Luminosity of the Retro
Reminiscent of an elegant and classic era of the 1940s and '50s, Luminaa was launched in 2008 by designer Dorothy Williams. “For a woman who radiates from within,” the label carries simple and clean designs that flatter the female body and accentuate feminine grace and style.
Dolled Up
Every woman had a doll when she was a little girl. Being like a doll probably is almost every little girl’s dream. Twenty-seven-year-old designer Tatyana Merenyuk was no exception.
Knotty By Nature: Designer Mona Muhammad
In this interview with inCOLOR, designer Mona Muhammad of KnottyLoop Creations talks about how she turned a hobby to a budding business, all on a dare.
Audacious Rebellion
From New York to Bali, 26-year-old designer Maikhanh Bertrand takes her brand, REBELDNCE, around the globe to meet fashionistas of different cultures. A label with an international perspective, the name REBELDNCE actually originated from a song...
A Flowy Edge
Focusing primarily on bridal gowns, Taiwanese-American designer Minna Kao creates pieces that are polished and refined with minimal designs and fluid silhouettes. Off-white, floor-length, multi-tiered, the MinnaK gowns are sophisticated and contemporary...
The Lure of Lu
Los Angeles-based designers Sophia Kim and Jane Moon launched their label, Isabel Lu, in spring 2009. The label strangely includes neither of the designers’ names. It turns out that Kim and Moon are sisters, and Lu is their father’s nickname...
The Way I Are
Whether it’s short little dresses or bold statement tops, 22-year-old designer Bukola Are always keeps it real with in-your-face color choices and striking adornments.
She’s Got Style: Rowshana Jackson
Stylist Rowshana Jackson recently took time out to talk to inCOLOR about how stylists operate, and her personal style. She was also kind enough to provide us with her own guide to style for both men and women.
Fashion Explosions
China Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 closed on Nov. 9 in Beijing with industry raves and media frenzy in the country. Featuring mostly local designers, China’s own fashion week was experimental, avant-garde, and visually stimulating, to say the least.
Get Love Drunk Off Her Junk: Chanel Kennebrew
As an illustrator and designer of the clothing and accessories line Junkprints, Chanel Kennebrew is a true "boss lady."
Spread Love, It’s the Brook&Lyn Way: Interview with Boutique Owner Mimi Jung
In this interview Brook&Lyn Boutique owner Mimi Jung chats with inCOLOR about items she feels every woman should have in her closet, her favorite places to shop, and her lack of athletic prowess, among other topics.
The Way She Moves
It’s no longer summertime, and it’s freezing cold in New York. But just in case you’re thinking of going somewhere warm, and it involves a beach and some dipping in the water, you can look for some new swimsuits from a collection called “Sweet Butter Biscuits and Bikini Basics 101”....
Designer Spotlight: Gal Stern
Hosiery designer Gal Stern’s "unique, avant-garde, and sophisticated" designs can be found anywhere from Chicago to London to Tel Aviv. In this interview, Gal Stern discusses being an entrepreneur, her inspirations, and the Israeli fashion scene, among other topics.
The Emancipation of Fala
Fala Chien’s multicultural roots enable her to look at fashion with a broader sense of aesthetics. Focusing on mostly short dresses, the designer looks for ways for women to embrace their identity in her designs.
Designer Spotlight: Iran Ortiz of Endless Noise
Want to know what all the Endless Noise is about? Then check out our interview with heart-breaker and jewelry designer Iran Ortiz of Endless Noise.
The Geisha Within
Diva Groove's spring/summer '10 collection features short, sassy dresses with bold, vibrant flowery patterns, asymmetrical cutting, gathered details, and a playful mixture of fabrics.
Free-Flowing Speaks Volume
In the first week of November in Canada, Orange by Angela Chen is going to make its debut at Vancouver Fashion Week with its spring/summer 2010 collection. Black, white, and gray pervade this collection that is light, loose, and flowy.
Designer Spotlight: Annie Mulz Clothing
Welcome to the jungle where the designs are fun, but the business is not a game. In this interview, Northeastern University students and Annie Mulz Clothing founders Matthew Osofisan and Michael Toney provide us with a glimpse inside the Annie Mulz kingdom.
Right and Balanced
Winners of the competition held by Parsons the New School for Design and Louis Vuitton on Sept. 17, Lydia Kim and Min Sun Kim are two fashion design seniors who created an innovative gown in eight hours that blew the jury’s mind away.
Fashioning Tomorrow’s Marcs and Chanels
A luxury fashion career resource, JarLuxe is a nonprofit foundation targeting minority youth, including the female gender, between the ages of 15 and 20.
Fashion’s Dimensions
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Rock Hard Atelier by designer Emily Brickel kicked off the third night of Nolcha Fashion Week at Bohemian National Hall. A collection of what Brickel calls “day-to-night” dresses that are “multifunction, multiwear”...
Kicky and Springy
Tuesday night on the Upper East Side, a party was going on at Bohemian National Hall on 73rd Street. It was the second night of Nolcha Fashion Week: New York. Crowded was the building with girls in three-inch heels and little dresses, and boys in well-tailored shirts or suits...
ARISE: Promise of Africa Collective | Spring/Summer 2010
On Friday, Sept. 11, Jewel by Lisa, Tiffany Amber, Eric Raisina and David Tlale all showed their respective Spring/Summer 2010 collections at the Arise: Promise of Africa Collective.
Little Green Indies
Nolcha Fashion Week: New York, an event dedicated specifically to emerging and independent fashion designers around the world, kicked off yesterday at Carlton Hotel on Madison Avenue, with a cocktail party and a special Ethical Fashion preview.
