💬15 Years of That Fashion Chick...She Built the Room: A Dedication from the 🌌TFC Metaverse

 

They called it a blog because they couldn’t see what was being built.

What lived there wasn’t commentary—it was construction. A place shaped by observation, exclusion, curiosity, and vision. The TFC Blog came from the margins, not as protest, but as preparation. Every post was a brick. Every reflection, a floorplan.

The industry inspired the work, yes—but it did not contain it. The runways, the houses, the headlines became reference points, not destinations. While others waited to be let in, TFC studied systems, language, and power—then designed something parallel.

This is not participation.

This is authorship.

The TFC Metaverse exists because the blog proved it could. It tested ideas in public. It trusted instinct over approval. It documented culture as it moved—not after it was validated.

This is a dedication to the origin.

To the altar built from scraps.

To the room that became a world.

The metaverse didn’t arrive.

It was constructed—word by word.

You’re not discovering it.

You’re stepping into what was already here. 🌐

Lakia Fashae , Icon

S/O to TFC Chicadees & Fashionable Fellas 

My Signature Style 2026 & Beyond!

▶New Music

✨ The Glow Arrival (Fashion Metaverse) SonicStyleLab on Suno (HERE)

👑From Chick to Chick (Anthem) SonicStyleLab on Suno (HERE)

💎That Fashion Life: Crystal Goddess L

Crystal Goddess L

Dopeness huh?! 🤩

💡Let me tell you how I came up with this image.

The Top image actually comes form the bottom image. 

The bottom image is made from another app; the art challenge is in NiteCafe. So, I got the image prompt from the initial app and inserted it into the NiteCafe generator.  

Both images are similar in certain qualities however, as you can see depending on the app, visuals vary. 

Beautiful none the less! 💃🏾

I'm looking into teaching AI in a multitude of way.  Below is the entire prompt used for both images if you want to try a few strategies...Do that art thing! 🤗👩🏾‍🎨

🎀Bonus:
A majestic, highly detailed East African female goddess sculpture, entirely formed from luminous, multifaceted crystal and translucent glass. Her skin is dark, contrasting sharply with the white and silver crystalline armor and ornate headpiece. Her attire features intricate, flowing sheer glass drapery with etched patterns. The body of the sculpture is composed of sharp, angled shards of clear, translucent crystal with internal gold and silver accents, especially in the bodice where a glowing core is visible. She stands dramatically on a base of clear, cracked ice and large crystal chunks, flanked by two glowing agate geodes. The setting is a sunrise or sunset over a misty, cold landscape (ice/snow), featuring warm golden light that casts long shadows and creates dramatic lens flares and complex reflections on the glass and ice surfaces. Cinematic lighting, ultra-realistic, fantasy art, 8k

🕺Fashionable Fellas: 8 Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 Trends

Check out each collection for more style inspiration!

Find these looks and style inspiration on 📌
📌TFC's Pinterest:
Menswear S|S 2025 Accents & Statements

✨Like, Share, Subscribe & Strut!✨

📸Featured Designers: wwd.com & kendam.com

🎶Music: Chic Music828 | TFC 🎶

🧵Sew: Drawstring Tote Bag {DIY}

✨Strut with me, Sew with me! 👩🏾‍🎨✨

 

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😂I just love my commentary! 

Find out who 🏆won...🤩

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UNIVERSE

🎭Geoffrey Holder: A Renaissance Man of Art

Geoffrey Holder

YouTube: visionaryproject

Lena Horne sits for her portrait. Painting her is Geoffrey Holder.

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Geoffrey Holder was far more than just a multi-talented artist; he was a fashion visionary. A celebrated dancer, choreographer, actor, painter, and director, Holder's creative spirit permeated every aspect of his life, including his bold and distinctive style.

A Caribbean Heritage, A Global Impact

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Holder's flair for fashion reflected his vibrant Caribbean heritage. He embraced bold colors, striking patterns, and a mix of textures rarely seen in  menswear at the time.  But Holder's style was about more than just where he came from – it was a reflection of his global travels and insatiable curiosity. He blended elements from African cultures, European tailoring, and avant-garde fashion trends to create a style entirely his own.

