Über Exclusives: Überchic Gets Fli with Fli Pelican

So you already know Uberchic like's to give you the exclusive details on fashion and entertainment!! Well we want to give you our interview with the creator himself of Fli Pelican, Nino Corleone!

Fli Pelican began in the year 2007 in Atlanta, GA. Nino Corleone didn't always work within the fashion industry in fact he originally worked within an artist management team as both a producer and engineer. He describes praying for his future and what direction to go and was inspired to start his own clothing line. He chose to name the brand Fli Pelican because it was to symbolize a deeper meaning then the title itself! Fli is an acronym meaning: "Find Love Inside" and pelican is a symbol for selflessness. He wants the brand to encourage positive energy and to help individuals become comfortable within there own skin.

Check out our exclusive interview with him below to learn more about the label!

Über Designers to Watch: LaQuan Smith

Only at the age of 23, Queens native, LaQuan Smith has found a HUGE name for himself within the fashion industry. He has had a love for fashion since he was young! At the age of 13 his grandma gave him her sewing machine to practice his designs on.

Über Designers to Watch: Kanye West Debuts 'Dw' at Paris Fashion Week

You are now watching the throne, don't let me into my zone.... Kanye West finally got his chance to show his incredible fashion sense as he premiered his first-ever clothing line 'Dw' at Paris' Fashion Week. With his experiences with several designers like Louis Vuitton and Fendi, Yeezy brought it to life. The pieces consisted of: luxurious furs, high quality leathers, dangerously cut-out dresses, bright colored pants, embeliished jackets and tops. He kept the colors within the neutral color palette while adding in red and cobalt for a splash of brightness. Take a look below!

Über Designers to Watch: Cast of Vices

Cast of Vices is an LA based line that caters to the indie fashion style of the NYC's metropolitan indie culture! Founded in 2009 Cast of Vices has begun to make a big name for itself within the fashion industry!

Über Designers to Watch: NINA Z

Lately I've been into clog style shoes and the whole chunky heel appeal it gives! So when I stumbled upon NINA Z I was so excited! Nina Ziefvert is a designer born and raised in Sweden. At the age of 18 she moved to pursue her studies and experience within fashion. After leaving Sweden she studied and worked within fashion in Paris, London, Stockholm, and New York. In 2008 she decided to launch her unique shoe line.

Über Designers to Watch: Copy&Paste Clothiers

Copy&Paste Clothiers was founded by one of my personal friends, Andrew Kelly. We've both came a long way in the industry since our first encounter in 2007! Since the launch of his clothing line he has begun grabbing the attention of many fashion lovers!! His line provides a unique look to the fashion scene.

Christian Louboutin; the new Manolo Blahnik?

With lots of raw talent and an attractive eye for creativity, Christian Louboutin heels are becoming extremely well known and idolized for the variety and seductiveness of the collections.

Rapidly becoming known to the public as "the shoe designer to the stars" as stated by Olivia Bergin of Telegraph.com, Louboutin has brought in the clientel of some of the most famous celebrities today. The list of names range from Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, and even Britney Spears.

Venturing out into a new light, Louboutin has actually started to create studded leather men's loafers as well as sneakers coming in a variety of colors, worn by men such as Kanye West, Lance Gross, and Chris Brown. His brand flagship stores are located in New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas and others outside the U.S. are located in London and central Hong Kong.

Creating his brand since 1991, Louboutin might just become the new Manolo Blahnik.

Manolo Blahnik started his business in 1942. Blahnik heels became widely known due to the show Sex and the City. Avid Sex and the City (SATC) viewers know that Carrie Bradshaw wore Manolo Blahnik's religiously and spoke of them highly. Therefore sparking a trend among younger women with her age range to gain interest of the heels Blahnik produced.

Blahnik heels are more so known to fashion critics as "old school haute couturier." According to designmuseum.org, "he sketches his shoes, chisels the wooden lasts on which they are moulded and sculpts the heels. He then supervises their production and even sketched the illustrations for his advertising companies.

Blahnik has made it this far without any formal training and he says he didn't need it because "i've got the best taste in the world."

While Louboutin may have many more years to go to catch up to the stature that Manolo Blahnik heels hold, Louboutin's are not that far off. Comparing these two great shoe creators are just like comparing Alexander McQueen and a vintage designer such as Chanel or YSL. They are only comparable because both brands have reached iconic status' even more so than actual clothing designers shoe wear creations.

Maybe Manolo's are too classy to be compared to Louboutin's edgy studded platform booties. However, that does not make Louboutin's any less fantastic. What do you guys think?

Über Designers to Watch: Cold Picnic

I recently stumbled upon a new accessories designer label called: Cold Picnic! The label was created by two partners named Phoebe Sung and Peter Buer! They were inspired to create the label in 2010 after they spent the summer going through various books dealing with African textiles, ancient cave paintings, Native American history, and 1970s arts & crafts. Their accessories are all hand made and created from objects of the past.
For example, their 2011 Spring collection were all made from scrap leather from a local bird-toy factory and vintage chains and findings!

Cold Picnic is their attempt to carry on the tradition of storytelling through symbols.

For more information on the brand or to purchase these items Click Here to go to their official website!

Creaters of Cold Picnic -- Peter Buer and Phoebe Sung

Über Designers to Watch: Melody's Addiction

Just recently I read an article on the Brooklyn Flea and how they feature many vendors including antique, vintage, and individual indie designers. I went on their website and saw the whole list of vendors they showcase and absolutely fell in love!

However, one truly caught my eye, Melody's Addiction!! Her jewelry are VERY unique ranging from leather, metal, to fabric!! Below is an interview featuring her and her story!

To check out more of her jewelry please go to her website and online store!!

Über Designers to Watch: Melody Ehsani

Melody was born and raised in Los Angeles; she's a designer with a passion for both fashion & justice! Her unique accessories have been spotted on celebrities such as: Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, and Nicki Minaj just to name a few. Her love for design has transformed into an outlet for individuals to truly express themselves.

My style is inspired by paradox, controversy, justice and pushing the envelope in showing that you truly cant judge a book by its cover. I design to upset the equilibrium. I design to inspire. I design to serve. I design because I was created to do so.

For more info on Melody Ehsani go to http://www.melodyehsani.com/

Überchic Designers to Watch: Coco && Breezy

These dynamic twins who aren't even 21 yet are making a HUGE impact within the celebrity/fashion scene!!! There sunglasses are futuristic and universal all at once! Check out this interview below that describes who they are and what their brand is all about!



For more info on Coco && Breezy go to www.cocoandbreezy.com

Über Designers to Watch: Flüd Watches

One thing I love about fashion is that its always changing and with that often unique concepts are created. One fashion accessary I would like to bring to light are Flüd watches! They were established in 2007 and have already made a hit in many magazines from Source, Complex, Nylon, to even Playboy Magazine!! There are many concepts to their watches such as big ben oak, boombox face, and even a turntable face! Since 2007 many big names in the industry have been seen sporting these stylish watches!!

If you're interested in these watches here's their website:
http://www.fludwatches.com/