Stepping Out With SHOLA Designs

With their new line, Shola Designs will bring color and flair to the runway at Haute Accessories Week.

The Designer - Shola Yusuff

Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Shola Yusuf is the founder and creative force of Shola Designs. As a young girl, Shola loved to mix and play with patterns, textures and colors in her mother’s luxury fabric shop. She developed the sense of style and love of fashion that she carries with her to this day. “I always apply my West African design and fashion sensibility. I am very proud of my roots. My people are colorful, my designs are colorful. I am colorful.”

Shola moved to New York City from Nigeria in 1989 with less than $100 in her pocket. Taking security guard positions, she put herself through the College of Pharmacy at Long Island University, graduating in 1995. Next, she moved to Tampa, Florida and worked as a retail pharmacist for 8 years. In 2003, she opened her own pharmacy and now owns four in the Tampa Bay area.

In 2009, Shola was in a near fatal car accident in New York City. In the hospital ER, the first thing she asked the doctors was the whereabouts of her favorite pair of Christian Louboutins. “That motivated me to actually walk again because I couldn’t imagine never being able to wear them. At that moment, my life calling and my passion became clear to me. I would build my pharmacies and also design objects I wanted for myself -- starting with shoes!”

Shola always treats her shoes like art objects, selecting new designs with great care. She is now working on her second collection - all made in Italy. Shola and her team have created all the elements of an exciting new brand.

She admits it - she is addicted to shoes and accessories. "I devour every form of media when it comes to fashion. I travel 20 times a year. I am always away somewhere – West Africa, New York City, Hong Kong, Italy, and London. These are my main shopping and design destinations. I follow leading designers and the best retailers."

"I love being in the fashion world but then I always have been! Fashion Is An Art."

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An ArtFul Display at HAUTE Accessories Week

Jose Gomez Fine Art & Broadway Photography Brings Art to HAUTE.

So, Artists Jose Gomez and Ron Vaz will be joining the HAUTE Accessories Week 5 years celebration. We could not help but invite these two creatives to share there enormous talents with our attendees. Their vast talents will be on display as you enter out venue's beautiful atrium area.And maybe...just maybe some art will grace the runway.

Jose Gomez Fine Art:

JGomez (Jose Gomez, Jr.) is a fashion and runway photographer based out of Tampa, Florida. After almost 10 years of experience working with hundreds of Florida brands, designers, models, makeup artists, stylists, and other photographers, he made the decision to pursue fine art photography through the lens his mantra, "feel life".

As a child, art was a central part of his life. Music, writing, an drawing were a constant throughout his childhood. In adulthood, he started a family early and by his early twenties already a father of four, earning a living through his technology and marketing background. For years, art took a back seat in his life.

But, now almost in his 40s, photography has been his art of choice. He hopes that what being a rock guitar hero was in his teens, fine art will become as he matures.

Constantly pushing his subjects for something the viewer can relate to and tangibly feel, JGomez continues to build on his experience and talent as a fashion photographer, bringing those skills into the world of art.

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Ron Vaz:

Ron Vaz is the Owner and Lead Photographer of Broadway Photography. Born and raised in New York, Ron relocated over 10 years ago to Tampa where he began his passion behind the lens. His keen eye and creative talents have benefited clients in creating more than just photos, but stories of life, love and inspiration through images captured. These things have helped him to expand in working with various clients in achieving their dreams to create stunning photos for commercial, editorial or personal use.

Ron has traveled the world taking photos in Italy and the Bahamas. His work includes being featured by Lane Bryant, multiple shows at the Tampa Museum of Art, and has been published in books and for advertising campaigns for businesses and non-profit organizations. Whether it's capturing food for the National Cuban Sandwich Festival or the fashion runway of HAUTE Accessories Week, Ron's work is well-respected by peers and clients.

To hire Broadway Photography for your needs, please call (813) 330-0724 or email bwayphotography@gmail.com.

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Jose Gomez Fine Art

Broadway Photography

Erika Williner - New Kid on the Block at HAUTE.

Erika Williner Designs

She is "the new kid on the block" at Haute Accessories Week but what a talented one she is. Erika hones her craft in her Tampa home; Often times late at nights while her family is asleep, Erika is up creating new custom masterpieces. 

