HAUTE 2018

ÀKANBÍ!!! How else should we welcome this dynamic Designer to HAUTE Accessories Week . Damy and his classic  ÀKANBÍ brand makes the perfect fit for HAUTE, with its pachent for presenting high quality exquisitely designed pieces on its runway.  ÀKANBÍ  will not disappoint and will also add an Afrocentric flair to the 2017 presentation. About  ÀKANBÍ Damy Adesanya is a Fashion Engineer best known for his use of African wax print fabrics to create modern and contemporary designs with his clothing brand, ÀKANBÍ. He was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria but moved to the U.S for college in 2001. Although, he enjoys his career as an Information Technology Engineer, he found his passion for fashion and creative designs.  ÀKANBÍ Clothing was inspired by his daughter, Caitlyn Ayobami Growing up in Nigeria, Damy always made it a priority to travel back to his home country to visit his parents yearly, and for the first time, he brought his daughter with him in Jul...

A wise choice was made when Designer Lenard Wise got invited to showcase his bold, distinctive creations at HAUTE Accessories week. This signature event held annually in Tampa Florida, has featured some of the most talented and fashion forward Accessory Designers since its inception in 2011. Lenard Wise will definitely be adding to that tradition of excellence.  About Mr. Wise       Lenard A. Wise was born in Taipei, Taiwan in 1970 and eventually relocated to and was raised in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Wise attend Hillsborough County Public Schools. Upon graduation he left Tampa and resided in Texas for a brief period. It was while living in Texas that he found his passion for designing jewelry.  Currently residing in Atlanta, Ga. Lenard is working on expanding his design business to a national level. Many of his creations are Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings; all can be purchased at a competitive price and are exquisitely designed. One of his latest ...

In 2016 Deborah and Bernard Williams exhibited as Vendors at HAUTE Accessories Week, however upon discovering their fabulous collection being displayed on the floor, we invited them to feature five pieces on the runway. That, was their first ever runway presentation and they fell in love with the stage. Now they are eager to return with a full collection for 2018. On Saturday February 24th we will again welcome Sweetheart Collections as they showcase their exquisitely created HAUTE Collection. Secure your seat today, don't miss this fab diaplay. About Sweetheart Collections Sweetheart Collections was established in 2012 by Kyle and Debbie Williams. Their goal is simply to produce an affordable line of jewelry. They have come to be know as Sarasota's most affordable line of jewelry, locally owned and operated. They also create custom designs pieces, wholesale silver chains, rings and necklaces . FB - https://www.facebook.com/customjewelrykd/   Phone - (941) 928...

After experiencing the runway and energetic atmosphere at Haute Accessories Week in 2016, Designer Arielle Milligan was determined to return with her new Dee Jewels collection to HAUTE 2018. That determination is about to come to fruition on Saturday February 24th, when her specially created HAUTE collection will be on full display. We can't wait to see and look forward to having you in the audience being a witness. Haute Accessories Week - Desiners Runway Show is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2018 at The Galleria in Tampa, Florida. About Dee Jewels -  Dee Jewels is a full service online boutique specializing in the design and creation of custom jewelry statement pieces. The brand was created in 2014. inspired by the desire of its owner Deborah Leonard to raise money for a close friend who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Deborah begin to design her signature cross bracelets and sold them to coworkers and at various community event...