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Monthly Archives: May 2009

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Brooke Dress Cotton by Aidah | Spring 2009

Brooke Dress Cotton

May 30, 2009 by aidahfashion

Simple everyday dress with pleat in collar and tie belt. Easily dressed up with a jacket and stilettos. ($145) Handmade to order. Contact us for information.

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First Anniversary Fete

May 27, 2009 by aidahfashion

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Island Gown

May 26, 2009 by aidahfashion

The flowing, easy design of this adjustable halter gown is comfortable, yet classy. Reflective of the ocean’s ripples in two-tone aqua satin. Handmade to order in custom color and fabrics.Contact us for more information.

Categories: Full-Figured, Gowns, Maternity, Spring 2010 • Tags: aidah, aidah fashion, aidah fontenot, color blocking, cotton, couture, crystal couture 2012, dc designers, dc fashion week, designer, eco-chic, eco-friendly designer, elaine swann, essence magazine, fashion design, full-figured, gabrielle union, gold design, gowns, handmade, handpainted, haute couture, high fashion, jet magazine, maggy francois, maternity, maternity dress, maternity fashion, mother daughter tea, painted design, petite, purple gown, red carpet, runway, san diego designer, san diego fashion, spring 2012, spring dress, style, summer dress, sun dress, up and coming, washington dc, washington dc designer, washington post, washingtonian

Aurora Dress by Aidah | Spring 2010

Aurora Dress

May 25, 2009 by aidahfashion

This loose fitting dress is reminiscent of the roaring 20′s style. The asymmetrical bare shoulder design lengthens the decolletage. ($165) Handmade to order in custom color and fabrics. Shown in turquoise stretch satin. Ideal for full-figured and maternity.

Categories: Cocktails, Full-Figured, Maternity, Spring 2010 • Tags: 20s inspired, aidah, aidah fashion, aidah fontenot, aqua, color blocking, couture, crystal couture 2012, dc fashion week, designer, eco-chic, eco-friendly designer, fashion design, full-figured, gold design, gowns, handmade, handpainted, haute couture, high fashion, loose, maternity dress, maternity fashion, mother daughter tea, off the shoulder, painted design, petite, red carpet, runway, san diego designer, san diego fashion, satin, spring, spring 2012, spring dress, style, summer dress, sun dress, turquoise, up and coming, washington dc designer

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Backstage: Couture for a Cure 2009

May 18, 2009 by webmanager

Categories: backstage • Tags: aidah fontenot, backstage, charity, leukemia lymphoma society, man of the year, nadine namoff, peacock grand cafe, philanthropy, runway show, woman of the year

Oh My Goff | Aidah at Couture for a Cure 2009 benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Couture for a Cure benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

May 7, 2009 by aidahfashion

Nadine Namoff and America’s Polo Cup present Couture for a Cure benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society May 7, 2009 Peacock Grand Cafe 2020 K St NW DC Master of Ceremonies Paul Wharton Photos from Glamazon Diaries by Makeda Sackey PRESS: Post and video below from @OhMyGoff by Angie Goff Backstage and Runway Photos: (Start video at 3:00 minutes) More links: http://dc.metromix.com/events/standard_photo_gallery/couture-for-a-cure/1967958/content http://dcthisweek.blogspot.com/2009/04/couture-for-cure-takes-over-peacock.html http://gregslistdc.com/event/2009/couture-a-cure-peacock-grand-caf%C3%A9

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Video Interview: Designer Aidah Fontenot on The District Dish

May 7, 2009 by aidahfashion

June 1, 2009 – Kate Michael, Ebong Eka and Pamela Sorensen interview Washington DC Fashion Designer Aidah Fontenot on the District Dish.

Categories: Press • Tags: aidah collection, aidah fontenot, district dish, ebong eka, fashion blog, kate michael, pamela sorensen, philanthropy, video, washington dc

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Washingtonian: Designer Spotlight

May 5, 2009 by aidahfashion

Designer Spotlight: Aidah Collection By McLean Robbins | Published May 5, 2009 What happens when a classically trained artist and photographer gets an itch for something different? She seeks out a new medium. Or at least that’s what happened in the case of Aidah Fontenot, a 26-year-old artist turned fashion designer based on Capitol Hill. In fall 2008, Fontenot launched Aidah Collection, a clothing line that combines shapes for women of all sizes with bold colors and hand-painted accents, including her signature swirls […]

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