Urban Fashion Network's Posts - Ethical Fashion SOURCE Network2024-03-28T18:06:46ZUrban Fashion Networkhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profile/UrbanFashionNetworkhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1960849544?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=12tq8ft4h7dsb&xn_auth=noWhen Style Is Culturally Yourstag:ethicalfashionforum.ning.com,2012-05-06:2622461:BlogPost:1739682012-05-06T17:21:16.000ZUrban Fashion Networkhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profile/UrbanFashionNetwork
<p><br></br><img align="left" alt="Tekay" border="1" hspace="10" src="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1paeXA6FnTTVmjHR1NXJyOPy-XjiQfnoq-Vo6Jqx4Kxw_NfLc_t6CpZwK9LGhlYXyyvI4cAtS61xcGnwOLNV-TEQ/38_Tekay-Runway_2012.JPG" style="width: 208px; height: 357px;"></img> <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">This spring, a philanthropic ceremony of dance, culture and fashions was celebrated in Houston, Texas to benefit orphaned children in Nairobi, Kenya.Among the presenters of the African Ball event was Kimma Wreh, the Creative Director of TeKay Designs, a Houston, Texas fashion design house. “<span style="font-style: italic; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff;">With our fashions on…</span></span></p>
<p><br/><img src="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1paeXA6FnTTVmjHR1NXJyOPy-XjiQfnoq-Vo6Jqx4Kxw_NfLc_t6CpZwK9LGhlYXyyvI4cAtS61xcGnwOLNV-TEQ/38_Tekay-Runway_2012.JPG" alt="Tekay" style="width: 208px; height: 357px;" align="left" border="1" hspace="10"/><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">This spring, a philanthropic ceremony of dance, culture and fashions was celebrated in Houston, Texas to benefit orphaned children in Nairobi, Kenya.Among the presenters of the African Ball event was Kimma Wreh, the Creative Director of TeKay Designs, a Houston, Texas fashion design house. “<span style="font-style: italic; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff;">With our fashions on this night we salute all people of moral excellence. Beauty may be skin deep, but style endures. Style encompasses character and virtue. It takes people of moral excellence to respond to the philanthropic needs of society.</span>” says Kimma.</span><br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"/><br/> <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">TeKay Designs presented one of a kind fashions that were created using East African Kikoy fabrics from Kenya; along with other ethnic inspired fashions within their 2012 collection. TeKay Designs creates fashions that are symbolic to many African cultures.<br/><br/></span> <img alt="TeKay" src="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1pbXW3fA9vidG00WUTbwKlfSDegepjTeanWiwWdbHoar70YDhtKIuM6CIdfZpYPZ72IOXRAbzctlYZ0ATgm9u4zA/18_Tekay-Runway_2012.JPG" style="border: 0px solid; width: 124px; height: 300px;" align="right" hspace="10"/><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Kimma declares, “<span style="font-style: italic; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff;">For this night it was important to acknowledge the cultural styles found in Kenya. We presented a few select garments made from Kikoy cloth developed in Kenya and is indicative to Kenyan culture. At TeKay, our passion is to embrace cultural pride through the personal identity of our customers by offering tailored design services. The Kenyan fabrics we presented this night were hand made in Africa. Building our teams abroad included providing the best equipment and tools to ensure they are able to produce the highest quality garments to maintain the TeKay Designs standards. We’ve spent many hours training in various nations abroad to ensure that workers understand what TeKay expects, and our customers have come to love. As these nations have very different trade standards from the US. TeKay Designs is also committed to fair trade practices, and improving the quality of life for our production teams abroad. Keeping updated with unique style trends is a daily mission. In addition, the logistics for manufacturing and shipping from over-seas is certainly challenging. But for our customers and people of moral excellence, the efforts are worth it!</span>”</span><br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"/><br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"/><br/></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">TeKay Designs</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Inc.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-style: italic;">Kimma Wreh</span><br/> <small><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">P.O. Box 692454,<br/> Houston, TX 77269</span><br/> <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">832-483-4864</span><br/> <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">website: <a href="http://www.tk-designs.com/">www.tk-designs.com</a></span><br/> <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Email: tekayd@yahoo.com</span></small></p>Douglas Says... FASHIONS MADE IN AMERICA!tag:ethicalfashionforum.ning.com,2012-03-17:2622461:BlogPost:1714242012-03-17T21:30:00.000ZUrban Fashion Networkhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profile/UrbanFashionNetwork
