LexLine X ClothesMinded X Black & White Element

ABOUT THE BRANDS

BLACK & WHITE ELEMENT

Black & White Element is a fine jewelry and accessories brand founded in 2016 by Emily Zhang. Emily’s love for fashion and business inspired her to start a brand that aims to connect with an audience that shares the same appreciation for high quality handmade accessories. Black & White Element incorporates classics with some of her own original designs. She wanted the brand to represent her personal style, attitude, elegance, animist importantly - inclusivity.

CLOTHESMINDED

ClothesMinded is an eco-friendly, vintage exclusive thrift collection of statement pieces, all sourced by founder, Imani Shelton. Imani’s business started naturally from her own thrifted wardrobe. Those styles range from streetwear to glam.

An LIM graduate turned business entrepreneur, Imani’s natural talent for vintage style offers one of a kind pieces. There are no limits to personal style and timeless looks with ClothesMinded as Imani believes you shouldn’t sacrifice the price to looking fashionable. ClothesMinded gives overlooked vintage pieces a second chance at life to be appreciated and valued. Vintage or designer, fashion is what you make it.

STORY CREDITS

Creative Direction: Isabela Colon

Photography: Sabrina Talbert

Model: Nicol Maciejewska

Makeup: Erica Fouts

Look 1
Turtleneck: Stylists own
Skirt: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Shoes: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Earrings: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton

Look 2
Top: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Pants: Stylists own
Shoes: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Earrings: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Bracelet: Emily Zhang

Look 3
Dress: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Gloves: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Earrings: Emily Zhang

Look 4
Top: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Pants: Stylists own
Skirt: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Earrings: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Shoes: Models own

Look 5
Dress: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Cardigan: Stylists own
Body Chain: Emily Zhang

Look 6
Sweater: Stylists own
Blazer Dress: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Tights: Stylists own
Shoes: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Earrings: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton

Look 7
Dress: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Boots: Models own
Earrings: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Ring: Stylists own

Look 8
Dress: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Stockings: Stylists own
Shoes: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Earrings: ClothesMinded by Imani Shelton
Necklace: Emily Zhang