Tuesday, April 22, 2008 |
This designer spotlight has been a longtime coming. I’ve been rocking 21 maroons for the past few months now, but every time I would hit Emeka up he was hella busy. I guess that’s what happens when you make that good stuff…
Peep 21 Maroons (21MC). Founded by good friends Emeka Alams & Yego Moravia in their quest for individuality and heritage. Make sure you read up on 21MC and their message. Then peep their t-shirts…
1. How did 21 Maroons come about?
After doing graphic designs for the music industry I was fed up and needed a change! The work was stressful and at the end of the day meant nothing in my life. So I went down to San Francisco to visit one of my oldest friends, Yego Moravia. Having both just returned to the states from long stays in our countries of origin (Nigeria and Haiti) it was the perfect timing for something like 21MC to come about. We both decided to dump our design jobs and do something that actually mattered, 21MC.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008 |
Hellz Bellz is on its way to being the premier label for urban fashionistas everywhere. Since its creation by Lanie Alabanza-Barcena in 2005, H.B has provided edgy and contemporary clothing which includes graphic tees, jackets, denim and accessories. Lots of fashion buyers and even celebrities have taken notice since then (Jessica Alba and Beyonce both have been seen in Hellz Bellz tees)
Quoted from a mission statement: HB defies all rules of conformity and any fashion entity that claims a women’s style cannot breach strength, individuality and feminine flair simultaneously. With that said, their Spring 2008 collection is a tribute to the revolutionary female of the 70’s and 80’s and also includes a collaboration with London based artist, INSA to create a special denim jean.
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Thursday, March 6, 2008 |
( Samata Angel in one of her original designs )
British born Ghanaian designer Samata Angel of Samata’s Muse has been doing big things since our last update on her. If you didn’t know, Samata was Concrete Loop’s first ever ‘Designer Spotlight’ feature.
Here is the latest: Her clothing line, Samata’s Muse, has been featured in numerous fashion shows, she is working on a new book, a show and she recently announced that she was appointed as the official ambassador for the national ‘Girls! Make Your Mark campaign’. Make sure you keep reading get more info on what she has been up to.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008 |
I’m sure many of you remember Nneka Hurley from the designer spotlight post we did on her late last year. The up and coming handbag designer had her 2008 Spring/Summer launch party in her hometown of Richmond, Virginia over the weekend. Special shout out to Dee from Cake & Ice Cream for some of the photos. And if you are interested in purchasing a bag from Nneka, make sure to check out that spotlight post for more info!
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Thursday, December 20, 2007 |
You ever wonder where stars like Rihanna and Alicia Keys get their cute accessories from? Well look no further we found the source of all those dope earrings, necklaces, and bracelets you’ve been seeing black stars wearing this year.
Cubannie Links is the brainchild of jewelry designer Annie Basulto. This Miami native has been making major moves this year with her handmade accessories.
‘CL’ as she likes to call it, started earlier this year and has already caught the eye of fashionistas like Rihanna (who can be spotted rocking her pieces at numerous events), Alicia Keys, and Kat Deluna.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007 |
Meet Nneka Hurley. This 28 year old graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and recent student at the Fashion Institute of Technology is already making moves in the fashion industry. Originally from Petersburg, Va, currently residing in New Jersey, she started ‘Nneka Hurley Handbags‘ in 2005. Currently Nneka creates limited numbers of each design, allowing customers to rock one-of-a-kind looks.
Her hand-made clutches and handbags are very popular among celebrities. People from Eve to Keyshia Cole have been seen rocking her original designs.
NNEKA ON HER INSPIRATION & HER HANDBAGS
I get my creative spirit and edge from my mother, we were always making things when I was a child. Funky prints and unique fabrics really inspire me. My handbags and clutches really speak to the trendsetting woman, the fashionista at heart!
Currently, I make everything by hand. Ultimately, I want my bags mass produced and available in boutiques and major department stores across the country.
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Monday, September 17, 2007 |
Ghita Spring 2008 ( Photos by: Lorenzo Cinligilo/NY Post & Wireimage )
Alexis Phifer is not only arm candy. In fact, she proved this with the premiere of her Spring 2008 Ghita runway show last week.
Ghita was actually launched in 2005 but, Alexis certainly has been designing way before being with the Louis Vuitton Don. Graduating from FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) in California, Phifer clearly has always had her mind set on creating a high fashion line of her own.
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