naKIMuli (nah-KIM-u-lee): originates from Uganda; means flower. naKIMuli is definitely a label for young forward-thinking fashionistas. Designed by Tennille Nakimuli Shanae McMillan, naKIMuli is an exclusively limited quantity-produced ready-to-wear clothing line for young women. From her use of jersey fabrics to her unique silhouettes and use of colors and patterns, Tennille McMillan’s creations clearly reflect the spirit of her native Brooklyn ---youthful, fresh, and funky. naKIMuli---America's Funky Sweetheart
Our Mission Clothing, both the classical and the innovative, is fueled by imagination. naKIMuli aims to go beyond the traditions of women's fashion and explore more of the imagination, what could be rather than what should be. The world we live in often dictates what we should wear and creates millions of it. We at naKIMuli want to create a fashion revolution: replace the cookie cutter model with one that embraces individuality, comfort, and fun. Become your own trendsetter. Dream. Explore. Dare.
The Little Lady Behind It All Designer Tennille McMillan established naKIMuli Inc in 2008. Tennille's first love is modern dance, which may explain her love for jersey fabrics. Growing up in the hoods of Bushwick and East New York, Brooklyn, Tennille always stood out as "the weird one" with her unique style of dress. But she used that to her advantage and began teaching herself how to sew after graduating from high school at age 16. Tennille developed her skills by making clothes for family members and costumes for fellow dance students at Hunter College. After graduating with a BA in dance, Tennille decided to pursue designing clothing instead of dancing professionally. That is when naKIMuli, her first clothing line, began to take shape.
Lock U Up In Luv For Days The look of love. The colors of spring. The energy of Brooklyn. With this collection, I wanted to capture the feeling of a spring fling; of meeting that special someone in Fort Greene Park and spending the spring days and evenings with him. Getting to know him. Enjoying the weather. And wearing outfits that would make you feel young and fun and flirty.
Credits Designer: Tennille McMillan Photographer: RV Images/Kelly Wilson Make-up: Priscilla C. Padilla Art Director: Kelly Wilson Stylist: naKIMuli Team
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