Patrice K. Finney Carthern
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Copa: Where are you from?
Patrice: I'm from the wonderful place called Lanham, Maryland Copa: Which schools have you attended?
Patrice: I have the pleasure of attending and graduating the prestigious DuVal Senior High School, then attended and completed The National Institute of Cosmetology of Washington, D.C. |
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Copa: Who or what influenced you to develop your love for fashion?
Patrice: I came out of the womb playing 'dress up' and doing hair, and later on in life, I discovered makeup. And at what time? I remember at the age of 5 or 6 doing my first “swimsuit photo shoot” with a swimsuit, one of my grandma’s wigs, and sunglasses!!! I lay out on the back of the couch looking like one of the old pinup models from back in the day.
Patrice: I came out of the womb playing 'dress up' and doing hair, and later on in life, I discovered makeup. And at what time? I remember at the age of 5 or 6 doing my first “swimsuit photo shoot” with a swimsuit, one of my grandma’s wigs, and sunglasses!!! I lay out on the back of the couch looking like one of the old pinup models from back in the day.
Copa: Who are your 3 favorite models of all time and why?
Patrice: My all-time favorite model wasn’t a model but a singer named Diana Ross who starred in the movie “Mahogany” That was my first glimpse of a beautiful black woman who looked like me. The fashions in the movie had me dressing up in blankets and sheets daily. Then later in life I became familiar with other beautiful models such as Iman, Beverly Johnson, and Naomi Campbell. Each of these women represents elegance, grace, and beauty.
Patrice: My all-time favorite model wasn’t a model but a singer named Diana Ross who starred in the movie “Mahogany” That was my first glimpse of a beautiful black woman who looked like me. The fashions in the movie had me dressing up in blankets and sheets daily. Then later in life I became familiar with other beautiful models such as Iman, Beverly Johnson, and Naomi Campbell. Each of these women represents elegance, grace, and beauty.
Dianna Ross
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Beverly Johnson
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Naomi Campbell
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Copa: Please tell us about your first fashion show and professional photo shoot. Was it all that you expected?
Patrice: WOW!! I didn’t know what to expect, to be honest. But My very first show was produced through The Discovery Girl Course incorporation with Sears and Roebuck. It was held at center court at Landover Mall. Then later in my life, I had the pleasure of doing my first professional Epiphany shoot with Agape Couture Production.
Patrice: WOW!! I didn’t know what to expect, to be honest. But My very first show was produced through The Discovery Girl Course incorporation with Sears and Roebuck. It was held at center court at Landover Mall. Then later in my life, I had the pleasure of doing my first professional Epiphany shoot with Agape Couture Production.
Copa: How would you describe your personal style?
Patrice: My style is cute, comfortable, and classy!!!
Patrice: My style is cute, comfortable, and classy!!!
Copa: Who are your 3 favorite designers and their style?
Patrice: Being a proud Mom moment, my older son Stephen has created Tecoskiply, he's an aspiring fashion designer and his style is repurposing and creating styles from using different materials. Mac Duggal- I love gowns, gowns, and more gowns!!! Stylist J Bolin Luxe Brand.
Patrice: Being a proud Mom moment, my older son Stephen has created Tecoskiply, he's an aspiring fashion designer and his style is repurposing and creating styles from using different materials. Mac Duggal- I love gowns, gowns, and more gowns!!! Stylist J Bolin Luxe Brand.
Copa: What is your honest view of today's fashion?
Patrice: Fashion is ever-evolving, changing, and re-energizing. I’m very excited to see the inclusion of plus-size clothing and models.
Patrice: Fashion is ever-evolving, changing, and re-energizing. I’m very excited to see the inclusion of plus-size clothing and models.
Copa: What does the future hold for Patrice Finney and her wide world of fashion and style?
Patrice: I’m open to anything as long as it cute, comfortable and classy.
Patrice: I’m open to anything as long as it cute, comfortable and classy.
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