Sylized: DaShawn Washington

Tell me about you: where are you from, how old are you?

My name is DaShawn Washington
I'm 29 from Alexandria, VA

What do you do?

Well I have a clothing line called Newly Renovated! It consist of men's & women's tees. I also do custom pieces as well. Take old or new pieces and renovate them into one of a kind pieces.

When did you know that Fashion was something you were passionate about?

Mmmm.. Well I started customizing clothes in 10th grade.. But I've been into fashion I feel like all my life.. I feel like I started picking my own clothes in like the 5/6th grade. My moms and gramps are into it as well.. I got it from them! lol I just always like to look different from the rest. Whether its getting a shoe in a color that others shy away from or just putting outfits together that set me apart a little. That's the fun part of it..


What has been your biggest accomplishment to date?

wow...I feel like its too many to pin point just one. But if I had to, it would be the launching of my line in July of 2010! It was something I've been working hard at for a while. Now I'm working on the next big accomplishment! Whatever that might be!

What advice do you have for others aspiring to do what you do?

Believe in your self first and foremost. Strive to perfect your craft! Love what you do. Quality work is means everything! Every piece u make or design create is like a business card. Never know who might come across it! So make sure you're putting your all in your work!


Life quote: If there was one quote that summed up your view on life what would it be?

Love God! Love People!


How can we stay connected with you?

http://www.thenrlife.com/
dashawn_design@yahoo.com
twitter: @newly_renovated

My Eyes Deceive me not

I'm pretty sure this woman is wearing Gareth Pugh SS 2011

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am I good or am I good lol. Gareth Pugh is an amazing inovative designer I love his work

Haider Ackermann FW 2011

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The colors, the draping, the textures. I have been inspired yet again my Haider Ackermann's work. This is why he is my favorite designer to date. These are my favorite pieces from the collections, I would wear every garment.

Designing... Creating

Getting back to the focal point of this blog that I started, take a look at the designs I created for House of Kas going down the runway. I am proud, and truely blessed. I need to design more.. I'm slacking

I am all about versatile simplicity, it is what I live by when it comes to my style and way of dress

Decked in All White

Playing around with some photo editing.. still tweaking it

Wearing: White h&m button down, White Silence and Noise jeans, Deena & Ozzy lace up sandals, and PiecexKarmin earlace

This or That

So I have this really cute knit crochet number and I need something sexy but not too revealing to wear under it. I'm also into the sheer maxi or T-Length skirts as well (gonna make me a few)

So the question is this or that.. or both haha

AA Disco Short 52 dollars

SassyBax Pretty Control Brief with French cut leg 52 dollars

Oh?

Jeffrey Campbell Darian Woven Front Wedge$148

Alejandro Ingelmo for CHRIS BENZ$556.50

You see what I see? Oh

The Asian Supremes

An editorial from the latest issue of V Magazine. I am loving this 1960's feel... one question, who's suppose to be Diana lol. This has inspired me a bit for F/W I love the 1950's and 60's

Photography Josh Olins
Styling Jay Massacret

Models Wang Xiao (Wilhelmina),
Xiao Wen (IMG), Rila Fukushima (Trump)

Stylized: Hayden Williams

Tell me about you: Where are you from, how old are you?
My name is Hayden Williams and i'm 19 years old.

What do you do?
I'm an aspiring fashion designer/illustrator with a very strong passion for fashion.

When did you know that Fashion was something you were passionate about?
I've been drawing since the age of 3 years old and have always been inspired by the female form and silhouette. Watching Disney movies from an early age and repeatedly sketching the female characters until they were as perfect as possible! My cartoon style i had back then has now progressed into professional fashion illustration/design as a teenager. I create fashion collections via illustration and can translate an idea from my head to paper very easily. In the near future, i would love to get a team together to help make my designs a reality and have my own fashion label!

What has been your biggest accomplishment to date?
My biggest accomplishment to date....well there are 2 that stand out for me. One was creating a Little Black Dress for a college project. I had to design a dress inspired by an era ( i chose 40's) and once it was made, it would be sold in a boutique. My dress instantly sold and was the only dress to sell from my class. It was a great achievement! 2nd would be when Rihanna became a fan of my work once i had forwarded my illustrations to her via social networking site Twitter. She even used one of my illustrations as her Twitter icon, which then made it onto t.v and next thing i knew, a lot of other celebs were using illustrations as Twitter icons. I think she started a trend haha! Rihanna told me 'I'm fuckin talented' and that my designs are 'Sick'.....we have been in contact ever since. She's a lovely girl and a genuine star who is passionate about fashion like myself. I'm looking forward to the near future and what may happen! ;)


What advice do you have for others aspiring to do what you do?
Advice i would give to aspiring designers/illustrators?? Hmm, well i'm still learning myself but i would say.....be driven, consistent (consistency is key) and incredibly passionate about the industry. It's a lot of hard work but soo worth it once you start getting recognition you feel you deserve!

Life quote: If there was one quote that summed up your view on life what would it be?
"Treat people how you want to be treated" stands out for me.....there are a lot of quotes that i could go through but this one is very true! I have my own little quote aswell which i think is a great one....."Give any Woman or Man the right outfit and they can conquer the world!" - :)

How can we stay connected with you?
You can stay connected with my via Twitter, my Facebook Illustrations page, Tumblr and Blogspot....or you could be lazy and just Google me haha!

http://haydenwilliamsillustrations.tumblr.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayden-Williams-Illustrations/207352831618

http://haydenwilliamsfashionillustrations.blogspot.com/


Who knows what the future holds, but i have big goals and i'm working hard to make them a reality!

H.W

Hayden is an amazingly talented young man, and I cant wait to see more from him.