{"id":3062,"date":"2019-10-21T07:42:41","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T07:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elessi.nasatheme.com\/?page_id=3062"},"modified":"2024-10-05T10:33:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T07:33:12","slug":"the-founder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/omookadigitaldesigns.com\/eas\/the-founder\/","title":{"rendered":"The Founder"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row el_class=”margin-top-50 margin-bottom-0 mobile-margin-top-0″][vc_column width=”2\/3″ el_class=”padding-right-40 padding-top-5 padding-side-mobile-0 mobile-margin-bottom-5 mobile-padding-top-10″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”padding-right-20 padding-side-mobile-0″][vc_custom_heading text=”THE FOUNDER” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:31px|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:44px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″ css=”” accent_color=”#000000″][vc_column_text css=””]Meet ERIKA A<\/em><\/a>. the visionary curator behind the brand, Erika A Style.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a passion for fashion and a keen eye for style, Erika has made her mark in the industry as a personal and fashion stylist, multi-label fashion curator, high-end personal shopper, and the creative director of Akire-Collection.<\/p>\n

With more than twelve years of experience in the fashion world, during this time she has honed her skills, worked as a personal stylist<\/a> ,personal shopper for a range of private clients around the globe, and modeling for various fashion projects.<\/p>\n

Erika A. studied culinary arts, but while she enjoyed cooking, she was also craving a more vibrant and fulfilling creative outlet. It was then she discovered her passion for fashion, where her love for food seamlessly merged with her newfound love for style. Drawing inspiration from the principles of balance and precision in culinary art, Erika believes that the key to impeccable fashion lies in knowing just how much to add.<\/p>\n

In addition to running her concept store, Erika is the creative director behind the Akire Collection, an embodiment of African luxury bags crafted with attention to details by experienced and skilled artisans. Born during the challenges of the Covid era, Akire celebrates the true craftsmanship of Erika\u2019s fellow countrymen, embodying a spirit of resilience and beauty.<\/p>\n

Erika\u2019s love affair with fashion is epitomized by her signature statement the scarab beetle, which is also the Akire\u2019s brand logo. Inspired by a chance encounter with rock legend Steve Tyler, who praised her scarab accessory as \u201ca beautiful statement piece,\u201d Erika considers it\u2019s her lucky charm, she has worn the scarab beetle jewellery collections to countless events in the past and continues to do as a symbol of her growth journey; a reminder of the places ,people that gave and still give her strength to learn and unlearn.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”slideInRight” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1717283329534{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}” el_class=”banner-farm-au”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1717283028483{background-color: #000000 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column parallax=”content-moving” el_class=”desktop-padding-top-50 desktop-padding-bottom-50 mobile-padding-top-50 mobile-padding-bottom-50 desktop-padding-left-5 desktop-padding-right-5″][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=”slideInUp” css=”” el_class=”the-founder”]Beyond Fashion, Erika finds joy in creating beauty in every facet of life; curating clothes, collecting art, decorating spaces, and hosting guests for intimate gatherings or events.<\/p>\n

Through Erika A. Style, she invites you to join her journey of style, individuality, creativity, and self-expression, a journey where every piece is handpicked through her travels, every detail tells a story, and all her creations reflect her passion for beauty and artistry. With her discerning eye for creating a multicultural space is a way to share her story with the outside world and the world she lives in.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”text-center margin-bottom-0 nasa-crazy-box” css=”.vc_custom_1717283127281{background: #000000 url(https:\/\/omookadigitaldesigns.com\/eas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1.FIRST-PIC-PROFILE-FOR-THE-PAGE.jpg?id=4361) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column parallax=”content-moving” el_class=”desktop-padding-top-100 desktop-padding-bottom-150 mobile-padding-top-50 mobile-padding-bottom-50 desktop-padding-left-100 desktop-padding-right-100″][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1716667080741{margin-top: 5% !important;margin-right: 2.5% !important;margin-bottom: 5% !important;margin-left: 2.5% !important;padding-top: 10% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #000000 !important;border-radius: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”” el_class=”the-founder”]\u201cFashion without Borders<\/p>\n

Step into my physical store and let it tell you my story of travels, my deep appreciation for diverse cultures, my passion for creativity, and my ever evolving creative spirit.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”margin-top-80″][vc_column]

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