TeKay Designs Media Kit

TeKay Designs, Inc
www.tk-designs.com
www.queenofthebrides.com
…A High Fashion Expose
Houston, Texas
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Accra, Ghana
All About Tekay Designs, Inc.
Company Profile:
TeKay Designs is an international fashion house with headquarters in Houston Texas. TeKay designs and
manufactures custom and ready to wear Bridal, Formal, and Ethnic wear, Accessories and fashion jewelry.
The company started doing business in 1998 and incorporated in 2000. We provide our exclusive line of
upscale wedding gowns, evening dresses, pageant gowns, prom dresses, flower girl dresses and semi-formal
attire. Our Fashion Jewelry line features exclusive hand-made pieces befitting the modern bride, yet also ideal
for pageants, prom and other black tie occasions. The Bridal collection includes modern (traditional), non
traditional and multi-cultural designs.
Our signature Queen of the Brides collection offers high-end historical bridal and formal gowns that include
quality pieces of jewelry representative from the same time period. The gowns are based on women of royalty
and power throughout history and are accessorized with high end fashion necklaces, headpieces or veils. The
Queen of the Brides collection is inspired by monarchies from historical civilizations around the world.
The Ethnic line carries designs that embrace cultures in Africa, Asia, North and South America, and Europe.
We design for men, children and children. Moreover the fabrics and fashions we showcase are influenced by
various ethnic groups around the world and we infuse cultural elements into our creations. In addition to
embracing the cultures of these regions, it is also our goal to support the individuals who create these
fabulous textiles and materials. TeKay is committed to Fair Trade practices as well as supporting our staff in
Ghana whom we consider as extended family. We have a showroom in Houston Texas, and design and
production facility in Houston and Ghana.
With over 14 years of history, TeKay Designs has been the subject of many notable interviews and features in
print magazines like The Knot, Bridal Guide, Get Married, Self, Genlux, Viva, Annex, Filler, Bisous, Bello,
Chumash, Wedding Style Guide, African Vibe, The New York Times, among others. Designing high quality
products is our pledge to our customers.
Offering a look of luxury at affordable prices, our fashionable collection of unique ethnic wear and
contemporary pieces has endeared Ultimately, our fashionable clothing and stylish jewelry affirms our
passionate mission to deliver luxury and style to our customers.
Value Proposition:
We believe in providing stylish, affordable, and quality clothing including on time delivery and excellent
customer service. At our design center, our clothing are carefully hand made to your specifications. Our strong
quality control process is an integral part of our successful operation, one which emphasizes quality and high
standards of fabric and workmanship.
Our company is based on the belief that customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance. Through our
dedication to you and positive can-do attitude, we enjoy a high percentage of repeat business and referrals
from our valued customers.
Milestones:
2014
Presented Queen Of The Brides collection at Couture Fashion Week 2014 New York (during New York Fashion
Week 2014)
http://www.couturefashionweek.com/tekaydesigns/tekaydesigns.html
http://www.couturefashionweek.com/press/tekay.htm
Video of CFW NY 2014 show
DZI: The Voice features story: TeKay Designs Presents “Queen of the Brides” Royalty Themed Gowns.
The Examiner releases coverage of Couture Fashion Week New York Fall 2014.
