Fashion designers Diana Misetic, Kiya Tomlin, Nami Ogawa and jewelry designer Caesar Azzam show the latest looks for holiday at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture.
The Franco Harris Theater Stage draws a spotlight on Danika in a black wool cocktail dress ($215) from ZETO by Nami Ogawa with a free-form sterling silver necklace ($675) by Caesar’s Designs.
Photo by Becky Thurner Braddock
The Franco Harris Theater Stage draws a spotlight on Danika in a black wool cocktail dress ($215) from ZETO by Nami Ogawa with a free-form sterling silver necklace ($675) by Caesar’s Designs.
Danika is lounging near the August Wilson Center donor wall in a silk cream cocktail dress ($180) from ZETO by Nami Ogawa with a three-stone, sterling silver and amethyst butter ring ($1,350) by Caesar’s Designs.
Photo by Becky Thurner Braddock
Danika is lounging near the August Wilson Center donor wall in a silk cream cocktail dress ($180) from ZETO by Nami Ogawa with a three-stone, sterling silver and amethyst butter ring ($1,350) by Caesar’s Designs.
From the second floor window of the Richard P. and Virginia C. Simmons Lobby, Maddy looks picturesque in a black- and-ivory silk plaid taffeta dress with raven feathers ($1,120) by Diana Misetic. Available at Little Black Dress.
Photo by Becky Thurner Braddock
From the second floor window of the Richard P. and Virginia C. Simmons Lobby, Maddy looks picturesque in a black- and-ivory silk plaid taffeta dress with raven feathers ($1,120) by Diana Misetic. Available at Little Black Dress.
In the PNC Foundation Donor Lounge, Danika and Maddy are flanked in chic yet contrasting limited-edition designs by Kiya Tomlin. Danika stands tall in a plum brocade jacket with a bias-cut crepe skirt and satin belt accessorized with a sterling silver Butter cuff ($1,575) featuring a rose de France amethyst by Caesar’s Designs. Maddy is on the edge of her seat in a double-layer, bias-cut sleeveless blouse and beaded skirt with full-length exposed rear zipper, paired with long sterling silver and black Tahitian-pearl earrings ($975) by Caesar’s Designs. Prices for Kiya Tomlin attire are available upon request.
Photo by Becky Thurner Braddock
In the PNC Foundation Donor Lounge, Danika and Maddy are flanked in chic yet contrasting limited-edition designs by Kiya Tomlin. Danika stands tall in a plum brocade jacket with a bias-cut crepe skirt and satin belt accessorized with a sterling silver Butter cuff ($1,575) featuring a rose de France amethyst by Caesar’s Designs. Maddy is on the edge of her seat in a double-layer, bias-cut sleeveless blouse and beaded skirt with full-length exposed rear zipper, paired with long sterling silver and black Tahitian-pearl earrings ($975) by Caesar’s Designs. Prices for Kiya Tomlin attire are available upon request.
Next to “Allegheny Trace,” a walnut and steel sculpture by artist Thaddeus Mosley, Maddy is striking in this black silk tulle and beaded stretch silk duchess satin dress ($765) by Diana Misetic. Available at Little Black Dress.
Photo by Becky Thurner Braddock
Next to “Allegheny Trace,” a walnut and steel sculpture by artist Thaddeus Mosley, Maddy is striking in this black silk tulle and beaded stretch silk duchess satin dress ($765) by Diana Misetic. Available at Little Black Dress.
'Tis the season for cocktail parties, galas and seasonal gatherings–and the August Wilson Center for African American Culture is one of Pittsburgh’s places to be and be seen. A world-class cultural center, the 65,000-square-foot complex is a spectacular event venue engaging regional and national audiences in its mission of preserving and celebrating the art, culture and history of African Americans from western Pennsylvania. Named after Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Hill District native August Wilson, the center presents year-round programming, including music, dance, theater, visual arts and exhibitions.
The Designers
Caesar’s Designs
5413 Walnut St., Shadyside; 412/621-0345 and The Hole in the Wall Gallery, 2764 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell; 724/335-8888, caesarsdesigns.com
Diana Misetic at Little Black Dress
5896 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside; 412/363-6442, dianamisetic.com
