Ville Magazine

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VILLE, a fashion editorial created by the Pitkin Avenue BID and Brownsville, Brooklyn’s Youth Design Center, is a curated selection of fashion from Brownsville & East New York’s emerging designers, brands and the stores that support and stock their products. Shot on location in Brownsville by the Youth Design Center’s Gerard Allison.

THE DRIVER’S SEAT RICHNSWIFT APPAREL EXCEL SPACE AFRICAN BOUTIQUE PITKIN AVE ADVENTURES CARAMEL CAP USA DENNIS PLACE BROWNSVILLE MADE LUMIERE NY SIDDY MADE WAVEYS WORLD YFW YOUTH DESIGN CENTER

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NYC Small Business Services Avenue NYC Avenue NYC Commercial Revitalization Grants fund community-based development organizations (CBDOs) to carry out programs targeting commercial districts in low- and-moderate-income communities.

Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District The Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) is a non-profit community-based organization serving businesses on Pitkin and Rockaway Avenues in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The BID delivers services to our businesses and property owners and has a meaningful impact on the Brownsville community through quality of life initiatives.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF NOTES

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Artist Spotlight FRANK MCFLY

THE BLUES Photographed by : Gerard Allison Model : Elhadji Ndiaye Make up : Ramella Worley Graphic Design: Suave Finesse “SLAM” shirt from CAP USA, 1600 Pitkin Ave

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“No photos please” Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Jaquell Graphic Design: Suave Finesse RichNSwift “Blurred” Hoodie RichNSwift.com

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Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Jaquell Graphic Design: Suave Finesse RichNSwift “Tips“ Hoodlie RichNSwift.com

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Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Tolani Make up: Ramella Worley Matching striped bandeau top and skirt set from Excel Space African Boutique

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“Sun Burnt” Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Tolani Make up: Ramella Worley Matching striped bandeau top and skirt set with multi-print top handle bag from Excel Space African Boutique

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Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Tolani Make up: Ramella Worley Matching striped bandeau top and skirt set with multi-print top handle bag from Excel Space African Boutique

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Photographed by: Gerard Allison Models: Lesley Septimo (sitting) Jasmine Acevedo (standing) Make up: Ramella Worley Ribbed black tee dress with gold buttons from Caramel

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Photographed by: Gerard Allison Models: Lesley, Jasmine Iridescent strappy heeled sandal from Caramel

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Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Tolani Make up: Ramella Worley Mural by Youth Design Center Black bodysuit from Caramel

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Photo taken in Dennis Place, 1701 Pitkin Ave Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Tolani Make up: Ramella Worley Ribbed zip-front sweater dress from Caramel Printed clutch from Excel Space African Boutique

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Photo taken in Dennis Place, 1701 Pitkin Ave Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Tolani Make up: Ramella Worley Ribbed zip-front sweater dress from Caramel Printed clutch from Excel Space African Boutique Black heeled sandals from Caramel

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Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Elhadji Ndiaye Make up: Ramella Worley “SLAM” Long sleeve tee from Cap USA Pitkin Black nylon track pant by Lumiere NY

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Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Jaquell Graphic Design: Suave Finesse New Era World Series Collection from Cap USA Pitkin

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SHOP ONLINE AT YFW.COM

Trucker Cap from YFW 23

Light heather gray zip front hoodie

by YFW

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Photographed by: Gerard Allison Model: Ahkeem Pearce “Originator” fitted from Lumiere NY “Get Your Money Up, Not Your Funny Up” Shirt Black Glow in the Dark

by Waveys World

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Graphic tees by Wavey’s World Trucker Caps by Wavey’s World Matching green cap and pants

by Lumiere NY.

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Graphic tees by Wavey’s World Trucker Caps by Wavey’s World Matching green cap and pants

by Lumiere NY.

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Python print crop top, legging + strappy sandal by Siddy Made Lysol Spray Disinfectant from Shopper’s World | Pitkin Avenue

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT FRANK MCFLY

Frank Mcfly is one of the best kept secrets to manifest out of Brownsville, Brooklyn into the music scene. After achieving notoriety from big names such as Hot 97, Hypebeast and MTV, McFly is striving to ensure the entertainment industry knows exactly who he is.

Frank Mcfly in studio recording his upcoming single “Issues”

What was your introduction to hip-hop/rap music ?

drawing. Around 11/12 I started to do photos and create merch.

You know music is the cornerstone to life in most black families. We come together to sing, dance and express ourselves. My uncle owned the local record shop called the “Soul Shack” it’s a legendary store in brooklyn. Also many of my cousins all were independent artist and musicians

Where does your influence come from?

At what age did you begin creating, and in which mediums?

I always was a creative person. As a kid, I performed in local talent shows and beauty pageants. I was heavy into art and

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I am influenced by everything. I thank God that I can pull influences from all things.

Where are you from? Have your surroundings shaped you in a creative sense, and in what way(s)?

From Brownsville Brooklyn, NY, where I grew up, the people in my neighborhood shaped who I am as a person. Growing up in a low income neighbor you have to learn how to adapt and survive. You have to earn everything because nothing was given.

Do you have anyone that you consider your mentor? How has their help or advice shaped you?

unlearning I had to do because the diet they promote to our culture is not our real diet and not healthy.

No, I don’t have 1 significant mentor and I think that’s what shaped me. I was fortunate to learn and grow from so many different people. I am very well-versed.

If you could take anyone in the world dead or alive on a date, who would it be?

How long have you been making music?

I started around 2011 when High School was ending and it became my main source of income around 2016/2017.

So your instagram features a lot of health & fitness content as well. Have you always been a fitness fanatic and has that become a big part of yourself as Frank Mcfly?

I have always been an active kid. I played every sport. I was always outside bike riding, skating, etc, but I never really worked out.

From traveling around to different states and countries I learned about the importance of a healthy diet and working out. It’s so much

I am married so if I can take someone dead or alive on a date it would be my girl. Another choice would be Jay-Z or Drake just to pick their brain on music and business.

If you could make a song with anyone in the world dead or alive, who would it be?

I would like to collaborate with many I can’t choose but I want to collab with producers or engineers more than the artist.

Tell me about the first song you ever wrote.

Was it a success or a failure in your opinion?

The first song I ever made was with my boy G Milano called “Party, Party, Party”. It went well.

I think we released it on Twitter. It did very well and motivated me to keep going.

Frank Mcflys’s latest project “Circa” is out now on Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal.

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Green hoodie and black track pant by Lumiere NY.

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Beauty Supply

Star Beauty Supplies Pitkin Hair & Wig Hair Town Beauty Pitkin Beauty Supply Beauty Supply Wigtopia Beauty Simple Beauty Supply

Shoe Store

Fashion Directory

Fabco Shoes Lace Up Sneaker Net Wonderfull Shoes Universal Shoes Shoe Warehouse Kid’s Foot Locker Foot Locker

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Nail Salon

88 Sparkle Nails Nail Salon Rainbow Nail & Hair Salon U.S. Nail Color Nails

Jewelers

iFox Jewelers Kenia Jewelry Corp C&C Jewelry

Hats and Accessories Cap USA Pitkin Jamankie

Barbershop

Mister Barber Shop R&B Salon Studio

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