Embracing the Nigerian Culture

The African-American culture in the United States is a wide and varied one, with men and women from many different walks of life and many different heritages coming together under a single umbrella.

 

In many ways, the culture of Nigeria is a mirror image of that African-American culture. Many African Americans can trace their heritage directly to this rich and vibrant country, but even those who cannot are able to appreciate its ethnic diversity and rich history.

 

One of the things that is most loved about the Nigerian culture is its focus on fashion, and many African-Americans are embracing Nigerian fashion. Those Nigerian-inspired fashions are a great way for African-Americans to show off their taste and style while giving a nod to their cultural heritage.

 

 Fashion has a unique ability to bring an entire culture together, and nowhere is that more evident than in the clothing designs of Nigeria.

Raquel Newell’s clothing below is proof of the cross-cultural power of fashion. Whether it stems from a desire to reconnect with a lost culture or just their fashion sense, there is a reason so many African-Americans are embracing Nigerian culture and fashion in all its forms.

Raquel Newell
Photography - Jim Toreli
Jewelry - UNICAS - www.unicasfashions.com

Collaboration with Blac Detroit Magazine

UNICAS is proud of its collaboration with Blac Detroit Magazine - the premiere lifestyle magazine for African Americas through the entire Detroit region. One of our designs was recently featured on the magazine's style page.

The fact that Black Detroit Magazine is so universally respected and widely read in the Detroit area makes this feature all the more important  The magazine is know for its innovative features and great reporting and we are thrilled to be included.

Through the years Black Detroit magazine has covered the people, the places and the issues that are most important to the African American community in Detroit. The fact that the Creative Director chose to include UNICAS and its unique jewelry design in its latest edition
fills us with delight.

We invite fans of our jewelry to pick up a copy of Blac Detroit Magazine.  .

UNICAS, LLC featured in the WALK 8th Edition Fashion Show

UNICAS showcased its fall designs in the WALK fashion show in Detroit Michigan on December 14. We were proud to be part of this high profile fashion event, and we are even more thrilled to be featured in the couture section.

The WALK fashion show is produced on a bi-annual basis. This exciting show focuses on discovering and uncovering the hidden jewels of the fashion world. As the largest fashion show in the Midwest, WALK shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the fashion industry in Detroit. The show is one of the most respected events in the entire industry, attracting well known celebrities like Naima Mora, Whitney Thompson, Dominique Reighard and Teyona Anderson, all past winners of America's Next Top Model. This show has a long history of success, and UNICAS is proud to have played a part in that ongoing success. 

                      

 WALK fashion shows have been held in some of the most prestigious venues in Detroit, including the Detroit Opera House, the Cobo Hall Convention Center, the Masonic Temple, the Detroit Roostertail and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

UNICAS would like to extend a special thank you to Raquel Newell, Renita Walker and Kofo Gbadebo, and model Star Misskemi for their assistance with this special event. Special thanks to the WALK team and the photographers that willingly shared the pictures with us – Jak Wad, Gary Washington, and Vince Holloway.