AphroChic Magazine: Issue No. 1
Welcome to the Fall 2019 issue of AphroChic Magazine. Designed to celebrate the presence, innovation and accomplishments of creatives of color from all corners of the African Diaspora, we welcome the season in this issue with a focus on fashion, authentic beauty, and creating moments that bind us together. On the cover, New York fashion stylists, Courtney and Donnell Baldwin of Mr. Baldwin Style invite us to experience a fête in a historic part of Sag Harbor. We take a look inside the Brooklyn home of fashion designer and movement artist, Nana Yaa Asare-Boadu and experience her effortless aesthetic. Then, we go half way around the world on a photographic journey of Morocco, with photographer Lauren Crew. Along the way, you’ll find articles that explore the nature of the African Diaspora, the importance of the Black family home, and the books, art and accessories you’ll want to bring home this season.
Welcome to the Fall 2019 issue of AphroChic Magazine. Designed to celebrate the presence, innovation and accomplishments of creatives of color from all corners of the African Diaspora, we welcome the season in this issue with a focus on fashion, authentic beauty, and creating moments that bind us together.
On the cover, New York fashion stylists, Courtney and Donnell Baldwin of Mr. Baldwin Style invite us to experience a fête in a historic part of Sag Harbor. We take a look inside the Brooklyn home of fashion designer and movement artist, Nana Yaa Asare-Boadu and experience her effortless aesthetic. Then, we go half way around the world on a photographic journey of Morocco, with photographer Lauren Crew. Along the way, you’ll find articles that explore the nature of the African Diaspora, the importance of the Black family home, and the books, art and accessories you’ll want to bring home this season.
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Culture<br />
Sag Harbor Travel Tips from<br />
Mr. Baldwin Style<br />
WHERE TO EAT<br />
Our favorite restaurant is nothing fancy but has the best seafood! The<br />
Dock House is a favorite of locals and visitors alike and has been our<br />
favorite restaurant since we started coming to Sag Harbor. If we decide<br />
not to eat in the restaurant, we will take our to-go boxes straight to the<br />
beach to enjoy our dinner in perfect view of a beautiful sunset. We also<br />
have a tradition of visiting Buddha Berry, a local frozen yogurt shop that<br />
offers non-dairy soft serve "ice cream," before we head back to the city.<br />
TRAVEL TIPS<br />
You can hop on the Hampton Jitney or into your car and in less than two<br />
hours from Manhattan you can arrive in a sophisticated beach town with<br />
a rich culture that provides an immediate escape and recharge. There’s<br />
no plane or airport hustle required. It’s especially perfect for a romantic<br />
getaway because very little advanced planning is required.<br />
SHOPPING SOURCES<br />
Sag Harbor has intentionally been kept free from large retail chains to<br />
maintain the village charm, so the boutiques that line Main Street are<br />
unique. We love visiting Donna Karan's new Urban Zen store. It’s part<br />
clothing store, part furniture & artifact store, and part restaurant. The<br />
space is truly meditative and peaceful. Upon visiting the store, you are<br />
automatically taken on a journey to Africa and Haiti where many of the<br />
retail items have been made by local artisans.<br />
WHERE TO STAY<br />
We enjoy renting area homes or staying at a local hotel called the Baron's<br />
Cove. The hotel is great in every season, not crowded, and the indoor and<br />
outdoor fireplaces are delightful.<br />
THE HISTORY<br />
<br />
After visiting several times we learned about the rich history of the<br />
area and began looking for ways to connect with the history however<br />
we could. We began reading everything we could find about Sag<br />
Harbor and connected with locals during our visits. It has sparked our<br />
interest in learning more about the history of African American leisure<br />
communities around the country.<br />
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