On Saturday, October 4th, 2025, Perfect Fit Fashion captivated the audience at the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus runway with a stunning display of versatility. From sharp business attire to chic casual/date night ensembles, striking cocktail looks, and glamorous red carpet statements, the collection proved that style can effortlessly move from work to play. About Perfect…

     Kendi Amani Jewelry was exuberantly showcased on the runway during the Relentless Power Fashion Show, produced by Black Fashion Week USA in collaboration with The Model Tribe. Bold, vibrant, and full of presence, Kendi Amani pieces command attention, making a powerful statement wherever they are seen. In partnership with My Obioma, the brand…

  On Saturday, October 4th, My Obioma turned heads at the Relentless Power runway with its bold Azu Collection — a high-color lineup featuring cargo pants, silk kaftans, trench coats, hoodies, joggers, and dresses. Inspired by fish scales, the Azu fabric glimmered under the lights, symbolizing both fluidity and strength. The name Azu, meaning “fish”…

Chicago native Rome Dynasty mesmerized the audience at the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation event with a show-stopping collection that fused craftsmanship, luxury, and soul. Each piece was meticulously tailored from rich materials — leather, suede, silk, wool, and natural fibers — while reimagining timeless patterns like houndstooth and glen plaid through a bold, modern…

    Celebrity Designer Teresa “Fe-Fe” is the creative powerhouse behind Fe-Fe Designs. Known for her one-of-a-kind distressed mixed-media creations, she transforms clothes, handbags, hats, shoes, and even wall art into bold, hand-painted masterpieces.      Her latest collection shown at the relentless fashion show featured Leather, denim, heavy satin, and taffeta on the runway.…

     Lady Pamela S Walters, born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, IL, with twin brother, Paul D Sartin.     Lady Walters’ spark for fashion developed during her modeling career as a child through her teenage years for her late god-sister, Karen Gillespie.  She took an interest in sewing from her mother and…

    Mona Muhammad, aka Ms. Knotty Loop designs are coined the term Sasschet? The best of both worlds – Sass, class, and crochet. Mona began designing as the result of a dare from a friend. She introduced her first creations during the Christmas holiday of 2005. Those first designs sparked a tremendous interest, which…

2 Sistah's Afrocentric Boutique was established in January of 2024 by two sister’s Karen Quarles and Charman Dortch, whose love for Entrepreneurship and fashion began as early as ten years old. The sisters were inspired by their mom, who was a Chicago entrepreneur.Currently, the boutique sells men's, women and children's clothing and accessories, with a…

Sonya Clayborn, fondly known as “Gina Styles”, is the proud owner of Perfect Fit Fashion & Accessories Inc.  Sonya has been in the Fashion Industry for over 20 years.  Her sharp eye and attention to detail have landed her opportunities to style various celebrities, grace the stages of Black Fashion Week and New York Fashion…

     Kendi is the creative force behind the emerging brand KENDI AMANI, which has quickly gained popularity in the United States. Her African-inspired fashion accessories are meticulously hand-crafted in Kenya by talented women artisans, who blend traditional techniques with Kendi's modern designs. These bold and vibrant statement pieces are designed to elevate personal style…

     Sage and Shea African Store is a boutique located in the Bridgeport neighborhood located 3502 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60609. The store offers African apparel, jewelry, handbags, shoes, and more all in one place. Garments are imported from West to Central Africa offering clothing for women men and kids. Although fashion is…

     Born to Nigerian parents in London, England, fashion was forefront and very influential in Stephane 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…

    Dreams Designs was birthed in the late 1990’s by Joyce Boykin. Joyce, a native of Chicago, IL, and designer of over 40 years, is a former graduate of Austin High School, and the FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. Joyce spent her early career working in the garment industry in…

    Mona Muhammad, aka Ms. Knotty Loop designs are coined the term Sasschet? The best of both worlds – Sass, class, and crochet. Mona began designing as the result of a dare from a friend. She introduced her first creations during the Christmas holiday of 2005. Those first designs sparked a tremendous interest, which…

         Akese Stylelines splashed on to the Chicago fashion scene in early 2012. Designer Jennifer Akese Burney captures the vibrance and color of the popular Ankara tradition while offering a modern twist to traditionally western silhouettes. "I want my clothes to make every woman and man feel confident, bold and stylish," says…

Dreams Designs was birthed in the late 1990’s by Joyce Boykin. Joyce, a native of Chicago  Illinois and designer of over 40 years is a former graduate of Austin High School and the FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. Joyce spent her early career working in the garment industry in L.A., before…