From the Stage to the Runway

Holder's impact on fashion extended beyond his own wardrobe. As a dancer and choreographer, he often crafted extravagant costumes that were integral to the storytelling and visual drama of his performances.  His work in Broadway productions like "House of Flowers" and "The Wiz," for which he won two Tony Awards, showcased his unique ability to translate movement and emotion into wearable art.

Photos: Costumes from the Wiz on Broadway, 1975| Geoffrey Holder | NMAAHC | Smithsonian

Visit the Exhibits at the NMAAHC | Smithsonian: https://nmaahc.si.edu/

Embracing Individuality

Geoffrey Holder's fashion was characterized by an unwavering sense of individuality.  He frequently wore flowing caftans, embellished suits, and statement headpieces with an air of confidence and authenticity that was impossible to ignore. His style was theatrical, yes, but it was also a testament to his belief in the power of self-expression. Holder once said, "Elegance is an attitude." He embodied this mantra with every outfit he put together, reminding us all that looking good is about feeling good about yourself.

A Continuing Influence

Geoffrey Holder's sartorial legacy continues to inspire designers and fashion enthusiasts alike. His fusion of cultural influences and flamboyant personality paved the way for those who believe that fashion is about more than trends.  It's about embracing your individuality and using clothing as a canvas for self-expression.

Actor Geoffrey Holder (1930 - 2014) with his wife, actress
 and dancer Carmen de Lavallade, circa 1993.
 (Photo by Rose Hartman/Getty Images)

Geoffrey Holder was a true original and his daring fashion sense is an enduring testament to his creative genius and enthusiasm for life.

You must research Geoffrey Holder's work. Classic.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: https://www.alvinailey.org/geoffrey-holder

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0390305/fullcredits

👩‍🏫What Does it Take to Be in Fashion?

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🤔Good question! And honestly, all you need is creative vision.👩🏾‍🎨

Fashion is one of the most free spirited industries around. 

You can develop a masterpiece on accident and gain new customers. 

For example, each designer has a target consumer base. 

When designs are loved outside that base, the brand gains new consumers🏧. 

Ok, duh...I know {*lol* 😄}. 

Here's the thing, fashion is really like that! 

This is the Fashion Talk that will be expressed in better 

detail...via 🎥VIDEOs😆😁!!!

Watch This video about a designer's process, 

from sketch to runway.

YouTube: KQED Art School

Pretty cool huh?🤓 There are so many aspects to the design process.

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The Process.....let's go international.

YouTube: Harper's Bazaar UK

There's no wear you can go, without fashion influence.

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Icon Status at it's finest.

YouTube: The Met

An ultimate goal.

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Fashion is an awesome 👩🏾‍🎓career path! {wink,wink}

✨I'm your Chick...That Fashion Chick.💃🏾✨
Style. Confidence. IT!
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📏Sew Time Excitement!!!

 Talia's Dress is almost finished!!😆

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Just gotta add the zipper, hook and eye, then hem. 

📸It looks like this....

Talia has to do her fitting tomorrow. A complete roll out update is in the making.

Either way, this dress is fitting!

Stay Tuned!!!😀

Studio L. Fashae': Cocktail Dress

Work...it don't stop, but I love it!

My cocktail dress fits good- remember what it looked like? I added a breast pocket, some shoulder detailing and gave it a finish. Can't wait to share the other projects...check me out below!

 

S/O to my baby girl {but big girl lol} Talia for taking the pictures. You know a chick had to strike a pose! =D

L. Fashae'



Studio L. Fashae': Cocktail Dress & Fun Skirt

Studio L. Fashae' was burning the midnight oil!

Sewing is so relaxing, especially with all that TFC has going on. Designing is what I live for {my babies toooo lol}. I get so much life and excitement from creating...so much in fact...I made this dress last night!

 Not finished yet, but it's gonna be SUPER CUTE!

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THIS piece is finished!

Fun skirt I can wear high or low waist and with a hi or low hem.

 Lace lining is a nice touch....

....and Pockets!

There's more where these came from.

I'm working on my first Plus Size samples for a client's start-up, along with another fitting Sunday with Ryan Durham from Teens Making A Change Foundation {HERE}; dope piece! =D

Studio L. Fashae': Casual Dress/Top & High Waist Pants {That Fashion Chick}

Hope you had a great weekend...it was sew-time in Studio L. Fashae' for me! I have to come up with some great RTW samples for  this shoot and stuff coming up a little later. Can't wait to share the full scoop!

