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C3: exploring 1,000 of Black Pittsburgh history through clothing.
Contemporary Craft BNY Mellon Satellite 600 Grant Street ‘T’ station Dec 16 22 - April 16 2023
Contemporary Craft BNY Mellon Satellite 600 Grant Street ‘T’ station Dec 16 22 - April 16 2023
Carnegie Museum of Art
2020-2022
Tomon Gown: hemp silk and glass beads
Grist March 2022
Carnegie Museum Magazine Summer 2020
Earth Week | Fashion Revolution Week
2020
We celebrate the Earth, Fashion - the makers, inspiration and innovation.
Look for us on Melaninass | Zoom(ing) with SmallMall on making and creating with what you have | via on FB and IG with Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse and on the Style412 Fashion Revolution podcast.
Look for us on Melaninass | Zoom(ing) with SmallMall on making and creating with what you have | via on FB and IG with Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse and on the Style412 Fashion Revolution podcast.
We are beyond thrilled and honored to be featured on the Fashion Revolution and Nest websites during
Earth Week - Fashion Week 2020
Earth Week - Fashion Week 2020
OAM: a community, creative response to COVID-19
Idia’Dega was honored by a grant from Pyer Moss’ Your Friends in New York fund for “minority and women-owned” businesses
image: Hypebeast
IDIA’DEGA at The Frick Museum in Pittsburgh
“One showstopper is a hand-beaded choker accented with flowers and a cascade of beige and cream beads by Tereneh Idia.
The work comes from her Idia’Dega line, which she creates with indigenous artisan women from Kenya and the Oneida Indian Nation of New York. In addition to detailed beading, the piece thoughtfully combines trends in style from a cross section of cultures.”
- Sara Bauknecht from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“One showstopper is a hand-beaded choker accented with flowers and a cascade of beige and cream beads by Tereneh Idia.
The work comes from her Idia’Dega line, which she creates with indigenous artisan women from Kenya and the Oneida Indian Nation of New York. In addition to detailed beading, the piece thoughtfully combines trends in style from a cross section of cultures.”
- Sara Bauknecht from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
After | Flight Wear Wander Repeat
PIT Art In Airport
Artist in Residence at the Pittsburgh International Airport
Inspired by the public art at Pittsburgh International Airport, Tereneh Idia of IdiaDega created two works. These garments are not only inspired by the art but also the airport, flight and innovation itself.
After Calder Pittsburgh (Left)
Recovered material from Pittsburgh International Airport Lost and Found
Other material from Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse (PCCR)
Materials in detail: Velcro and edge finishings from Pittsburgh International Airport unclaimed Lost and Found items. Vintage unused roll of wallpaper, thread and bias tape from PCCR.
Inspiration Alexander Calder’s Pittsburgh
This piece is a dress that embodies the shape and movement of the Calder Pittsburgh mobile in the Core of the Airside terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport. The bodice, front and back mirrors the shape of some of the mobile pieces, including one with the space missing that in the garment is place for the arm. The skirt is the movement of the mobile, that you not notice if you’re rushing out to your gate or to baggage claim. If you take a moment to enjoy the art, notice the calming graceful swirl.
After Katayama-Neumann Flight (Right)
Recovered material from Pittsburgh International Airport Lost and Found
Other material from Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
Materials in detail: Outer shell of necktie, jacket, scarves, umbrella, lining of jackets, netting of hooded jacket, sleeves from Pittsburgh International Airport unclaimed Lost and Found items. Thread, bias tape and ribbon from Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.
Inspiration Flight by Shohei Katayama and Michael Neumann “a rainbow-colored, 16-foot sculpture of a giant paper airplane“
The paper airplane for many is the first personal connection or idea of the power of flight, we can make it ourselves - we can imagine ourselves souring in the air. The dress takes the silhouettes of part of the folded pieces “paper airplanes” of the sculpture to create the garment piece by piece. Additionally the silhouette of the dress also harkens back to the early 1900s and the energy of innovation of Paris Exposition, the corset-less garments of Paris couturier Paul Poiret who opened his fashion house in 1903, the year of the Wright Brothers first flight.
