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Black Women In Fashion

Chanel Iman Open's The Red Bag Boutique In LA

Get ready to wear Chanel Iman's designer pieces she puts away soon after a photographer plasters her picture on the blogosphere as well as new pieces from her favorite designers at The Red Bag Boutique. In addition to the vintage aesthetic, the boutique gives you the feeling of shopping in an over sized closet filled with wonderful finds. Refinery29 caught up with the now multi-hyphenate model to discuss her new venture with her mother.

The shop has such an interesting mix of old and new pieces from all eras. Did you have any strategy for choosing what made the cut?

"It's the best of what was either given to me by designers or that I personally picked out myself, but to me they all qualify as treasures. In the world of fashion, once you've been photographed in something, it's hard to keep going out in it because the press always wants to see you in new things. So, I'm passing these pieces on so someone else can continue to love them."

 What's your L.A. style M.O.?
"L.A. to me is all about freedom. It's unlimited and relaxed, but you can dress to impress if you want in jeans or a party dress. When I come home, I don't even pack because I know it's less important for me to look so high fashion. Still to me, L.A. always looks good because the styles compliment the weather, cool and warm at the same time."

Be sure to check out Chanel's boutique when in L.A and view the remaining conversation at Refinery29.

KUA Designs: Keeping Us Authentic

Today I found my new love {my list is growing fast}while visiting Aphrochic.com meet:  Kua Designs. A Ghanian-inspired line of purses and jewelry by designer Ruby Buah. The purses are playful, chic and deliciously fabulous. Each purse has their own African name with its own built in personality. Words like, "posh", "curvy", "raw" and "fierce" describes the girls of Kua.

The brand is named after Ruby's mother who is described as embodying "unadulterated beauty simplicity and cultural grounding". There's a beautiful connection you find with a product that carries value beyond its already fab aesthetic.

Zulu Rose Tees On Sale!!

While on Fashion Africa today, I came across a wonderful t-shirt line created by Alexander Derrick called Zulu Rose. Many of you may be aware to this expanding culturally inspired t-shirt line but it was a wonderful discovery for me!

The graphics according to Zulu Rose are inspired by "the world's most exotic and forgotten locations". Be sure to check out the line and their Sale selection - you will love what you find!

 

Alek Wek For "How To Spend It" In The Financial Times

Alek Wek is in full tribal color for her spread in The Financial Times' luxury magazine's How To Spend It section. The bold, rich and super vibrant colors makes it easy to spend your last. My favorite complete look and styling is below. Which is your favorite?

Jennifer Hudson At Cannes Film Festival

Have you seen Jennifer Hudson lately??? Gorg! The beautiful and svelte Jennifer is making all the right fashion choices at Cannes to promote Winnie. Jenny Craig is certainly doing right by her, but something tells me Jennifer has transcended beyond the dieting guru right into her own stratosphere.

Naomi Campbell at Cannes Film Festival

Naomi Campbell is putting on her own uber fab fashion show at the 2010 Cannes film festival with only one miss - and a major miss it was! Wow, not sure what Ms. Campbell was thinking on this one - I digress.....let's focus on the more beautiful choices Naomi chose. Which is your favorite?