Black Fashion Week USA

02/12/2023

Happy Sunday join us for a Black Fashion History Lecture with Chicago's very own trailblazing designer/ Manufacturer/ Inventor Jermikko Shoshanna on Saturday February 18th at Harold Washington Library. If you dont know who she is then you need to be in the room to learn about her amazing journey as the first Black Apparel manufacturer in Illinois.

If you are an aspiring fashion designer, stylist, model or simple love learning about those who paved the way for black people to show up in a Euro- dominated industry you need to be in the room.

Lets Talk about it. Celebrate it and Recreate it


Grab your friend, a kid and lets celebrate Black History in Style.
Check out the event online here
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https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/63ced5e140ced4ba51fd3186

12/09/2022

Mi And More will be on the runway at the Richton Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Kappasino Event at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on tomorrow!

Mi and More is a play on words. So many times especially as black women are caring for everyone except ourselves. Mi and More or Amore is love we must take care of ourselves to give more. They started out doing pop-up of jewelry and handbags, then moved to online, then to a brick-and-mortar store.

Come check out Mi and More tomorrow!

Tickets are still on sale!
purchased at https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/kappasino/on

12/08/2022

We are excited to have Michelle's House Of Design to be part of the Richton Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Kappasino Event at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Saturday, December 10th.

Michelle is a self-taught designer, who started creating at the age of eleven. she has been in business for over 45yrs. Within those years she started dressmaking and tailoring at Malcolm X College and have taught at many establishment throughout my career. Her list of clients included, EVERYONE IS A CELEBRITY at M.H.O.D. She professionally started Michelle's House of Design in 1985. Since then she has produced many fashion shows in and out of state. M.H.O.D has showcased in many fashion weeks shows. She believes God has kept her every step of the way. She is humbled and grateful to everyone who has supported her and her business.

To see Michelle’s House Of Design
purchased at https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/kappasino/on

11/18/2022

Joining us for the Richton Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Kappasino Event at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is the fabulous Taj B Couture on December 10th.

Come watch her designs rip the and raise money for Kappa League Scholarships.

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/kappasino/on

11/17/2022

Black Fashion Week USA is excited to have Jonathan Thedford join us for the Richton Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Kappasino Event at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, December 10th as they raise money for Kappa League Scholarships.

Born on the south side of Chicago but raised in small Greenville, Mississippi, the desire to pursue fashion as a career for Jonathan Thedford was inspired by a classmate who asked him to sketch her prom dress. Her inspiration was a form fitting knee length black dress worn by Dorothy Dandridge. He took her inspiration and request and immediately sketched her dream dress. When he provided her the sketch she took it to a seamstress to be made. When the garment was complete his classmate showed him the finished product and this sparked the desire within Jonathan to pursue fashion as a career.

Jonathan attended Delta State university in 2000 where he majored in computer science with a minor in fashion merchandising. He relocated in 2001 to Chicago to attend Columbia College Chicago for fashion design. In 2007, He enrolled in sewing classes at Hancock Fabric and EWS Academy, where he learned the basics of operating a sewing machine, how to read sewing patterns, virtual hand sewing techniques and how to control fabric on a sewing machine. After learning much of the basics in fashion from various institutions, in 2015 Jonathan continued his education in fashion by enrolling in the Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago to major in fashion design and the rest is history for the young talented Chicago based designer.

Fast forward today and Jonathan’s career pursuit in fashion is in full effect. He is currently working to expand his brand and follow in the footsteps of the many great designer’s that he has admired and worked with over the years including the legendary Chicago bridal designer Bryan K Osburn.

Jonathan Thedford will rip the runway with his latest fashions! Come check out him out while supporting a great cause!

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/kappasino/on

11/17/2022

Join us for The Fascinating History of African Head Wraps in Partnership With Chicago Public Library this Saturday, November19th at King Library Branch From 1:30-4:30pm. Free raffles and more.

11/16/2022

We are delighted to work with the talented Stephane St. Jaymes at the Richton Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Kappasino Event at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, December 10th as they raise money for Kappa League Scholarships.

Born to Nigerian parents in London, fashion was forefront and very influential in Stephan St. Jaymes’s upbringing. He grew up watching his mother and aunties sewing; and from a young age was fascinated by old Hollywood movies. He attended London College of Fashion and from there he went on to work for many well known British designers and pop stars who influenced both his style and skill set. Upon moving to Chicago; He quietly worked his way to starting a label and showcasing his talents which includes non tailored separates and beautiful evening and after 6 attire.

A firm believer in style over trendy fashion and that his customers should wear clothes and not the clothes wear them. His collection of pieces are designed to fit into existing wardrobe and cause head turning attention. His garments reflect his love of detail, exuberance, fabric, and corseted evening gowns.

“I like to make beautiful clothes that stand the test of time and are well constructed. My clothes are elegant and stylish pieces that my clients can add to their wardrobe. I believe the inside of a garment and the foundations are equally as important as the outer shell.“ Stephan St. Jaymes

Come check out Stephan St. Jaymes head turning designs while supporting a great cause!

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/kappasino/on

11/14/2022

Gracing the runway at the Richton Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Kappasino Event at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, December 10th is GQ Gentlemen to help raise money for Kappa League Scholarships.

We look forward to seeing GQ Gentleman one of a kind designs!

Come support a great cause and check GQ Gentleman, tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/kappasino

11/11/2022

Black Fashion Week USA is excited to showcase The Design Boutique at the Richton Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Kappasino Event as they raise money for Kappa League Scholarships on December 10th at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.

Wired by Design Boutique is a new boutique on the block having just opened within the last few years. Owner Tonya Byrd-Neeley knows how to offer her customers a great shopping experience and thrives on making them feel both unique and special. Hince the store’s motto “Fashion You Can Buy, But Style You Possess.”

At this boutique, you can find women’s trendy, contemporary, business, and outerwear in a variety of sizes up to 3x. Located in Homewood/Flossmoor they carry a selection of menswear including jeans, cargo pants, t-shirts, and general sportswear. The store’s clientele is fit for energetic teenagers along with their mature edgy grandmas. There's no age limit to the style in this store. The store is expected to launch a private label for both full-figured men and women in the near future. There's no reason not to get wired by all the cool fashion in this store.

Come support a great cause and check Wired by Design Boutique on the runway, tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/kappasino/on

Stay in Fashion with Wired by Design Boutique:

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