Thank you to Eons Fashion Antique for use of mannequins.
After Calder Pittsburgh (Left)
Recovered material from Pittsburgh International Airport Lost and Found
Other material from Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse (PCCR)
Materials in detail: Velcro and edge finishings from Pittsburgh International Airport unclaimed Lost and Found items. Vintage unused roll of wallpaper, thread and bias tape from PCCR.
Inspiration Alexander Calder’s Pittsburgh
This piece is a dress that embodies the shape and movement of the Calder Pittsburgh mobile in the Core of the Airside terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport. The bodice, front and back mirrors the shape of some of the mobile pieces, including one with the space missing that in the garment is place for the arm. The skirt is the movement of the mobile, that you not notice if you’re rushing out to your gate or to baggage claim. If you take a moment to enjoy the art, notice the calming graceful swirl.
After Katayama-Neumann Flight (Right)
Recovered material from Pittsburgh International Airport Lost and Found
Other material from Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
Materials in detail: Outer shell of necktie, jacket, scarves, umbrella, lining of jackets, netting of hooded jacket, sleeves from Pittsburgh International Airport unclaimed Lost and Found items. Thread, bias tape and ribbon from Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.
Inspiration Flight by Shohei Katayama and Michael Neumann “a rainbow-colored, 16-foot sculpture of a giant paper airplane“
The paper airplane for many is the first personal connection or idea of the power of flight, we can make it ourselves - we can imagine ourselves souring in the air. The dress takes the silhouettes of part of the folded pieces “paper airplanes” of the sculpture to create the garment piece by piece. Additionally the silhouette of the dress also harkens back to the early 1900s and the energy of innovation of Paris Exposition, the corset-less garments of Paris couturier Paul Poiret who opened his fashion house in 1903, the year of the Wright Brothers first flight.
Thank you to Eons Fashion Antique for use of mannequins.
Photo: Pittsburgh International Airport
Tereneh Idia designer recognition
tereneh idia of idia’dega named 2019 Designer of the year | style week pittsburgh
Gyal conference in Saint Vincent and the grenadines
YLAI Young Leaders of Americas initiative exchange program
Media Contacts:
In Saint Vincent: Karen De Freitas Fraser
[email protected] | Instagram: @SokaGyal @OfficiallySoka
In USA: Tereneh Idia
skype: tereneh | e: [email protected] | Instagram: @IdiaDegaFashion @IdiaDega
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gyal Movement Engages the Creativity of Women and Girls’ to Build Entrepreneurs
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Reverse Exchange program brings United States fashion entrepreneur to Saint Vincent and Grenadines
PITTSBURGH, PA USA – May 7, 2019
Karen De Freitas Fraser spent several weeks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States answering the same question over and over, “Why would anyone come to Pittsburgh to learn about Fashion?” “Yes it was funny people kept asking me that. Why not NYC or Los Angeles?” De Freitas Fraser of the Caribbean nation Saint Vincent and the was in Pittsburgh as part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Program.
YLAI is a U.S. Department of State program in partnership with Meridian International Center, which saw hundreds of fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean arrive in the U.S. last fall to expand their leadership and entrepreneurial skills. While participating on the program, De Freitas Fraser was able to learn about the business of building a fashion brand through her Pittsburgh YLAI host, before launching her own fashion line SoKa. Karen’s host was Tereneh Idia, owner of Idia’Dega, a global eco-design collaboration working with artisans from around the world. Tereneh gave Karen access to several successful Pittsburgh designers like Nisha Blackwell of Knotzland, Kiya Tomlin and Kelly Simpson-Scupelli of Make + Matter – where she learned about the many aspects of this complex business.