YHM Magazine features TeKay Designs
New York Amsterdam News print newspaper features TeKay Designs: Queen Of The Brides
The Bahamas Weekly print newspaper features TeKay Designs: Queen Of The Brides
The New Pittsburgh Courier print newspaper features TeKay Designs: Queen Of The Brides
2013
Launch of TeKay Designs Ethnic 2013 Collection (Afrique-Chic)
Launch of Queen Of The Brides Collection, website, blog, and Pinterest site
Launch of TeKay Designs Fashion Jewelry Collection
Queen Of The Brides featured on ABC13
Runway feature at fashion shows: Houston Fashion Week, Connecting Fashion Worlds
2012
Actress Samantha Barks featured in Filler Magazine wearing TeKay Designs bracelet
Tennis superstar Serena Williams featured in Viva magazine wearing TeKay Designs statement necklace
Actress Busy Phillips featured in Annex Magazine wearing TeKay Designs statement necklace
Actress Ashley Rickards presented at October 2012 Media Access Awards wearing TeKay Designs necklace
Launch of TeKay Designs Ethnic 2012 Collection
Runway feature at fashion shows: Houston Wedding Showcase, Houston International Fashion Week, Africa
Fashion Week Dallas, Fest Africa (U.T. Austin)
Launch of TeKay Designs Pinterest website
2011
Feature in Dec. 2011 issue of Fashion Avenue News, Summer/Fall 2011 issues of Get Married magazine
Recognition as a certified vendor with 1-800-Registry
Rollout of TeKay Designs Oriental Bridal & Formal Collection
2007
Publication of TeKay Designs print catalog featuring Modern, Maternity, African and Ethnic Bridal and Formal
2004
Launch of the Gold Collection showcasing unique ethnic bridal and formal wear
Launch of expanded maternity bridal collection
Feature in the New York Times magazine for maternity wedding gowns
2001
Release of the Sankofa Collection and catalog featuring African and Ethnic Attire
1998
Launch of TeKay Designs’ website
TeKay Designs Contact:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 692454, Houston TX 77269
Phone: 281-807-0589 | 832-483-4864
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.tk-designs.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tekaydesigns
Twitter: @tekaydesigns | Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/tekayd
Blog: http://blog.tk-designs.com
Queen Of The Brides Contact:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 692454, Houston TX 77269
Phone: 832-969-5961
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.queenofthebrides.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/queenofthebrides
Twitter: @tekaydesigns
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/queenofbrides
Blog: http:// blog.queenofthebrides.com
Designer – Kimma Wreh - Setting Trends in Fashion
DESIGNER’S BIO
Kimma Wreh was born and raised in Liberia, West Africa
and travelled to the US in 1988 after political unrest
spurred the transition to the United States. Kimma
immediately pursued her educational goals receiving a
Bachelors Degree from Howard University in Washington
D.C.
After completing her MBA in 1998, Kimma embraced her
American dream when she founded TeKay Designs in 1998
with her sister. Always having a love of fashion and
passion for culture, Kimma developed TeKay Designs to
cater to the markets of Ethnic wear, including men’s,
women’s, bridal, formal, children’s wear, and accessories,
and expanded to Modern Bridal and Maternity formal
wear.
More recently, she was pivotal in launching the couture
Queen Of The Brides collection, as well as unique and
delicately hand crafted fashion jewelry to TeKay Designs
portfolio.
Never one for mediocrity, Wreh’s pieces appeal to those
who like elegance with a contemporary twist. Each piece
is made individually with a limited quantity produced each
year, much to the pleasure of her clients who crave unique
items.
Wreh’s designs have been published in several print magazines including The Knot, Get Married Magazine,
Bridal Guide Magazine, The New York Times, Wedding Style Guide International, Self, GenLux, Longe, Fashion
Avenue News, Entrigue, Annex, Bello, Viva, Amoize magazine, and numerous online publications. Wreh served
as a pageant judge at the Miss Teen 2014 and 2012 pageants. TeKay Designs statement necklace has graced
celebrities like Tennis superstar Serena Williams, Actress Ashley Rickards and Busy Phillips. Wreh's creations
have been featured on ABC Channel 13 (Houston) and major fashion shows including New York Couture Fashion
Week F/W 2014, Houston Fashion Week, Houston Wedding Showcase, The Ultimate Wedding Showcase in New
York, Africa Fashion Week Dallas, Connecting Fashion Worlds, Houston International Fashion Week, etc.
Media Placement
Dallas International Fashion Event
Couture fashion label TeKay Designs showcased select bridal / formal gowns and fashion jewelry at the
Dallas International Fashion Show in Dallas Texas. The event was held on May 16, 2014 in the Dallas City
Performance Hall, and was co-hosted by the City of Dallas and Trendy Africa Magazine.
For more details: http://trendyafrica.com/news/integration-and-diversity-revealed-at-dallas-intl-fashion/
African Bridal Affair
Luxury bridal designer TeKay Designs showcased bridal gowns and men's attire from it's Modern Bridal,
Ethnic Bridal and high end Queen Of The Brides collection at the African Bridal Affair in Dallas Texas. The
event was held on Sunday, April 6, 2014 in the Westin DFW Hotel, and was hosted by Amoize Magazine.
