The Fabric House
Old School Business with a New School Mentality
At age 13, Ali Shaikh, Fabric House owner, remembers his father bringing him to work and telling him to start learning the family business, where he would work on weekends and after school. “School doesn’t really get you ready for the real world. There’s nothing like hands-on experience and getting your hands dirty,” Ali...
Timeless Paintings of Samuel Adoquei
In the 21st Century art world, Ghanaian-born painter Samuel Adoquei follows the historical tradition of creative minds who challenged themselves in unfamiliar territory.
Adoquei knew at a very early age that he wanted to be an artist. He would draw insistently, and while in primary school he became the representative of his school in all drawing competitions.
As a youth,...
Asian Designer Brings Spirit of a Culture to New York Fashion
If you want to know what a quirky, super talented illustrator, milliner and Asian streetwear designer balled up into a small petite package (85lbs and 5’1”), then look no further than Tracy Dizon.
Even as a teenager, Tracy already had a dream of taking on the New York fashion industry by aspiring to be a bold influencer. She began following her dream by applying to...