FEATURE
BUSY DETROIT
Fashion Stylists YOU SHOULD
KNOW
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ith fashion week season in preparation-mode, and auto show right around the corner BLAC spotlights Detroit’s most busiest fashion stylists who made the most impact during Detroit’s year of comeback, creating looks for top designers like Oscar de la Renta to Gucci and Google. While you might think that stylists only work at dressing an individual, these Detroit stylists are taking style to another level with the launch of clothing brands and brick and mortars. Let us introduce you to some busy Detroit stylists you should know.
Fashion stylist Kimberly M. Dobine in Detroit is owner of Posh and Popular and just days away from having a new addition to her family. Her brand was founded in 2013, and since then, it has grown into a global clothing line. Dobine expanded what started as a fashion blog for friends to provide advice into a concierge service that empower and uplift ladies around Detroit through beauty and style. Since starting expanding her business, Dobine has organized elaborate gatherings for female employees of Fortune 500 firms, including General Motors. She constantly gives aspiring stylists, makeup artists, and cosmetologists the chance to showcase their talents and get exposure. Follow Kimberly Dobine at www.instagram.com/kimberlymdobine/.
Michigan Native Aarika Luaryn began her career in 2013 developing model portfolios. Shortly after, Lauryn was a signed artist with Factor Chosen Chicago, modeling agency, where she developed a name for herself as a go-getter. Lauryn later studied at the esteemed London College of Style where she refined her skills and gained expertise in editorial styling, personal styling, film/TV and concept development. Fueled and inspired by the iconic U.K. fashion scene, Lauryn returned home to Michigan becoming a distinguished Personal & Editorial Fashion Stylist. She has applied her skills working backstage for multiple seasons of New York and London Fashion Week for designers such as Marchesa, Oscar de la Renta, Julien Macdonald, Desigual and Diesel Black Gold. In addition, she worked with publications such as Candid, Streets, Love, Grazia UK and Hunger, becoming versed in artfully emanating client vision. Lauryn continually strives to exceed client expectations. She is known for creating what can only be considered as art. Infusing both classic & modern styles and creating unique garments/props. Find Aarika Lauryn at https://aarika-walton. squarespace.com/
AARIKA LUARYN
KIMBERLY E M. DOBIN
28 BLAC • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022 • BLACdetroit.com