For more details: http://trendyafrica.com/fashion/tekay-designs-wows-audience-at-the-african-bridal-affairfashion-show/#sthash.luMczhU9.gbpl
TeKay Designs Dazzling Debut at Couture Fashion Week New York
Houston-based design label TeKay Designs presented its Fall 2014 collection of evening and bridal creations
at Couture Fashion Week in New York City. Marking the label's first showing at the prestigious event, the
fashion show was held at 6:00 pm on Sunday February 16, 2014 in the Grand Ballroom of the New Yorker
Hotel, in the city's Fashion District.
Photo Gallery: http://www.couturefashionweek.com/tekaydesigns/tekaydesigns.html
Press Release: http://www.couturefashionweek.com/press/tekay.htm
Video of CFW NY 2014 show
DZI: The Voice features story: TeKay Designs Presents “Queen of the Brides” Royalty Themed Gowns.
The Examiner releases coverage of Couture Fashion Week New York Fall 2014.
YHM Magazine features editorial on TeKay Designs
Couture Design House Draws From Historic Royalty
http://delialicious.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/couture-design-house-draws-from-historic-royalty/
New York Amsterdam News print newspaper features TeKay Designs: Queen Of The Brides
The Bahamas Weekly print newspaper features TeKay Designs: Queen Of The Brides
The New Pittsburgh Courier print newspaper features TeKay Designs: Queen Of The Brides
Actress Samantha Barks wears TeKay Designs necklace and bracelet as featured in Filler Magazine.
Spring 2013
http://www.tk-designs.com/media/Samantha-Barks-Filler-Magazine.pdf
http://fillermagazine.com/fashion/still/womens-winter-fashion-featuring-actress-samantha-barks/
Making her film debut in this year’s Les Miserables, Actress Samantha Barks looks the part of screen goddess
in this season’s winter whites and metallic trends. Photo shoot on location in Los Angeles at O Hotel.
Actress Samantha Barks wears TeKay Designs necklace as featured on Filler Magazine, Spring 2013 Issue.
http://fillermagazine.com/fashion/still/womens-winter-fashion-featuring-actress-samantha-barks/
TeKay Designs: Queen Of The Brides featured in Wedding Style Guide International (Summer 2013)
ACTRESS ASHLEY RICKARDS WEARS TEKAY DESIGNS
CHOKER AT THE OCTOBER 2012 MEDIA ACCESS AWARDS
Beverly Hills, CA: MTV’s Awkard leading lady Ashley Rickards looked fresh in whites and golds at
the 2012 Media Access Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Rickards looked simply chic in Wish’s
“Risk Dress” in white, paired with a stunning ivory and gold pearl choker by TeKay Designs.
Rickard’s ensemble looked terrific with her newly blonde locks!
Tekay Designs choker, $900
(available in ivory & gold and white & silver)
http://www.tk-designs.com/cgi-bin/SearchDetails.asp?code=1349&categCode=47
Annex Magazine Summer 2012 Issue Featuring Actress Busy Phillips wearing TeKay's red coral beaded collar
necklace on the cover page.
http://annexmagazine.com/adelynn-2/ | URL: http://annexmagazine.com/
ABOUT ANNEX MAGAZINE: Annex Magazine is an innovative forward thinking fashion publication who
features fashion, art, culture, and music that is new, not so new yet always unique! Annex's readers are
fashion innovators, enthusiasts, and trendsetters who are always looking for what's next and new.
