In recent fashion fix news, the newly emerged line “Audacity Republic” has been well underway releasing their new 2013 ”Kings & Queens” collection. The lifestyle fashion line has been manifested behind the brand of “Kings & Queens who control their own destiny”. Embracing the edge of urban culture, Audacity Republic’s creative director Tammy Pusher has released both a men’s and women’s line, that both pay homage to prominent figures in culture. Featuring men’s t-shirts embedded with phrases such as “Control Your Own Destiny” and “King of All Masters” (available in gold, black and white) down to their women’s T-Shirt collection which merges the essence of African-American beauty, paying respect to Dorothy Dandridge through their Marilyn Monroe collaboration. Read more and check out the new looks after the jump!

In case your channels were tuned in somewhere else, tonight was the airing of BET’s annual Rip The Runway Fashion Show; a show that highlights the latest in fashion trends from designers like Louboutin & Moschino. The show also collides with the hottest in music, where superstar singers and rappers perform right alongside models strutting down the runway. This years show was hosted by the beautiful Kelly Rowland and Real Husbands of Hollywood star Boris Kodjoe. Aside from the hosts the show had a ton of celebrity guest appearances and some smashing performances. Hit the jump to see who performed at this years BET Rip The Runway. 

Recently Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ was announced as the New Creative Director of Ecko clothing. In a sit-down with Fuse TV, the rapper was able to speak on his new position with the line. Check it out after the jump…

I’ve got a ton of Ray-J jokes that I could include in this write up but it’s not about him, it’s all about Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Following up on a few rants in London, Kanye West and his lover Kim Kardashian find themselves getting very intimate on the cover of French fashion magazine L’Officiel Hommes.

According to WWD, Rihanna has partnered with Mac Cosmetics as not just a “collaborator” but a “creative partner” as she inks a deal for her new campaign, RiRi [Hearts] MAC collections, which will land in stores this year. The first product, her signature lipstick, will launch May 4 to coincide with her Diamonds Tour concerts at the Barclays Center, where MAC will also open a pop-up shop. A summer collection will be sold online, while the fall collection will land in stores, and the holiday collection will, naturally, also be sold in stores. Take a look at some of the pieces after the jump.

In recent fashion news, Pop Star Rihanna isn’t the only one trying her hand in the fashion industry. A noted “G.O.O.D” music artist Big Sean has made an official announcement that the “Dace A$$” MC himself will be releasing not only a fashion line, but an entire fashion & lifestyle company called Aura Gold! Does this come as exciting news to you? Big Sean has been one of the most stylish rappers these days, with his flashy videos and outfit articles in GQ magazine. Check out a statement from Sean Don after the jump!

Over the weekend (Saturday, February 16th) across the pond in London town, London Fashion Week is well underway. Among lines unveiling such as the new Spring/Summer Burberry collection, Versace, Louis Vuitton & more, a certain celebrity tries her hand in the fashion world and goes by the name of Rihanna. The Bajan pop princess, fresh off the Grammy stage with two riveting performances, has officially collaborated with international fashion brand River Island, to bring forth the exclusive fashion line “Rihanna For River Island”. Read more and check out the exclusive pics courtesy of (Rap Up) after the jump!

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