Donna by De Levante

Side view of a model displaying a hand-smocked cotton twill drop-shoulder sleeve.
Side view of hand-smocked cotton twill drop-shoulder sleeves.
Front view of a model in a hibiscus pink oversized cargo pant and parka, in cotton canvas, with double collar and smocked sleeves.
Front view of hibiscus pink oversized cargo pant and parka with double collar and smocked sleeves.
Back view of a model presenting a quilting based on a childhood photo of my mother and me.
Back view showing a quilting based on a childhood photo of my mother and me.
The photo shows my mom and me modeling both looks inspired by my mother's wardrobe in the 90s/00s.
Mom and me: Modeling both of the looks inspired by my mother's wardrobe in the 90s/00s.
This photo of Look 2 shows an oversized charcoal pinstripe blazer with my mother's hand-embroidered signature on the lapel and a matching pinstripe mini skirt.
Look 2: Oversized charcoal pinstripe blazer with my mother's hand-embroidered signature and mini skirt.
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Donna by De Levante celebrates the accomplishments and life of my mother Donna de Levante. It reflects and reimagines Dr. Donna de Levante's style in the 1990s and 2000s, while capturing the glamour and street style of the hip hop and R&B culture during that time. It is the embodiment of femininity, confidence, and rebellion—just like Donna.
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Photographers: Jonathan Mitchell, Ayo Afariogun
Models: Katelyn de Levante Raphael, Donna de Levante Raphael
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Katelyn De Levante
Toronto, Canada
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Studied abroad at FIT in Milan, Italy
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