Stella Jean steals our hearts again with her Bold Patterns and Cultural Vibes. It is easy to see the influences from African and Asian Countries, and she manages to capture the strength of both continents while balancing it with the beauty that people overlook.
Straight-line silhouettes are balanced by cinched waists and thicker fabric still has the mobility of silk as the models glide down the runway. Any favorites #fashionfriendsofTenaciousM?
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Duro Olowu will hit the 10 year mark for his brand later this year. In that 10 years he has carved out a very distinct identity, one that is easily recognizable as unique to him season in and out. This Fall, Olowu presented a collection that was comfortable in it’s own skin. Every piece within was in some way a representative signature of the brand, from his bright prints to some sweeping mermaid skirts.
Fall 2014 was inspired by deco era furniture designer Elizabeth Eyre de Lanux and the Dada set—Man Ray, and Elsa Schiaparelli, who’s avante garde surrealist experimentation in the early 20th century have been widely emulated. Olowu’s own signature stamp lends itself perfectly to this inspiration. Enjoy!!
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Dom Streater may have just presented her first collection at New York Fashion Week, but the Philadelphia native is definitely used to having her designs sized up by the fashion elite.
She’s the reigning winner of “Project Runway” and has proven herself worthy of the spotlight. But now the 25-year-old designer, who is the show’s first-ever African-American winner, is looking to secure her place amongst the biggest designers in the industry — and if her Fall/Winter 2014 collection is any indication of that campaign then she’s on the right track.
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Amazing dresses from Tadashi Shoji’s fall 2014 collection. The colors, silhouettes and fluidity are perfect. Enjoy!
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As NYFW came to a close with some of the heavy hitters showing their fall collections, Ralph Lauren sent some of his best work down the runway. The color palette of winter whites, mauve and grey will grab your attention! They designed everything we want to live in for fall; including refined sweatpants, oversized knits and effortless evening wear. Hope you enjoy the collection as much as I did!
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In an interview, head of women’s designs, Tom Mora said the collection was “inspired by the cabarets of the Weimar era in Berlin in the ’20s and ’30s.”
J Crew continues to amaze us with feminine contemporary pieces that are comfortable, flattering and easily mix and matched. #fashionfriendsofTenaciousM Enjoy!
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I am in LOVE!! Botswana has got style. Read more about the woman behind Khoi-fro free issue http://www.nawmagazine.com
I vow to fall in love countless times, everyday. With colour, with ‘Africanism’, with my past, with my future.
Naeem Khan presented us with another elegant collection of red carpet ready dresses. The gowns and cocktail dresses were adorned with embellishments and consistent with the color palette of black, white, gold and silver.
It was difficult to edit down the looks from the 44 piece collection. Enjoy some of my favorites!
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Oscar de la Renta showcased 55 looks down the runway! It started off with crisp menswear suiting then gradually transformed to evening gowns fit for a princess. Enjoy!
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Valentino Spring/Summer 2014
It’s Valentine’s Day, so why not go Valentino! Valentino sent a multitude of looks down the runway for Spring/Summer 2014, so it’s no surprise that their new ad campaign for the collection is just as grandiose.
The ornate embellishments and patterns in the garments give a worldly, well-traveled appearance, all of which is highlighted by the outdoor landscape around them. I love the juxtaposition between the clothes and the scenery on this shoot!
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Egos & Buffaloes 