Avee Charles, the founder of Philadelphia-based design and fashion company AVEEATION, has seen her brand gain much global acclaim in recent years, writes Cassandra Lopez for The Philadelphia Tribune.

She recently partnered with global brands and platforms like SHEIN, Flying Solo, and Off/Script.

Charles founded AVEEATION at 19 years old and has now been successfully running her company for the past seven years.

A Philadelphia native and resident, Charles also spends much of her time in New York. Her Philly roots has deeply influenced her work as an artist and business woman.

“Philadelphia’s music and arts scene really pours into me in so many disciplines from music, theater, dance and fashion,” she said. “I’m a neo-soul-jazz girly so that definitely influences my perspective on fashion and how I style, which is why a lot of my pieces are reminiscent of ‘90s [and] early 2000s pop culture.”

Charles recently had the opportunity to showcase her debut fall collection at New York Fashion Week, and is now preparing for the re-launch of her men’s collection.

Her goal is to stay connected with her East Coast community.

“I want us as a community and as minorities to be conscious of where our dollar is going when it comes to fashion,” she said.

Read more about Avee Charles and her AVEEATION brand in The Philadelphia Tribune.

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