All Articles Tagged "black fashion designer"
Ethiopian Bridal Designer Tries on Reality TV
(TheLoop21) — Amsale Aberra has designed bridal gowns for some of America’s most well known celebrities. Her client list includes Halle Berry, Selma Hayek and Julia Roberts, just to name a few. Still, her first client nearly 25 years ago was a person she knows very well, herself. Aberra started designing bridal gowns when she couldn’t find a dress to walk down the aisle. So, she designed her own wedding dress that focused on simplicity, clean lines, with a touch of glamour. Aberra’s bridal aesthetic quickly caught on, making her a go-to designer in bridal showrooms across the U.S. A native of Ethiopia, Aberra came to the U.S. to study commercial art. When she took the 18-hour flight to New England, she had no idea she wouldn’t be able to return home. A revolution broke out, leaving her to support herself. Having no money to buy clothes, Aberra made her own and discovered she had a gift of design; an occupation she didn’t even know existed in Ethiopia.
Teen Designer's Prom Dress Give-Away
(The Grio) — Most high school students take it one day at a time. Tanesa Patterson takes it season by season. She’s 16. Not even driving yet, but already designing and selling her own fashion line. Tanesa’s always loved pretty clothes, and the dream to design them started at 12.