Inspired by her experience on the program, Karen founded the Gyal Movement and decided to invite her mentor to Saint Vincent through a YLAI reverse exchange program. The Gyal Movement is meant to encourage Caribbean women to be bold and create opportunities, which enable them to achieve their highest potential by connecting girls and young women in the region in aim of sharing ideas, experiences, and skills leading to an enhanced quality of life. Through Karen’s vision, the Gyal Movement will launch through a conference and workshop series in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from May 13-17. Karen explains that the Gyal Movement will focus on “Education - through hands-on workshops, Mentorship - through one-on-one sessions and ongoing connections with business professionals and Networking - connecting with other people interested in developing ethical, entrepreneurial and creative Caribbean women leaders.” The five-day conference and workshop includes workshops on marketing, brand management, business pitch ideas, funding options, industry specific session for music, beauty, fashion, film and photography, as well as creative workshops like vision-inspiration board preparation and t-shirt designing.
The United States Embassy in Barbados, Eastern Caribbean and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States will also be involved in this program. A representative from the Embassy will speak to participants and will connect YLAI alumni to the Gyal Movement leadership team. Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, James Rodriguez said, “The goal of YLAI is to identify young leaders in the region and build linkages with other leaders across the world. Ms. De Freitas Fraser is a great example of this. We are glad to have such an active and enthusiastic alum in Saint Vincent and look forward to her continued efforts in helping grow the economy of the region.”
Joining Ms De Freitas Fraser and Ms. Idia are Vincentians Maria Joyette, a social media strategist and Dr. Niyan Fraser, an entrepreneurial consultant who will lead workshops thoughts the week. The organization, Happy Brown Girls will co-host the Friday May 17th evening Vision Board making event.
Funding for the reverse exchange program has been provided by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs via Meridian International Center, who is the implementing partner. Karen is hoping to garner support from local and regional business leaders by sponsoring the workshops.
In Saint Vincent: Karen De Freitas Fraser
[email protected] | Instagram: @SokaGyal @OfficiallySoka
In USA: Tereneh Idia
skype: tereneh | e: [email protected] | Instagram: @IdiaDegaFashion @IdiaDega
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gyal Movement Engages the Creativity of Women and Girls’ to Build Entrepreneurs
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Reverse Exchange program brings United States fashion entrepreneur to Saint Vincent and Grenadines
PITTSBURGH, PA USA – May 7, 2019
Karen De Freitas Fraser spent several weeks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States answering the same question over and over, “Why would anyone come to Pittsburgh to learn about Fashion?” “Yes it was funny people kept asking me that. Why not NYC or Los Angeles?” De Freitas Fraser of the Caribbean nation Saint Vincent and the was in Pittsburgh as part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Program.
YLAI is a U.S. Department of State program in partnership with Meridian International Center, which saw hundreds of fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean arrive in the U.S. last fall to expand their leadership and entrepreneurial skills. While participating on the program, De Freitas Fraser was able to learn about the business of building a fashion brand through her Pittsburgh YLAI host, before launching her own fashion line SoKa. Karen’s host was Tereneh Idia, owner of Idia’Dega, a global eco-design collaboration working with artisans from around the world. Tereneh gave Karen access to several successful Pittsburgh designers like Nisha Blackwell of Knotzland, Kiya Tomlin and Kelly Simpson-Scupelli of Make + Matter – where she learned about the many aspects of this complex business.
Inspired by her experience on the program, Karen founded the Gyal Movement and decided to invite her mentor to Saint Vincent through a YLAI reverse exchange program. The Gyal Movement is meant to encourage Caribbean women to be bold and create opportunities, which enable them to achieve their highest potential by connecting girls and young women in the region in aim of sharing ideas, experiences, and skills leading to an enhanced quality of life. Through Karen’s vision, the Gyal Movement will launch through a conference and workshop series in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from May 13-17. Karen explains that the Gyal Movement will focus on “Education - through hands-on workshops, Mentorship - through one-on-one sessions and ongoing connections with business professionals and Networking - connecting with other people interested in developing ethical, entrepreneurial and creative Caribbean women leaders.” The five-day conference and workshop includes workshops on marketing, brand management, business pitch ideas, funding options, industry specific session for music, beauty, fashion, film and photography, as well as creative workshops like vision-inspiration board preparation and t-shirt designing.
