TeKay Designs Media Kit
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TeKay Designs Media Kit
TeKay Designs, Inc www.tk-designs.com www.queenofthebrides.com …A High Fashion Expose Houston, Texas §•§ 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