PREVIOUS EVENT
THE FASHION PROJECT
DESIGNER COMPETITION
4/2024 REVIEW
" Where Talent Takes Center Stage "
Co-Producer
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Host & Fashion Director
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Designers
(Click On the Designer Section Below To View Bios)
These 4 amazing Fashion Designers will compete for the Grand Prize, by showcasing their capsule collections on the runway. The collections were based on 3 Fashion Challenges presented to them by The Fashion Project
Vanessa Henderson
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Shirley Daley
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Mayola Welborn
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OPENING PRESENTATION BY TIVONA Couture
Suzanne Wanja | Kansas City
Tivona Couture is proud to present Modern African Fashion to fit any body type. We want to bridge the gap that vibrant colors and Ankara inspired clothing to embolden and create a unifying front of culture representation. Our new upcoming generation is of all mixed cultures, intermixed partnership and there is curiosity to find their identity in the clothing that is representative of who they are or want to become. The clothes are beautifully crafted and can be worn daily to the office, to high end special occasions as well as relaxed atmospheres. Our handcrafted accessories are made internationally and locally made from upcycled materials. They are unique pieces that standout in any crowd. As we always say, it's BOLD ELEGANCE
Music DJ G Money | Gary Tate
Culinary Arts
The Fashion Project Models - Behind-The-Scenes
PANEL OF JUDGES
Latrice Rogers Realty Star on OWN TV, Belle Collective
Yvonne Jewnell, Harlem Fashion Week
Paula Whittle Atlanta Fashion Week
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Latrice Rogers
Reality Star on the OWN TV Network, Belle Collective CEO, Goddess Lengths | Jackson, MS @latricerogersofficial @goddesslengths www.goddesslengths.com If you know Mississippi, you know that soul and hustle run deep through the heart of Jackson. Beauty Mogul, Entrepreneur and TV Personality, Latrice Rogers is a true testament to dedication and hard work. Since a young girl, fascinated with hair care, Latrice took her passion and turned it into profit. Finding her way was not easy after receiving her degree from Jackson State University. To pay her bills, she worked a minimum wage job at Office Depot. Latrice knew within her heart that this was not her future. Her dream consisted of a life full of luxury. So, Latrice researched, saved her money, and invested in her first batch of hair. Her business grew fast which allowed her to build a team. Her first brick and mortar location was out of the trunk of her car where she set up shop in the parking lot of Target off I-55. This endeavor grew to the point that it afforded her the ability to quit her job and further pursue her dream life. Six years later, Latrice has turned Goddess Lengths into a multi-million-dollar business. She was in a financial position to open a showroom at 125 W Northside Dr. and installed a vending machine in NorthPark Mall. She also has several others businesses such as Esensual Beauty, C&L Rentals, and Five Star Lodge. These were game changing moves. The Jackson, Mississippi native’s hustle didn’t go unnoticed and landed her a role on OWN’s Reality TV Series, Belle Collective. Currently, Goddess Lengths delivers one of the top edge tamers on the market boasting arguably the most profitable sales of any from edge taming product from 2019-2020. “I had the desire to create a hair company with outstanding customer service, consumer-friendly prices and the ability to give buyers a ‘flawless’ look!” Yvonne Jewnell Co-Owner, Harlem Fashion Week Harlem, New York @harlemfw Yvonne Jewnell, an international award-winning designer, innovator, and entrepreneur, holds a diverse education from Parsons: The New School for Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and Columbia University. As the Creative Director and Co-Owner of Harlem Fashion Week, she’s gained recognition in renowned publications like Vogue Italia, Paper Magazine, The New Yorker, and more. Yvonne’s passion lies in infusing positive messages into people’s lives through the medium of art and fashion, serving as a creative visionary dedicated to inspiring audiences globally. Paula Whittle
Founder|Director Atlanta Fashion Week Atlanta, GA @atlfashionweek When you think of fashion and entertainment in Atlanta two words come to mind--Paula Whittle. She has managed to defy the impossible, and has become a legend in the city of Atlanta by creating her very own fashion and entertainment powerhouse. Paula is also a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor, and developer. She continues to help young girls in Atlanta through her Fashion Apprentice mentorship program. She began as a highly sought after entertainment manager to producing global fashion events annually. What inspired Whittle to start her own premier fashion week one might ask, “Fashion is the heartbeat of style and the driving force of our society. Aspiring designers, models and enthusiasts needed a platform and outlet for networking, promotion, and presentations. Then entered the concept of the Atlanta International Fashion Week, a vision of bridging the gap and connecting continents through fashion”, says Paula Whittle. As the Atlanta International Fashion Week enters its 17th year, she has fulfilled that need and created one of the largest fashion events in the U.S. |
Agnes Taile Camerica Creations
Laureano Ramos
Fashion & Health | Social Media Influencer
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