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What’s a fashion show without the shoes? Unless of course a designer calls for the barefoot look, great shoes are the key element in completing a standout look on the runway.
During New York Fashion Week, I spoke to John Ashford, the designer behind the eye catching stilettos used in modest designers Nailah Lymus and Amalina Aman’s spring presentation. Find out what he says goes into creating his handmade eleven inch heels and what inspires the aesthetic for his line, Authentic by John Ashford.
The cosmetics industry has long neglected to meet the needs of women of different ethnicities. As part of my New York Fashion Week video coverage, I spoke to Jodie Patterson, Co-Founder of DooBop.com about how she plans to make her business the first successful cosmetic company targeting affluent brown women. Press play for the full story!
Did you know modest fashion, mostly worn by women who dress under religious guidelines, is a multi-million dollar industry? As part of my video coverage of New York Fashion Week, I profiled modest fashion designer Nailah Lymus. Her line, Amirah Creations was inspired by fashionable Muslim women like herself who infuse style and flair into their modest aesthetics. After starting the line, Lymus took things a step further and started the UnderWraps Agency to represent modest models. Press play to watch the full story.
If you missed my video coverage of New York Fashion Week, which aired on Channel 75 in New York, not to worry. You can check out each segment I did right here.
First up, I interviewed a few style enthusiasts at Lincoln Center about their personal style and the fashion industry’s lack of diversity. Press play!
Last week I launched ScriptsandSightings.com with street style photos I took at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s annual street Bazaar. This week my video coverage of the event aired on Independent Sources on Channel 75. Watch as the people I spoke to talk about how African culture inspires their style and how people show up and show out at BAM every year. Check it!