For today’s Women Making History feature, we honor Kelly B. of Princess of the Posse.

Since the launch of their first collection out of NYC in the Spring of 2008, Princess of the Posse has quickly gained worldwide recognition. This fashion forward women’s brand offers limited runs each season, creating designs that swing freely between art, fashion, glamour and street. This Spring season Princess of the Posse returns to the basics, presenting a collection showcasing the simplicity and beauty of black & white.

Here’s what Kelly has to say about the collection:

This collection was inspired by the minimalism of Berlin street fashion & the allure of French royalty. Always reflecting upon their NY state of mind, P.O.P. honors some of their favorite musicians (Santogold and Ghostface Killah) by citing lyrics that inspire the designers. Princess of the Posse continues to bring you the best in quality fabrics and silhouettes with all the printing and cut goods made in NYC.

We have a lot more with Kelly B., after the jump, including a handwritten survey and M.I.S.S. Crew Q&A!

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Photo by Stephen Wordie

Younity held it’s Heart & Soul exhibition this weekend, a gathering of artwork made by creative women.  If you missed the event, no worries, you can see the exhibit through November 14th.  Not only did Younity put together an exhibit, they got the ladies together to paint some wall out in 5 Pointz, the infamous graffiti destination.  Toofly, one of the founders of Younity, did an amazing job of documenting the wall painting, the exhibit and the after-party.  Check out her site to see more flicks!  Congrats to the ladies on doing such a beautiful job and breaking stereotypes that women can’t work together!  Pics of Toofly and Lady Pink pieces after the jump.

Heart & Soul open until November 14th

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powerHouse Books announces the Los Angeles launch of…

“Wild Style The Sampler” by Charlie Ahearn

25th Anniversary of “Wild Style’s” Theatrical Release
Thursday, September 4th, 2008 at 8:00pm
Cinefamily/The Silent Movie Theatre
611 N. Fairfax, Los Angeles

In 1982, Charlie Ahearn wrote, directed, and produced a small, independent movie that released a year later. It went on to become the first film to unite the underground urban art forms of hip hop culture (DJing, MCing, b-boying, and graff writing). “Wild Style” is a classic, having inspired countless artists, musicians, and writers with unforgettable scenes starring legendary graffiti writers, DJ’s, MC’s, and b-boys. It’s definitely one of my favorite films.

To celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary, “Wild Style The Sampler” provides an in depth look at the making of the film, it’s release, and the stir it caused around the world. It features never before published photos, original artwork, production stills, and personal stories from stars Fab 5 Freddy, Lee Quinones, Lady Pink, Zephyr, Patti Astor, Busy Bee, Grandmaster Caz, Frosty Freeze, and Glenn O’Brien. You can even get your book signed by Charlie Ahearn at the event!

Stay for the after party on location with DJ Cut Chemist and other guests.

Kid Robot’s Fat Caps are back with 17 new rattling personalities plus three uber rare chases including: Shok1, Tilt, Dalek, Tizieu, Milan, Mr Shane Jessup, Zeta, Lady Pink, Flying Fortress, Andre Charles, Nathalie Oswald, TOOFLY, Doma, Phetus, Mad, Pon, Sket One, and Quisp. Each figure is 3 inches tall with 20 designs in all.
Check out M.I.S.S. Crew’s very own Toofly’s Fat Cap:

You can purchase them at Kid Robot or online.

Dope radio Interview dope music!

For this year’s annual graffiti radio special, “Put the Needle on the Record” host Billy Jam will present an all female graffiti artist panel discussion with talented & respected graffiti artists Lady Pink, Muck, Toofly, and Dona - all of whom are collaborators in a current installation at the Bronx Museum titled “Activism Is Never Done.” Joining in the all-women graffiti artist discussion will be Karla Murray photo-journalist & co-author of the graffiti books “Burning New York” and “Broken Windows.”

Live show link here:

http://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/26814

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"Another Herspective"
April 7th - April 29th, 2007

Artists:
Lady Pink and Toofly (NY)
Myla and Sear (Australia)
EGR (Canada)
Sherm, Neila, Julie Koh, Emi, Claudia Galvan,
Ritzy Periwinkle, Luna One, Alonys*Art (L.A.)

An exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of some of today’s
top young female artists. These multi-cultural artists have learned
how to communicate with a finicky underground audience through
their own unique expressions. Be it graffiti, photography, design,
painting, or hip hop these women are making their voices heard.
Collectively their art is strong, political, beautiful, and conscious.

Details after the jump . . .
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I wrote about this book dropping a few weeks back - finally got my copy and damn, this is a great book. It’s full of amazingly talented and creative ladies and a must have. Toofly sent along some photos from the Graffiti Women Panel Discussion that took place at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. The panel included Lady Pink, TooFly, Swoon, and Lady K Fever.

More pics after the jump . . .

Images & Info: Toofly

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