DURKL

DURKL is an independent American sportswear/streetwear brand based in Washington, DC. Through the unique culture of our nation's capital, we strive to inject our original city lifestyle into creating authentic and relevant clothing for today, while progressing year to year. Our High Quality, Low Standards motto, reflects the sophistication, dedication, and consistent quality that goes into each of our pieces while keeping the delivery of our style gritty, diverse, intelligent, and honest. DURKL is currently sold in over 100 boutiques internationally, as well as at their flagship retail location in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, DC.

BOGA Menswear

Skillfully constructed and thoughtfully designed, our work is defined by artistic integrity, with particular attention to quality and fit.  Our obsession with small details, use of a clear and refined color palette, and consistently true sizing, results in an elevated dress-casual style that makes getting dressed easy and transitions from work to play seamlessly.  Welcome to functional luxury. Welcome to BOGA. BOGA has proudly partnered with Europe's most storied textile mills and manufacturers to source the highest quality cottons, wools, and leathers to create exceptional pieces that stand the test of time. A unique multi-channel sales approach, including e-commerce, wholesale, and a retail location in its hometown of Chicago, helps BOGA accomplish its ultimate goal: making shopping for a comprehensive sophisticated wardrobe effortless for the busy modern man.

Ellison

Ellison is the original Greek handmade eyewear brand. We design and manufacturer luxury quality, handmade eyewear, at honest prices. Ellison is part of the Marcus Lemonis Fashion Group portfolio. (Acquired by MLFG in 2018) Featured in INC, Business Insider, NY Post, Life & Style Magazine, CBS, Fox News, and many more for its novel approach to addressing global problems. URL: WearEllison.com FB: Facebook.com/WearEllison IG: @WearEllison T: @WearEllison

Edwing D'Angelo

A Colombian-born New Yorker, Edwing D'Angelo caters to a fashion-savvy clientele from his Manhattan-based boutique (in the Limelight Marketplace) with designs epitomized by elegance and sensibility. A young chic and dashing designer, he has been rapidly emerging through mainstream America since 2001. D'Angelo has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, New York Post, New Daily News, Essence, WWD, MetroPop, Latina and Next. His designs have appeared in the hit film The Devil Wears Prada, starring Meryl Streep, as well as Dirty Laundry. He has served as fashion consultant for the BET Music Awards, Univision, Telemundo, MTV, VH1, CBS, ABC, Full Frontal Fashion and the A-List. D'Angelo was the custom designer for the Super Bowl XL Pepsi commercial, and was chosen by Reebok to re-design its sportswear for violin star Miri Ben-Ari in her I AM campaign. Edwing D'Angelo has dressed the likes of Vivica A. Fox and Patti LaBelle, and is a favorite designer of top celebrities like, Tyra Banks, Lil'Kim, Paula Garces, Nelly, Sean Paul, Wynonna Judd, Mo'Nique, Tia Texada and Tony Award nominee Laurie Metcalf.

Fashion With Friday Academy

Fashion With Friday (FWF) Academy is an independent fashion + entrepreneurship academy that provides experiential + educational workshops for Creative Scholars (ages 9-16) who display a high potential for creative excellence with a deep curiosity for the world of entrepreneurship.