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ABOUT Karyn D. Collins
ARTICLES:
The Queen Behind the Scenes at Fashion Week
February 12, 2012
Audrey Smaltz heads a company that handles all the details to ensure a successful runway show.
4 Questions With Broadway's New Star
| January 18, 2012For Condola Rashad, daughter of Phylicia and Ahmad, lessons from her family are key to her success.
Spring Style Trends: A Fashion Week Recap
| September 16, 2011Bright colors ruled the runways of Tracy Reese, Duro Olowu, Stephen Burrows and more.
4 Questions With Tracy Reese
| September 12, 2011The A-list designer chats about black fashion designers, inspiration and running a business.
4 Questions With Korto Momolu
| September 10, 2011The former Project Runway contestant has back-to-back fashion shows this season.
'Project Runway' Draws Fans, Speculation
| September 10, 2011Nine designer contestants from the popular show presented their lines at Fashion Week.
4 Questions With B. Michael
| September 08, 2011Designer B. Michael, a favorite of Phylicia Rashad and Cicely Tyson, chats with The Root to kick off New York Fashion Week.












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