Inside Hemma - The Designers

Hemma creates fresh, elegant collections using authentic hand-woven Kente, a textile rich in African royal tradition. Kente began to flourish in West Africa in the 17^th century and still remains prominent representing social prestige, luxury, and cultural sophistication. Each garment is uniquely handmade from intricately hand-woven Kente imported from Ghana. By incorporating the same techniques used to dress Ghanaian nobility for centuries, Hemma allows each client to exude royalty. By investing in quality pieces that last a lifetime, the lives of Ghanaian school children are also impacted. A percentage of all proceeds will be donated to a West African middle school where the designers instructed classes.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Give the Perfect Mother's Day Gift & Receive A Bouquet of Flowers Free!

Worried about scoring the perfect gift for mom? Hemma has you covered! Shop Hemma online at Sicaria.com and a free bouquet of flowers will be added to your Mother's Day Package. Remember to enter the code REDROSES at checkout.

Hemma + Red Roses, what more can a mother want?

Monday, April 25, 2011

Join Us This Saturday at Fashion for Futures

Hosted by Hemma & Awareness Works Awareness Works, not-for-profit organization, is teaming up with the Vogue magazine featured designers, The Hemma Collection to present their 2011 Men's and Women's line while raising awareness about the lack of education in sub-Saharan Africa. 100% of profits will go to the La Yahoushua junior secondary school in Ghana to provide scholarships, school materials and updated facilities for the children!

Saturday April 30, 2011, 9:30 -11PM

The Chelsea Room

222 West 23 Street, NYC 10011

The "Fashion for Futures" event will consist of a live DJ, fashion show presentation, silent auction, and networking opportunities.

To purchase your ticket or to make a donation for this worthy cause, please visit: http://fashionforfutures.eventbrite.com/

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Fujin No Tomo features Hemma

Fujin No Tomo Magazine was first published in 1908 as Japan’s first magazine created for women. Today Fujin No Tomo is one of Japan’s leading lifestyle and fashion magazines. We just received the March 2011 edition of Fujin No Tomo featuring Hemma and our hearts goes out to not only the people in the region, but their friends and families. Japan was the first market outside of the U.S. to embrace Hemma through online sales and media features and we are so grateful for all of the support. Find out how you can help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan now through the Red Cross.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Hemma Empire Mens Collection Featured in Munaluchi Bridal Magazine

The 2011 Spring/Summer Edition of Munaluchi Bridal Magazine is on newsstands now with the gorgeous LaLa Vazquez gracing the cover. Munaluchi is the only publication catering to brides craving culture and style - exactly what the Hemma Empire Mens Collection embodies.

Filled with innovative and chic bow ties and ties made with the same intricate woven technique used to dress royalty to sleek accessories like cuff links accented with Hemma's logo symbolizing humility and strength, the Empire Collection is a must-have for making a meaningful statement in style. For pre-orders of the Empire Collection, email inquires@thehemmacollection.com today.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Behind The Scenes Footage of the Munaluchi Bridal Magazine Shoot

Here is your inside view of the Spring/Summer Munaluchi Magazine photoshoot featuring the Hemma Sena Dress, Gold Coast corset, and ties from the Men's Empire Collection. Purchase these items online now at www.thehemmacollection.com

Check out the behind the scenes footage of celeb bride Lala Vazquez as she shoots for the Munaluchi's Spring/Summer cover!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Parlez-vous français? Read AfroHipster's Take on Hemma

Check out AfroHipster's take on Hemma!

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Shop Hemma at Sicaria.com!

Sicaria is an online boutique promoting luxury designers around the world. At Sicaria, shopping is not a transaction, it's an experience. You can now shop for Hemma exclusives at Sicaria.com!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Give the Gift of Education for the Holidays!

Give the gift that continues giving this holiday by improving education for the youth in Ghana, West Africa. Along with Hemma we created THE HEMMA FOUNDATION to raise money for La Yahoushua Junior Secondary School, where we taught in Ghana. 100% of the money donated to The Hemma Foundation benefits the school in the following ways -

-Scholarships

-Payment for the mandatory student uniforms

-School supplies and textbooks

-Payment for teachers

To give you an idea of how much your donation can impact a child, $20 is equivalent to a years tuition.

Thank you for your generosity and for changing the lives of hundreds of students!!
We will publicize all of the wonderful things we are able to do after the New Year so you can see how you helped!

Edna + Cindy

Monday, November 1, 2010

Hemma Graces Jones Magazine

The fall edition of Jones magazine is the glorious Fashion Issue offering the best looks for the season – furs, prints, and Hemma! From the Gold Coast Corset to the Sena Dress, shop all of the looks featured in Jones Magazine on Hemma’s official website!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

NY Times Features Hemma Fashion Week Runway Show

We had a blast at the Hemma Fashion Week Runway Show at Tompkin's Square Park! Check out the full article by The New York Times. If you missed out on our shows, you can check Hemma out during our next runway show this Saturday, October 9th.

La Pomme 37 West 26th Street 8PM RSVP - events@thehemmacollection.com

Rule4080 Hits Hemma's Tompkins Square Park Runway Show

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Fedoras... Hemma's Next Accessory?

Originally made for women in the late 1880s fedoras have made a complete 360 in fashion & now they are back again! A little history on them though, in the movie Fedora, the main actress wore a hat similar to what we today call fedoras. Women started wearing them all along East & Middle America. Men wore them mostly because it was an easy way to fight the cold, wind, and rain, and the the tip could be turned up when not in use. They were soon tossed in the fashion trash can when cars became smaller and had no room for these hats. Now we use them as a simple- yet stylish year-round accessory that can put a cool and sexy twist to any outfit. I do believe that we'll be seeing a lot more of these cute little hats in both men and women's fashion for a while. I bet you're wondering if Hemma has a line of fedoras, because you are so interested in having a fedora of your own or enhancing your current collection. Not to worry! Stay posted for our fedoras, they will be coming soon. What do you think of fedoras? Cute, quick piece or something that needs to be left in the past?