Black Fashion Week 2022 is excited to showcase Thomkat Fashion &  Art Boutique at the upcoming Black Fashion Week events on Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at the Royal Garden Banquet Halls. Catrina Kagel was born in Rosedale Mississippi, however grew up in Villa Park, IL since the age of 12. She attended Willowbrook High School and…

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…

Amara Black is a Chicago based designer eager to branch out to new horizons. Over the course of 10 years, Amara Black has showcased collections throughout Illinois, Indiana, Texas, was a Driehaus Design Initiative finalist in 2017, and a featured designer in NYFW 2018. Amara Black is a ready-to-wear line that creates sleek, sophisticated, and…

Born to Nigerian parents in London, England, fashion was at the forefront and very influential in Stephane 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…

The Ladies Room Consignment Boutique  owned by Catrina Kagel since 2009  is a store in the west suburbs of Chicago that sells quality, sustainable, recycled, pre-owned women clothing from high-end designer brands to modest brand names in sizes 0 - 24.  Their focus is on the quality and condition of a garment rather than the…

Strut Women’s clothing store was created 2007. Owner Latoya Underwood a licensed cosmetologist began selling a few tops occasionally to her beauty customers. Her clients fell in love with how unique and trendy the clothing were. As a result, Latoya would often travel to other nearby hair salons selling her garments to the women in…

Black Fashion Week 2017 Ramal Sine is a self-taught designer from West Suburban Chicago, IL. He first learned to thread his first needle and thread during 8th  grade and was fully operating a sewing machine by his senior year in high school. In 2009 Ramal turned his passion for fashion into a full blown clothing…

Fashion Designer Antoinette M. Stone works closely with women to create a complete classic look. For more than a decade, Antoinette has brought her passion and experience to women looking for a style that is sophisticated, glamorous, and truly incomparable. Over the years, she has learned what consumers prefer in terms of apparel and accessories…

Miriam Cooper is a fashion designer and stylist. Her entrepreneurial savviest is on the  road to developing a posh, distinctive clothing line for girls, uniquely entitled, Bella Craze’. The originality and craft of the clothing can be defined as cutting-edge, but it’s her definition of classy. This Midwestern girl is by way of the windy…

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Black Fashion Week 2017   Patricia Dobine Brewer has been sewing since the tender age of 13. Without taking classes, Patricia learned the basics from her mom and then gained more skills from her older sister and aunt. She has  sewn everything from curtains to wedding gowns. After working 14 years, she retired from her…

Lashawn Burnett is a native of Chicago who fell in love with the fashion industry at the tender age of 10.  Hailing from the inner city of Chicago and never ceasing to pursue her dreams in the fashion industry, she has overcome many obstacles to reach her new height of success. Lashawn has over 20…

Black Fashion Week 2017 Cynthia J. Robinson is the owner and designer of Cynthia J Designs. She’s had a love for fashion from a young age, making clothes for her paper dolls then later for her friends. Later she became a sample maker for Joyce Sportswear, a major manufacturing company in the 1970s. Today she…

YAMAIA LUXX BRANDS is founded by Yamaia Faye, She is American born, recognized fashion expert, having worked in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. She is a high fashion international model, beauty queen and keynote speaker for 'Women About Business' & FASHIONGYYRL with a high profile in the media and entertainment industries. Influencing thousands of…

Black Fashion Week 2016   With over 15 years experience and an MBA in Business Management, Owner Towanna Walker is continuously exploring opportunities to enhance her knowledge and expertise to complement and grow her business Anjel’s Boutique. Anjel’s Boutique carries Ready-to-Wear (RTW), Custom Designer Apparel, Career Wear and Casual/Contemporary Apparel & Accessories. Anjel’s Boutique targets…

Bryan K Osburn's  passionately designed collection has clean, classic lines. Originally from Chicago, where Bryan got his start in fashion, moved to New York where he worked on 7th Ave. and in the bridal district on Broadway. His first job in the bridal industry was with bridal designer Vera Wang. Shortly after, he worked for…

Fashion designer Stevie Edwards born and raised on the South side of Chicago got his start in fashion by attending Dunbar Vocational High School majoring in tailoring. After discovering his talent in fashion, he proceeded to continue his fashion journey by attending the Illinois Institute of Art majoring in Fashion Design. While participating in the…

GirlCode Boutique opened in August 2015 and was designed to fill a need that was effecting the full figured community through clothing. The owner D' Angela Davis always believed "you feel the way you are dressed." D' Angela loves fashion but like other curvy women, she felt that she was unsuccessful in finding pieces that…