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<td style="text-align: left;" valign="top" width="68%"><p>2012 is a year steeped with political rhetoric. Politicians are claiming this, declaring that, blaming each other while requesting more from us. Yet underneath all the fuss is just us. Your every day Americans... who are waiting on a political promise of more jobs that are made in America. Well, one soft-spoken American expressed without words, a vision to do something about it! Designer Douglas Says presented his Fall 2012 fashions with his opening theme displaying patriotic fashions. In the spirit of Old Glory, Fashion Designer Douglas Says... FASHIONS MADE IN AMERICA!</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #c0c0c0;">"<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">America was built on what America has built. So, I think it’s really sad that our manufacturing resources in New York's garment district are no longer of convenience. Everything is practically invisible now. They've forced everybody out! If Americans start supporting more US made products it would bring back jobs and put a lot of food on a lot of American people's tables. Ya know, I'm really not very political, though I do make sure I go out to vote. And I do believe in President Obama's efforts</span>"</span><br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"/><br/> <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Mr. Says literally has a patriotic frame of mind, as displayed by the leggy models that cascade onto the runway. Each model steps through a ten foot silver frame before presenting garments that reflect old glory. A small collection of red, white and blue dresses complete with stars and strips open the Douglas Says presentation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; color: #333333;"><br/> <span style="color: #c0c0c0;">"I'm patriotic about my country and I was inspired by President Barack Obama's comments during his State of the Union Address. Obama said,</span> <span style="color: #c0c0c0;">“</span></span><span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><strong><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">We need to out innovate, out educate and out build the rest of the world</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">". Our President is demanding a tall order from us all. So I've adopted the "Made In America" mission as my mission. My humble beginnings started in the African-American community where fashion and accessories have always been iconic products. So, what is a better opportunity for fashion enthusiast to express American patriotism than to wear our colors with fashions made in America?</span></strong></span></span><br/> <br/> <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; color: #c0c0c0;">Initially, this was fabric that literally sat in the fabric store window for years. I purchased it for another purpose, to use as a muslin. Then I had the idea of creating a couple of junior pieces with it and call it "The Presidents Wife" to use in a pictorial photo series. I traditionally create with jersey knit, not cotton. I use jersey knits to create stylish fashions for the everyday woman. Jersey knits are luxurious as it barely grazes your curves. One secret I'll offer about jersey knit garments is that it works fabulous as a travel collection because it's practically wrinkle free. <a target="_blank" href="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1pdvrhNEz_U5N0f91eM0azV0E0Romp4vSFFRiVYRIyAk_XSrpH_e9EXHDOoRJplYBRTgNSWx7tpuOygNnsdFbUZQ/03_Douglas.Says_2012.JPG"><span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><img class="align-left" style="padding: 10px;" src="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1pdvrhNEz_U5N0f91eM0azV0E0Romp4vSFFRiVYRIyAk_XSrpH_e9EXHDOoRJplYBRTgNSWx7tpuOygNnsdFbUZQ/03_Douglas.Says_2012.JPG" height="488" width="330"/></span></a>It's an American made fabric that is known for it's comfort and fit. Most Designers find it difficult to work with, but I'm right at home with jersey knit fabric. I also design for full-figured women and I've titled that collection "Plus-U". One of my goals is to try to remove old taboos about stretch fabrics like jersey knits. There is a notion that knits are unkind to full-figured body types. Like everything else, the fabric just has to be custom cut with your body in mind! I’m totally aware that real women have curves. We Designers need to accept that fact and lend a helping hand in complimenting those curves. It's unnecessary to hide, deny or flat out ignore your figure! So I’m finally able to answer those calls… which have become full shout-outs! As a Designer I can’t pretend not to hear or see customer's request for stylish plus size fashions. I'm always educating myself about my customer's need, as well as learning what possible innovations I can apply using US made fabrics to meet these needs. These women can enjoy quality and style that's American made"!</span>Explains Says.</span></p>
