1Band1Brand: The Music and Fashion Matchmaker

I just read the a New York Times Sunday Review piece "Generation Sell." It was creepily spot-on, successfully making me feel wholly unoriginal and inspired to rebel at the same time (though, to be fair, I want to run away screaming every time I hear the words "personal branding," so I'm already inclined). However, the fact that such a broad movement is happening everywhere from Brooklyn to Honolulu (holla!) demonstrates that our era is one of helping others while monopolizing on creativity and independence, which I have to admit, doesn't sound half bad.

Meet: 1Band1Brand. This company epitomizes what the article discusses -- that our generation is one of the small, socially conscious entrepreneurs, be them a band or a brand. This business puts people in touch with up-and-coming independent music makers and fashion brands, which followers may not have found otherwise in the sea of information called the Internet, but will certainly appreciate. Sort of a 3-in-1 example, if you will.

1Band1Brand is how I found Love Nail Tree, which I profiled on Friday. And whose necklace, Take Aim, I desperately want (pictured above).

This week, fashion label Jedidiah (which I've also mentioned previously and is pictured above) and the band Empires (pictured below) are profiled.

Be warned: You will have to subscribe to the weekly email to see the previous brands. Unless you know the tricks, like me (see previous bands and brands). But there ain't nothin' wrong with getting that email and discovering a new tune and treat each week!

Hope you all have a lovely Monday.