Written By DeoVonte “Deo” Means All photos are courtesy of Darren Calhoun of Darren Calhoun Photography I sit and ponder the relevance of Monday’s date, 07/07/14. I am filled with emotions; see this is when we celebrated the one year anniversary of my baby…The Flyy-Life! As I began to plan for this issue in May, … Continue reading
By DeoVonte “Deo” Means The Top 13 Gheis (gays) of society, was birthed out of a stimulating conversation between a very engaging group of friends and I. The thought process behind the arguement was that regardless of your geographic location, there are 13 distinctiful traits that you will most likely identify with within LGBT … Continue reading
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means Erroneously, urban black men are often raised with the mindset that masculinity is defined by aggressive and territorial behavior. Sexual exploitation of the female gender and substandard dressing & grooming are additional aside. Education, culture, social/community involvement and adherence to real world standards are most times nonexistent and at best, … Continue reading
By: DeoVonte “Deo” Means Admittedly I’ve never professed to be an avid connoisseur of rap music, but the name Freaky Boiz, alone is enough to spark intrigue and allure anyone in touch with their senses. I was first introduced to these gentlemen a little over a year ago at their exclusive listening party held at … Continue reading
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means To help spread the secret but rumored word that Saks The Men’s store had moved out of its iconic but dated location on Michigan Ave and relocated to the newly refurbished and multimillion dollar renovated 6th and 7th floor of the flagship store; the clientele specialist reached out to their clients … Continue reading
By: DeoVonte “Deo”Means If you are active and privy to social media, chances are you awoke on Friday February 14th to the customary well wishes and greetings that accompany all holidays in cyberspace. Even Google changed their logo. A few romantic pics/posting filtered through our timelines as couples expressed their love. By noon, it … Continue reading
By: DeoVonte Means …I’d like to think that I’m a man of exquisite taste… One Hundred percent Italian silk imported Egyptian lace…Nothin’ baby, I said nothin’ baby could compare to your lovely face… Tellin’ you just how fine you look…In a word, you were sex, All of my cool attitude you took and my body … Continue reading
By DeoVonte Means The first month of 2014, we were beseeched with pop culture scandals surrounding the consensual love of same sex couples. The first story revolved around Kordale and Kaleb and an Instagram pic that showed what appeared to be the couple preparing their young children for school. The second story revolved around Deondray … Continue reading
As the New Year approached and FB was once again upgraded; I partook in a month long experiment in which I established a secondary FB page that included pictures a bit more approachable and I relaxed my rubric for accepting new friends. This page would be beneficial to me in the future because it would … Continue reading
No more lying friends, Wanting tragic ends, Though they do pretend, They won’t go when I go… Since my soul conceived ,All that I believe, The kingdom I will see ‘Cause they won’t go when I go…Gone from painful cries, Away from saddened eyes, Along with him I’ll bide, Because they won’t go when I … Continue reading
Late last afternoon, we at The Flyy-Life were again pulled from our day jobs and informed we were chronicled on The GListSociety forum in an article titled Apologies To DeoVonte Means. Upon first view, I thought this was a joke or some end-of-the-year comedy, but I was wrong. I don’t understand why this is still … Continue reading
Last month, the bloggers and cyber world were afire with the release of an open letter published by Juan & Gee Session-Smalls, to the community at large. For those unaware, Juan & Gee are the owners of G.Spot Productions which also produce the iconic Gentlemen’s Ball ATL. Over a couple of years, the Gentlemen’s Ball … Continue reading
Let’s be honest. After the age of 26, the bomber-better known as the puffy coat, bubble jacket or first down- is no longer sufficient for the modern urban sophisticate that’s privy to a diverse livelihood. Imagine how awkward to arrive at the company holiday party, a social event or family dinner clad in a bulky … Continue reading
As I lay there in fetal position with my asshole and arm bleeding, I was hurting and shaking. I was in a dark room all alone. He took something that did not belong to him. I trusted him. I was loyal to him and gave him all the praise for what he stood for to … Continue reading
Today, I was awoken to a barrage of e-mails, alerts, messages and inboxes in which I was informed a scathing exposé had been released about me on a mainstream blog. It stated “reliable sources” gave detailed information of my alleged drug abuse, public intoxication and extreme diva tantrums. One of the most vicious words used … Continue reading
