Stylist Spotlight- Couture Provocateur

Couture Provocateur is a styling house run by the fabulous designer and stylist Xaymara Rodriguez!! I have known this wonderful woman for some years now and I'm happy to see her branch out and get more into styling because every designer doesn't have that gift!! She has worked with television stars, up and comers in the music industry, and MTV Tres!! Xaymara's time is totally now!! Her website is coming soon but check out her work on Instagram @couture_provocateur or email her at info@coutureprovocateur.com 

Did You Know!!???

Did you know!!!???...... I am basically a one woman show. I design and sketch everything myself, I make all my own patterns, I sew almost all my samples myself, I pay for my own line to be produced. 

At times I do get help from some friends, family and independent supporters monetarily  at times. Also I have a part time seamstress that works with me on a piece by piece basis. She only worked with me on about 5- 6 pieces in the 2012 collection. All other pieces were sewn by myself. This year I plan on partnering with a factory for production after the initial samples are done for the line. I enjoy sewing the 1st samples myself !! :D 

For the past few months I have doing all my own media and PR (which is why it can be scarce at times; LOL). I love my line and what I do. I do it all for you and I want to give you and show you the best from ImaniLia!!  PLEASE STAY TUNED!!! 

I'd like to Thank my brother who's basically the President of my company Reynior Lewis and my Sister who keeps my business finances in check as well as the slew of media professionals I know that give me daily advice on things concerning growing a brand and a business!! 

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Press Release: YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT ‘TIL GRADUATION TO BE A SUCCESS

YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT ‘TIL GRADUATION TO BE A SUCCESS

Designer Imani Whyte of ImaniLia Designs speaks to teens about her successes and experiences as a young fashion designer, and inspires them to pursue their goals.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bronx, NY (12/2/09) – Talented Fashion Designer Imani Whyte was recently invited to speak about her life and experiences as a fashion designer to a group of teens at Christopher Columbus High School in Bronx, NY. Imani has been designing and making clothes since the age of 10, which made her a perfect candidate to speak to the youth about how to get stared and how to keep going even when someone puts you down.

Imani reflected on how she got started at such a young age. All of her experiences of designing her first collection and being featured in her first fashion show were discussed and she gave a brief history of her line from childhood through college. Imani also inspired students to continue to pursue their goals and how to stay motivated on the path those goals.

“Not everyone is going to like what you create, but for every 1 person who doesn’t like what you do, there are 20 more that will!”

After Imani’s speech was over she spent time with the students one on one answering all their questions about the business. She also invited the students to apply to be her intern, as she is currently looking for assistance as her line continues to grow.

About ImaniLia Designs:

ImaniLia Designs is a fashion design house which specializes in unique evening wear, hair accessories, and high quality handbags. Fine fabrics and the most intricate detail go into everything that comes from ImaniLia to define the woman that wears the creation. What is ImaniLia? ImaniLia – adj. independent, supreme, paramount, you. www.ImaniLia.com

Contact:

Alean F. Elston (Marketing/PR Director of ImaniLia Designs)

alean@aleanelston.com

www.AleanElston.com