BellyItch Blog: Aidah Collection’s eco-friendly maternity clothes that grow with you

October 28, 2011 by fashionaidah

I discovered Aidah Fontenot showing off her versatile collection of eco-friendly designs made up of 95% all natural materials during the “Bump the Runway” show at the Baby Bash & Bling Expo and Show in the DC area last weekend. Fontenot, who has been sewing her own clothes since junior high, started her line in 2008.  What unifies it is her designer signature emblem that appears on each piece. The DC-area based designer said she decided to make maternity clothes out of necessity. “It started out of a […]

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Dominique Dress Satin with color block

October 26, 2011 by fashionaidah

Sleek and sexy, this cocktail dress exudes unique, luxurious style. Unique features include pleated collar and eyelet tie between the shoulders. Spring 2011 Collection. $245 Show in stretch satin aqua with white color wave. Handmade to order in custom color. Photos by Dylan Serres  

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Spring 2012 Maternity at Baby Bash and Bling Expo

October 22, 2011 by fashionaidah

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Pink Rocks the Runway

October 21, 2011 by fashionaidah

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) […]

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Editorial: Negative Space

October 15, 2011 by webmanager

Photos from Aidah Collection Spring 2011 Editorial Shoot by Dylan Serres and Michael Morelli. Models Juelles Chester and Janine Clay

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Satin Tubular Scarf

October 5, 2011 by webmanager

New! This beautiful hand painted scarf adds unique elegance to any outfit. Fabric: Lightweight Satin. Shown in teal, eggplant and black. Custom colors available. Handmade with hand painted gold emblem.    

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