Objects of Desire: Hemma’s ‘Empire Collection’ Classic Skinny Kente Ties..

COURAGE TIE -Price: $69.99

SUCCESS TIE -Price: $69.99

DUALITY TIE -Price: $69.99

Yep its that time of the year again, -and your wondering -what to buy the man who has everything? Well feast your eyes on the above on-trend skinny Kente [with silk charmeuse lining] ties; lovingly handmade by Ghana Rising favourite, Hemma. I’m especially loving the ‘Courage’ tie -and I’m not alone because La Obama himself's an avid fan. -And I’m predicting that, like Hemma’s much coveted Asante Jacket, -their men’s ‘Empire Collection’ ties -are future classics…. For more information or to purchase the above ties or visit: http://www.thehemmacollection.com/

A Must: Hemma’s Trunk Show this Friday in Soho NYC…

As you all know, -I love, love Hemma’s elegant designs –and since writing about them last year, -have watched them go from strength-to-strength; featured in Essence and LUCKY magazine and BET. And in a warm appreciation to all their lovely customers -are having a Trunk Show this Friday in Soho showcasing the collection and celebrating Hemma's meteoric success. For more information visit: http://www.thehemmacollection.com/

Fashion: The Hemma 2010 Collection

“Hemma creates fresh, elegant collections using authentic hand-woven Kente, a textile rich in African royal tradition. Kente began to flourish in West Africa in the 17th century and still remains prominent representing social prestige, luxury, and cultural sophistication. Each garment is uniquely handmade from intricately hand-woven kente imported from Ghana. By incorporating the same techniques used to dress Ghanaian nobility for centuries, Hemma allows each client to exude royalty.” www.thehemmacollection.com

In a world full of fashion labels –it take a truly exquisite, high-end label to stand out –and the Hemma fashion label does just that. Beautifully handmade with the best quality hand-woven Kente, the Hemma label is all we sybarites dream about. A Luxurious [all their Kente pieces are scrumptiously lined with silk], elegant, show stopping label, –the Hemma 2010 Collection is 'to-live-for'. I’m crazy about the blue Chanel-esque ‘Asante Jacket’ [$550.00] and the black stretch wool ‘Sena Dress’ -with Kente detail [$500.00]. Hemma has just launched The Hemma Foundation –and will be donating a percentage of all sales directly to the ‘La Yahoushua Middle School’ in Ghana. For more information about Hemma please visit: www.thehemmacollection.com