Vogue UK Call her design “Bold Ideas, Brilliantly Conveyed.   STELLA JEAN has led something of a charmed fashion life recently – with Giorgio Armani as a benefactor (apparently prompted by Suzy Menkes, he invited her to show her first collection on the official Milan schedule in his own show space, the Armani Teatro). She won Vogue Italia’s Who&   Read More

Haitian-Italian Designer Stella Jean to present her ethical Spring/Summer 2014 collection at the Teatro Armani, His Bergognone show space.   During Milan Fashion Week, Stella Jean — a resident of Rome — is set to show at the 550-seat Teatro Armani, the first women’s wear designer so honored, other than the emperor himself.   The show is scheduled t   Read More

We all remember the images of Kim Kardashian in Haiti in 2011. What we don’t all know is that the beautiful wooden necklace she was photographed wearing was from Haitian accessory designer Sibylle Denis-Touat’s “La Boite a Bijoux”. The jewelry collections consist of modern wood carvings and detailed metal sculptures that can only be described as chic and exqui   Read More

Her love for the fashion world and drive to take on challenges is what drove this Haitian beauty into the world of modeling. Ania Charlot, like many others in the Haitian community, grew up in a family where her parents strongly believe the only way to make it or have a better life is through education. After completing college, Ania moved on to her true passion which   Read More

Now Fashion Week around the world has started, who better to feature this month than a designer who had a fabulous 2012 – Prajje 1983. Haitian born, Prajje Jean Baptiste graduated from MassArt and started his own fashion line in 2003.   Last year included a feature in Elle magazine and “Good Morning America,” a trip to Africa for the Arise magaz   Read More

Identical twins Danielle and Chantelle Dwomoh-Piper, who originally hail from Ghana, are the creative team behind both a fashion and a jewelry line. Danielle is the creative visionary for the fashion line Kastle Designs, and Chantelle is the innovative designer of the accessories line Treasure Chest.     Kastle Designs consist of flirty fabrics, bold prints   Read More

What do trendsetters like Tyra Banks, Debra Messing, Sanaa Lathan, Wendy Williams, Geena Davis, Sophia Bush, Queen Latifah, Rachel Bilson and Rihanna have in common? They’ve been spotted in Samanta Shoes.       Read More

The women were dressed to perfection. There were five-inch heels, denim jumpsuits, and studded shoulder pads. If you wanted to see what a New York fashionista looked liked, then this was the place to be.     Emerging designers and stylists filled the midtown loft that hosted “We Run the Night;” a networking mixer for those in the fashion industry looking   Read More

With the summer season coming to a close and fall drawing near, you’re probably experiencing a rush of excitement—and mild pressure—about heading back to school. Complete with teachers, homework and a possibly a new roommate, preparing your trip back to campus most likely won’t be a walk in the park. Of the many essentials you’ll need to make school that muc   Read More

As her jewelry took center stage for the coming crowd to view, Kathleen LeBlanc got ready for a night she would never forget. The Haitian-American launched her jewelry line “Luxe LeBlanc” in front of friends, family and guests at New York’s Gift Lounge at the Grace Hotel Aug. 6.     A beauty queen and cosmetic chemist, LeBlanc drew from her experience   Read More