Aamber Hickman - "I have to get better every semester."

Sidewalk Sophisticates

Sidewalk Sophisticates

Sidewalk Sophisticates

Aamber Hickman & Sidewalk Sophisticates

Sidewalk Sophisticates

Sidewalk Sophisticates

Sidewalk Sophisticates

Sidewalk Sophisticates

Aamber and Myself 2009

The Designer - As I walk into the coffee shop, I immediately see her sitting at a small table. Aamber Hickman, my dear friend and talented clothing designer has been designing clothes of her own creation since high school. In her three years at Cal State University, Long Beach, Aamber's clothing lines Aamber Aleyna and Sidewalk Sophisticates have both been featured in an on campus fashion show called Rags2Rhythms. Miss Aamber has also conducted a student organized photo shoot for her garments, which are also featured in this post. I personally participated in this photo shoot as assistant art director and make-up artist.

Loose Threads - After we spent time catching up, and exchanging career info, we talked a little bit about Aamber's new line Ravish and Romance. Sounds exciting eh'? Well for this new collection Aamber has many tricks up her sleeve, all revolving around one main focus, quality. The collection will be filled with dresses, skirts, shorts, tops and a possible knit jacket. All in a color story of navy blue, grey, maroon, khaki, and black.

Making Ends Meet - Aamber is looking forward to creating her best clothing line yet, and presenting it in the Rags2Rhythms fashion show again this Spring season. She keeps telling herself, "I have to get better every semester." For the summer, Aamber will be looking for an internship to further pave her way into the industry as well as continuing to design clothing. We said our goodbyes in hopes that it will not be so long before we have time to catch up with each other again. Whenever that will be, I'm sure Aamber will have accomplished even more goals and have more surprises to bring to the world of fashion design. 


Thanks for reading fashionistas! I hope you enjoyed. 
- Melissa