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Marilyn Halter Dress in Cotton

July 13, 2012 by webmanager

Super sexy and vivacious. This form-fitting halter dress wraps and ties around the waist and neck. ($95) Handmade with 100% cotton.

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City Girl Tote

July 5, 2012 by webmanager

Always on the go? Add some flare to your daily commute with this carryall tote bag. Both professional and stylish, this deceivingly large bag can fit an extra outfit, shoes, and even your laptop. Also great for beaches and picnics! Handmade in durable polyester wool with satin lining, and embellished with Aidah’s signature painted emblem. ($35) Dimensions: Width 12″; Depth 3″; Length 29″ for shoulder; Length 39″ for cross-body; Care: Machine Wash cold

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Island Sundress

June 30, 2012 by fashionaidah

This cotton sundress is easy, flirty and flattering on all shapes. Aubergine with hot pink side stripe and pink braided belt. Very comfortable in the summer heat. ($75) 100% natural materials. Handmade to order. In her hair: Flower pin handcrafted from remnant fabric A fantastic maternity dress.

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Grecian Gown

May 30, 2012 by fashionaidah

Great as a maternity gown  

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Drawstring Shorts and Basic Tee

May 5, 2012 by fashionaidah

Pleated drawstring shorts are super comfortable and adjustable. Shown in grey suiting. $145 Hobo Tee is your everyday deconstructed tee with unfinished hems and boat neck. $65 Handmade to order. Custom color and fabric available.

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TBD: Crystal Couture 2012 coverage

February 9, 2012 by fashionaidah

TBD, February 09, 2012 Crystal Couture: Models rock the catwalk in Crystal City Crystal City’s five-day fashion show, which began Tuesday and wraps up tomorrow, features more than 40 area designers and boutiques. On Wednesday night, Kate Michael (K Street Kate) and Bianca Chardei, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, served as hosts.This model’s clothing and accessories are from the Aidah Collection, an eco-friendly fashion line inspired by natural elements.

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Radio Interview: World Footprints Media

December 6, 2011 by fashionaidah

Listen as designer and artist Aidah Fontenot talks with Tonya Fitzpatrick of World Footprints Media about being an ethical fashion designer and what inspires her work. (Begin listening at 42:00 minutes) Listen here if audio player does not work “Aidah Fontenot wears many artistic hats.  With over 16 years of experience and training, she continues to raise the bar in the artistic genres of fine art, photography, graphic and fashion design.  Aidah is most recognized as an ethical fashion designer.  Her Aidah […]

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Aidah Spring 2012 at DC Fashion Week Eco-Fashion Show

September 19, 2011 by fashionaidah

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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Essence Magazine: Gabrielle Union “Chic and Classic” in gown by Aidah

January 1, 2011 by fashionaidah

On October 16, 2010 Actress Gabrielle Union attended the Susan G. Komen “Honoring the Promise” Gala wearing the Goddess Gown from Aidah Collection Spring 2011. This look is described as “chic and classic” in the January 2011 issue of Essence Magazine. “I enjoyed meeting Gabrielle, she is very down to earth. When I visited to show her the gowns, she was radiantly beautiful without any makeup. She tried on a couple designs, but seemed immediately drawn to the purple gown. […]

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