I surprised my family when I landed at JFK airport, heading to Queens. Being raised here, I know NYC unlike most people & seen it evolve and dissolve as well.  The world knows it as the concrete jungle, but love grows here furiously. While everyone is trying to live in the dog eat dog world we meet NYC Clothing designer of 19 Diamonds Naweh Renee who’s goal is to not only create “more than streetwear it’s a lifestyle.” Fashion. She is cultivating pop-ups and events that bring together Brown entrepreneurs to promote their businesses and network in a world that wants to keep us down. The 2^nd annual pop-up shop line-up was fantastic. With many owners displaying clothes, jewellery, beauty, and food, it showed that everyone could have a seat at the table and eat. Going on in downtown Brooklyn supporters came from all over to come and show support.

The vendors were; @belbouchecosmetics with vegan lip gloss in 14 flavours https://belbouchecosmetics.com/ , @shakieraa_ with Juice by Kiera that is sure to have you dancing, @danish__ who cooked up some delicious food for all to enjoy, @polishmepoised with some beautiful waist beads & gold jewellery, @doughnutsnyc with a fun twist on making dough with clothes http://doughnutsnyc.squarespace.com/ , @tdaapparel who sported superhero-themed melanin clothing https://www.teamdanandre.com/ , @amerikandreaminclothing who also had melanin inspired clothing https://www.shopad.nyc/ , and last but not least the curator of this fun-filled event @xixdiamonds.