It is always a pleasure for me to sit down with an emerging fashion designer and learn a little bit about who they are and where they channel their inspiration. This past week I had the opportunity of having a chat with designer Sade Solomon at one of the quaint and deliciously smelling, Magnolia Bakeries here […]
Entrepreneurs in Fashion
Spotlight Series: “Not That Gurl”
Here at According to Yanni D we are always coming up with new editions to keep the momentum going. Within the “Spotlight Series”, we will be including a new sub-series titled “Not That Gurl”. I wanted to take the time to explain what Not That Gurl is because it is a project that is very […]
Spotlight “Not That Gurl” Series: StilettoSwap
Nestled in the heart of New York City is the headquarters of StilettoSwap, an after-market custom shoe embellishment company. I had the pleasure of having a one on one with the founder and CEO, Saeedah Abdullah, affectionately known as Sy. We got comfortable in her beautiful space filled with all white decor and jumped right […]
Boutique Spotlight: Owen
This first edition of the “Spotlight Series” is a snapshot of an interview I had with, Phillip Salem, founder and CEO of OWEN boutique. OWEN is an innovative boutique that opened in May 2012 in the Meat Packing District of New York City. The boutique showcases emerging designers and selective established designers in one fashionable place. […]