AJ: Artist on the Rise
I guess folks were right when they told Kyciana Brown she would always be something when she grew older. Though she never exactly knew what her niche would be, the eclectic artist has now found her way. Born and raised in Chicago, Kyciana was always known as the spunky, outgoing, and kind-hearted girl in high school. Her fashion style was always unique with an 80s twist, filled with bold colors and handmade jewelry. As a child, she...
Sheila Rashid: The Designer
Chicago native, Sheila Rashid, is known for her impeccable, detailed drop crotch designs. Influenced by the cultures around her, she began her artistic journey to success. With dreams of being a pro-basketball player, her path took a turn when she began painting characters on shirts and selling them to students and friends for fun. This lead Sheila and a close friend of hers to begin a clothing line, filled with painted, cut up...
CMLA
CMLA: ClothesMinds Los Angeles Marquel, designer from Los Angeles, California, is anything but average. From sketching stick figures and drawing inspiration from an older cousin who’d developed his own street wear line at the time, Marquel realized he’d found something he loved and wouldn’t stop until his vision became his reality. In March of 2012, CMLA, ClothesMinds Los Angeles, a brand created by Marquel and his brothers Mingo and...
New York Fashion Week - Street Fashion
New York Fashion Week Street Fashion Now that New York Fashion Week is over, the world can go back to their regularly scheduled programs – until September, that is. Yet another successful week of fashion shows, presentations, and events in one of the fashion capitals of the world, but we can’t forget about the street fashion. Check out some of the remarkable fashion moments captured by our fashion editors this New York Fashion Week...
Adolfo Sanchez MBFW
After Adolfo Sanchez’s last Spring | Summer collection, you couldn’t imagine things getting any better. Although each collection is uniquely different from the last, Adolfo Sanchez has managed to stay true to his design ethic. With his custom designed evening and bridal wear, high profile clients, and his own Public Relations Firm, Sanchez is a power house! After working for Versace and Gucci, anyone would be able to tell that he...
Pamella Roland Fashion Week
Pamella Roland Fashion Week With her designs worn by singers like Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson, Eva Longoria and Anika Noni Rose, Pamella Roland gave us nothing less than we expected. Pamella Roland’s Fashion Week 2014 designs graced the runways with their elegance, and long flowing gowns. Over the past decade, Pamella Roland’s designs have been considered the leading in eveningwear resources in the country. Her Fashion Week...
Stevie Boi Presentation & Pop-Up Shop Fashion Week
Stevie Boi Fashion Week 2014 A long time favorite of the KISS Magazine family Stevie Boi never disappoints with his now traditional Fashion Week presentations. During this years MBFW 2014 Yasmine Yasmine presented Stevie Boi’s new collection in typical Stevie fashion with flare and excitement. The event featured his new collection in a stunning presentation. Filled with makeovers, giveaways, hors d’oeuvres and more,...
Frank & Oak Fashion Week
Frank & Oak Fashion Week Influenced by minimalist Asian design, Frank & Oak’s Spring and Summer 2014 collection is full of organic materials and architectural elements. Frank & Oak brings us a simple, but unique men’s collection. The collection features lots of linen, bucket hats, raw denim, and more – but don’t forget the sandals. Attention to all men, Spring and Summer is near and if you are wondering what the next...
