Designer - Romero Bryan

Romero Bryan, designer "Boy Wonder", took a few minutes to type out the answers to my questions via email from London, England. Romero began designing at the tender age of 11 when he asked a local tailor to make him a shirt for his final primary school dance, unable to afford the tailor's asking price the youngster began doing odd jobs around the shop in exchange for lessons in pattern making and eventually the shirt was done. The rest as they say was history, while most kids his age were begging their parents for a weekly allowance 12 yr old Romero was making shirts to order. Now his he can count Beyonce, Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, and Kelly Rowland as admirers of his designs. He hopes one day to add singers Estelle and Amy Winehouse, as well as media mogul Oprah Winfrey to his list saying, "I love women who are powerful and make moves in society/world. She has always been an inspiration for me and someday I know I will have the opportunity to specially design an outfit/gown for her." He counts his determination, drive and knowledge as keys to his hard earned success; although in his humility he doesn't count himself amongst the successful set at this point in his career. With respect to his upcoming Spring/Summer 09 line Romero has pulled inspiration form the ever increasing demand for pieces that are both fashionable and affordable, giving birth to his Rome by Romero Bryan line. The line is "…a diffusion of my exclusive line, Romero Bryan, but of affordable glamour using similar design ideas and more cost effective fabrics. Rome is for the confident working/partying woman that loves shopping at high 'haute street level'." This new more affordable line will surely draw more media attention to the young designer, not that he's in short supply of it these days. After being listed on the Royal Bank of Scotland's 2020 Rich List back in September 2003 at the age of 19, Romero has been in major publications including The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian, and has made several television appearances and even getting advice from fashion stylist and fashion editor at Dazed, Cynthia Lawrence John. The press and publicity hasn't disrupted his life however, aside from bringing his career to the next level and freebies Romero says "I'm a fashion designer not a brain surgeon. I'm not into all that fake fashion lifestyle; I'm more about meeting the demand of what I feel females want/need." Level headed, humble and a great designer, not bad for a guy who would probably have been a brain surgeon had he not found his calling in fashion. Since signing with Willbaforce Management, Romero's future is so bright he may need to start designing shades. He aims to become a leader in the "Haute Street" market by further developing his Rome by Romero Bryan brand and by doing the same thing with his high end line Romero Bryan. His most important future goal however is "…to encourage others from my background that any dream worth dreaming about, is worth the hard work, and therefore is achievable." I couldn't have thought of better parting words myself. by Anastassia Simon

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Designer - Larry Moultrie
Philadelphia native Larry Moultrie had one word to sum up is upcoming trip to New York Fashion Week, "EXCITED!" The young designer will be showing during fashion week for the first time ever, at the FashionHow International Designers Show. In 2005 Larry started his own clothing line, L. Moultrie, and is embarking on a fashion career full of promise. He was drawn to the world of design because it presented him with a challenge like no other and served as a great creative outlet. The ability to bring his dreams to life as garments is one of the ways that Larry keeps his creations fresh. He told me that his nightly dreams as well as the natural world around him inspire his work. As far as the collection that he has developed for fashion week he told me "It's going to be rock 'n' rock meets urban style. The pieces will be all around and multi-functional." By thinking outside of the proverbial box, I'm confident he will achieve his long term goal of "Creating clothing that are fashion favorites amongst his all long list of clients that travel in from all over, just to have one of his signature tee -shirts." His parting advice for potential young designers was to be persistent and never take no for an answer, and to ignore those who insist that you'll never make it due to the intense competition in the fashion industry. I can't wait to see what Larry Moultrie has dreamt up for us this September. by Anastassia Simon

Designers - Kenyatta Williams

Up and coming designer Kenyatta Williams, recently shared a few minutes of her time with me to bring us all up to speed on what it's like to be showing during New York Fashion Week for the first time. The Clark Atlanta University student began sewing at 15 after her mother bought her a sewing machine one Christmas. Two years later, while most girls her age were having trouble concentrating on homework, Kenyatta launched Kae Couture, a line of swim wear for women looking for more options than the standard bikini or one piece. After doing fashion shows at school and around the Atlanta area, she attended a FashionHow seminar which gave her the industry insight and inspiration to get moving towards her goal of becoming a top designer and hasn't stopped moving since. I asked Kenyatta how it felt to be living out every design students dream by showing during the FashionHow International Designers Show during New York Fashion Week, " Crazy!" was her response. With all the excitement of a kid at Christmas Kenyatta told me she felt as though she was "floating on cloud nine" and that she had been dreaming about this moment. She also told me what to expect from the collection she will be showing which is entitled Tainted Love. "The collection", according to Kenyatta, "will be intimate and full of color. It will evolve like love, from pure to tainted." If the sophisticated sex appeal of her past pieces are any indication, we will all be falling in love with Kae Couture this September. Being that she is very busy preparing for fashion week, Kenyatta kept it short and sweet when asked for the best advice she could give to young aspiring designers, "Never give up, stay persistent, and think positive."