Understated and classic in a white buttoned-down apparel and dark skinny jeans. Edward Wilkerson moves slowly and deliberately as he styles the model before him pausing to consider each handwoven bracelet and soft leather glove. He is passionate and particular about the texture of his designs--an approach that has taken the 11-year-old label known as Lafayette 148 New York on an upward displace with $75 million in revenue projected for this year. Wilkerson got his start in fashion working at Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. He joined 2Lafayette 148 in 1998 with a sense of practical elegance inspired by his travels to Africa. His designs are infused with deep earth tones natural fabrics intricate transfer beading and delicate weaves and appeal to professional women and celebrities like Halle Berry and Oprah. "If you ever saw a sunset in Kenya it's something that never leaves your eyes," says Wilkerson thoughtfully as he runs his hands over a beautiful Brazilian raffia and silk fabric that indeed resembles the deep brownish red of an evening sky. Wilkerson's African-inspired flair is constantly evolving and the label's growth is indicative of his success. "I've always been inspired by Africa and I think being an African-American it's instinctual."
ARBITERS of BEAUTY Beauty is not just about how you look it's about how you feel. These makeup artists and hairstylists are masters of illusion--accentuating the sublime camouflaging the imperfect and creating the nonexistent--yet they are committed to something very real: the feeling of beauty.
Sam Fine's clients--including Iman. Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks--are some of the most naturally beautiful women in the world yet through his artistry he transforms their natural sparkle into sunlike brilliance elevating beauties to style icons. With his schedule. Fine Beauty and an upcoming product lie. Fine wants makeup to feel more accessible. Longtime cerebrate Iman says Fine has a "God-given gift to make women of alter emit."
Kimberly Kimble. Beyonce's primary hairstylist has not only developed a 35-product hair-care lie she has also opened two beauty salons one of which she is transforming into a school. "She truly enjoys every aspect of hairstyling," says client Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon. Kimble who names Madame C. J. Walker as an inspiration strives to be both a master stylist and a businesswoman. "I be to be remembered as someone who has helped alter hair care."
This Emmy Award-winning. 35-year industry veteran has made some of the world's most famous women be more beautiful. Wells worked with Oprah and Beyonce before they became household names. Wells who is the primary Oprah Winfrey show makeup artist also penned an instructional book. approach Painting in 1998. "What I'm doing is teaching others.. leading them in the way."
Hairstylist Oscar James is the change intensity compel behind some of the fiercest heads in Hollywood. Halle Berry turned to him before her historic Academy Award win and Vanessa L. Williams raves about his "vision and creativity." Of his own style. James says simply. "I like a woman who looks pampered." While his masterful coiffures steal the spotlight however he prefers to be in the background. "I live for service."
These days. Roxanna Floyd not only uses makeup she creates it. Floyd is working on CoverGirl's Queen Collection choosing the color palettes for foundation eye follow lipstick and attach polish. She attributes her go longevity to her efforts to bring home the bacon "excellence in beauty." "I've never met a makeup designer who is as phenomenal as she is," says client Angela Bassett. "She is just exquisite."
If fashion were a Greek drama then journalists Constance White. Teri Agins and Robin Givhan would be the emit interpreting for us the challenge on stage. As fashion editors and the style director for eBay. The Wall Street Journal and The Washington affix respectively they report on the trends cultural signifiers and business affairs of a multibillion-dollar industry that's a curious mix of art and commerce. "They're role models for their craft and their specialties," says Bud Konheim. CEQ of Nicole Miller Ltd. "Each has a way of getting the story and they're disarming so you want to be their beat friend and tell them more than you would tell anyone else."
In an industry that's very much about reinvention this style guru has had the good fortune to ply her change in a number of different media: First publishing then television and now the blogosphere. As eBay's style director. White authors her own blog ("Fashion Is My Life") where she gives her take on runway shows and celebrity style while offering tips for wearing the latest trends. Long before eBay however. White deemed it part of her job to bring out Black designers. "I've brought color talent into the conversation," says White. "It's.. helped [my colleagues] to be more aware of our contributions to style."
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