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taken in Saint Germain des Prés, Paris by @bemadebyb

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🔥 Scarlet Ember 🔥

Designed for the stunning @jules.md08 , who traveled from Canada for her custom pieces. I met her at @beautyitseverywhere New York Fashion Week. This gown is a statement of strength, movement, and bold elegance—just like the woman wearing it.

From its sculptural silhouette to the dynamic textures that mimic flames in the wind, Scarlet Ember embodies fiery passion and unstoppable confidence. And when a top model brings it to life? Pure magic. Julia set this photo shoot with @muddywaterphotography ablaze with every pose—fire, grace, and undeniable presence.

#ScarletEmber #NYFW #BeautyItsEverywhere #FashionInMotion #MuddyWaterPhotography #CoutureArt #RedHotElegance #BlackDesigner #BlackExcellence #SupportBlackDesigners #BlackCreatives #BlackOwnedFashion #ElevateBlackDesign #MelaninMagic #TopModelEnergy #RunwayFire #SheOwnsIt #parisfashionweek by @bemadebyb

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The Finale. Closing out @bemadebyb Hitsville: From Motown to Legacy Collection and the 2026 @baltimoremetgala Show! Reflecting Diana Ross’s legacy with Mirror Ball Fantasy 🪩🪩🪩

Production | @baltimoremetgala
Fashion Producer | @itslanarae
Designer | @bemadebyb
Hair | @shemsbhave @srbridalexperience
Makeup | @____tiannaa @whitneybyrd_
📸 | @claytonjonesimages @phelanmarc @x_vision_photography
🎥 | @seanburgandyshootsfashion @seanburgandymedia

#MirrorMirror #RunwayModel #BaltimoreMetGala #DianaRoss #Mahagony taken in The HALL at Live! by @bemadebyb

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From Motown to Icon ✨ A look back at BEMade’s “Hitsville U.S.A.” at the Baltimore Met Gala. Every look was designed to tell a story celebrating the glamour, evolution, influence, and undeniable legacy of Diana Ross. 🪩🎶

Fashion is the fabric. Storytelling is the art.

Show producer: @itslanarae ItsLanaRae. Amazingly captured 📸by @claytonjonesimages

#BEMade #HitsvilleUSA #BaltimoreMetGala #DianaRoss #Motown by @bemadebyb

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“Reflections of the way life used to be…”
- Diana Ross & The Supremes

REFLECTED LEGACY
Hitsville USA: From Motown to Icon

For the finale, Reflected Legacy was designed to feel like the culmination of the entire journey, from Motown polish to cinematic glamour, from disco brilliance to timeless icon status.

The gown transforms the idea of a disco ball into a grand couture silhouette. Thousands of silver sequins create a reflective surface that catches and scatters light across the room, while the exaggerated ball-gown skirt gives the piece a sense of scale, drama, and ceremony. The sculpted bodice keeps the silhouette strong and feminine, while the clustered mirror-ball embellishment at the shoulder extends the concept beyond the fabric and turns the garment itself into a celebration of light.

The perfectly sculpted hair continues that story, with miniature mirrored spheres woven into the sculptural updo, making the entire look feel intentional from head to hem. Every element is reflective literally and symbolically.

This finale represents more than disco. It reflects the many eras of Diana Ross: the young woman who emerged from Motown, the glamorous Supremes front woman, the actress, the solo superstar, the fashion icon, and the enduring legend.

The lyric “Reflections of the way life used to be” becomes especially meaningful here because the look asks us to look back while still celebrating what remains.

Radiance. Reflection. Glamour. Grandeur.