On last evening, with humbled and astonished bewilderment, The Flyy-Life reached an impressive milestone of 15,000 individual visits in over 65 countries. As Editor, this is personally an impressive accomplishment to me because this is more than we ever imagined. We are eternally grateful for the support and embracement from our peers and community. … Continue reading
Written By: DeoVonte Means On last evening, the State of Illinois categorically became the 15th State to legalize marriage equality for gays and lesbians. Now in an effort to provide accurate reporting, this law has not yet went into effect. It passed through the House which was the most difficult hurdle. It is expected to … Continue reading
Johnny Wright, the name when uttered causes those in the know to smile and nod in agreement. It signifies and acknowledges, this is another example of an immaculately appointed talent that God not only blessed, but touched and said “thy will be done.” His journey to success is simple. A boy that embraced and cultivated … Continue reading
Preparing for this connect, I erroneously assumed I would be dealing with another uber popular, confidently sexual yet super arrogant, profiled member of our community. I inhaled deeply then exhaled…My misconception was immediately proven incorrect. Upon our first conversation, I discovered HotRod to be warm, strategic, charming, goal-orientated and thoroughly diligent. He possess a matured … Continue reading
Pride Index, the purveyors of the yearly Esteem Awards, chronicled our editor, DeoVonte Means in the latest edition of People You Should Know. Here at The Flyy-Life, we pride ourselves on highlighting the collaborations and achievements of our peers. Click on the pic below to check out the full interview. As always, Deo was intriguing, … Continue reading
As I traverse different settings and events in the heart of the city, it’s apparent that the Cole Haan Oxford has become a major hit among the fashionable sophisticates. Personally, I’ve been a seasonal collector for roughly 7 seasons now and my first pair is still as fashionably captivating as my last. I erroneously … Continue reading
As Chicago prepares for the opening of the brand new Tom Ford store, the city is in an uproar. Added to the fire is the fact that Jay Z has just released a mega hit on his latest album in which he exuberantly proclaims “I don’t pop Molly, I rock Tom Ford.” Like kerosene doused … Continue reading
Roughly nine months ago I was blessed to almost accidentally stumble upon the work of this young man that completely defied my senses. His cover of Beyoncé’s Flaws & All was nothing less than immaculately done. I previewed several other selections of his work and after about an hour, I realized I was experiencing the … Continue reading
Recently Terrence and I connected for after-work coffee and as we discussed future collaborations, projects and goals; I was reminded of the universal beauty that resides within the urban sophisticates of Chicago. Terrence’s intriguing allure resides in the fact that this gentleman posses a depth that goes far beyond the mere pomp of social life. … Continue reading
Always the modern revolutionary, last season Prada introduced the collection of menswear lace-up’s labeled “Levitate & Spazzolato.” The collection quickly became one of the most coveted items among urban sophisticates. Miuccia used classic and traditional concepts like the perforated wingtip, oxford and even kilted golf shoe and introduced a contemporary splash such as the bold … Continue reading
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By far, the best menswear collection of fall/winter 2013-2014, the fella’s of DSquared2 nailed it as they produced La Nouvelle Noir. Loosely translated “the black new wave”, the collection is based off the 1940’s Jazz era with a modern twist that included luxurious fabrics, detailed tailoring and crips silhouettes. With an all black casting of … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again where we all begin to plan, budget and prepare for our Black Pride celebration in Chicago. Black pride is the unofficial homecoming for our community and many of us who no longer frequent the weekly nightclubs look forward to coming out, having a great time and connecting with old … Continue reading
The Flyy-Life proudly embraces recognizing and highlighting up-&-coming talent. We are thrilled to introduce to you, rising star Conrad Bromfield. Conrad is the latest in a string of young black male models that’s taking the luxury menswear market by storm. Born in Kingston, Jamaica and currently residing in New York, Conrad stands at 6’2 with … Continue reading
As I entered into the triple decade club, I awoke to discover that almost instinctually I and my peers began to organically utilize the talents and hobbies we possessed to leave a mark on our worlds. Individually, we utilized due-diligence, set deliverables and became fairly competent at incorporating an effective skill-set to produce an … Continue reading
Chicago Socialite DeoVonte “Deo” Means is one of the most recognizable men in the Chicago’s urban LGBT social scene. Deo began his LGBT journey 12 years ago as an active figure within Chicago’s “golden era” ballroom scene. To date, Deo has successfully transitioned himself into the local mainstream LGBT community, lending his support at functions, … Continue reading
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