The native Argentinian started making one of a kind accessory pieces as a hobby and encouraged by friends who saw the potential of her fabulous creations, her hobby has transformed into a business...Erika Williner Designs

Erica has a passion for jewelry and making beautiful custom pieces. The products she offers are: one of a kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and nursing necklaces. 

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Malchijah Hats...lots of Hattitude

Malchijah Hats - Hand Crafted

Marcus Malchijah was born in Guyana, South America but was raised in Brooklyn, New York. His artistry began 20 years ago after a tragic experience; He found hat- making as a therapeutic medicine; a gift produced through pain has become something of light and beauty.

Before Marcus became a hat Milliner his trained profession was as an Engineer. These beautiful hats are inspired by his creative drive through music, art and culture. He truly loves his craft; with his passion his purpose is being fulfilled.

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Ella Bing is HAUTE Ready!

What's new Tampa Bay? Ella Bing is Haute!

About Ella Bing

Brent Kraus is the co-founder of Ella Bing, a men's accessory company in Tampa, Florida. Ella Bing was created in memory of Brent's younger brother Matthew. The family-run business is known for their signature wooden bow ties, along with many other quality, handcrafted men's products.

Ella Bing proudly donates 10% of every sale to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. 

See their designs grace the runway at Haute Accessories Week. 

Visit Ella Bing they are more than just Bow Ties.

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Eric Green Returns with Exquisite Style

Eric Green Collection

 

You don't want to miss Designer's Eric Green exquisite collection at this year's HAUTE Accessories week. Following up on last year's stellar presentation to our standing room only audience, Eric returns with another fine collection...it's gonna be HAUTE!

Eric Green takes a passionate approach to fashion and possesses a strong sense of style. A native of Florida, Eric was raised in a family loving family and encouraged to always create and live life to the fullest.  The purpose of Eric’s skillful designs is to give life and stylish sophistication to the individuals that wear it. 

For over 12 years, Eric has designed jewelry and fashion accessories admired by clients for its individualism and distinctive personality. The New York Times called Eric Green jewelry . . . bold and inspiring. His custom-made jewelry and innovative designs have been featured in runway shows, private exhibits and fine art galleries throughout a variety of cities around the world, including New York, Atlanta and Ghana, West Africa.

Eric’s philosophy is based on the belief that individualism defines true beauty and through self-assurance one can realize exceeding beauty. Through his one-of-a-kind creations, he hopes to build genuine confidence in every woman and man, such that each piece is worn with the sense of authentic beauty, refined style and regal elegance that starts within and is expressed outwardly. Eric Green, a designer of special treasures for those who are to be treasured. 

FACTS

Owner and Designer: Eric Green                                Web: www.ericgreencollection.com

Telephone: 407.687.9078                                            Studio Address:

Facsimile: 407.688.0770                                             1135 1^st Drive

E-mail: ericggreen1@aol.com                                     Sanford, Florida 32771

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UNICAS Brings Unique Style to the Runway

UNICAS Fashions brings an intricate and classic statement to Haute Accessories Week.

UNICAS Fashions

UNICAS Fashions is a french style influenced fashion company that is derived from the creation of unique pieces of accessories using the best quality of soutache adorned with the best quality of beads available. Each piece of accessory is uniquely designed and hand created with complete attention to details. Whether your desire is to style your way to the park in a pair of jeans or to dazzle the crowd as the star of the Red Carpet at your next event, UNICAS Fashions has something for you. 

"We are committed to helping you put the 'umph' factor in your wardrobe. We believe that fashion and style are a reflection of your personality, so why not let us project you by accessorizing your next ensemble?" - UNICAS Fashions

Owned by two friends with a creative edge and unique spin to fashion, UNICAS Fashions is fueled by an insatiable aesthetic appetite aiming to bring unique and quality products to their customers. With their constant crave for fresh inspiration, the creative designers at UNICAS Fashions ensure that the UNICAS collections are of-the-moment; cutting-edge and trendy while maintaining the accessible, affordable, and wearable appeal that has been key to the UNICAS brand.

UNICAS Fashions is a web-based store operating from Northville, MI, and Columbia, MD. 

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