Clark Atlanta University: CAU Fashion Lookbook 2016 - 2017

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C L A R K

AT L A N TA

U N I V E R S I T Y

FASHION LOOK BOOK

2016 2017

This lookbook project would not have been possible without the time, effort and dedication of our students, professionals and volunteers. This second edition of the official lookbook features work from Fashion students and alumni created during their matriculation at Clark Atlanta University. The Fashion program is designed to prepare students for an array of positions in the fashion industry. We hope to continue to proudly showcase the gifts and talents of our students, as well as produce future lookbooks. To achieve this, the financial support and creative services of individuals, establishments and businesses that seek to provide a platform for recognizing budding design talent is greatly needed.

If you are interested in supporting future lookbook projects through monetary donations, please contact Magnus Christon, Corporate Relations and Special Giving Manager at the Office of Insititutional Advancement and University Relations at mchriston@cau.edu or 404.880.8940.

Alternatively, if you would like to provide support through in-kind sponsorship donations, please contact Ndirika Ekuma-Nkama, Senior Lecturer in Fashion and Creative Director for the CAU Fashion Lookbook at nekuma@cau.edu.

Thank you for your time and support. Enjoy!

FRONT COVER DRESS Niambi Davenport All shoes and accessories belong to the models or stylist unless otherwise stated

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR of the

Department of Art and Fashion Professor Christopher Hickey Dear Viewer, Welcome to the second edition of the CAU Fashion Lookbook featuring work from an array of gifted fashion students within the Department of Art and Fashion at the Clark Atlanta University. We have a great department that is built on innovative faculty and the diversity of rich talent and thought that comes from our students.

The lookbook, I am glad to say is one of many ways our department is able to showcase the promising talent within our department. If your inclination is towards all things fashion, I invite you to witness the live fashion presentation of student work at the Annual Spring Fashion Show held in mid-April.

The last year and a half has been an exciting time for our department. We relocated to Oglethorpe Hall, a newly renovated space furnished with cutting-edge equipment. In addition to the launch of the first official lookbook last year, CAU Fashion Week was introduced to facilitate a fashion-focused, career-driven series of events for students. During which, our retail store Fab Lab was officially opened. Our art students made waves at the annual Big Print event hosted by Atlanta Printmakers Studio. Lastly, one of our Art students received $25,000 as the winner of the Outwin Portrait Prize.

As a result, her work was exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D. C. I hope that our students will continue to find the facilities and environment at Oglethorpe Hall conducive for making meaningful connections; active learning ; and of course, creative expression.

We appreciate your support, and hope you enjoy the latest fashion lookbook from Clark Atlanta University.

Sincerely,

Christopher Hickey, MFA Interim Chair, Department of Art and Fashion Professor of Art

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Wonderland BOTH PAGES DRESS & ROMPER Azaria Cooper, CHOKER Brittni Ahmed

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THIS PAGE DRESS Latasha Hughes CHOKER (reversed) Brittni Ahmed RIGHT PAGE DRESS Caitlin Boyd-Ragin

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LEFT PAGE DRESS Caitlin Boyd-Ragin, CHOKER Brittni Ahmed THIS PAGE JACKET AND DRESS Latasha Hughes

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BOTH PAGES DRESS Kiarra Butts

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THIS PAGE DRESS Le’Nora Gray, RIGHT PAGE DRESS Azaria Cooper

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THIS PAGE DRESS Breanna Hopkins, BAG Jasmine Cungious RIGHT PAGE SHIRT Caitlin Boyd-Ragin, TRAIN (worn as skirt) Shanice Wright, LEGGINGS (underneath) Niambi Davenport

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TECHNO GLO RIGHT PAGE TOP AND PANT ENSEMBLE Jasmine Cungious

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THIS PAGE JUMPSUIT Shanice Wright RIGHT PAGE SHIRT Amanda Watt, LEGGINGS Amber Monroe

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BOTH PAGES DRESSES Shanice Wright

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THIS PAGE Dress (as before) Shanice Wright, BACKPACK Caitlin Boyd-Ragin

THIS PAGE TOP AND SHORTS ENSEMBLE Le’Nora Gray

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BOTH PAGES CONVERTIBLE JACKET Latasha Hughes, Shorts Caitlin Boyd-Ragin

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LEFT PAGE TOP AND SHORTS ENSEMBLE Jasmine Cungious THIS PAGE DRESS Niambi Davenport

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BOTH PAGES Dress WITH DETACHABLE CAPE Jasmine Cungious NEXT SPREAD CONVERTIBLE JACKET (as before) Latasha Hughes

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PHOTOGRAPHER Joseph Brown, MFA Joseph Benjamin Brown earned his Masters degree in Digital Photography in his native New York where he initially studied Fashion Design. He is the founder of By Oath magazine, which chronicles relevant and emerging talent in music, art and culture. Mr. Brown’s roster of photographed clients include notable musicians such as D Scott of The Voice fame, India Shawn, Tokimonsta collaborator Kiya Lacey, and CLAVVS. His work has been featured in Atwood Magazine, Wonky Sensitive and The Wild Honey Pie. He is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Ndirika Ekuma-Nkama

IN KIND SPONSORS

By Oath Magazine www.byoath.com

Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy - Atlanta http://atlanta.toniguy.edu

SPECIAL THANKS Russell Barron Mario Boone Kamela Boyd Brenda Brown Michael Marshall Susan Mondore National Park Service

