The NYFW Pre-Fall 2014 shows are well underway and while New York’s fashionistas are marveling at the works of Dior and Elie Tahari, we’re putting the spotlight on the amazing African American designers showing this week. These revolutionary designers not only continue to break the color barriers of the fashion industry but they manage to do it without wrinkling their couture. Flip the pages and get to know the black designers of NYFW.
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Ready-to-Wear designer Tracy Reese has made a serious name for herself in the fashion industry. From her nail polish collaborations with Sally Hansen to her girl clothing brand, Tracy Reese designs for the every day woman.
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Charles Harbison centers his “Harbison” clothing line around the masculinity and femininity of a woman. His blurred lines methodology results in structured double breasted coats and fluid skirts.
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Michelle Ochs and Carly Cushnie make up “Cushnie et Ochs.” The dynamic duo celebrate the feminine form with modern lines and chic color palettes.
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Sonja Rubin & Kip Chapelle are somewhat like the Daft Punk of fashion as they keep their identity a secret. The pair focus on sophistication for both men and women.
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“Hood by Air” designer Shayne Oliver created his urban line to show the high fashion world that skaters could be just as stylish. Fusing street wear and high fashion, Oliver created a line fully equipped with edgy fitted pants, over the knee boots, and leather.
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Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow brought “Public School” to the fashion world and enrollment is pretty high. The two recently won the Swarovski and CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award and presented their first women’s wear collection at NYFW. “Public School” is a tailored men’s sportswear brand that speaks to anyone with an eye for art and innovation.
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