DESIGN BY U by FATIMA SAMAD Makes Its Debut In The Fashion District, New York City

The Date: Wednesday, 7/18/2K12
The Locale: The Fashion Center Space For Public Art, 215 West 38th Street (Between Seventh and Eighth Avenue)

Emerging and creatively-talented designer Fatima Samad presented her gorgeous, afrocentric jewelry line DESIGN BY U as a fashion art exhibit, with the incredible assistance of Creative Director Tori Famuyiwa and Art Director Tommy Montanez. Tastemakers, bloggers and various media outlets braved the elements of the rain storm to attend and witness the artistic brillance of the American-born Ghananian Mrs. Samad, who shared with me that DESIGN BY U has been in existence thus far for nearly three years and that she sees her product going global in due time. The uniqueness that Fatima brings to DESIGN BY U Jewelry is that she creates bold, one-of-a-kind pieces, and combines natural artistic environments of the East and West - old and new - contemporary and traditional - rustic and refined, to put together attractive pieces that will indeed move your soul! All who've attend the special event engaged in power-networking, were treated to various wines and also tasty assorted mini-cupcakes, courtesy of BAKED BY MELISSA. The music soundtrack for the evening was supplied by the lovely and talented violinist QUEEN ROSE from Austria. (www.QueenRoseMusic.com)  Big kudos go out to YAYA REY of YA IndieGround House Management for extending the invite to me to cover this amazing event being held for Fatima. Also big kudos go out to RYAN DALY, the Communications Manager at the Fashion Center Business Improvement District for being instrumental in showcasing Fatima's beautiful creations to fans and enthusiasts of creative fashion art in the Fashion District here in New York City. A fantastic time was had by all who were able to attend! For those in the New York City area, please check out Fatima's DESIGN BY U exhibit, which is currently being displayed at the window at the Fashion Center Space for Public Art, 215 West 38th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue in Manhattan until Tuesday, July 31. For inquiries, send your e-mails to team@yaindiegroundhouse.com. Support the great artistry of the lovely and super-talented FATIMA SAMAD!

www.DesignByUJewelry.blogspot.com
www.DBUFashion.com (Official website coming soon)
www.Toriola.com (Creative Director Tori Famuyiwa)