Two very gifted individuals collaborated together on their senior project at Parsons School of Design, this collaboration brought upon a Brand/Label that I describe as Romantic, Sophisticated, Feminine, Classic, and Stylish. The collaboration also received a nomination for "Designer of the Year Award" presented by Parson's. Benjamin Channing Clyburn and Sonia Yoon (pictured above) are the masterminds behind BENSONI. I have become an instant fan of this Brand/Label for it exudes everything that I live for when it comes to Style, not to mention that this partnership includes an African American.
Benjamin and Sonia have apprenticed under major Brands/Labels such as Donna Karan, Gap, Giorgio Armani, and Brioni.
As I looked through the collection (http://www.bensoni.com/), I immediately became a fan of the use of plaid and the mix of using plaids with different prints, as well as the use of greens, golds, khakis, and purple for these are the leading colors for the new Fall Season that's right around the corner!!! Their very intricate detailing, such as drapery and the use of ruffles, really put me in a Fashion Trance! This is definitely a Brand/Label that will have a long and successful career since its Launch in Spring 2007.
They have had press in many MAJOR publications, such as:
*Vogue Japan
*Marie Claire
*VS Magazine
*Harpers Bazaar
Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian are among the many celebrities that have been spotted in Bensoni designs!!

BESONI will be presenting their SS2011 Line in the upcoming New York Fashion Week!!!
                                                                                                      (Days Away!)