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It took the death of his father to open the eyes of Richard Petit, and lead him to discover his true calling: designing clothes. But he had been a designer, for, like, forever. But once his father passed away, he…
You probably have worn a piece in the Caribbean Apparel line and not even know it. Or you may have seen someone or have had a friend who has donned one of the cultural slogan-laden jackets and shirts of the…
The chic jewelry and accessories line Bisoux Jewelry is the handiwork of two sisters: Stephanie Lee and Vanessa Rigaud. The sisters took the pluralized spelling of the French word meaning “kiss”, and founded their well-received brand under that name. Born…
Marie-Valerie Placide’s line Bohiomania is literally taking the fashion world by storm. The line is less than three years old, and already it is creating a major buzz in Placide’s adopted home state New York. Her pieces are practically out…
Paola Mathe is a lifestyle blogger, a photographer and writer. Most of all she is an entrepreneur, putting in place a t-shirt line Ansanm ANou Se Ayiti [Together, We Are Haiti]. Mathe says she was never trained in fashion or…
Marjorie Vail was browsing the internet one day, when she learned of the Mrs. Brooklyn International pageant. She had always wanted to be part of a pageant that wasn’t too artificial, and this one, focusing on a wide variety of…
Some fashion design students can’t wait until they walk the stage so that they can get started with their fashion design careers. Rose-Gaelle Pierre, the youngest of a family of three and a student at the Art Institute of Fort…
Fashion designer Dayanne Danier is known for her chic women’s fashion line Bien Abyé. But she’s always wanted to intersect it with philanthropic activities. Enter her non-profit organization Fleur De Vie, which when translated means Flower of Life. The organization’s…
Former Miss Teen New York USA Lisa Elizabeth Drouillard has never fallen from the spotlight since her triumphant 2011 crowning. Drouillard, a student at John Jay College studying Criminal Justice, hops at schools and all over the nation to speak…
Whitney Lubin is a graduate of Florida State University, and is definitely a hair expert. She and her stylist sister share duties running a hair business. At one point, Lubin was actually active as a stylist, but with time, she…