The following editorial was written by Suzanne Huntzinger for Haven Magazine's May 2022 edition.
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*The following article was written by Midwest Fashion Week contributor, Ronda Bowen.
20
Sep
Berny Martin Founder of Catou Fashion/Midwest Fashion Week & Fashion Community Foundation
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For Berny Martin, fashion designer and founder of Catou—an internationally-recognized line of men’s and women’s professional wear—fashion has always...
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Carol Bouwer
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Carol Bouwer is a successful South African businesswoman and television presenter. Carol Bouwer bags are made in Cape Town and we adhere to exacting standards, using the very best...
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Odysseus Shirindza
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With over 15 years in the creative industry - Odysseus Shirindza’s background in fashion design has equipped him with the necessary skills to freely and confidently explore various sectors...
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20
Sep
Reggi Xaba
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Reggi Xaba is a designer behind the brand iFele. He is an industry veteran with over 20 years in the profession of shoe design. He works at his Durban...
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Nokwanda Ngcobo
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Nokwanda Ngcobo is a Durban-based designer who has grown from strength to strength. Gaining a National Diploma in Fashion Technology, she gained more skills into starting her own lavish...
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Inga Gubeka
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Inga Atelier is in a class and concept all its own. Launched in Johannesburg by Creative Director Inga Gubeka, the brand is the next level of cultivating and celebrating...
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Heather Marie Designs
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Heather Marie… a 1999 chemistry graduate of Butler University, who earned a Masters of Organizational Management of University of Phoenix Dallas Campus in 2005, resigned from corporate America...
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Photo Credit: Nick Souyris
You know what they say – sometimes you have to start at the bottom and work your way to the top. At Midwest Fashion Week we’re often...
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If you’ve been following Midwest Fashion Week for long, you’ve come to learn that we believe fashion is so much more than clothes and accessories. It’s about beauty, individuality, design,...
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The human figure comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes – curvy, tall, thin, muscular, short – and more designers are creating fashion that everyone can enjoy – no...
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June marks Pride Month, a month-long celebration for the LGBTQ+ community to honor their history and heritage. It is during this time that we reflect on the countless accomplishments and...
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The following pages are from an editorial in the November/December 2020 edition of Fusion Magazine and features an interview with fashion designer and Midwest Fashion Week Director Berny Martin. Scroll...
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Fashion has always been about self-expression and as a highly personal artform, fosters the perfect environment for diverse creativity and talents to emerge and share their voice with the world....
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For a little while now, we’ve been seeing the 90’s trend pop up everywhere in fashion, and this season’s trends for men are no different. Depending on your age, you...
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7
Apr
Geir Ness has built his fragrance company around the environment that so inspired him while growing up – the mountains near Oslo, Norway. Following his work with large fragrance companies,...
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This year L’OFFICIEL Magazine celebrates its 100th year as the official voice of fashion worldwide, and Midwest Fashion Week was honored to be a part of the celebration! This week...
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29
Mar
Few people can say they’ve achieved all of their goals — especially by their early 30s — but that’s exactly what multidimensional artist Nanu Berks has done. Living a nomadic...
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The weather is warming up, and we’re finding ourselves happily switching coats for jackets, and wool slacks for lighter garments. So, what should you pick up the next time you’re...
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The leather industry has gotten a bad rap for sustainability and has been proven to have a negative impact on our environment. But what if having a new leather bag...
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Luis Machicao
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From Lima, Peru, Luis Machicao has designed attire with elegance and sophistication for 32 years. “I think the classy woman is always in.” Today, he embodies the fashion scene...
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Danny Nguyen Couture
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Lurid fluorescent light spills over a shadowy figure working deep into the night. Exacting needles, spools of fine thread, and luxuriant fabrics find their way in and around...
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Shawna Marino – Shawna M Designs
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Shawna M Designs is a bridal and couture label focusing on timeless elegance and glamour in every one of her gowns. Head designer, Shawna Marino,...
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Masha Titievsky-Dehaan – VARYFORM
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VARYFORM is a contemporary womenswear line designed by Masha Titievsky-Dehaan in Chicago, Illinois. The name is derived from the Vary Form Curve Rule, a contoured fashion pattern...
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26
Feb
PARIS, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 — The Midwest-based fashion production company Midwest Fashion Week has announced today its intent to host a virtual fashion show coinciding with Paris Fashion Week, on March 2, 2021....
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Model Scout Pilar Ammons knows that not everyone has what it takes to make it in the fast-paced world of modeling—but she's always looking for the next face and willing...
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A self-proclaimed Lifestyle Architect, Etu Evans’ love of shoes runs deep. As Creative Director of Harlem World Magazine, Founder of Solesville Foundation, and a celebrity shoe and accessory designer whose...
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In honor of Black History Month, we are paying homage to the Black designers who have paved the way in fashion over the last few centuries. Sewing and tailoring have...
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An Interview with D’angelo Thompson, Makeup Artist and Author
D’angelo Thompson is grateful for all he’s accomplished—and he’s come a long way since his family uprooted their southern life and moved...
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What does creativity mean to you? Does it simply mean “artistic”, or does it mean something more; something that consumes your entire being to transform the life you lead, whether...
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Apply to participate in the Spring 2021 Virtual Paris Fashion Show by Friday, February 5th!
Over the last year, the pandemic has quickly rewritten the way we live, work and play,...
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Fashion is about more than just clothing.
It’s about design, creativity, and emotion. Similarly, architecture can be viewed the same way. We recently sat down with Midwest architect and interior designer...
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Deeply inspired by their heritage, indigenous peoples around the world use their unique skills such as toolwork, weaving, dye techniques, and intricate design to tell beloved stories of their culture....
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Nike is currently partnering with Midwest Fashion Week to look for super talented up-and-coming Designers in the Chicago and greater Midwest area for an Apprenticeship Program to create a capsule collection for famous...
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Dr. Carmen Hijosa / Source: Ananas Aman
With the textile industry ranking as one of the top greenhouse gas contributors in the world, insurmountable waste being added...
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From the Midwest to the Big Apple, celebrity fashion stylist Alison Hernon has done it all when it comes to the fashion industry! When she’s not pulling looks for stars...
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This past weekend the Midwest suffered a great loss upon the passing of Indianapolis-native and beloved local DJ, Ron Miner – better known as DJ Indiana Jones. Getting his start...
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If you’re getting out this winter, you’ll need to keep warm. Here are the key trends you’ll want to sport, whether you’re just taking walks around your neighborhood, or heading...
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This fall and winter, don’t be left in the dark. Even though many of us are still staying home and social distancing, it’s no reason to forgo fashion. This year’s...
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