K. Daniels Designs

J LeShaé is wearing a custom outfit designed by K. Daniels: a leopard-print top with dramatic, voluminous puff sleeves and a trailing fabric piece, paired with a black skirt featuring a high leg slit and black stiletto sandals. Her leopard-print train pools on the ground behind her. Stylist Nikko Smith accentuated the look with black sunglasses and large yellow-gold earrings.

J dons a stylized hair updo co-designed with Lola O. She poses confidently with support from pose coach Rachelle Gray, on an urban sidewalk in front of a meaningful mural painted on a white brick wall backdrop. On the left, black block letters and red script spell out: “CREATE the CULTURE TOGETHER” and below it in red text, “@4THECULTURE”. To the right is a colorful graphic portrait of a woman’s afro made from multi-colored circles. A small signature is on the far right. The photograph is an engaging depiction of self-expression and community.

The image is captured by local photographer Jessica Taylor.

KDaniels (Keiandria Daniels) was born and raised in Pleasant Grove, Dallas, TX. She grew up in a single-parent household with her younger sister and mother. She faced many challenges even at an early age, but made it her mission to conquer them all and use them as a testimony.

She has been in the fashion industry since 2011. She has worked in many aspects of the fashion industry, including fashion show production, clothing production, model coordinating, and sewing training. Although she enjoys making many different types of clothing, she specializes in creating couture “WOW” moment pieces for her clients. Fashion has always been a part of her life. In the year 2020, she stepped full throttle into designing full-time and building the empire KDaniels Designs. She has created pieces for many clients, including Paris Hilton, SWV, Ari Lenox, Cyn Santana, Juan Pazurita, Mimi Faust, K.Michelle, Jhene Aiko, DJ Duffey, Jekalyn Carr, B.Simone, Melissa Williams, Lil Mama, and Angela Simmons.