(New York, NY) – On Thursday [April 17th] 200+ guests packed out Katra Lounge in the Bowery section of Manhattan to celebrate Jovana Gikes #OnlyTheDopeSurvive Joint 3 Year Anniversary Event for Storm PR Agency & and the launch of Dopeness Magazine hosted by CFL Linebacker Alvin ‘Ace’ Bowen and the ‘Princess of Entertainment‘ Madison Jaye.
The event powered by Belaire Rosé, Birthday Cake Wines, Flat Fitty, Miss Jessie’s, Ms. Jannie’s Baby and Tre Chic Cupcakes brought out the who’s who in the Entertainment, Fashion and Media industry. Guests were treated to drink specials courtesy of Birthday Cake Wines , while enjoying DJ TP on the turn tables.
” Actor Marc John Jeffries chatted with Madison Jaye about his upcoming projects, Black Ink Crew Puma’s mother-in-law Denise Darden gave insight on her relationship with her daughter’s husband and O$hit talked freedom, marriage and what fans can expect on the new season.”
My highlight of the night was meeting actor Marc John Jefferies. This man needs no introduction. He’s played in a ton of movies; from childhood to present. Losing Isaiah, Spider Man 2, Chasrlie’s Angel, The Notorious BIG, Dexter, Get Rich Or Die Tryin and more.
The legendary, Ralph McDaniels of Video Music Box lent his support of the event. It don’t get no better than that.
I caught up with celebrity wardrobe stylist Kadear on the carpet.
On Celebrities He’s Worked With:
” G-Unit, Travis McCoy, man – there is so many to name but my mind is going blank at this time. “
On This Year’s Spring and Summer Trends:
” For females my suggestion is to wear alot of pastel colors. Mixing your shirts and patterns print is obviously on trend right.
For males, black is so on trend right now and it’s sexy. The great thing about it is that you can make your outfit stand out by adding a great shoe or belt. ”
On Celebrities He’d Like To Work With :
” Artists that I would love to work with is Solange Knowles [ her style is just AMAZING, and singer, Estelle. I love people who have a different eye so they are my top two persons at the moment. “
Black Ink Crew cast member Sky debut a new color hairdo look on the carpet, along with a tomboy chic ensemble.
There was much industry love in the room. Jovanna Gikes of Storm PR alongside Rae Holiday and Gabriel of Stuff Fly People Like.com
Among those in attendance were: celebrity publicists Alvin Lopez-Woods, Freddie Williams, Jennifer Cadet, Love Logan, Marie Driven, Sharra Dade, Stephanie Carnegie, and the Von Boozier Twins; celebrity bloggers: Kaye Plum [ThatPLUM], Rae Holiday, and Gabriel of [Stuff Fly People Like] celebrity stylists Eric ‘E-stylz’ Santiago, Pilar Scratch, Princess London Shoes owner Priscilla Monteiro. C.O.O of Mpire Records and Uptown Boy Management Harry-O, Lyfe Style Music Group, The Hip-Hop Socialite, and Video Music Box’s Kevin Lawrence.
Actress, Tashawna Graham says that fans can expect to see more of her. Without giving away too much Ms. Graham says she has a few projects on the way and has not ruled out broadway which she is also passionate about.
Raffle Sponsors of the event were: Gifted Apparel NYC, Joly’s Design, Luz Lashes and Nature’s Beauty Bar. Images Provided By Tylik Hill For Vocab Magazine.
Here’s the full gallery: