The Fashion District

  • Aidah

    Aidah

    Washington, DC based Aidah Fontenot is a woman of many creative inspirations, the culmination of which have lead to her rise as an emerging talent in fine art and fashion design. Aidah, a native of San Diego, began her fine arts training as a child and by the age of 15 her striking works were... more

  • Badgley Mischka - Talent, Power & Style.

    A few weeks ago, I had the honor of meeting Mark Badgley and James Mischka right here in DC. They were in town to host a runway show preview of their ultra sophisticated new cruise line. more

  • Taraji P. Henson

    When I first met Taraji P. Henson, we shared a dressing room at the annual Teens Count Event. It was exactly one year ago, Taraji was hosting and I was judging the event. We hit it off instantly. She talked about her family and how they couldn't wait to see her son Marcel as soon as they got off the... more

  • Jason Wu

    New York Fashion Week is in full effect and everyone is buzzing about  The Jason Wu Collection. If his name sounds familiar it's because  Jason Wu designed the beautiful, one shoulder gown worn by our first  lady Michelle Obama on Inauguration night. Wu combines modern  lifestyle... more

  • Tyra Banks - Wanna Be on Top

    Of course you do! Long before Tyra Banks became the producer and host of the top-rated show on the CW network, she was already a record-breaking star. A native of Inglewood, California, Banks began modeling in Paris at the age of 16. Even though it was her first season, she walked in 25 shows,... more