{"id":1279,"date":"2011-07-01T09:26:53","date_gmt":"2011-07-01T13:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/hottopicsinsider\/?p=1279"},"modified":"2020-01-21T18:50:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T22:50:00","slug":"brooklyn-based-brilliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/hottopicsinsider\/2011\/07\/01\/brooklyn-based-brilliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn-based Brilliance"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Trina Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Its always a delight to see and learn more about the awesomeness <\/em>of my borough. While I am a transplanted New Yorker, Brooklyn has been my home for 10 years, so yes\u2026 I feel earnestly justified in representing its creativity and quintessential cool.<\/p>\n

Its no wonder that many fashion and lifestyle innovations have ignited on this side of the Bridge, particularly over the last decade. Below are just a few examples of why I am one proud Brooklynite\u2026<\/p>\n

\"\"1)\u00a0\u00a0 In 2006, a Bay Ridge resident\/mother felt that dining should be social for everyone, including nursing infants. Therefore, instead of covering them from the world, she invented a nursing sash that appropriately conceals; yet keeps \u2018mother and child\u2019 connected while feeding in public. Today, Baby Bond<\/a> (originally named \u2018Slurp & Burp\u2019 by her husband, part of FDNY) has gained loads of press (Brooklyn News 12, Urban Baby, Mom Finds<\/em>, etc.) and garnered nationwide retail acceptance.<\/p>\n

\"\"2)\u00a0\u00a0 And what about that Red Hook resident\/ designer who insisted on giving beach babes \u2018something to do\u2019 this summer, as they were undoubtedly \u2018something to see\u2019??? LOL He handcrafted a solar-powered bikini<\/a> that charges iPods, mp3s, digital cameras and even cell phones!!! Lined with paper-thin panels that convert the sun\u2019s radiation into electricity, the suit is completely safe on its owner and can still get wet!!! This hand-made marvel is definitely a high-end fashion item ($1000 retail), but can totally make any techy-eco-fashionista\u2019s summer one to remember!!<\/p>\n

\"\"3)\u00a0\u00a0 Beyond a distinct look, Brooklyn has an undeniable feel<\/em><\/strong>. More appropriately, Brooklyn\u2019s got SOUL<\/strong>!! All of last week, MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art) celebrated the Soul of Brooklyn<\/a> with fabulous events, exhibits and, of course, the infamous Fort Greene Festival (which happened this past Saturday)- headlined by Bed Stuy\u2019s own, Rapper-turned-Actor, Mos Def<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trust there\u2019s much more COOL to experience in Brooklyn. Each neighborhood truly dances to its own beat. So do you wanna rock? Join me on a tour ; ) Welcome to Brooklyn, baby!<\/p>\n

Trina Morris teaches SXT 320: Trend Track Alert – Greenpoint, Brooklyn<\/a> and SXT 600: The Lower East Side – Mecca for Fashion<\/a>.
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