Vibe Magazine Pays Tribute To Notorious B.I.G. With A Special Fashion Section

by **J The Kidd** Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:29 am

VIBE’s September 2008 issue is set to feature a special
tribute to late rapper Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace (aka
Biggie) as part of the magazine’s 15th Anniversary “Juice” issue. This
special anniversary edition - on newsstands August 19th — features an
exclusive first-look at the cast from the upcoming film NOTORIOUS, the
story about the late rap legend rising from the streets of Brooklyn to
become one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time.

NOTORIOUS is scheduled for nationwide release on January 16, 2009 by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Thoughts on the casting for Biggie and Faith? I hope this movie is on point and not cheesy.
More details below…

This month’s fashion spread features celebrities from the film,
including Jamal Woolard (Biggie), Derek Luke (Sean Combs), multiple
award winner Angela Bassett (Voletta Wallace), Antonique Smith (Faith
Evans), and Naturi Naughton (Lil Kim). The spread also includes
Biggie’s real-life family and friends Faith Evans, their son
Christopher “CJ” Wallace, and his mom and film producer Voletta
Wallace, and members of Junior M.A.F.I.A.
As part of the fashion
feature, VIBE re-creates its memorable October 1995 cover featuring
Biggie and his wife Faith Evans in the back of a 1968 Cadillac DeVille.
The
spread showcases styles from luxury brands such as Versace, Dolce &
Gabbana, and Prada, which Biggie helped make popular within the hip-hop
community through his music.
To celebrate the rapper’s legacy, most of the magazine’s
exclusive photos – styled by veteran VIBE Fashion Director Memsor
Kamarake – were shot on St. James Place in Brooklyn, NY, the site of
Biggie’s childhood home.
On September 1st,VIBE.com will post exclusive behind-the-scenes
footage from VIBE TV on the set of the magazine’s May photo shoot (http://www.vibe.com/vibetv).
VIBE TV will update the footage each day through September 5th
featuring new episodes from behind-the-scenes of the fashion shoot.
To
complement the site’s coverage of the 15thAnniversary “Juice” issue,
Fox Searchlight Pictures and producer Wayne Barrow will share an
exclusive first look on VIBE.com into the production’s wardrobe
department where a costume designer pulls together a ‘Show & Tell’
for the filmmakers, Jamal Woolard, and Antonique Smith.
VIBE highlights the 15 most definitive sportswear brands of the
last 15 yearsin this month’s special anniversary issue. From original
trendsetters such as Karl Kani, FUBU, Mecca and Enyce, to today’s most
popular sportswear brands like Sean John, Rocawear, LRG, and Akademiks,
VIBE speaks to the founders and creative professionals behind these
innovative companies to discuss their greatest inspirations.
VIBE’s Fall Fashion coverage continues with a tribute to
celebrity Glam Squadsas this month’s issue recognizes the professional
stylists, hair stylists, and groomers to the stars. In part one of a
three-part series, this month’s VIBE salutes veteran stylists June
Ambrose, Tameka Raymond, and Misa Hylton, along with a set of newcomers
on the rise.