New York Fashion Week: 11 Black Designers to Watch
See the talent hitting the runways Sept. 5-12 for NYFW.
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Tracy Reese - Get the scoop on Black designers presenting Spring 2014 collections during New York Fashion Week, Sept. 5-12. Mark your calendars! By Britt Middleton Tracy Reese’s pretty frocks in vintage-inspired prints are favorites among notables including First Lady Michelle Obama. For Spring 2014, the Detroit native will unveil an “array of bold, spirited styles infused with Afro-Cuban influences,” according to a press release. Sept. 8, 2 p.m. at the Studio at Lincoln Center tracyreese.com (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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B. Michael - Hailing from Durham, Connecticut, the designer describes his b michael AMERICA line as “incorporating the fantastic with understated cool, sensational color with elegance and emotion with design.” Sept. 11, 8 p.m. at the Studio at Lincoln Center bmichaelamerica.com (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
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David Tlale - Making his debut at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week in 2009, South African designer David Tlale has since won over international audiences with his elaborate play with color and textiles. Sept. 5, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Box at Lincoln Center davidtlale.com (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)
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Sandro Romans - Jamaican-born, raised in Houston, Sandro Romans will showcase his contemporary menswear and accessories line as part of Harlem’s Fashion Row, which highlights designers of color. Sept. 6, 7-8 p.m. at Jazz at Lincoln Center sandroromans.com (Photo: Sandro Romans via Instagram)
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Deidre Jefferies - As the brainchild behind Espion Atelier, designer Deidre Jefferies calls her line “the future of classic clothing,” often capitalizing on rich palettes including fur, lambskin and sumptuous, double-faced cashmere. Sept. 6, 7-8 p.m. at Jazz at Lincoln Center espionatelier.com (Photo: Courtesy of Deidre Jefferies)
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Kimberly Goldson - You may remember designer Kimberly Goldson as a contestant on Season 9 of Project Runway. Today, the Brooklyn-native describes her upcoming collection as utilizing “luxurious textiles in classic shapes with a nod to the trends.” Sept. 6, 7-8 p.m. at Jazz at Lincoln Center kimberlygoldson.com (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Lifetime)
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Kahindo Mateene - Kahindo Mateene burst on the national scene as a contestant on Season 12 of Project Runway. The Democratic Republic of Congo-born designer describes her line, Modahnik, as a collection of “African-influenced prints intermixed with modern styles for the sophisticated woman.” Sept. 6, 7-8 p.m. at Jazz at Lincoln Center modahnik.com (Photo: Courtesy of Kahindo Mateene)
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LaQuan Smith - Known for sleek lines and dramatic flourishes, LaQuan Smith has designed custom pieces for the likes of Rihanna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Sept. 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 91 Horatio Street laquansmith.com (photo: Fernando Leon)
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Korto Momolu - Project Runway Season 5 finalist Korto Momolu is set to debut "Enchanted Fantasy,” a collection the Liberian-born designer says will personify the classic battle of “good vs. evil.” Sept. 8, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Helen Mills (137-139 West 26th Street) kortomomolu.com (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Lord & Taylors)
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Shateria Moragne-el - A former personal stylist and consultant who has been linked romantically to Rick Ross, Maryland native Shateria Moragne-el is now the head of the luxe clothing line Front Row Couture, which boasts high-end textures such as silk, leather and fur. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. at Style360 (125 West 18th Street) frontrowcouture.com (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)
