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b. michael designs

Let’s just call him New York’s best kept secret. You may have seen his scene stealing designs in "Madea's Family Reunion" and the hit ABC series "Ugly Betty." Fashion extraordinaire, b. Michael is no stranger to the big leagues. He’s dressed some of Tinseltown’s finest, including the likes of Halle Berry, Beyonce, and Tamara Tunie. Here’s an intimate peek into styles by b. Michael Couture.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Fashion Strike

Designer b. michael shares camera time with actress Lynn Whitfield and R&B songstress Mya.

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Seeing Stripes

Model Chudney Ross works the red carpet wearing a signature b. michael couture dress. Slimming lines and bold patterns make this dress a must-have.

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Hardly Ugly

There’s nothing ugly about couture genius. Actress Vanessa Williams dons a sleek mustard b. michael ensemble on the set of ABC’s “Ugly Betty”.

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Design to Wear

Designer b. michael and actress Rhonda Ross Kendrick give photogs something to talk about in stunning evening wear by b.michael courture.

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Start the Show

Designer b. michael showcases his fall 2008 line at Christie’s Auction House in New York City. Sharp lines and classic curves rule the collection.

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Dollars, Fashion and Sense

Expert fashion commentator Lloyd Boston puts in his two cents at the fall 2008 b. michael couture show.

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Purple All-star

Clean lines and patterns ran rampant throughout the b. michael couture fall 2008 collection. The season’s line gets a fashion mark for its pure sophistication.

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Star Gazing

All of Hollywood came out to support b.michael and his fall collection. Actress Tamara Tunie poses with a guest prior to the start of the show.

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Encore

Nothing but cheers and applause for b. michael as he greets the audience after a fabulous display of fashion perfection.

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