ARTIST OF THE WEEK

One of Ebony's close friends came to visit us for a few days. He owns a clothing line by the name of House of Paradise. It's a street wear brand containing graphic tees and tanks. We figured he'd be the perfect person  to feature on here for artist of the week. Meet Ellington Barron, 

Ellington is only 18 years old and already starting to make a name for himself. He lives in DC and goes to Howard University as a Communications and Fashion Design major. His art is street wear design. 

We asked:

What made you want to start up your brand?

"I get my inspiration from my father and I refuse to have a desk job. I love fashion."

What is your target audience?

"I don't have a target audience. I want to bring unity through my clothing."

Are there any new pieces or projects we should be on the lookout for?

"I'm working on a lot of new projects trying to branch off from street wear. For right now I'm coming out with baseball and hockey jerseys in the spring."

Fall 2012 Line

House of Paradise, Heaven on Earth

GALLERY

random art gallery visit + native american prints

Top: Vintage

Shorts: Thrifted

Shoes: Thrifted

RAINY DAY

Rainy and dull day but we still walked the streets and explored. 

Tie Dye Hoodie: American Apparel

Pants: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Adidas 

Bag: Urban Outfitters

Jean Jacket: friend

Blouse: Thrift

Necklace: Buffalo Exchange

BUFFALO

 Today we didn't have class so we went to buffalo exchange to shop. It's like a vintage/thrift shop on 26th and 7th. 

Mesh Top: American Apparel

Bathing suit top: Panama

Shoes: Converse

Chiffon tank : Thrift

Disco Shorts: American Apparel

Shoes: Ebay

ROAMING

We went walking the streets and looking at random shops today. It was so dull outside but we made the best of it.

Shorts: Thrifted

Shoes: a friend

Shirt: Thrifted

 Cardigan: Thrifted

Playsuit: Urban Outfitters

Bag: Buffalo Exchange

EBONY

Meet Ebony Gustave. She's my Panamanian roommate at Fashion Institute of Technology. 

Currently, we're taking over the world. 

On the way to SoHo 

Meet Krystal Paniagua. She's my Puerto Rican beauty. She also goes to FIT and is a Fashion Design Major. 

She designed and made her outfit from scratch. 

shoot with Blake 

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