
Monthly Archives: May 2011

Spa & Champagne Brunch benefiting Culture Shock
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Categories: Shows

Paul and Yulia
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May 2011 – Photographer Yulia Mikhalchuk with Paul Wharton, sporting a turtleneck by Aidah pour Homme
Categories: Scene

Oh My Goff: Aidah’s Anniversary Runway Show
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By Angie Goff of Oh My Goff May 13th, 2011 Aidah’s Anniversary Runway Show Hillyer Art Space was popping Saturday night with philanthropists, fashionistas and socialites forAidah’s 3rd Anniversary Runway Show & Benefit. The celebration was hosted by Bravo celebrityPaul Wharton and featured Aidah’s Spring 2011 collection and a peek into next Fall. Guests left with swag bags stuffed with an assortment of goodies from Kiehl’s products to Catalyst Gourmettreats. Proceeds benefitted Girls Inc. of Washington DC. PHOTOS: Aidah’s Spring 2011 Collection
Categories: Press • Tags: aidah 3rd anniversary, angie goff, catalyst gourmet, charity event, designer, events, fashion, girls inc of washington dc, hillyer art space, kiehls georgetown, kyrah koh, naiffer romero, oh my goff, paul wharton, philanthropy, photography, runway, washington dc

Designer profile by Sandra Oulmas, DC Lookbook Examiner
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by Sandra Oulmas, DC Lookbook Examiner View original post DC’s most fashionable gathered at the anticipated third annual Aidah Collection Runway Benefit. The sold out crowd enjoyed a fun-filled evening of laughter, live music and incredible cocktails. Anticipation of the collection revealing built up as attendees filed to their seats. Host of the evening, Paul Wharton, popular TV personality, entered the gallery by strutting down the runway with great humor. Wharton then highlighted Girls, Inc.; the benefit supported their cause of “inspiring all […]
Categories: Press

The Examiner: Designer profile – Aidah Collection, Runway Benefit
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Written By Sandra Oulmas for Examiner.com DC Lookbook Examiner May 11, 2011 DC’s most fashionable gathered at the anticipated third annual Aidah Collection Runway Benefit. The sold out crowd enjoyed a fun-filled evening of laughter, live music and incredible cocktails. Anticipation of the collection revealing built up as attendees filed to their seats. Host of the evening, Paul Wharton, popular TV personality, entered the gallery by strutting down the runway with great humor. Wharton then highlighted Girls, Inc.; the benefit supported […]
Categories: Press

Cupcake Dress
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This fun, flirty dress is flattering on all sizes. Featuring two layers of satin fabric that move when you walk. Can be worn with or without the braided belt. The loose design will keep you cool on hot days and is ideal for baby showers, brunches and social gatherings. Handmade to order in custom color and fabrics. Contact us for more information.
Categories: Full-Figured, Maternity, Spring 2011 • Tags: aidah, aidah fashion, aidah fontenot, clothing, color blocking, cotton, couture, crystal couture 2012, dc designers, dc fashion week, designer, eco-chic, eco-friendly designer, elaine swann, essence magazine, fashion, fashion design, full-figured, fun flirty, 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

Aidah: 3 years old career – prosperity, not crisis
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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, […]