Mumin Mcbride

-Age 37

-Newark, NJ Native

-Self taught (released 1st line year 2004)

-First love is high fashion streetwear but has grown an unexplainable love for high end structured formal wear.

-Will be releasing his “McBridal” line (high end wedding attire) at our April 6th event!

His inspiration behind this line emerged from his love of gown and suit construction coupled with his yearning to add his artistic voice to the bridal and formal wear market.

Goal- To open a custom bridal and tuxedo showroom in the near future!

Michael devon

Age 39

-Newark, NJ Native

-Fashion CAD artist who is also a self taught hand sewn garment constructor. Created first garment during the pandemic in April 2020.

-First love is hair styling but has grown an unexplainable love for high end fashion overall while working in many facets of the industry.

-Will be releasing his “Dorothy and Pearl” line (a modern luxurious play on lace, flowers, ruffles and pearls) at our April 6th event! His inspiration behind this line emerged from his love for his grandmothers’ ( Dorothy who passed 2024 and Pearl) fashion excursions to Daffy’s/ Macy’s/ Sterns/ Bloomingdales/Sears/etc while growing up.

Goal- To become a FASHION AND DESIGN INSTALLATION Director for museums, department stores, etc.!

tyrone chablis

Age 63

-Newark, NJ Native

-Self taught at age 13 but in late teens attended/graduated from The Traphagen School of Fashion Design NYC.

-First love is sustainable fashion. “There’s everlasting life and purpose behind everything. Nothing ever dies. I like to call it elevation”.

-Will be releasing his “Revolution of Metallic Madness” line (sustainable fashion) at our April 6th event!

His inspiration behind this line emerged from his love of creating garments from steel metals, Japanese denim, delicate/fragile fabrics, and reflective materials down through the years.

Goal- To break into the Broadway & film costume design industry in the near future!