Photographed on assignment for Model D Media as part of my reporting on Metro Detroit's emerging fashion industry, which included a series of articles for the local digital news magazine in 2020, these images document some of the sector’s leaders

Photographed on assignment for Model D Media as part of my reporting on Metro Detroit's emerging fashion industry, which included a series of articles for the local digital news magazine in 2020, these images document some of the sector’s leaders in fashion design, retail and apparel manufacturing.

Roslyn Karamoko, owner of fashion retail shop Detroit is the New Black, gazing at her reflection in a fitting room mirror. Although the store on Woodward closed in 2022, its products remained available online.

Roslyn Karamoko, owner of fashion retail shop Detroit is the New Black, gazing at her reflection in a fitting room mirror. Although the store on Woodward closed in 2022, its products remained available online.

Interior of Detroit is the New Black.

Interior of Detroit is the New Black.

A t-shirt on display at Detroit is the New Black.

A t-shirt on display at Detroit is the New Black.

Another view of the interior of Detroit is the New Black.

Another view of the interior of Detroit is the New Black.

Detroit is the New Black also offered a children's fashion line.

Detroit is the New Black also offered a children's fashion line.

Bust forms line the interior of Detroit Sewn in downtown Pontiac, Michigan.

Bust forms line the interior of Detroit Sewn in downtown Pontiac, Michigan.

Karen Buscemi, founder and CEO of Detroit Sewn, stands for a portrait in the apparel manufacturing warehouse in downtown Pontiac, which closed in 2024.

Karen Buscemi, founder and CEO of Detroit Sewn, stands for a portrait in the apparel manufacturing warehouse in downtown Pontiac, which closed in 2024.

An industrial sewing machine in the Detroit Sewn apparel manufacturing facility in Pontiac, Michigan.

An industrial sewing machine in the Detroit Sewn apparel manufacturing facility in Pontiac, Michigan.

Spools of thread in baskets at Detroit Sewn in Pontiac, Michigan.

Spools of thread in baskets at Detroit Sewn in Pontiac, Michigan.

Acclaimed fashion designer Tracy Reese poses for a portrait in her Detroit studio, where she works on designs for her Detroit-based label Hope for Flowers.

Acclaimed fashion designer Tracy Reese poses for a portrait in her Detroit studio, where she works on designs for her Detroit-based label Hope for Flowers.

Designer Tracy Reese poses for a portrait in the lower level of her Detroit-based studio, next to samples for her Hope for Flowers line.

Designer Tracy Reese poses for a portrait in the lower level of her Detroit-based studio, next to samples for her Hope for Flowers line.

Spools of thread at Detroit Sewn in Pontiac, Michigan.

Spools of thread at Detroit Sewn in Pontiac, Michigan.

Jennifer Guarino, CEO of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center, sits for a portrait at one of the organization's sewing facilities.

Jennifer Guarino, CEO of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center, sits for a portrait at one of the organization's sewing facilities.

The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center's sewing facility.

The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center's sewing facility.

One of the sewing and training facilities used by apparel manufacturing professionals at the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center.

One of the sewing and training facilities used by apparel manufacturing professionals at the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center.

Another view of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center's sewing facility.

Another view of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center's sewing facility.

Kelsey and Cassidy Tucker of the Detroit-based fashion brand Deviate pose for a portrait in front of Detroit is the New Black, one of the local shops where their fashion line was sold.

Kelsey and Cassidy Tucker of the Detroit-based fashion brand Deviate pose for a portrait in front of Detroit is the New Black, one of the local shops where their fashion line was sold.

Photographed on assignment for Model D Media as part of my reporting on Metro Detroit's emerging fashion industry, which included a series of articles for the local digital news magazine in 2020, these images document some of the sector’s leaders
Roslyn Karamoko, owner of fashion retail shop Detroit is the New Black, gazing at her reflection in a fitting room mirror. Although the store on Woodward closed in 2022, its products remained available online.
Interior of Detroit is the New Black.
A t-shirt on display at Detroit is the New Black.
Another view of the interior of Detroit is the New Black.
Detroit is the New Black also offered a children's fashion line.
Bust forms line the interior of Detroit Sewn in downtown Pontiac, Michigan.
Karen Buscemi, founder and CEO of Detroit Sewn, stands for a portrait in the apparel manufacturing warehouse in downtown Pontiac, which closed in 2024.
An industrial sewing machine in the Detroit Sewn apparel manufacturing facility in Pontiac, Michigan.
Spools of thread in baskets at Detroit Sewn in Pontiac, Michigan.
Acclaimed fashion designer Tracy Reese poses for a portrait in her Detroit studio, where she works on designs for her Detroit-based label Hope for Flowers.
Designer Tracy Reese poses for a portrait in the lower level of her Detroit-based studio, next to samples for her Hope for Flowers line.
Spools of thread at Detroit Sewn in Pontiac, Michigan.
Jennifer Guarino, CEO of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center, sits for a portrait at one of the organization's sewing facilities.
The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center's sewing facility.
One of the sewing and training facilities used by apparel manufacturing professionals at the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center.
Another view of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center's sewing facility.
Kelsey and Cassidy Tucker of the Detroit-based fashion brand Deviate pose for a portrait in front of Detroit is the New Black, one of the local shops where their fashion line was sold.

Photographed on assignment for Model D Media as part of my reporting on Metro Detroit's emerging fashion industry, which included a series of articles for the local digital news magazine in 2020, these images document some of the sector’s leaders in fashion design, retail and apparel manufacturing.

Roslyn Karamoko, owner of fashion retail shop Detroit is the New Black, gazing at her reflection in a fitting room mirror. Although the store on Woodward closed in 2022, its products remained available online.

Interior of Detroit is the New Black.

A t-shirt on display at Detroit is the New Black.

Another view of the interior of Detroit is the New Black.

Detroit is the New Black also offered a children's fashion line.

Bust forms line the interior of Detroit Sewn in downtown Pontiac, Michigan.

Karen Buscemi, founder and CEO of Detroit Sewn, stands for a portrait in the apparel manufacturing warehouse in downtown Pontiac, which closed in 2024.

An industrial sewing machine in the Detroit Sewn apparel manufacturing facility in Pontiac, Michigan.

Spools of thread in baskets at Detroit Sewn in Pontiac, Michigan.

Acclaimed fashion designer Tracy Reese poses for a portrait in her Detroit studio, where she works on designs for her Detroit-based label Hope for Flowers.

Designer Tracy Reese poses for a portrait in the lower level of her Detroit-based studio, next to samples for her Hope for Flowers line.

Spools of thread at Detroit Sewn in Pontiac, Michigan.

Jennifer Guarino, CEO of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center, sits for a portrait at one of the organization's sewing facilities.

The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center's sewing facility.

One of the sewing and training facilities used by apparel manufacturing professionals at the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center.

Another view of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center's sewing facility.

Kelsey and Cassidy Tucker of the Detroit-based fashion brand Deviate pose for a portrait in front of Detroit is the New Black, one of the local shops where their fashion line was sold.

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