God Bless Ohio shirt

On Sunday morning, In the God Bless Ohio shirt Be different from Blk presented the collections of three emerging Black designers in conjunction with IMG, Color of Change, and UPS. The collections of jewelry designers Third Crown and Khiry, alongside the ready-to-wear collection of House of Aama, comprised a show that honored the triumphs and tribulations that comprise the Black narrative of America. First up was Third Crown, designed by couple Kofi and Kristen Essell, with their Edelsteen collection. Edelsteen means gemstone in Afrikaans, and the design duo hoped to channel the healing properties of gemstones into their architectural designs. Their stunning gold jewelry shone beautifully as models came out in simple black clothing, with interlocking gold belts and necklaces worn as tiaras providing a regal and subtle start to the show. Next up was House of Aama, the label designed by mother and daughter duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka, with their collection Heritage Bloodroot Collection – Into the Archives. Building off a 2017 collection and continuing their rich storytelling capabilities with clothing, the duo presented wearable dresses and coats that speak to the rich history of the Southern Creole and Deep South in a modernized context. Closing out the show was Khiry, a modern jewelry label designed by Jameel Mohammed, with their latest offering, Fights Reveal Futilities. Custom-made garments out of recycled t-shirts, bomber jackets, and knits took on new life with the dynamic cuffs, pins, and pendants that almost looked like thorns from a silver rose bush, trudging through battles to make a better future. The presentation included models swathed in metallic balloons, culminating in a bone-chilling finale where the models ripped them off, screaming for release and freedom. It was as thought-provoking as it was beautiful and aesthetically gorgeous, creating beauty out of trauma and pain, allowing the single rose to push through the ground on which struggles took place.