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By Chris L ewis<br />
UVANA DO RAN<br />
<strong>The</strong> Woman With An Eye for Innovation!<br />
Say hello to Uvana Doran! She is a forward-thinking designer from<br />
New York, who relocated down to the Triad area here in North Carolina<br />
just four years ago. She has studied fashion design at <strong>The</strong> Fashion<br />
Institute of New York, and has a Bachelor?s of Science in Fashion<br />
Merchandising and Design from North Carolina A&T State University, so<br />
you know she is definitely an expert when it comes to style! She has<br />
worked with Paul Carroll, a renowned New York designer, where she<br />
gained valuable knowledge in creating fabulous designs and developing<br />
new products.<br />
We interviewed Uvana recently where she graciously gave us some<br />
insight on her background as well as her experiences working in the<br />
fashion industry thus far. Check it out!<br />
Can you t ell our readers about your background in fashion<br />
design?<br />
I studied Fashion Design at <strong>The</strong> Fashion Institute of technology in<br />
NY and North Carolina A&T State University receiving a Bachelor?s<br />
of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design. During<br />
my studies I've worked with renown designer Paul Carrol, as well<br />
as, participated in a number of events both locally and abroad.<br />
Please describe your designing process. Fem inine, evolving,<br />
classic chic.<br />
A bit of Diana Ross in 1975's Mahogany mixed with the<br />
structured edge and a power of Grace Jones.<br />
What or who inspires you?<br />
I'm inspired by classic feminine silhouettes, clean lines, and the<br />
retro flair of Harlem, NY during the 70's.<br />
If you could bring back an old fashion t rend t hat is now out<br />
of st yle, what would it be?<br />
For me, there is nothing "old" in fashion. Fashion is cyclical and<br />
rhythmic.<br />
What is t he m ost rewarding aspect of being a part of t he<br />
fashion indust ry?<br />
<strong>The</strong> ability to stand on a competitive platform, be loyal to your<br />
own design aesthetic and create wearable art that is<br />
unapologetic.<br />
Nam e one person, fam ous or som eone you know personally,<br />
t hat has influenced your personal st yle t he m ost and how<br />
did t hey do so?<br />
6<br />
My mother, she is indeed Every Woman.
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