ALIAKIM FASHIONS INC is a distinctive accessory and clothing line that blends fashion with activism. Each piece uniquely melds cultural images with high-end fashion elements to artistically raise awareness to current world affairs.
he mission of this fashion line is to provide cultivated women everywhere with clothing and accessories that express their advocacy as sophisticatedly as their femininity. Giving meaning to the term “revolutionary chic”, it is the intention of this line to put the “wear” in “awareness” and, as a result, inspire change.
Adhering to this year’s AFWNY theme “The Pattern of Sustainable Luxury”, currently 5 percent of Aliakim’s profits go to a social organization called SOS Village in South Sudan. It takes in child soldiers who have lost their families in the civil war between Northern and Southern Sudan, educates, and provides them with psychological counseling.
In addition, the founder, Mikaila Brown’s long- term goal is to travel to different countries and produce her collections in those areas to fund the local economies. She actually travelled to India last year to produce her current collection.
AFWNY includes exhibitions, industry networking events and runway shows hosting 21+ designers from an array of African countries and the African Diaspora.
About Mikaila Brown
Unlike many designers, Jamaican born, Mikaila Brown, has a P.h.D. in Anthropology and Education. Before launching her line, she worked for a variety of non-profits both in the US and abroad, and her experience is reflected in the design and intent of her line.
She set out on a mission to give women and children a voice, and raise awareness about current world issues by combining fashion and activism. Hence, giving birth to Aliakim. Brown’s work does not stop with her line— she has her hands in lots of other projects that show her true dedication to social reform.
About Adirée
Adirée is a fully integrated communications and branding company based in New York with sub-divisions that specifically focuses on clients needs within the discipline of fashion, home decor and beauty.
Adirée, currently is focused on re-branding Africa as a destination for luxury brands, and has taken exclusive brands from Africa and placed them on nationally esteemed and recognizable stages via placements in distinguished media outlets like CNN, Elle, Washington Post, Huffington Post, and more.
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