<p>Fashion designer Douglas Says is presenting women with two gifts; his patriotic flair, and his signature style... without compromising comfort. All found in a product-line that's made in America.<br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"/><br/></p>
<p><b>Douglas Says Atelier</b><br/> Newark, NJ<br/> (201) 435-2736</p>
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<p> </p>Dressing With Ethnic Pride To Boost Happinesstag:ethicalfashionforum.ning.com,2011-12-03:2622461:BlogPost:1616162011-12-03T00:00:00.000ZUrban Fashion Networkhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profile/UrbanFashionNetwork
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #ffffff;"><em><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times;">Research finds that people who identify strongly with their racial ethnicity are generally happier. So, what better way of spreading joy and self confidence than with ethnic fashions?…</span></strong></em></span><br></br> <br></br></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #ffffff;"><em><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times;">Research finds that people who identify strongly with their racial ethnicity are generally happier. So, what better way of spreading joy and self confidence than with ethnic fashions?</span></strong></em></span><br/> <br/> <span style="width: 213px; height: 320px;" class="itemT itemTl"><span style="width: 213px; height: 320px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" class="itemTp"><a target="_blank" href="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1pnN3ncumxgkQP7Vl-m-oQw_kKcarkc7BFj9Tcu_vsGnccRZlG2xzc_segtRG9WDjL-gxZDkoZ1Ku5rCTCUkiTNw/02_TeKay.Doll_sml.JPG?psid=1"><img class="align-right" src="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1pnN3ncumxgkQP7Vl-m-oQw_kKcarkc7BFj9Tcu_vsGnccRZlG2xzc_segtRG9WDjL-gxZDkoZ1Ku5rCTCUkiTNw/02_TeKay.Doll_sml.JPG?psid=1" height="197" width="131"/></a></span></span>“Having positive feelings about one’s ethnic group appears to provide an extra boost of positivity in individuals’ daily lives” claims Wake Forest University’s Psychology Professor Lisa Kiang. “The positive effects of ethnic pride found in this study could suggest that parents and society in general should encourage strong ethnic identity in families.”<br/> <br/> <span style="width: 166px; height: 320px;" class="itemT itemTl"><span style="width: 166px; height: 319px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" class="itemTp"><a target="_blank" href="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1pJfjgMR7VsJ35kTVNHAG4O5il-OVMmWcBp3E8_Z3AoasyEv2rIYuqYZitOQKmtNJxfVUft_uzaa4mcsJM2cS8pg/23_Tekay-Ethnic_Formal.jpg?psid=1"><img class="align-left" src="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1pJfjgMR7VsJ35kTVNHAG4O5il-OVMmWcBp3E8_Z3AoasyEv2rIYuqYZitOQKmtNJxfVUft_uzaa4mcsJM2cS8pg/23_Tekay-Ethnic_Formal.jpg?psid=1" height="297" width="155"/></a></span></span>"As a Fashion Designer of ethnic clothing, I’ve known self identity brings happiness since my humble beginnings. Like most young girls, I’ve learned playing with ethnic dolls introduces a child to positive self identity and creativity", states Jackie Morilas of EthnicSale.com. Accordingly, at EthnicSale.com you’ll find African doll figures that represent cultural icons as well as toys for young girls. Each doll is eloquently dressed to represent the beauty of African culture.<br/> <br/> Ethnic pride transcends to adulthood with the help of ethnic dolls. EthnicSale.com amplifies the experience for adults with creations of ethnic formal wear for special occasions. The company specializes in custom and ready made formal ethnic fashions from Africa, India and Asia. This includes formal wear for bridal parties and men's formal ethnic-wear as well. EthnicSale.com' one-of-a-kind jewelry selections will help you define your distinguished style. Ethnic fashions can be worn in your daily life and at casual events. African fabrics, such as kente can be used as a style accessory such as a scarf. You can style it as a waist wrap or a man’s tie for a subtle finishing to complement your corporate wardrobe. The bold textured ethnic fabrics enhance solid colored separates to offer contrast and add contour to complements your shape. "From my professional experience as a designer of formal fashions, dressing with ethnic pride has always boosted happy feelings for my customers" states Jackie Morilas.<br/> <br/> <span style="width: 219px; height: 320px;" class="itemT itemTl"><span style="width: 219px; height: 320px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" class="itemTp"><a target="_blank" href="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1piqQwSZ6pBB7sxQBuNn7uzKD_oAO5JyGYeh69FszqzkacV31bH84s36nlygLm6cWBT5DE9Q-bUzd_s8xVEBniUg/06_Tekay-Ethnic_Formal.jpg?psid=1"><img class="align-right" src="https://public.