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KHADY

ROSEBOROUGH

NYSFE 2017 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

01 What inspired you to pursue a career as a designer ? My mother was my first inspiration . I used to watch her sew and design clothes back home in Africa . This caused me to love fashion and want to always look good and feel good .

02 Do you have a designer that you admire ? Why ? Besides my mother it would be Diouma Dieng , the designer of Salymare Couture . Her designs are so beautiful and elegant . Her creativity is awesome ...

03 What can you tell us about presenting your collection at NYSFE ? My line consists of some of the finest and brightest of African print and European fabric .

04 What do you think of your work ? I think my work makes woman and men feel elegant and classy and like the kings and queens we are .

05 What is your greatest accomplishment ? So far my greatest accomplishment has been to have my fashion line showcased in two fashion shows during this past New York Fashion Week 2017 and getting the opportunity to showcase my line here at NYSFE 2017 .

06 Describe your creative process ? I take one design idea a time . I work from one design to the next .

07 How do you stay organized when you ’ re provided with multiple design ideas ? When they come in multiples I take mental notes or have my husband take literal notes , so when I am done with onepiece I move on to the next . I have to finish that one piece .

08 What are your goals as a designer ? To one day have my design worn by a super star at the worlds biggest red carpet event .

09 What inspired your collection ? My African culture . Africa has such natural beauty to it . When wearing my design with all the glitz and glamour your natural beauty seems to shine right through it alll .

10 What is your social media and website information ? Website : www . kdroseladivafashion . com

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