A strong community produces strong impacts and we are so thankful to have the support of Murphy Photos for our second Fashion Beyond Borders Charity Show! Murphy Photography is located in Charlotte, NC and has set the reputation for providing exceptional photography services for weddings, fashion, models, special events, non-profits, sports, family and social events throughout the Carolinas and beyond. "We believe in giving back to our community. Photography, like most art, h

Born and raised in New York, Uvana Doran began her career studying fashion design at Marist College and The Fashion Institute of Technology. She later relocated to NC and kept her city at heart, as she received her Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design from NC A&T State University, along with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship. Having had the privilege of being mentored by renown New York designer Paul Carroll, Uvana has gained valuable knowledge and expertis

The fashion industry is more than just about clothes- it's about perspective, point of view and the expression of a person's personal aesthetic. It's a beautiful thing when a designer, who started local, continues to contribute their talents to empower their local community. Kenzlie Smith, designer is a Charlotte based designer of Emerald & Onyx. Her eye for color and whimsical flair are always a crowd pleaser and we are so excited to showcase her youthful and creative women'

Strong. It's a virtue we all hope to have: to be strong people, to have strong families to make strong differences in the world. Designer, Dessaka Lockhart, creator of Silk Falsetto, will showcase her current collection of strength and beauty for the Charlotte community to see! Her collection's name is More Than Conquerors. It's dedicated to the constant BATTLES we go through in life! Orginally from Pageland, SC, she has lived in North Carolina for 10 years and has showcased

Thelma Caraway. The name sounds like a vintage HollyWood Heroine and though she may have decades of designer experience under her belt, Mrs. Carraway's aesthetics are anything but old. Bold. Beautiful. Effervescent. These are the words that come to mind when you behold the details of each of her original masterpieces! From NY Models to Paris fashions, Thelma Carroway has dressed some amazing personalities, including Charlotte's own Carmen Webber, of Project Runway, and Courtn

Every man should feel comfortable in his own skin — and wardrobe. Though the fashion market seems to cater to the feminine persuasion, there is no doubt an emerging increase of consciousness for men's style and fashion that has been cultivated over the last decade. In our state of North Carolina, Mr. Unique Senario, located in Greensboro, NC, has taken the challenge of mixing much needed (and desired) men's ware design and mixed his own asethetic perspective on the classic su

In the constantly growing landscape of fashion, it's a breath of chic air to find a designer who's sense of individuality doesn't compete with her eye for every woman! Meet Tygerian Lace Burke! She is the Founder and Creative Director behind Tygerian Lace and one of the very talented designers who will be showcasing her creativity at Fashion Beyond Borders this year! At an early age, she developed an eager interest in fashion design and took notice on the impact that well-ma

Thank you Charlotte and Greensboro for coming out and auditioning! Those who qualified will be notified shortly! Thank you! Photo credit: Sayma Photo, Adley Haywood #fbbnc #fashionbeyondborders #charlottefashion #pearlsofhope #pearlsofhopeoutreach

In fashion, "one day you're in and the next day, you're out", as Heidi Klum loves to repeat throughout her T.V. Show, Project Runway. And, although that saying may be true, we love to focus on the opportunities that the revolving door of fashion has on those who are brave enough to dawn its doors! Hunter Andrews, a recent graduate of North Carolina State University, has bravely excelled in her fashionable ambitions! She is one of the many exciting designers to share her talen

Last Saturday, in Charlotte, and Sunday, in Greensboro, the ladies of Pearls of Hope Outreach met with many models around the North Carolina area, who came out in efforts to support our cause for students in Honduras. 50 models of all ethnicities and degrees of fashion experience walked the runway, in hopes of being selected to represent Fashion Beyond Borders! It was an exciting atmosphere and we are so thankful to everyone who attended! "I'm here because I want to make a di