis Phifer, designer of Ghita. “I am excited to be working with Nikon and Mark Seliger, as they have inspired me to create four cutting-edge pieces for my New York Show.” In addition to the fashion show, Style 360 will be auctioning off one of Phifer’s photo fashion looks at Henri Bendel’s “Brown & White Ball” 100th Birthday Bash on Tuesday, September 11th. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Keep a Child Alive, an organization dedicated to providing relief for the AIDS pandemic in Africa.

GHITA SPRING 2008







J HUD on the set of Sex in the City

Former "American Idol" contestant and Oscar winner JENNIFER HUDSON is on board to play the assistant to Sarah Jessica's character, Carrie Bradshaw. The film is scheduled to be released on May 30, 2008.

Alicia Keys "No One" Video

Rhianna "Hate I Love You" Video

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Kentucky Fried Chicken signed her latest CD
'Just Like You' at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square
in NYC



The afterparty was also in NYC

Album Review (All Urban Gossip)

Keyshia Cole returns with her sophomore project, Just Like You, in stores September 25 The album will include the smash “Let It Go” featuring Lil’ Kim and Missy Elliott and the Darkchild-produced single “Shoulda Let You Go”.

It has definitely been a while since that real genuine R&B feel, like with Cole’s 2005 debut The Way It Is, I still bump that album every now and then. It was one of those records that you really got into, relatively. And I think that’s the case with Just Like You, as I always say, “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. I think everything happens for a reason, I’m a firm believe of that, like people are just destined to do what they do. Again, the case with Keyshia. Her talent is just incredible, effortlessly. Some how she keeps me running back, eager to hear new material and growth — this album is just that! Smooth, overflowing ballads, adjacent to vocals, drifting throughout the whole LP; some old school Mary J. Blige mixed with Anthony Hamilton — matter of fact he was featured on this lovely song called “Loosing You”. I have no idea why they added Diddy’s but on here, with “Last Night” like it’s all new, but then again that was a pretty hot joint too! I don’t know what it is but I never get tired of that song, even the remix and that’s very rare with Diddy’s remixes.