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FBL2012

Aidah Spring 2013 at Fashion Beauty Lifestyle Expo

October 16, 2012 by webmanager

Dear Friends and Supporters, It is with great enthusiasm that I announce my participation in the 4th Annual Fashion Beauty & Lifestyle Expo by the CW DC50! I launched my ethical fashion line in Spring 2008 and ten seasons later I am excited to showcase my Spring 2013 Collection at this fabulous event. My Story (the short version): When I was about 5 years old my mother started teaching me to hand stitch, but I didn’t start making dresses until […]

Categories: Shows • Tags: aidah collection, aidah fontenot, cw dc50, dj neekola, fashion beauty lifestyle expo, fashion show, fbl dc, kate michael, maggy francois, miss jay, paul wharton, runway show, spring 2013, washington dc designer

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Aidah Collection Spring 2012 at Crystal Couture

February 7, 2012 by aidahfashion

Categories: Shows, Spring 2012

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Aidah Collection Holiday Trunk Sale Series

December 10, 2011 by aidahfashion

Join us for a special celebration and sale of unique handmade clothing and gifts by Aidah Collection! Including blazers, skirts, blouses and dresses from the Fall / Winter 2011 Collection, Flower Brooch Pins, Painted Tote Bags, and Handmade Cards. CARBON Boutique 2643 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington DC, 20008 (Across the street from Woodley Park Metro)  PART 1: Saturday December 10 – 1pm to 5pm PART 2 : Saturday December 17 – 1pm to 5pm Hosted by Kate Michael of K […]

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Aidah at Georgetowner Holiday Bazaar

Georgetowner Holiday Benefit & Bazaar

November 17, 2011 by aidahfashion

Aidah Collection at the 2nd Annual Georgetowner Holiday Benefit & Bazaar! unique handmade brooches and holiday cards Thursday November 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. Join us to kick off the holiday season with an evening of shopping and merriment as we honor and give back to three shining stars of our community: the Citizen’s Association of Georgetown, Hope for the Warriors and Hyde-Addison Elementary School. Historic Georgetown Club 1530 Wisconsin Ave NW DC 20007 Open bar by Beam Global […]

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Spring 2012 Maternity at Baby Bash and Bling Expo

October 22, 2011 by aidahfashion

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Pink Rocks the Runway

October 21, 2011 by aidahfashion

Pink Rocks the Runway Friday October 21, 2011 International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW WDC featuring couture pink dress by Aidah Collection and Washington DC designers Headlined by Christian Siriano Couture dress for breast cancer survivor Washington DC fashion designers Kenny Flanagan of Kas Collection, Natalia Sanz, Stephanie Ward of Punk Rock Bride, Aidah Fontenot Washington DC  fashion designers Tashia Senn, Aidah Fontenot and Afua Sam Kate Michael (left) and Kate Marie Grinold (right) Aidah Fontenot Markette Smith (right) […]

Categories: Shows • Tags: afua sam, aidah collection, aidah fontenot, breast cancer, charity event, christian siriano, fashion designer, fashion show, fundraiser, glittarazzi, kate marie grinold, kate michael, markette smith, pink rocks the runway, studio d-maxsi, tashia senn, washington dc, will thomas

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Aidah Spring 2012 at DC Fashion Week Eco-Fashion Show

September 19, 2011 by aidahfashion

The Spring 2012 Collection, in shades of aubergine, taupe and turquoise, is inspired by the desert hills of the Aidah’s native San Diego. The style is bohemian chic with dresses, shorts, blouses and accessories in richly colored cotton. Photos below are from the DC Fashion Week Eco Fashion Show on September 19, 2011 by Phelan Marc for Shy Magazine See more photos from the Crystal Couture Show RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/283407761669947/ From Left to right: Paul Wharton of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of […]

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Adams Morgan Day Festival

September 11, 2011 by aidahfashion

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Fashion Meets Art Runway Show

August 26, 2011 by aidahfashion

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Flash Market: Pop-Up Shop

August 13, 2011 by aidahfashion

Categories: Fall 2011, Shows

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Spa & Champagne Brunch benefiting Culture Shock

May 15, 2011 by aidahfashion

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Videos: Aidah Collection 3rd Anniversary by Broccoli City

May 11, 2011 by aidahfashion

Special Thanks to Marcus Allen of Broccoli City for sponsoring our celebration! @BroccoliCity

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Aidah: 3 years old career – prosperity, not crisis

May 8, 2011 by aidahfashion

Text and photos by Yulia Mikhalchuk Local designer Aidah Fontenot celebrated her 3rd anniversary in fashion on Saturday, May 7 in Hillyer Art Space. The place was packed with no single standing spot left, and anxiously awaiting spectators could fairly enjoy a collection of unique dresses and gowns, jumpers and even business suites! Although the fabrics and silhouettes were so variable – from silky and flowy to businessy and well-fitted, you could always recognize “the_aidahs” by signature monogram. The show was hosted by famous  style-setter Paul Wharton, […]

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3rd Anniversary Runway Show and Benefit

May 7, 2011 by aidahfashion

PRESS RELEASE April 7, 2011 (Washington, DC) Aidah Collection 3rd Anniversary Runway Show & Benefit In Support of Girls Inc. of the Washington DC Metro Area On Saturday May 7th 2011, Washington DC fashion designer Aidah Fontenot hosts her 3rd Anniversary Runway Show & Benefit in support of Girls Inc of the Washington, DC Metro Area. Aidah Collection, recognized by the signature painted gold design, is one of the district’s premiere fashion houses and a red carpet choice of actress […]

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Crystal Couture 2011

February 1, 2011 by aidahfashion

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Tigerlily Diva Night Out

May 15, 2010 by aidahfashion

 

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Miss Sinergy Fashion Benefit

April 2, 2010 by aidahfashion

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September – October 2009 Shows

October 30, 2009 by aidahfashion

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San Diego Debut

August 20, 2009 by aidahfashion

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First Anniversary Fete

May 27, 2009 by aidahfashion

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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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January – April 2009 Shows

April 10, 2009 by aidahfashion

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Kate Marie Grinold wearing Aidah - Wrap Shorts and Satin Blouse

Fashion Takes Flight benefiting Lukes Wings

February 25, 2009 by aidahfashion

Fashion Takes Flight The Aidah Collection celebrates the launch of its 2009 Spring Collection while supporting the Luke’s Wings at L2 Lounge Wednesday, February 25th, 2009  | 7:00- 10:00PM L2 Lounge, (Georgetown) 3315 Cady’s Alley NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC NW 20007. (WASHINGTON, DC) – The Aidah Collection will be launching it’s 2009 spring line and providing support to the Luke’s Wing Organization at L2 Lounge located Georgetown. Luke’s Wings, is a non-profit organization in Washington, DC that provides travel planning, tickets […]

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2008 Shows

December 1, 2008 by aidahfashion

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Aidah Spring 2008 collection at Stop Traffick with Fashion Show at Lima Lounge DC

Stop Traffick with Fashion

June 25, 2008 by aidahfashion

New Washington, DC designer Aidah Fontenot shows her debut Spring 2008 Collection on the runway at: Stop Traffick with Fashion VIP Benefit to Stop Child Trafficking hosted by Charity Network Inc  

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