Black Fashion Week 2018   Bryan K Osburn's  passionately designed collection has clean, classic lines. Originally from Chicago, where Bryan got his start in fashion, moved to New York where he worked on 7th Ave. and in the bridal district on Broadway. His first job in the bridal industry was with bridal designer Vera Wang.…

Larkin1977 is an American brand with an European twist. Founded in Chicago, IL in 2003, Larkin1977 offers a world of  luxury, wearable, apparel, outerwear, and accessories for men and women.  We love to combine nontraditional fabrics to establish eye opening, Euro-urban designs. We offer styles like modern and classic or industrial and glam-chic to give…

Black Fashion Week 2017   With over 15 years experience and an MBA in Business Management, Owner Towanna Walker is continuously exploring opportunities to enhance her knowledge and expertise to complement and grow her business Anjel’s Boutique. Anjel’s Boutique carries Ready-to-Wear (RTW), Custom Designer Apparel, Career Wear and Casual/Contemporary Apparel & Accessories. Anjel’s Boutique targets…

Teresa Barrow   Celebrity Artist Designer Teresa Fe-Fe Barrow is the driving force behind Teresa Fe-Fe Designs Ms. Fe-Fe Uniquely created designs consist of hand painted jackets, purses, hats, shoes and wall art.  Her Unique Creativity has landed her in numerous magazines, videos, plays and runway shows with her designs being seen Internationally. Ms. Fe-Fe …

Dreams Designs was birthed in the late 1990’s by Joyce Boykin. Joyce a native of Chicago IL, and designer of over 40yrs is a former graduate of Austin High School, and the FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. Joyce spent  her early career working in the garment industry in LA, before returning…

Khalilah Lavine is the designer of Hursumi based out of Louisiana. She holds a degree in fashion design and marketing that she acquired from the International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa. Her past work includes  being an assistant to a designer in Tampa and now designs quality clothing from her showroom floor at her home.…

Black Fashion Week 2019   My name is Patricia Ghonda-Zola. I am a Congolese-American fashion designer. I have a background in IT however I found my way back into fashion after I became a mother. I started crocheting as a child with my maternal grandmother. I was so drawn into the craft that I would…

Black Fashion Week 2019   Akese Stylelines splashed on to the Chicago fashion scene in early 2012. Designer Jennifer Akese Burney captures the vibrance and color of the popular Ankara tradition while offering a modern twist to traditionally western silhouettes. "I want my clothes to make every woman and man feel confident, bold and stylish,"…

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Black Fashion Week 2018   Celebrity Artist Designer Teresa Fe-Fe Barrow is the driving force behind Teresa Fe-Fe Designs Ms. Fe-Fe Uniquely created designs consist of hand painted jackets, purses, hats, shoes, and wall art.  Her Unique Creativity has landed her in numerous magazines, videos, plays and runway shows with her designs being seen Internationally.…

Black Fashion Week 2017   Celebrity Artist Designer Teresa Fe-Fe Barrow is the driving force behind Teresa Fe-Fe Designs Ms. Fe-Fe Uniquely created designs consist of hand painted jackets, purses, hats, shoes and wall art.  Her Unique Creativity has landed her in numerous magazines, videos, plays and runway shows with her designs being seen Internationally.…

Cori Davis came to Chicago in 1994 after growing up in California. Her early dreams of becoming a fashion designer started at the age of ten. She began making paper dolls during history class in 5th grade and had a classmate cut out the clothing that she would draw for the paper dolls. She started…

Black Fashion Week 2017   Mona Muhammad aka Ms. Knotty Loop says “Don’t believe the hype… this ain’t your grandmother's crochet”  – Mona a considers her designs to be Sasschet? (Not sure what this means) -  the best of both worlds – Sass, class and crochet. Knotty Loop Creations was born of a new breed…

Black Fashion Week 2016   Ramal Sine is a self-taught designer from West Suburban Chicago, IL. He first learned to thread his first needle and thread during 8th grade and was fully operating a sewing machine by his senior year in high school. In 2009 Ramal turned his passion for fashion into a full blown…

Crocheting first started as a hobby, something that the designer  Patricia Ghonda-Zola shared with her grandmother as a little girl. Patricia, started out making baby blankets then progressed to hats and booties for any baby around her. She recalls carrying her crochet hooks and yarns in her little purses just so she could crochet wherever…

Black Fashion Week 2016   Urban Fashion Show   J.  Smith’s BLKLST Perpetually Fabulous BLKLST is a women’s and girls’ clothing and  accessory line. It celebrates African American women’s style through bright colors and bold prints. There is a dual-fascination of color and imagery with prints including Javas, Kentes, and Waxes.   BLKLST is created by Jazell Smith,…