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Gemstone Wedding Dresses

Posted on July 26, 2020August 19, 2020 by webmaster

Therez Fleetwood designs wedding gowns that incorporate natural gemstones to heighten your spiritual energy on your wedding day.

For centuries, people have believed that certain natural gemstones have the power to generate good energy and luck. Gemstones not only look good but wearing them also gives the bride tranquility, harmony, and balance on her wedding day. What better way to incorporate this powerful natural energy into your ceremony than to have them hand-sewn onto your gown. Not only will these gemstones enhance your natural aura, but the faint clicking of the stones hanging below her waist when she walks down the aisle creates a sensual sound for both the bride and groom.

Gemstones are perfect for calming the nerves and heightening the senses. They provide spiritual protection. purification. stability and strength. The bride can choose stones for wedded bliss, love, luck, inner security, and unconditional love. All gowns are custom made to order. Prices available upon request.

**CLEAR QUARTZ** is known as the stone of power and amplifies any energy or intention. It enhances and strengthens the aura as it protects against negativity and attunes to your higher self. **JADE,** the stone of purity or purification. It is a stone that protects and supports loving heart energy. It also symbolizes gentleness and nourishment, harmony, and balance. **CARNELIAN** restores vitality and motivation. It gives courage and motivates for success. It helps in trusting yourself and your perceptions.

**KYANITE** aligns all chakras. It provides a balance of yin-yang energy and dispels blockages, as it moves energy gently through the physical body.It has a calming effect on the whole being, bringing tranquility. **CITRINE** is a premier stone of manifestation, imagination, and personal will. Carrying the power of the sun, it is warm and comforting, energizing, and life-giving. It stimulates the chakras clearing the mind and stirring the soul to action. **AMETHYST** is a stone of spiritual protection and purification; cleansing one’s energy field of negative influences and attachments. It creates a resonant shield of spiritual Light around the body.

Gold Accents

There are no set rules when it comes to selecting your bridal attire. Wedding gowns are just as unique as each bride. Gold, metallic accents are a great way to add some dazzle to your wedding day attire. These gowns are perfect for the fashion-forward bride with a flair for the bold and dramatic.

Therez Fleetwood’s beautiful modern wedding gowns push the barriers of traditional wedding fashion with bold metallic accenting. From gold trinkets to gold embroidery, to gold lace, or an entirely gold golden gown, she has the inspiration you need to add a metallic touch to your wedding day look. Prices available upon request.

**LINDIWE** (left) – silk shantung with hand-beaded front placket adorned with cowrie shell, pearls, crystals, and antique gold trinkets; **AYANNA** (center) silk satin with gold beaded organza trim; **SAHARA** (right) silk shantung with gold lace and cowrie shell placket. Veils sold separately.

**LAYLA** (left) silk faille with 1/8″ hand-sewn metallic gold cording and gold beads; **OSUN** (center) gold silk organza and gold lace; **FATIMA** (right)- African brocade with gold lace trim. Veils sold separately.

Moorish Wedding Kaftans & Kimonos

Posted on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 by webmaster

Many brides today are choosing wedding attire that reflects their heritage. Therez Fleetwood’s kaftans are inspired by the cultural influences of Moorish women. Brides who want to dress conservatively and culturally, and choose not to wear a veil, an inspired kaftan or kimono is a perfect fit. Brides can choose to complete their look with a bespoke forehead band or turban inspired headpiece. Prices available upon request.

**AMAT** (left) ivory georgette with gold embroidery; **YAMINA** (center) mint chiffon with bold, colorful embroidery; **ASIA** (right) ivory georgette with antique gold embroidery. All belts are detachable. Headpiece sold separately.

Cowrie shells, seed beads, and trinkets adorn these beautiful accessories by Ayida Honor.

Macys – Catch the Designers

Macy’s Celebrates African American Influence in Fashion.

Macy’s department store celebrates African American influence in fashion. As part of the campaign of recognition, Macy’s collaborated with Pepsi, Samsung, Kroger, and 107.9 radio DJ Ramona Debreaux, in Atlanta, Ga to sponsor the “Fashion Icons” fashion show in February. Featuring menswear designer Shaka King, shoe designer to the stars Etu Evans, bridal wear designer Therez Fleetwood and master tailor Jim McFarland.

Therez Fleetwood bridal collection was all the rage. Fleetwood has earned a name for herself as the leading designer in ethnic bridal wear. Her designs combine ethnic textiles, cultural influences, European cuts, and intricate detailing for a unique marriage of style, femininity, and elegance.

As many great things are, Fleetwood’s collection was born out of the need for diversity in bridal wear. “Our society is a melting pot of various cultures, but for a long time, brides wore traditional wedding dresses that did not represent their diversity,” says Fleetwood.

Fleetwood’s work has not gone unnoticed, her gowns have been featured in an array of publications, including Essence, InStyle weddings, signature bride, Elle, and Women’s Wear Daily and have been showcased on the NBC Today show.

Fleetwood’s gowns are a great alternative for any bride that wishes to express their individuality and culture on their wedding day or any formal occasion.

Color Wedding Dresses: **SUDAN** (left) – red and gold matte satin; **BABWE** (center) – baby blue, ivory, gold, and chocolate silk dupioni; **MARIELLA** (right) gold lace with metallic gold cowrie shells.

FashionAfricana™

Inspired by the Lost Boys of Sudan and their extraordinary journey from Africa to America, the following fashion and jewelry designers created African-inspired custom designs reflecting each region of the Lost Boys’ journey from Sudan to Ethiopia, Kenya to America.

WIKIPEDIA – The Lost Boys of Sudan was the name given to a group of over 20,000 boys of the Nuer and Dinka ethnic groups. These boys were displaced o orphaned during the 2nd Sudanese Civil War in which about 2 million were killed and others were severely affected. The boys embarked on treacherous journeys to refugee camps where they were sheltered for a few years. Soon, official resettlement programs began throughout the US. The Lost Boys were offered new lives in major US cities.

It was such an honor to work alongside so many creative and talented fashion and accessory designers for this fund-raising event by FashionAfricana™ honoring the Lost Boys of Sudan. I had three weeks to design and create the finale wedding dress!

Gown inspired by the colors of the authentic wedding dress worn by women of Sudan. Red and mustard matte satin with 1/8″ metallic gold trim.

Original sketch used to create the final dress with patchwork pattern and Coptic cross on the back train.

Special Projects

Therez Fleetwood lives to create! Whether she is designing outfits for theme park icons; or designing collections that highlight her aesthetic, she puts the same level of creativity, care, and expertise into everything that she touches! Here is a glimpse of some of her Special Projects;