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!
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!
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.
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!
Pick up a copy of LUCKY's Magazine's May issue highlighting Hemma and The Hemma Foundation today!
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?
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.
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?
A nonprofit organization called EduCongo is campaigning for the better lives of underprivileged children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In attempts to educate children, sponsor infrastructure of the sponsored school, and ensure stability and self reliance of the children, EduCongo is beginning the EduCongo's Power of One Campaign. Hemma also benefits education in Africa by donating a percentage of each garment purchased to the school where the designers taught in Ghana, West Africa. Learn more about the Hemma Foundation in the May issue of LUCKY Magazine and at the Charities Section of Hemma's official website. You can now donate directly to La Yahoshua!
Asante Blazer in Black & White
Get the latest tips on how to mix and match patterns and prints while reviving garments in your own wardrobe from stylist and designers of Hemma Cindy & Edna!
The wait is finally over! You can now see and feel the luxe authentically hand-woven kente in chic silhouettes Hemma offers this spring at Albertine!Albertine, a boutique located in the West Village, features exclusive Hemma garments not offered anywhere else.
Shop Hemma today at Albertine!
Lady Gaga and Beyonce premiered their "Telephone" video Thursday night and everyone went insane. Next-to-nude women dancing in prison cells, making out, and... murdering people? Several music free, acting scenes featuring Gaga, Beyonce, or Gaga and Beyonce preceded, interrupted, or concluded the main feature- the song "Telephone." At one point, Gaga sported a leopard-print body suit while cat dancing in front of a truck, proving that animal print is coming back in a hard way. Isn't that what Hemma advised when featured as guest stylists in April's Essence Magazine premier of the 2010 collection? Foresight is the key to success.
Tired of magazine subheadings that compare celebrity sex lives and gossip? Bored of the same celebrities being featured on every magazine lining the racks. I mean, you get enough of them starring in every Hollywood movie already, right? Vogue's Turkish edition, which came out this week, featured a cover free of Hollywood celebrities and all of the distracting subheadings. It's clean, professional, yet stylish. Much like Hemma.
Michelle Obama was made an official fashionista this week when her Inaugural Ball dress, designed by Jason Wu, was put on display in the Smithsonian First Lady Museum. Her only faux pas? She wore Prabal Gurung to the event, while she stood next to designer Wu himself. While you may not be able to get your hands on the prized Wu dress Mrs. Obama wore at the inauguration, you can still feel like a member of the elite class in Hemma's classic and chic dresses. The material, Kente, was worn by royalty in Ghana for centuries. Shove that in a glass box, Wu!
Who doesn’t love Oprah?
Oprah is auctioning off items from her personal closet to benefit her Leadership Academy for Girls, Hemma loves this idea because just like Oprah we also support the youth education in Africa.
While the New York Fashion week received a lot of press, its eco-friendly counterpart might have slipped by you. The Greenshows, a collection of designers and their trends that utilize environmentally friendly materials or production techniques, took place in the East Village of Manhattan. Some writers in attendance noted the, "All-natural dyes, knit details, and interesting, experimental fibres," that swept down the runway. Organic fibers were also an enormous part of the show.
Buying used and refurbished goods can be intelligent on environmental and economic levels, buying used (and dirty!) underwear may not be so smart. Victoria Secret was tested by secret shoppers who dirtied their underwear and lingerie items and then returned them to the store. The store simply put the items back on the shelf! With Hemma's handmade and handwoven production techniques, each piece being completely one of a kind, you won't have to worry about any products being... soiled.
