Biochemist by Day, Fashion Designer by Night: Spotlight on L-Shandi
Beltsville, Md.-based business is among 80 designers and boutiques represented at this year's Crystal Couture.
A Beltsville, Md., woman who is a biochemist by day and fashion designer by night is among 80 businesses represented at this year's Crystal Couture fashion show and sale. Lara Akinsanya, who owns the online business L-Shandi, designs, creates and sews custom clothing and is promoting select pieces at the Crystal City event. Her clothing will be on display from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, wrapping up a five-night exhibition at the annual Arlington fashion show. This year, it's on the 12th floor of 251 18th St. Akinsanya typically has 500 pieces of clothing ready at any given time, and takes about 60 pieces with her to shows. She also makes a handful of custom creations each month. “I know every single one of my designs,” Akinsanya told Patch. “…
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