Boston Based Designers To Look Out For This Black History Month by Michelle Musoke
Hailing from the warm island of Haiti, Joelle Wendy Fontaine is the mastermind behind I Am Kréyol, a distinguished fashion house with humble roots. The word “Kréyol”, found within the house name is an homage to her native tongue and the partnership both Fontaine and her mother have worked tirelessly to see flourish and thrive. With a goal to utilize fashion as a catalyst for change and empowerment, their vision is to empower women to be their best selves.
Additionally I Am Kréyol contributes to sustainable fashion by working with disenfranchised, Haitian immigrant women in the United States (and eventually in Haiti) on training for production.
Just as her parents and grandparents before her, Fontaine continues to use the work of her hands to create unforgettable designs; a bright and cohesive collection of looks that blends the dimensions of structure with the complexities of print and texture to keep you inspired. Keep a lookout for I Am Kréyol’s Lotus Collection coming Spring 2018!
Instagram:iamkreyol
Contact: info@iamkreyol.com
Diaspora Neckwear works to offer products that blend elements of culture as a way to convey pride in one’s ancestry. By the rave online reviews alone, they prove to fulfill their mission from the brightly patterned jabots and skirts on sale now!
Instagram: diasporaneckwear
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Originally published at medium.com on February 14, 2018.
