Turn Up The HEAT! FOSE African Fashion Week to Set Ablaze in Houston on August 21st & 22nd

HOUSTON - Oct. 4, 2015 - PRLog -- The Fall of Signature Essence presentsAfrican Fashion Week Houston 2015 on Friday, August 21^st and Saturday, August 22^nd at the Ayva Center (Westchase District). An influential cohort of industry established and rising star fashion designers will present their latest collections to patrons, showcasing their inspiration of fabricated architecture, from traditional to contemporary aesthetics, strongly accredited to Africa’s growing cultural imprint on the global fashion market. ChiChi Dike-Emeson, Founder and CEO of the Miss Nigeria in America Pageant, will serve as the official host of the FOSE African Fashion Show on Saturday, August 22^nd.

TeKay Designs (Kimma Wreh) leads the pack as the headline designer for this year’s showcase. Wreh, a Liberian-born fashion designer, graduate of Howard University and fashion industry veteran, is often referred to as the “Vera Wang of African Fashion” for creating elaborate, regal and engaging bridal couture and special occasion garments for men and women, with sophisticated embroidery, enhanced detail and impeccable fine stitching. The fashion line has been internationally recognized in the past for its statement necklaces, previously worn by public figures such as popular Daytime TV host, Deborah Duncan (Great Day Houston), Singers Chante Moore and Angie Stone, and world renowned tennis professional, Serena Williams. TeKay Designs will soon make a special appearance at the Queen of the Brides fashion showcase during Tiffany’s New York Fashion Week on September 14^th, 2015.

Considered a favorite amongst young professionals, socialites and fashion enthusiasts across Houston, Kachi Designs (Chi Chi Anaele) is known for serving up fierce, sexy, and alluring statement pieces - influenced by West African culture, and adoring to any figure. Kachi’s imagination for colors, Ankara prints, bold and experimental shapes are always an attraction for the daring, the young, and the young at heart. Kachi Designs has been previously featured on the runway at New York Fashion Week, African Fashion Week - New York, Houston Fashion Week, and on KHOU-TV. You can’t call yourself a fashionista around these parts without having a Kachi Design in your closet!

Fashion designer Lucas Escalada knows his way around a woman’s body – on the sketching pad and sewing machine, of course. Indeed, he is a casanova of everything chic. Escalada, a University of Houston graduate and Equatorial Guinea native, will present his most awaited collection, “Ideal Woman”, designed to women around the world with the finest lace, silk, satin and crystals. Escalada’s collection envies for the attention of a woman who wants to be a show stopper, the belle of the ball, and the talk of the town.

The Isla O Collection (Kwame Opoku) is a daring, attractive, yet edgy interpretation of classic traditional African garment styles, transformed into contemporary, persuasive fittings. With mature sexy prints, experimental textiles, and fine contouring, Isla O is designed for the man or woman who wants to be noticed.The Isla O collection caters to a grown man or woman who’s ready to get down to the business. For anyone who doesn’t want to fall into the common collective of Mom and Dad’s hand-me-downs, consider breaking the rules with Isal O.

It is always said that women love a man in a good suit. How about a man in finely cut and fitted African garment?  Blokes ‘n Divas (Teddy Legbedion and Patrick Osaghae) have been on the ultimate journey of creating a niche for high quality, Afro-centric inspired clothing for men that reflects sophistication and true esquire that their patrons have come to admire. Their Men’s Collection pays tribute to the forgotten traditions of African culture, and gives appreciation for life and vibrancy through colors and custom design. Only the finest textiles are used to produce this charming, dapper fine garment. Gentlemen — you can thank us later.

Tanya Ivory Mayes is an award-winning designer for The Ivory Collection.The Ivory Collection has been featured in fashion industry publication, WWD Magazine, and the official Dudley’s Hair Book. Tanya has also worked in wardrobe on major films and music videos throughout the country. She has artistic talents, including the ability to sketch, paint, sew, design and write.

Showtime starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Get excited for our incredible performances including – rising star musical group Blush – managed by music industry mogul, Matthew Knowles (Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Trinity 5:7), popular comedic trio The WoWo Boyz, Impande South African Dance Troupe, and Houston’s very own Live Out Loud. Popular DJ Silent Killa will be in the mix for the Fashion Showcase.

A portion of the proceeds from this year’s showcase will go to the Women's Foundation of Houston to support their quest to help empower women around Houston to overcome various obstacles in life.

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