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1piqQwSZ6pBB7sxQBuNn7uzKD_oAO5JyGYeh69FszqzkacV31bH84s36nlygLm6cWBT5DE9Q-bUzd_s8xVEBniUg/06_Tekay-Ethnic_Formal.jpg?psid=1"/></a></span></span>Globalization of the information age brought us the Internet and affordable travel, exposing more people to fashions from all walks of life. The ability to view fashion shows and weddings showcasing other cultures has helped spur a surge in demand for ethnic fashions. Consumers are more exposed to ethnic fashions than ever before. Designers are catering to this demand by producing more upscale ethnic fashions using authentic fabrics and accessories associated with that culture at an affordable price. By incorporating ideas from Africa, India, Latin America and the Asia, EthnicSale.com produces original one of a kind ethnic attire with matching accessories (necklaces, earrings, bracelets, veils and head pieces) that consumers crave. Ethnic floral arrangements like bouquets and boutonnieres are also popular items retailers like EthnicSale.com are catering.<br/> <br/> In closing Professor Lisa Kiang states, “Ethnic identity development is a lifelong and always evolving process; so it can have an influence across the entire lifespan. Some of my research shows that feeling good about your ethnic background and feeling strongly connected to your ethnic group is related to all kinds of positive outcomes; including that daily happiness boost. So much to the extent that dressing in ethnic fashions can facilitate these good feelings about one's ethnic background, I would agree that wearing ethnic fashions could be a good experience."</p>Fashion Trends In Ethnic Formal-weartag:ethicalfashionforum.ning.com,2011-10-13:2622461:BlogPost:1484612011-10-13T01:30:00.000ZUrban Fashion Networkhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profile/UrbanFashionNetwork
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<td align="left" valign="top" width="390"><span style="color: #ffffff;" class="style2"><span style="font-family: arial black,avant garde;"><strong><span class="font-size-6">Queen of The Brides</span></strong></span><br/> <span class="font-size-3"><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times;"><em><br/>
Why pretend to be a princess for a day when you can arrive adorned with the regalia of a queen? A growing number of brides are referencing their heritage for bridal inspiration from the ancient thrones of Africa. They are taking their cues from Cleopatra, Nefertari, Makeda, and Queen Kahina of Egypt.</em></span></strong></span></span></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top"><span style="color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Upholding such high expectations is challenging, yet can be found in the crafty hands of a soft-spoken dress designer working in Houston, Texas. TeKay Designs by Kimma Wreh is committed to serving brides who's dreams command that symbolism, prosperity, heritage, and culture be packaged and delivered in a collection of garments. Kimma has been designing ethnic formal wear and bridal gowns for over fifteen years. "I'm approached by more and more brides who want to return to their roots to feel connected to their heritage" explains Kimma. "I began designing ethnic fashions because I received such a warm reception in the US by people complimenting the dresses I had created for myself. I've traveled throughout the world from Latin-America to India and in various African countries. I admire the creativity of the local artist. I've always been inspired by the craftsmanship of the local artists when traveling back to my country of Liberia. I realized that the hand-made work the people were doing was so well crafted, that I was moved. So, in 1996, I began my business to produce authentic ethnic fashions for brides in the western world. I not only design the gowns, I create a complete set of ladies dresses and formal menswear tailored for the bridal party! I employ handmade construction by African artists to produce authentic African-inspired and ethnic bridal and formal attire.</span><br/> <br/>
<span style="color: #ffffff;" class="style5"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">There are different variations of the ethnic design types. The traditional African consumer whom I've experienced in Ghana and Liberia prefers what's referred to as the "buba and the lappa". The buba is a loose fitted blouse and the lappa is a wrap-around skirt.</span> <br/>
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<tr><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"><p class="style5"><span style="color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">The attire is finished with a head-tie or Gele atop the crown. However more upscale consumers are wearing high-end cotton prints. The trends out of Europe by African Fashion Designers is to incorporate fitted cotton prints with multi-colors; mixed with a solid colored fabric and often finished with lace. These western trends are now influencing the indigenous Designers emerging out of Africa. The popular trends I'm seeing on the catwalks by my designer colleagues in Africa are incorporating inspired elements from other cultures. I'm seeing use of fabrics and ornaments which are traditionally from India or Asia and even Latin-America.</span><br/> <span class="font-size-2" style="color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br/>