Here are just two pieces that I got out the way:

Casual Dress/Top

This is something fun and easy. If I want, I can add a chain belt and style it like a 2-piece set. Some kind of embellishment will be added.

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High Waist Pants

These pants fit so good, I'm so proud of myself. I ran out of the checkered fabric, but these turned out great. Some more needs to be added, like stylish buttons.

                                     

                                     L. Fashae'

Watch This!!: LANVIN SUMMER 2014 AD CAMPAIGN...this year marks 125 year in Fashion {TBT}

Fashion designers like myself dream about this kind of longevity! There's a method to the madnes that Jeanne Lanvin understood. Lanvin's work is rich fashion history that will never be forgotten.  Alber Elbaz {Artistic Director of Lanvin}is doing amazing work, in keeping the fashion house very much alive.

Jeanne Lanvin {French Designer}

Lanvin has a site dedicated to it's history {great info + fashion inspiration} here: http://125ans.lanvin.com/

Check out the Summer 2014 campaign by Lanvin...what are they talking about? =D

Watch This!!

YouTube - LANVIN

R.I.P L'Wren Scott, Fashion Designer {Fashion News}

L'Wren Scott with boyfriend Mick Jagger

The fashion industry received sad news today.


It's being reported that fashion designer L'Wren Scott, 47{girlfriend of Rolling Stone rocker Mick Jagger} was found hanged to death in her Manhattan apartment today around 10 am EST. Scott was found by her assistant; it seems to be an apparent suicide, though no note has been found.


Like. Whoa.


TFC became more familiar with L'Wren Scott thanks to her big collaboration with Banana Republic last year, as well as being a red carpet fave.  Scott's label is very womanly-chic {for the lady}... L'Wren Scott Rest In Peace.

A spokesperson for Jagger said he is "completely shocked and devastated" by the news.

L'Wren Scott + Banana Republic {It's a Collaboration!!}

Red Carpet: Oscars 2013 bested dressed {TFC Faves!}

Check out the last collection by L'Wren Scott: L'Wren Scott Spring 2014 RTW

BoF, Business Insider, Style.com

Runway Love: Christian Siriano New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 RTW Collection + Watch This!!

 This latest collection from Christian Siriano is just GORGE! I love to see a designers' growth from collection to collection...remember Siriano won season 4 of Project Runway?!

I loved him immediately; he has that IT for fashion! Christian Siriano also went to AIU-abroad {my dean was so proud}...so I gotta show my fashion love for him! =D

This Fall/Winter 2014 RTW collection is superb..very polished and chic. I feel the chick wearing this collection is a chick of power {like a Anna Wintour *not all looks* or other fashion elite}. Lady-Chic appeal is for 2014. Christian Siriano designs looks that command attention..the different silhouettes have just enough detail. Siriano knows how to edit and the overall styling made my heart grow fonder!

Check out some of my favorite looks below:

{Check out the complete collection HERE}

Watch This!!

Style.com
YouTube - Fashion TV

Studio L Fashae' w/ Lakia Fashae': That Fashion Chick bags - accessories {doc~vlog}

YouTube - Lakia Fashae'

Runway Love: Tanya Taylor Fall/Winter 2014 RTW Collection {New York Fashion Week}

Tanya Taylor

This is a solid collection by up AND coming fashion designer, Tanya Taylor! Designers like her inspire me and give me plenty fashion life. Taylor's Fall/Winter 2014 RTW Collection is full of excitement with every look...she's playing on textures, colors and overall style {different garments}. The chick who rocks these clothes is our type of Chick *wink, wink*!

We've featured Tanya Taylor in our Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 Collections {Runway Faves}post HERE. She is one to watch!

via Style.com {Review}:

"It reminded me of a 12-year-old dying her hair. It's bold and a bit quirky," said Taylor backstage before her runway show. While those fun elements felt a tad arts-and-craftsy at times, the young designer successfully balanced them out with classic silhouettes and refined materials that have ageless appeal. Flattering fit-and-flare dresses were cut from either graphic floral jacquards or fluttery silks, for example, and thigh-grazing miniskirts came paired with pointy flats that felt fresh.

Check out a few designs below!

HOT-T-T right?!? Check out the complete collection HERE!

Tanya Taylor

Style.com