The United States Embassy in Barbados, Eastern Caribbean and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States will also be involved in this program. A representative from the Embassy will speak to participants and will connect YLAI alumni to the Gyal Movement leadership team. Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, James Rodriguez said, “The goal of YLAI is to identify young leaders in the region and build linkages with other leaders across the world. Ms. De Freitas Fraser is a great example of this. We are glad to have such an active and enthusiastic alum in Saint Vincent and look forward to her continued efforts in helping grow the economy of the region.”
Joining Ms De Freitas Fraser and Ms. Idia are Vincentians Maria Joyette, a social media strategist and Dr. Niyan Fraser, an entrepreneurial consultant who will lead workshops thoughts the week. The organization, Happy Brown Girls will co-host the Friday May 17th evening Vision Board making event.
Funding for the reverse exchange program has been provided by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs via Meridian International Center, who is the implementing partner. Karen is hoping to garner support from local and regional business leaders by sponsoring the workshops.
Highlights of past events and media
Idia’Dega was one of sixteen artisan leaders from around the country invited to participate in the Nest <> Hermes Convening on American Craft in New York City. September 2018.
New York Fashion Week Spring 2018
PearlArts Studios - Abbey: In the Red - Idia'Dega: Costumes
The Other Border Wall a collaboration with J Meridan Studios
Idia'Dega: Global Eco-Design Collboration
Creative Cookie Interview with designer Tereneh Mosley of Idia'Dega
Citizen TV Kenya feature on Mumbi Kaigwa is working on a documentary about the OMWA + Idia'Dega global eco-design collaboration.
Illuzion Magazine
"Africa’s Biggest Fashion Collaborations Of 2014"
by Richard Akuson Dec 2014
2014 was a year of different strides and milestone achievements across the continent ( it feels absolutely liberating writing in past tense) , ranging from the different fashion weeks from Lagos to Johannesburg to collaborations that totally made life a lot easier. In all we had the time of our lives.
Collaborations that happened between creatives and brands were however the highlight of the year, we have been able to choose our best collaborations of the year due to their issues they seeked to address, press buzz and the seeming success from the collaborations, enough said, let the drums begging to roll!!!
"Africa’s Biggest Fashion Collaborations Of 2014"
by Richard Akuson Dec 2014
2014 was a year of different strides and milestone achievements across the continent ( it feels absolutely liberating writing in past tense) , ranging from the different fashion weeks from Lagos to Johannesburg to collaborations that totally made life a lot easier. In all we had the time of our lives.
Collaborations that happened between creatives and brands were however the highlight of the year, we have been able to choose our best collaborations of the year due to their issues they seeked to address, press buzz and the seeming success from the collaborations, enough said, let the drums begging to roll!!!
Maasai and American Designers Join Forces For An Amazing Sustainable Fashion Line." "Tereneh Mosley has often stressed, while promoting Tomon, that the collection is primarily a creative collaboration among artists in the interest of sustainability and fashion that also provides support to the Olorgesailie Maasai Women — not a charity endeavor, making Tomon a very unique project. Read below, as the Mosley describes the design process, in her own words." via Super.Selected |
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Drexel University LeBow College of Business Market Street Magazine
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Idia'Dega on the cover rocked by the awesome Mandy Kushner, photo by Carmon Rinehart! Big thanks to Jenifer Schweitzer, Kilolo Luckett and the Local Pittsburgh magazine team. Issue #3 features an article about my dad, Thaddeus Mosley (and me!) Local Pittsburgh magazine Issue #3
"The Maasai 'Shuka' Has Evolved Into A Brand" by Andrea Bohnstedt for The Star Newspaper, Kenya
"Fashion designer and lecturer friend Tereneh Mosley is working on a collection with a group of Maasai women, and she had this to contribute: ‘When I was doing my thesis a professor told me that the fabric was introduced by the British, it is tartan or based on tartan with red being the primary color'". by Andrea Bohnstedt Read full article: click
"Fashion designer and lecturer friend Tereneh Mosley is working on a collection with a group of Maasai women, and she had this to contribute: ‘When I was doing my thesis a professor told me that the fabric was introduced by the British, it is tartan or based on tartan with red being the primary color'". by Andrea Bohnstedt Read full article: click
Idia'Dega designs featured in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine
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Yale - National University of Singapore Visiting Scholar 2013
