Anna Sui: The Book

After twenty years in the fashion industry, Anna Sui has decided to let us all in on her creative process and the road she and her clothing line has traveled since her first runway show. The book, "Anna Sui" will be a visual retrospective of the designers career, with photo spreads paired with indepth commentary that is supposed to give her fans insight th world of Anna Sui.

Perfect for Spring - Hemma's Fashion Spotlight

The collection, although made from authentic kente woven on handmade wooden looms, is incredibly modern and fresh with structured jackets, corsets and dainty shorts with a bold color palette that will look good on anyone...Read more about Hemma on Fashion Spotlight. Buy your Hemma Original today!

Darling 1 Horatio Street, NYC 10014 (212) 367-3750

Albertine 13 Christopher Street, NYC 10014 (212) 924-8515

Montgomery 2312 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd, NYC 10030 (646) 260-1486

Some Odd Rubies 151 Ludlow Street, NYC 10002 (212) 353-1736

Avamaria 107 Crosby Street, NYC 10012 (212) 966-0909

Magical Patters

NYMag has listed some of the top trends they have been spotting in the spring fashion shows and those bright and bold patterns we love at Hemma are taking over many of the catwalks. Versace and Diane von Furstenberg are only two of the top designers we see mix-matching prints and colors. Who else is pulling out the patterns this season?

Gaultier Furniture

Jean Paul Gaultier has long been established as one of the top clothing designers, but now he'll be dressing a different sort of body. Teaming up with luxury French furniture brand Roche Bobois, Gaultier will be presenting furniture pieces that are linked closely to his clothing designs, with all the extravagance and allure we have come to expect from him. As of now, Gaultier has furnished an apartment in Paris' architecture museum, but be sure to keep an eye out because during the next couple of months his pieces will be popping up everywhere.

American High Style

The Brooklyn Museum is celebrating its new relationship with the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a jaw dropping exhibit of some of the Institutes' most renowned costumes within its collection. The exhibit features mannequins dressed in designs from top American women designers such as Bonnie Cashin and Elizabeth Hawes to French designers like Jeanne Lanvin and Christian Dior, all who have major influences on American fashion. This exhibit will be running thru August 1, 2010 so take a day this summer to see some of the fashions that influence all of us!

Where Can You Snag an Elegant Kente Garment in NYC? Fashion Luxx on Hemma

Learn more about Hemma and where you can pick up a Hemma original today on Fashion Luxx

Last of Three Blog Highlights Smart Collections - Organic & Chic Hemma

Last of Three Blog: Smart clothing that loves the body of it's wearer as much as the environment features Hemma!

Spy On Trends: Hemma Garments with History & Style

Check out the full Spy On Trends article

amNY - No Immigrants, No New York

“Dios mio, it would be awful! Living in New York without illegal immigrants! Who’d deliver the Chinese food? Who’d raise the children on the Upper East Side?...That’s the dirty little secret of all this anti-immigrant uproar. Once the ugly speeches are finished and the call-in talk hosts have packed it in for the night, nobody seriously wants to chase off Maria, Sophia or Jose…If they suddenly stopped coming – or federal agents actually rounded them up – we’d have to offer special internships to lure them back immediately.” – Ellis Henican

Although this amNY article simplifies the roles undocumented immigrants play once they arrive in the U.S. beginning with a pun about hypocrisy amongst Arizona’s new legislation supporters, it made me think about how much New York is characterized by undocumented immigrants. What are your thoughts on where NY and other states would be?

Alain Quilici Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

With sky high heels and cut out platforms, Alain Quilici's summer shoe

 collection brings a fresh new spin to those towering shoes we all love. Taking 

inspiration from architecture and mix-and-matching rich textures of suede and leather make these shoes stand out no matter what. Pair these hot h

eels with the Asante Blazer & Pencil Skirt for an irresistible look!

StyleLikeU

Always wonder where that chick on the subway found those amazing heels? Check out Stylelikeu, a website that literally goes into the closets of individuals with unique personal style. This site glorifies street fashion and takes it a step farther by going behind the scenes to see what inspires everyday stylish people when they get dressed. Which closets do you think would look great with a piece of Hemma hanging in it?

LOVE-ing This Sandal

For all those girls who want more than the just the casual, everyday flip-flop, Ruthie Davis and Fiona Paxton have come together to bring you the Love Sandal. These ornamental sandals give a girl that princess feeling we always long for. Pair them with Hemma's Sena Dress or a pair of our Badi Shorts for the complete royal treatment.

Vogue Africa Concept

Photographer and make-up artist Mario Epanya envisions a day when Vogue Africa is gracing newsstands across the world. In an interview, Epanya said, "...I think having an edition of Vogue Africa will bring into the light, THE AFRICAN CREATIVITY, the world will be amazed by it.... trust me". Well Hemma could not agree with him more! Who would you like to see gracing the pages of Vogue Africa in a Hemma original?

Coco & Breezy

At Hemma, we love innovation, check out two fellow young innovators - CoCo and Breezy specializing in luxe shades and apparel.

Nina Ricci's Gravity Defying shoes

Nina Ricci's 8'in.heels are also taking fashion to new heights!

