Designers pictured above
are:
Lisa Guillroy- LeChemise LTD; Kevin Haywood-Kevolution, Adrian Evans-Drini,
Myra Wallace-MKO Man, Sunshine Forte- Meoshe, Michelle CW- France',
(center front squatting) and Nekia Hattley- J'aire.
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ABOUT THE
West Coast Fashion
Summit
The Los Angeles Black Business Expo and
Trade Show is celebrating its 16th year of bringing exciting shows to the
Los Angeles Convention Center. We attract over 70,000 annually. The West
Coast Fashion Summit was a vision of Executive Director Harold Hambrick in
1997. Its success is due to the professional team he has assembled:
Myra Wallace: In
her fifth year as the West Coast Fashion Summit's Director & Producer, Ms
Wallace has taken this industry by storm and is recognized for her classic
collaboration of Business & Fashion. With more than fifteen years experience
in fashion, she is most known for her last venture, internationally know Big
& Tall apparel line MKO Man. She has been afforded the opportunity to work
in almost every facet of the industry. Myra began sewing at the age of 6,
and has worked in the world of apparel under the various titles of Designer,
President/CEO, Marketing, Fashion Consulting, Fashion Editor, Advertising
Director, Producer, Stylist, Manufacturer, Product Development and Runway
Modeling Instructor. This year Myra took on an even larger piece of the pie
producing & directing the Expo's West Coast Fashion Show & Hair Show. The
diversity of her background and her faith in God is what Myra attributes her
overwhelming success and most recent demand on her time Her motto: Trust
God, believe in yourself & dare to dream" as she believes the only limits
one has, are the ones you put on yourself.
Davide Stennett: This is his
second year with WCFS and he goes above and beyond to train the newcomers we
find in our model search and develop the talent of the seasoned models the
show is built around.Director, photographer, marketing impresario,
entrepreneur, artist -- These are just a few of the facets that make up the
understated complexity of Davide (Pronounced Dah- veed). The harmonious
combination of these faculties make him one of the most sought-after and
notable creative marketing talents across a broad range of industries. From
directing films, videos and live projects, corporate identity & image
consultation, to marketing, advertising, writing and photography, Davide
serves as the consummate artistic eye for companies and individuals in
search of creative identity. "If you stand for nothing, you will fall for
anything," is one of the rules by which he lives. "I just hope to be an
example of what is possible, even for a little Jamaican boy, when you dream
big, keep GOD on your side and work smart!" |
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2004 Designer Bios
Coolture
is a mix of urban COOL and high fashion COUTURE.
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 Chamian Renee- The Erica Victoria Collection
Chamian
Renee has traveled for the past several years throughout the Southwest.
During Chamian’s vast exposure in the fashion industry she has been
inspired as she witnesses her dreams coming to life! With faith,
patience & opportunity she says her dreams are becoming a reality. The
EricaVictoria Collection… represents not just style, fashion or elegance,
it is the creative flow that has been given by the greatest creator of
them all!!! It is the ability to recreate anddefine what has already
been created… WOMAN Miraculous power, a miracle, ability, abundance,
strength, warrior, a mighty wonderful work. The EricaVictoria Collection
Chamian Renee
Phone: 909-587-0322
MiChelle’ C.W. – France’
 MiChelle’
C. Ware is a business woman, designer, dance and step choreographer,
musician and writer, to name a few. Incredibly spirited, MiChelle is
one who posses a great urge for individualization. The Los Angeles
native comes from a long sequence of couturiers and is definitely
making her mark in the realm of haute couture. She employs elegant
fabrics such as linens, silks, chashmere and Chinese brocades, topping
it off with high-quality finishing details, made to custom fit.
MiChelle says, “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience
with yourself. Strive for perfection everyday and the end result shall
be excellence.
MiChelle C. Ware-France
Website:
www.MillionDollarSyndicate.com
Phone: 213-304-2758 or 323-732-0951
Nekia Hattley- J’aire
 Nekia
Hattley was born in Los Angeles to a family soon blasted by her creative
juices. Bitten by the “fashion bug” at the young age of six, Nekia
refined her skills over the years, later attending LA Trade Technical
College as her choice for fashion. It was there that she received a
number of certificates along with taking first place for her entry in
the men’s category of the 2003 Golden Thimble. Also while attending
Trade Tech, Nekia was hearten to start her own clothing line, J’aire,
named after her sister, who is the essence of what her clothing stands
for: Beauty, fun, uniqueness, craziness, creativity and sexy. Nekia
believes no matter what the venue or special event, J’aire will be the
raiment of choice when you want to step and and “Dare to be Seen”.
Nekia Hattley-Jaire
Phone: 323-496-9168 or 323-779-5406
 Kevin Haywood- Kevolution
Kevin exploded into the
fashion industry in 1989. He came up with the idea to start designing
his own clothes to give him the edge he needed when auditioning for jobs
in his first passion….. dancing. In 1995 Kevin took a leap of faith and
produced his first fashion show. This venture was named KEVOLUTION,
with the “E” turned backwards gives the reflection of “LOVE”, and with
that love comes a revolutionary testimony evolving with ones self.
