Black Designer Showcase

Runways:

Black Designer Showcase

THE BLACK DESIGNER SHOWCASE IS A FASHION SHOW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE FEATURING 8-12 BLACK FASHION DESIGNERS FROM TEXAS AND BEYOND

. THE BLACK DESIGNER SHOWCASE features style strutterS TERRY MITCHELL & TAMECA JONES benefitting The BLACK FUNd

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STYLE STRUTTERS

TERRY MITCHELL

See Terry strut the runway styled by Macy’s at The Domain! Terry has chosen that a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit The Black Fund.

TAMECA JONES

See Tameca strut the runway styled by Macy’s at The Domain! Tameca has chosen that a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit The Black Fund.

FEATURED DESIGNERS

2 LUV HER

2 Luv Her is an emerging luxury clothing line start up that offers luxury lingerie and custom gowns headquartered in Austin, Tx. The clothing line is designed for women who want to feel sexy, authentic, and genuine from wearing our garments. Whether it is a tantalizing night in with your partner or a regal evening at a ball, 2 Luv Her provides high end, tailor-made garments to fit your individual needs.

The sole owner, Jeanene Toliver, brings years of experience in customizing clothing items that has allowed her to confidently produce specific pieces that cater to her customer. 2 Luv Hers’ name originated from Jeanene’ last name Toliver (to-liv-er), which brings to mind, ( To Luv Her). 2 Luv Her is a lifestyle and testimony to Jeanene ‘s success. The personal sentiment and care that’s put into each piece is a testament to everything that I stand for, regarding the focus on making women feel powerful, luxurious, and beautiful.

@shop2luvher 

BOW INERTIA

I am Deonka “Didi” Ruffin, the owner and designer of Bow Inertia. As the owner and designer of Bow Inertia, I’ve had a colorful journey. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but my family was forced to relocate to Austin, Texas, due to Hurricane Katrina. With determination and resilience, I obtained my high school diploma and studied Business Management at Huston Tillotson University in Austin.

Bow Inertia lives up to the premise that beauty and freedom come with inclusion and overcoming obstacles despite life’s struggles. I started Bow Inertia in 2016 to express myself when I felt my voice was silenced from an abusive relationship that lasted 12 years. My designs gave me a sense of liberation and a platform to share my talent with the world.

For the past few years, Bow Inertia has been featured in various fashion shows, such as Leukemia Awareness Fashion Show (December 2017) and the Beards & Bow Ties Fashion Show (March 2018 & June 2019). Woody also wore my designs in Lazer Team 2, a RoosterTeeth Production Original Movie. Recently, Bow Inertia was featured in Andrew Jacobi Jeter’s “Through The Lens,” fashion show in the Luminaria Festival which took place in November 2022 where I created not only a full winter collection for Bow Inertia but was also commissioned by Andrew Jacobi to create his entire collection as well.

I am also an advocate for domestic violence awareness and victims’ rights with my campaign #ThisIsWhereIStart. By sharing my experience of surviving 11+ years of abuse in an abusive relationship, I strive to help others out of dangerous situations before it is too late.

Through my fashion designs and empowering message, I hope to encourage self-expression and acceptance while providing resources to those affected by domestic violence. My goal is to create fashionable pieces and be part of a movement that inspires others to take charge of their lives and build a brighter future for themselves.
I believe everyone has the right to feel safe and be proud of who they are without fear or judgment. That is why I use Bow Inertia as a platform to empower women through fashion. Along with promoting self-love, confidence, and acceptance, each design created is tailored specifically for every individual’s unique style. Through this journey, I hope to bring more awareness about domestic violence and show others how fashion can be a tool for positive change.

bowinertia.com

@bowinertia

DAVIS ATELIER

Artisan implant, looking to establish brand. Formal/ bridal wear designs inspired by Life’s romance and crafted with thoughtfulness and Elegance

EXPLORE HER BY DORA

Explore Her by Dora is constantly trying to keep up with the latest trends and continue to offer you exactly what you want – sexy, trendy, styles you can’t get anywhere else. No matter what the style, size, or shape, I am here to make you look and feel like a million bucks. This is what I do, and this is what I love. Fashion is truly a passion for me, and always has been. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Let’s explore your inner sexy 💋!

exploreherbydora.com

@exploreherbydora

FASHION DISORDER

FashionDisorder is a small black business owned fashion label created in Texas but now based in California. Trisha S., the designer of the brand was born in Denton, Tx and raised in Midland, Tx. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design the small brand had made some big noise by showing her designs in NYFW, LAFW, Paris FW, London FW and Milan FW. Trisha’s greatest accomplishment thus far is being featured in British Vogue magazine.

@fashiondisorder

HOUSE OF CHELETTE

Quinashai Chelette began creating one-of-a-kind, sustainable, ready-to-use couture fashion accessories and ready-to-wear apparel, while highlighting her New Orleans culture. It helps her feel like she is contributing to creating more of a presence for New Orleans in the fashion world. Using scraps or remnants of expensive pieces of fabric left over from client designs made by her fairy fashion mother, D the Dressmaker. The remnants were too small for the Dressmaker to have any use for them, but she knew it would serve a greater purpose for Qchelette so she would save them. Qchelette’s first couture fashion accessory was a gift to a friend who was a part of a New Orleans 2nd line court in 2017; giving her the idea to start a 2nd line umbrella boutique. January 2020, she founded Quinashai Chelette the brand and decided to create a 2nd line umbrella art gallery instead, debuting at the Sampson’s Spring Fashion runway show in Brooklyn, New York.
After taking a break during the pandemic, Qchelette relaunched her art gallery the “House of Chelette” spring 2023 and entered back into the world of runway fashion; participating in showcases with TrapxArt in multiple cites before she became an emerging designer with New Orleans Fashion Week. In May, Quinashai Chelette participated in her 1st Annual Trashion: Recycle, Reuse, ReFashion Show hosted by Waste 360, Environmental Research & Education Foundation, Dress for Success & last but certainly not least, New Orleans Fashion Week (NOFW). Qchelette also participated in a NOFW hosted designer pop-up-shop during Essence Festival in the summer, before debuting her first full collection in NOFW during fall. Starting off the 2024 Spring fashion season, Qchelette is set to debut in Omaha Fashion Week (OMFW) and D.C. Fashion Week (DCFW) late February.

qchelette.com

@quinashai_chelette

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