Shop Hemma at Darling!

Love the Asante blazer in blue or the Sena Dress? Pick up your Hemma original today at Darling located at 1 Horatio Street and 8th Avenue in the West Village. Darling is a beautiful boutique with a gorgeous garden known for its chic and whimsical dresses. Check out at virtual tour of the boutique and shop Hemma now at Darling!

Hemma Hits the Fashion for Heritage Show

The Fashion for Heritage show's designers all had one thing in common - innovation. The show was full of surprises from see-through frocks to cocktail dresses baring metrocard trim. Throughout the night we tweeted our favorite looks on the runway. Follow us on twitter!

Ten Minutes with Cindy & Edna of Hemma

FBE Online Mag for Young Entrepreneurs - Hemma in Essence!

Out of African - Urban Glossy talks Hemma

Beauty and The Street - The Hemma Collection

Fashion Lens Forward - Hemma

Running with Heels, Shoes Inspired by NYC Skyline

H.Williams is a hot new shoe line that draws its silhouettes from architecture. The Reuda bootie from her spring 2010 line was inspired by the NYC skyline. Her pumps and bags have been featured in Glamour, Vogue Italia, Vogue Pelle, COLLEZIONI ACCESSORI and others. Check out the 2010 Hemma Collection now inspired by African royalty with a NYC twist.

LUCKY MAGAZINE - Give Back! Throw Your Support Behind Educating Students in Ghana

While studying in Ghana, Edna and I volunteered as teachers and Photography Club advisors at La Yahoushua Junior Secondary School in Accra, Ghana. We witnessed the economic hardships faced by young children in Ghana, many of whom worked long hours to assist their families. In Ghana, an estimated 40% of all elementary aged children lack the resources to attend school. The enrollment rates drop even further for secondary aged children, as an alarming 60% of them are unable to afford a basic education. Numerous primary and secondary schools, including La Yahoushua lack basic resources such as restrooms and up-to-date learning materials.

To address this issue, we created The Hemma Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that affords educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged primary and secondary school students in Ghana by providing academic scholarships. The foundation also aims to improve the quality of education by granting financial assistance to underfunded schools. By donated funds for learning materials and after school programs, The Hemma Foundation strives to improve quality of education received by Ghana's youth.

A percentage of every Hemma original sold is donated to The Hemma Foundation. Now the public can directly donate to La Yahoushua through Hemma's official website!

HELP BETTER EDUCATION IN GHANA, DONATE NOW!!

Pick up a copy of LUCKY's Magazine's May issue highlighting Hemma and The Hemma Foundation today!

Stay on Top of Bazaar Magazine's Trends for 2010 with Hemma

BAZAAR magazine recently posted it's 20 TOP TRENDS FOR 2010 online, and it's number one pick was Mixed Prints ! "...This season anything goes," they wrote, "mix and match your most colorful pieces and let your imagination run free." Posted along side their statement was a How-To picture featuring Dries Van Noten's collection, but I would have rather preferred to see Hemma's daringly chic use of kente patterns. Hemma + this trend = Picture Perfect! What Hemma piece would you stylize for this summer's trend?

From Royal Class to Your Closet, Hemma on Afro-Punk

Lanvin's African Influence

During Paris' fashion week, Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz drew upon African styles and textures in order to create a dark fall 2010 collection. "Massive amulets, rough hewn fabrics, muddy hues and tribal feathers" are all symbols of the designer's African influence. However, upon interview Elbaz admitted to never actually visiting the African continent - except virtually. Cindy Gaston and Edna Bissoon of the Hemma line not only visited Africa, but also taught at a school for a period of time before launching their collection! If you enjoyed Elbaz' incorporation of African style into the fall 2010 collection, you should check out Hemma's designs and textures, which are influenced by African royal tradition.


What is it about the tribal inspired aesthetic that has influenced so many designers in the contemporary fashion scene ?

Hemma featured on LUCKY'S BLOG

M for music, Donna for Debut Fashionwear

Madonna recently announced the newest addition to her teen clothing line - sunglasses. What better counterpart to the Dolce&Gabbana collaboration than chic eye wear from the original pop icon herself. Like Hemma's premier in LUCKY magazine, the line will debut in May. The glasses will be sold at D&G stores, as well as in the chain "huts" of the manufacturer, Luxottica. Who knows what could be next on her list. --- Would you wear Madonna's sunglasses to go with your spring outfits?

Donate for HAITI!! Donate for GHANA!!

The Fashion Delivers™ Charitable Foundation, Inc. is seeking donations from people to aid victims of disasters and support people in need within and outside of the United States. Currently, they have raised 20 million dollars worth of products for the survivors of the Haiti catastrophe, but are still in search of much more generosity. So donate for HAITI!

The Hemma Foundation is also seeking donations to educate the middle school students at La Yahoushua in Accra, Ghana. Better the lives of victims of HAITI & Better the lives of children in Ghana while your at it! Click the "Donate Now" button on the Charity page of Hemma's official website. As little as $15 can provide the school fees needed to send one child to school for a full year!