Posts Tagged ‘fashion’
Fashion Designer Shaquita Garcia Preaches Importance of Authenticity
Shaquita Garcia, owner + designer at AART NYC, says no matter what you do, it can seem like your market is saturated with folks doing the same thing. But the reality is, no one does what you do exactly the way you do it. And we’ll say it again. No one does your thang like…
Read MoreElisamama Founder Fisayo Che Is Building a Business with a Heart for Nigeria
By Bethanie Hestermann We can all, absolutely, use more joy in our lives, and Fisayo Che of Elisamama has created a clothing line for women + children that’s joyful, functional, and stylish. Elisamama also provides purpose and a pathway out of poverty for talented seamstresses in Nigeria. Fisayo is a mother of three and the…
Read MoreFashion Blogger Alix Marissa Says Clothing Is an Extension of Personality
By Bethanie Hestermann Policy analyst by day + vintage queer always, NYC-based fashion influencer/blogger Alix Marissa says clothing is power. Alix isn’t afraid to mix bold, colorful patterns, creating the fun, funky, maximalist outfits they’re known for on the gram and on the streets of New York. This creative fashion devotee insists there’s no such…
Read MoreThe Fair Court Makes Vintage Styling Accessible and Fun
By Bethanie Hestermann Getting dressed can be a form of creative expression, especially if you’re Courtney Pentimalli, freelance stylist + vintage curator at The Fair Court. By hunting down and repurposing vintage clothing and accessories, Courtney gives these eclectic pieces a second life—a chance to (literally) brighten someone’s day. Who needs fast fashion when you…
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