Kevin’s ultimate goal is to have his designs being sold in both high-end
as well as low-end retail. This would allow him to spread God’s love
and his talent to everyone.
Kevin
Haywood- Kevolution
Phone: 562-435-8059
 Lennox Barnes- Meoshe
Meoshe was founded by Lennox
Barnes, a custom tailor by trade and entrepreneur by avocation. Meoshe
is a lifestyle clothing and merchandising company, specializing in
direct-to-store distribution of our products. Our products are targeted
primarily at fashion conscious males 16-35 years old with an affinity
for “street wear”, yet stylish attire. One of our strengths is to
produce clothing of the highest quality, make them affordable, and
functional. It is said “Meoshe’s clothing are interchangeable pieces
embracing fashion savvy designs and skillful use of spectacular
colors.” The overwhelming loyalty shown to the company by its core
customers and retail partners can also be attributed to its strength.
Contact:
Meoshe (213) 617-8983
 Adrian Evans- Drini
From Adrian’s earliest
memories, she had an interest in the flair and expressive nature of
fashion. Fascinated by how clothes and make-up gave people the ability
to express and demonstrate their individual personalities and moods, she
always enjoyed the imaginative freedom fashion allowed individuals. For
most of her young life, Adrian was often frustrated and humiliated by
the ritual fo finding clothes that not only accentuated her voluptuous
femal form, but also expressed her fun-loving and artistic personality.
In 2003, Adrian earned an AA degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion
Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). While working projects
that include proms, special events, styling and make-up consulting,
Adrian is well on her way to opening new doors to the untapped market of
plus size contemporary clothing. Excited to see what her God given
talents will allow her to accomplish, Adrian believes that daring to be
different is the only way to live your life, she created the saying,
“what’s the point of being you, if you’re like everybody else?”
Adrian Evans-Drini
Phone: 310-910-2833 or 310-678-0253
 Lisa Guillory- Le Chemise, LTD
Inspired by her mother who
worked in and out of the fashion industry for over 35 years, Lisa
started sewing at the tender age of twelve. She later obtained a B.A.
Degree in Theatre Arts, under which she took extensive courses in
Costume Design. With more that twenty years of experience and a
sincere passion for fashion, Lisa Co-founded “Le Chemise LTD Custom
Wardrobe Designers” in spring 2002.Lisa Guillory is now the sole owner
of the company and is looking forward to a creative and successful
future in the apparel industry. Becoming a fashion designer was a
natural life course for Lisa, who believes it’s wonderful when on cam
turn a hobby into a beautiful career.
 Myra Wallace- MKO MAN
Myra Wallace founder and
owner of the recently established Arym8 Company corporate parent to MKO
Man, expressly tailored apparel for the Big & Tall male. With more than
fifteen years of design experience, designer Myra Wallace has advanced
classic style of design and interfaced it with the comprehension of the
needs associated with the Big and Tall consumer Myra’s keen eye for
fashion and the demand for size specific apparel has advanced classic
style of design and interfaced it with the comprehension of the needs
associated with the Big and Tall consumer. As a direct result of the
impetus received from the success of the MKO Man sportswear collection,
she presents MKO Man Lifestyle Collection, Redefining the Spirit of
dressing today’s Big & Tall man.
Contact:
MKO Man (310) 809-8625
 Warren George-The
Warren George Collection
Veteran Designer Warren
George is stunning everyone who is considered fashion forward with his
passionate and creative design pieces. Mr. George began designing in
1982 and continues to be a trailblazer of what is upscale, stylish and
everyday high fashion.
Marketing his designs to
private clientele, offering conservative yet simple and classic
trends to the demanding needs of executive corporate women via
private showings and custom designs. More recently, Warren G. has
re-introduced himself to the fashion community, making his garments
available to a worldwide audience.. Warren George Custom Design are
available through him directly, with his exclusive design store
coming soon.
Contact:
(323) 292-2113
Ahneva Ahneva
 Over
this fifteen year period, Ahneva Ahneva, Founder/Director of Designers Network
International (DNI), has become the premier designer of African Centered
Cultural Couture in the United States of America. She is a pioneer of the form
and a crusader for the philosophy “When
You Wear Your Heritage, You Wear Your Crown”.
Ahneva Ahneva combines textiles and
design motifs of Africa with the style mode of the Western world to create
unique and beautiful never before seen fashions. Her designs have won many
awards. Her clothing is worn by the famous and not so famous around the world.
Ahneva has also instituted the
practice of “crowning” women and men as a sign of honor and respect. She
designs a unique and appropriate head piece for the honoree and “crowns” the
person during a loving ceremony.
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Ahneva Ahneva’s
Showroom
3419B W. 43rd Place
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Tel: 323-291-2535
www.ahnevaahneva.com
Come see
their work at The West Coast Fashion Show's "CoolTure " Saturday,
Sept. 11, 2004 at 5 PM at the L.A. Convention Center.
Fashion Show is free with paid admission to the Los Angeles Black
Business Expo in South Hall. Admission $5. Be early to get a
good seat. For media credentials email:
info@blackbusinessexpo.com.
Keep in touch with our heart line:
West Coast Fashion Hotline: (323) 281-1054
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