Consumers in the United States tend to prefer a westernized fit to the garment, with an ethnic finishing to it. They like to see some cultural aspects such as the embroidery, the fabric, and the use of beads, cowrie shells and symbols which are reminiscent of their heritage. These elements bring back their culture, even though they may be wearing a design cut that's very westernized in its material and fit. Many of my customers want something more colorful than the traditional white bridal gown. Color is often symbolic. For example, gold is for wealth, red for the strong blood-lines, green for the land and good health." states Kimma.</span></p>
<p class="style5"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In the world of ethnic fashions, brides are investing into something more than a dress. The ethnic fashions display their identity, so this becomes a theme for the entire wedding. Ethnic fabrics and symbols are often used to accessorize theme weddings and leave a lasting impression. Ethnic accessories such as bouquets, headpieces or sashes are used to compliment the bridesmaids and flower girl's attire. The groom's outfit is usually color coordinated with the bride's wedding gown. A common ethnic trend worn by groomsmen is the sleeveless agbada suit sometimes worn with a kente shoulder-wrap, hat, handkerchief or tie. Ethnic couples are investing into something that represents their family history; and must transcend down through future generations. Cultural pride is a value that you can't put a price on.</span><br/> <br/>
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</table>Crafting Style That's Hand Made In Americatag:ethicalfashionforum.ning.com,2011-08-06:2622461:BlogPost:1335012011-08-06T13:27:34.000ZUrban Fashion Networkhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profile/UrbanFashionNetwork
<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><a href="https://sn2files.storage.live.com/y1pN8F04Qjbp71xp1DqAs8MjCfz3hnAa7NMHRktg296Zl6oF84xVhJ-aVVHFa02n4-8o1KXX_853xM/P1010586%20%282%29.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" height="349" src="https://sn2files.storage.live.com/y1pN8F04Qjbp71xp1DqAs8MjCfz3hnAa7NMHRktg296Zl6oF84xVhJ-aVVHFa02n4-8o1KXX_853xM/P1010586%20%282%29.jpg?width=200" style="padding: 2px;" width="175"></img></a> Saharah Studio of Glenn Dale, Maryland takes a low tech approach towards creating high style that's hand made in America. Fashion Designer Patricia Sehar Peerzada features hand made, limited edition clothing, often hand block printed with her own patterns. Block…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><a target="_blank" href="https://sn2files.storage.live.com/y1pN8F04Qjbp71xp1DqAs8MjCfz3hnAa7NMHRktg296Zl6oF84xVhJ-aVVHFa02n4-8o1KXX_853xM/P1010586%20%282%29.jpg"><img class="align-left" style="padding: 2px;" src="https://sn2files.storage.live.com/y1pN8F04Qjbp71xp1DqAs8MjCfz3hnAa7NMHRktg296Zl6oF84xVhJ-aVVHFa02n4-8o1KXX_853xM/P1010586%20%282%29.jpg?width=200" width="175" height="349"/></a>Saharah Studio of Glenn Dale, Maryland takes a low tech approach towards creating high style that's hand made in America. Fashion Designer Patricia Sehar Peerzada features hand made, limited edition clothing, often hand block printed with her own patterns. Block printing on fabrics is an age-old textile technique that's shared by many indigenous cultures around the world. <span style="color: #000000;"><br/></span> <a target="_blank" href="https://sn2.storage.live.com/items/53AF4D1846BEC208%211245:Scaled1024/Gold_Dress.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="https://sn2.storage.live.com/items/53AF4D1846BEC208%211245:Scaled1024/Gold_Dress.jpg?width=200" width="200"/></a><br/>
The hand printed clothing is individually printed so there are no two alike, but they carry similar design elements. All of the designs in the collections are created by Patricia, and she creates pieces for all figure types.</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">"<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #333333; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Using shapes that are unique to my line, I flatter the figure with inspiration from traditional world fashion sources, blending and mixing to create a palatable modern style.</span>" states Patricia.</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Both Patricia's fashion lines,"Roc The Bloc" and "Saharah", have consistently presented during New York Fashion Week; and have been featured in various publications around the world. The Roc The Bloc's signature style has hand printed, ethnic textiles; while the Saharah Collection is distinguished by it's artistic shapes that flatter the figure.</span></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.rocthebloc.com" target="_blank">Saharah Studio</a><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><br/></span></p>