Words by Nick Slay
In a personal message to fans, Draya Michele thanks them for the support of her hugely successful fashion show at Style Fashion Week, this weekend.
Quoting how The New York Times in 2011 said Reading, PA was America’s poorest city, Draya Michele reflected on her humble beginnings. At a fashion show that caused frantic lines out the door and backed up traffic in front of landmark Italian restaurant Cipriani on 42nd street, Draya was thankful for all the fans that showed up to support her line. With a star studded first row that featured La La Anthony, Fabolous, Christian & Justin Combs, Draya wowed fans to a packed house.
Her show which featured women of color walking down the runway, featured an abundance of curves, style, and fun. Models were allowed to show their personality as they made their walk down the white path, and give a little shake for fans while strutting their stuff. For Draya, it wasn’t about launching a brand to market (Mint Swim is already available online) it was taking a victory lap, proving to herself and fans that should could make her dreams come true.