COUTURE: What's In The Name?

Someone once asked me what it meant to be couture... When I named myself JaKeen Couture, I pondered that same question. The world has its own meaning COUTURE: being, having, or suggesting the style; very fashionable. But I have come to a place in my life where the opinion of the world no longer affects my own. So I went forth to discover what makes my namesake, why it felt so right to choose it... or why it chose me.






Someone once asked me what it meant to be couture... When I named myself JaKeen Couture, I pondered that same question. Some believe that couture is high fashion. A privilege reserved for the rich and well off. A symbol of status, power, and entitlement. They believe that couture is worn by today's version of royalty; Celebrities, Politicians, Socialites and the like. So I went forth to discover what makes my namesake, why it felt so right to choose it... or why it chose me.






Somone once asked me what it meant to be couture... When I named myself JaKeen Couture, I pondered that same question. There are those that think couture is that special piece. The unique little black dress found at that thrift shop on the corner, the charming necklace buried deep in your grandmother's vanity, maybe even those amazing pumps with the bow grabbed from another's hand at a vintage boutique. The one-of-a-kind piece that you didn't know you couldn't live without, until the light hit it just right. So I went forth to discover what makes my namesake, why it felt so right to choose it... or why it chose me.






Someone once asked me what it meant to be couture... When I named myself JaKeen Couture, I pondered that same question. Then I answered it. It meant to be the one-of-a-kind person I was meant to be. Even without the clothes, the fashion, the lifestyle, I would still be JaKeen Couture. I could still walk into a room and demand the attention because I adore the skin I am in. I could still be your friend from omaha because I acknowledge that my geographical location has nothing to do with my spiritual, mental, physical, or fashionable journey. Couture, I realize, is a mindset. When I put on my clothes in the morning, I adorn my mind in what it means to be couture simultaneously. When I style a model for a photoshoot, I wrap her in confidence. And when I tell my friends to try those other earrings, I set them up for a night of decadence. All these things make up the essence of couture. So I went forth to discover what makes my namesake, why it felt so right to choose it... or why it chose me.







Stylishly Yours
-JaKeen Couture

Model: Stephanie Hines
Wardrobe Stylist: JaKeen Couture
Photographer: Jasmin Wright

(If you want to work with anyone mentioned in this blog please contact me at JaKeenCouture@hotmail.com)