TeKay Designs featured in Chumash Magazine, Winter 2012/13
Issue
TeKay Designs featured in Chumash Magazine, Winter 2012/13 Issue
TeKay Designs featured in Chumash Magazine, Winter 2012/13 Issue
TeKay Designs featured in Chumash Magazine, Winter 2012/13 Issue
TeKay Designs featured in Chumash Magazine, Winter 2012/13 Issue
TeKay Designs featured in Bello Magazine, 2012 Issue
TeKay Designs featured in Bisous Magazine, 2012 issue
Serena Williams wears TeKay Designs Jewelry as featured in Viva Magazine, Summer 2012
TeKay Designs featured in Razor’s Edge Magazine, Spring 2012
TeKay Designs featured in Port of Harlem magazine (last print issue before going green)
November 2011 to April 2012
TeKay Designs featured in Razors' Edge Magazine
Spring 2012
Ethnic Inspiration by TeKay Designs
TeKay Designs Fashion Necklace featured in On the Cusp Magazine
June 2012
http://www.tk-designs.com/media/TeKay-On-The-Cusp.pdf
TeKay Designs Fashion Jewelry featured in Mal Pearson.com
May 24, 2012
http://www.tk-designs.com/media/Mal-Pearson-Tekay-Designs-press-hit.pdf
Port of Harlem magazine features Liberian-American Fashion Designer Kimma Wreh
April 19 - May 2, 2012
http://www.portofharlem.net/features/kimmawreh.html
TeKay Designs Fashion Jewelry featured in GenLux magazine
March 31, 2012
http://www.tk-designs.com/media/Genlux-TeKay-Designs-Jewelry-Press-Hit.jpg
Longe Magazine features TeKay Designs
www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/375872
Interview with Kimma Wreh of TeKay Designs in Afrikan Goddess' online publication
January 9, 2012
http://afrikangoddessmag.com/2012/01/09/kimma-wreh-of-tekay-designs/
TeKay Designs / Designer Kimma Wreh featured in ModelStyle Magazine
November 2011
http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1ukhi/ModelStyleMagazineNo/resources/index.htm
TeKay Designs featured in Fashion Avenue News magazine – December 2011
TeKay Designs featured in Get Married magazine – Summer 2011
TeKay Designs Releases the Gold Collection - New Ethnic Bridal and Formal Line
TeKay Designs launches the Gold Collection - a fashionable ensemble of unique ethnic and Afrocentric bridal
and formal wear. The new ethnic wedding gowns are made of gorgeous dupioni silk, Guinea brocade,
embroidered laces, satins, beads and trims designed for brides who want a European cut with ethnic appeal.
Established in 1998, TeKay Designs has been designing ethnic and African-American wedding gowns, ethnic
formal and bridesmaids dresses, and ethnic men’s wear. Seizing the opportunity to showcase custom made
ethnic wedding dresses, the company has added the Gold Collection in addition to their original ethnic bridal
and formal designer line (The Sankofa Collection). The recently released Gold Collection features European
bridal styles complete with matching headpieces including ethnic accents and fabrics made of Guinea
brocade, kente, dupioni silk, jacquard, crepe satin, silk chiffon, hand woven embroidery, embroidered lace,
beads and decorative trim. The Gold Collection is appealing to the bride or groom who prefers a more fitted
Western style with ethnic appeal. Appealing to a global audience, we source rich and hand made fabrics,
lace and beaded trim from Africa, South America, and Asia to produce fabulous designs for special occasions.
According to designer and CEO, Kimma Wreh, “Our vision is to display Afrocentric and ethnic wedding
gowns, bridal and formal wear for women and men in conjunction with African arts and crafts to the U.S.
and international market. Too often the image of Africa is one of civil war and famine that overshadows the
positive image of extraordinary creativity and artistry passed down from generation to generation.”” From
the streets of Ghana (the former Gold Coast) to the markets of India, Brazil and Mexico, Ms. Wreh has been
exposed to diverse ethnic cultures and fashions where she worked with talented local tailors and artists.
The company has received numerous positive feedback from customers including Steven who commented
that “Your Afrocentric clothing is truly beautiful! Flexible for multiple uses, yet completely stunning in any
social situation! Thank you for allowing me to dress in a manner showing pride in my heritage at a
reasonable cost.”
TeKay Designs Ethnic Website
http://www.tk-designs.com/african features an extensive collection of authentic African clothing, ethnic
apparel, ethnic arts and crafts, and afrocentric accessories. The stylish ethnic apparel include custom
tailored and ready made attire for weddings, bridal and formal, evenings, casual, and special occasions.
Contact Information
Kimma Wreh
TeKay Designs Inc.
P.O. Box 692454, Houston TX 77269
Phone: 281-807-0589 | 832-483-4864
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://www.tk-designs.com