Sidewalk Style: Bold and Beautiful

We stopped an event entrepreneur with a penchant for bold pieces.

By Rachel Cothran

Aisha Davis
President, Desho Productions, which produces the Live! On Woodrow Wilson concert series.

What she’s wearing: A Cavalli jacket with a Diane von Furstenburg dress and Steve Madden shoes. Her sunglasses are an inexpensive pair purchased from a street vendor that she keeps at her desk for the times she forgets her regular shades.

How would you describe your style? “I think of my style as a personal expression of my creativity. Each day is a different mood.”

Have you gotten a lot of comments about the jacket? “This morning as I was walking up the street, a man yelled out to me and gave me two thumbs up. In some places, women will make reference to the label; they just know it somehow. Here, women just say, ‘You look great’ or ‘I like that on you.’ I think it’s important for women to compliment one another.”

What will you be wearing this summer? “Strong, bold colors. My eye has been going toward color-block looks recently—crisp reds, pure white, and jewel tones.”

Rachel says: What’s your standout statement piece? Mine is a pink, swing-shape brocade vintage jacket with beaded embellishments along the opening and cuffs. It looks great with jeans or with a springy pencil skirt. I feel happy every time I wear it, and compliments are always guaranteed. What in your closet makes you happy?

Comments

You go girl! You’re keeping up with your mother’s tradition of looking elegant.

Posted by: Cousin Olga, May 19, 2010 10:17:48 PM

You go girl!

Great to see, indeed!

I say..."If you got it, why not flaunt it on the streets of DC." It’s wonderful to see women, african american women in particular, making bold statements not only about their attire, but also about their confidence in life. While this outfit may not look as fantastic on everyone as it does on this woman, it is a testatment that you too can look fabulous: A positive spirit + a postive persona = a DC Fashionista!

Stroll on, sister

Posted by: CJ, May 14, 2010 03:03:25 AM

I’ve already voted and made my comment. But I want to again emphasize how beautiful and sheak she looks!!!

Posted by: Anita Hill, May 12, 2010 09:16:53 PM

Aisha, is a beautiful woman. She is my cousing and I remember when she was born and she has always worn beautiful clothes and has always had her own style and she can wear anything.
I definetely ould wear the jacket because I too wear what I want to and feel good about wearing what I like rather than always trying to keep up with the styles even though I am now a senior, I still haven’t lost my flair for clothes, and
I too love to dress upon occasion.
I also love her glasses, I must find out where she purchased them?

Posted by: Anita Hill, May 12, 2010 09:13:44 PM

She was a beautiful baby, stylish young lady, and an elegant woman. The WOW factor, for sure!

Posted by: Dennis J Davis, May 12, 2010 06:22:23 AM

Fabulosa!!!

Posted by: Aunt Lydia, May 12, 2010 06:20:49 AM

she looks fab as do all the davis women

Posted by: sara (davis) moore, May 12, 2010 03:11:31 AM

she looks great!

Posted by: mrs. neal, May 11, 2010 04:38:49 PM

Bold choice, but it’s great to see in DC!

Posted by: Kaarin, May 11, 2010 02:12:58 PM