LAYOUT AND DESIGN Ndirika Ekuma-Nkama Acknowledgements continued on next spread

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Wonderland STYLING Ndirika Ekuma-Nkama, Senior Lecturer in Fashion STYLING ASSISTANTS Niambi Davenport Fashion Design Le’Nora Gray, Fashion Design Latasha Hughes, Fashion Design PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Amani Fairweather, General Studio HAIR Ember Shelton^* ^Assisted by Erika Daniels

MAKE-UP Whitney Clark^* ^Assisted by Erika Daniels

NAILS Erika Daniels* MODELS Dominique Everette, Merchandising Breanna Hopkins, Fashion Design (shown)** STUDENT DESIGNERS Brittni Nicole Ahmed Caitlin Boyd-Ragin Kiarra Butts Azaria Cooper Niambi Davenport Le’Nora Gray Latasha Hughes ALUMNI DESIGNERS Jasmine Cungious Breanna Hopkins Shanice Wright *Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy, Atlanta GA **Clark Atlanta Univeristy Alumna

Photographs shot on location at the Chattahochee River National Recreation Area, Georgia Gold Branch

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TECHNO GLOW STYLING Ndirika Ekuma-Nkama, Senior Lecturer in Fashion STYLING ASSISTANT Latasha Hughes, Fashion Design PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Amani Fairweather, General Studio HAIR Ember Shelton^* ^Assisted by Erika Daniels

MAKE-UP Whitney Clark^* ^Assisted by Erika Daniels

NAILS Erika Daniels* MODELS Breanna Hopkins, Fashion Design (shown)** Saniia Lynch, Merchandising STUDENT DESIGNERS Caitlin Boyd-Ragin Niambi Davenport Le’Nora Gray Latasha Hughes Amber Monroe Amanda Watt ALUMNI DESIGNERS Jasmine Cungious Shanice Wright *Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy, Atlanta GA ** Clark Atlanta Univeristy Alumna

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ABOUT

Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University has been focused on providing student centered education throughtout its expansive history. Faculty and staff at this illustrious institution are commited to providing an enriching education for students, so that they excel in their respective disciplines as innovative and productive individuals.

Clark Atlanta University is ranked among the top 20 in the latest 2017 listing of America’s Best HBCUs by U.S. News and World Report. It is also home to one of the nation’s most prestigious collections of African-American art including renowned murals by Hale Woodruff. The diverse student body includes students from Canada, China, India, Saudi Arabia and around the world.

For more information visit www.cau.edu

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DEPARTMENT OF ART AND FASHION at

Clark Atlanta University The Department of Art and Fashion offers a Bachelor or Arts (BA) program in Art, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) program in Fashion. Students enrolled in the Art program can opt to pursue a concentration in either General Studio or Advertising Design. Fashion program students may pursue a concentration in Fashion Design or Merchandising. Both programs are housed at Oglethorpe Hall, a newly renovated building furnished with new industry standard equipment and located near the main campus.

Our roster of notable alumni in art and fashion include Okera Banks, Celebrity Stylist; Perry Fair, former President and Chief Creative Officer of the J Walter Thompson Agency, Atlanta; Eva Marcille, Actress and Model; Maggie Chambers, Fashion Designer, Five Chambers; and Drexina Nelson, Fashion Photographer and Entrepreneur.

FACULTY & STAFF DEPARTMENT CHAIR Christopher Hickey, MFA FACULTY Billi “BJ� Arnett, MBA Constance Boothe-Shannon, MA Ndirika Ekuma-Nkama, MFA Simone Mathis, MFA Steve Schaefer, MFA Cynthanie Sumpter, MFA Lin Sun, PhD R. Candy Tate, DAH Nancy Vandevender, MFA STAFF Angela Ragsdale For more information about the Fashion and Art programs click here

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FASHION PROGRAM at

Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Fashion undergraduate program consists of over 200 students from the United States and around the world. Students are exposed to practical and co-curricular activities that enhance their classroom experiences. They are also encouraged to study abroad and are required to pursue valuable, relevant internships to help them excel as global professionals.

Students in the Fashion Design concentration gain understanding into the creative aspects of the fashion industry. Emphasis on collection development, professional design presentation and construction techniques help prepare students for a variety of exciting fashion positions. The Merchandising concentration focuses on the business and retails aspects of the fashion industry. Students gain insight into marketing, merchandising, management, sales and buying as it relates to fashion. Last year the program opened its own retail store initiative called Fab Lab to expose students to practical aspects of the retail and wholesale industry.

Our students are also involved in a myriad of projects and competitions that provide opportunities for them to apply and enhance their skills and technical proficiency. This has resulted in our students receiving Honoree and Recipient titles for the National Black Arts Festival M Jack Anderson Emerging Talent Award, as well as a scholarship award for the Night of Spectacles design competition in support of Georgia Lighthouse Foundation. Our students have also been involved in commissioned projects such the design and creation of eco-fashion for Captain Planet Foundation, worn by its Chairperson, Laura Turner Seydel. Jimelle Levon founder of fashion labels Koldkut and Jimelle Levon, has created custom prom gowns for clients around the country. His work has also been featured on the Steve Harvey Show.

For more information about the Fashion program click here

NEXT PAGE DRESS (as before) Niambi Davenport

Thank you for taking the time to view this lookbook edition of the CAU Fashion Lookbook To view last year’s lookbook click here

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