AVANTI MODA AVANTI MODA February 2018 | Page 89

There is an abundance of yesteryears fashions that today has little perceived value. However, by deconstructing a garments fabric features, pattern, and hardware separately, it all becomes useable material ripe for turning into new designs and fashion. I call this method “REKHON”. Taking something old and unappreciated and breathing new life into it.

Fashion designer Khon Ikhonic, founder

of House of Ikhonic Fashion Design in

Detroit is an industry veteran. As a

seasoned and highly sought after

makeup artist, and then designer, he has

worked in the industry for nearly 20

years for such names as Carolina

Herrera, Jay-Z, Patti Labelle, Christian

Dior, and Versace. His designs are each

custom, handcrafted pieces that really

dazzle and mesmerize. He has produced

more than 50 shows including BET’s “Rip

The Runway”, The Walk Fashion Shows,

and Detroit’s annual Fash Bash Gala