Show Producer: @itslanarae
Photographer: @pathfindergraphic
Model: @moniquedanielle_
Hair
Unit: @qofatlanta
Install: @itsshawnarenee @shemsbhave
Makeup: @whitneybyrd_

#BaltimoreMetGala #BMG2026 #HitsvilleUSA #FromMotownToIcon #ReflectedLegacy #DianaRoss #TheSupremes #Reflections #DiscoBallGown #MirrorBallFashion #DiscoGlamour #FinaleLook #FashionFinale #BlackFashionDesigner #BlackDesigners #BlackFashion #EditorialFashion #WearableArt #FashionAsStorytelling #FashionIllustration #MotownLegacy #DianaRossLegacy #MadeToBeIconic #BeMade #BeMadeFashion by @bemadebyb

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“Love taught me, who was the boss…” -Diana Ross

THE BOSS
Hitsville USA: From Motown to Icon

Commanding, sculptural, and unapologetically glamorous, The Boss is built around presence. The sleek gold corseted jumpsuit creates a strong, elongated foundation, while the massive golden tulle wrap turns the silhouette into something almost architectural that is soft in texture, but powerful in scale.

As the tulle moves, it becomes less like a wrap and more like a throne of fabric, framing the model with drama and making every step feel deliberate.

This piece reflects an era of confidence, authority, and unmistakable star power. “The Boss,” is a fashion declaration of knowing exactly who you are, taking control of the moment, and letting the room adjust accordingly.
"Who's giving the orders...Who's running the show."

Power. Drama. Authority. Glamour.

Credits
Show Producer: @itslanarae
Photographer: @pathfindergraphic
Model: THEE @therealchocolate_paris
Makeup: @madkouture

#BaltimoreMetGala #BMG2026 #HitsvilleUSA #FromMotownToIcon #TheBoss #DianaRoss #TheBossDianaRoss #DiscoDiana #SuperstarDiana #GoldFashion #TulleFashion #StatementLook #BlackFashionDesigner #BlackDesigners #BlackFashion #EditorialFashion #WearableArt #FashionIllustration #HighGlamour #MadeToBeIconic #BeMade #BeMadeFashion by @bemadebyb

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“I’m coming out…” — Diana Ross

RED AWAKENING
Hitsville USA: From Motown to Icon

Bold, radiant, and full of movement, Red Awakening is a celebration of visibility, confidence, and stepping fully into the spotlight. The gown’s sleek red base creates a strong, sculpted silhouette, while the dramatic feathered wrap and explodes with energy and presence.

The feathers are the moment. They frame the face, move with the body, and create the feeling of something unfolding in real time as if the garment itself is announcing an arrival.

This piece reflects Superstar Diana, and her liberation, reinvention, and fearless self-expression. The look becomes a visual declaration of "I'm Coming Out!": bold enough to be seen, joyful enough to be remembered, and glamorous enough to become iconic.

Bold. Radiant. Liberated. Glamorous.

and of course I had to dress my fellow @wssu.alumni @wssu1892 in red!

Show Producer: @itslanarae
Photographer: @pathfindergraphic
Model: @theplusmodelqueen
Hair: @arimademe
Makeup: @stylist.savrod

#BaltimoreMetGala #BMG2026 #HitsvilleUSA #FromMotownToIcon #RedAwakening #DianaRoss #ImComingOut #SuperstarDiana #RedFashion #FeatherFashion #StatementGown #DiscoGlamour #1980sFashion #BlackFashionDesigner #BlackDesigners #BlackFashion #EditorialFashion #WearableArt #FashionIllustration #MadeToBeIconic #BeMade #BeMadeFashion by @bemadebyb

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“It’s my turn…” -Diana Ross

ASCENSION
Hitsville USA: From Motown to Icon

Rich, regal, and self-assured, Ascension captures the moment when Diana Ross’s glamour became something even greater: authority. The deep violet velvet creates a luxurious, sculpted silhouette, while the jeweled neckline catches the light like a crown set into the gown itself.

Long velvet opera gloves extend the line of the body and add old-Hollywood drama, while the fitted shape and soft sweep of the skirt keep the look elegant and controlled. The power comes from presence.

This piece reflects an era of independence, confidence, and unmistakable command. Declaring “It’s My Turn,” the look becomes a visual representation of stepping forward, claiming space, and owning the moment.

Power. Poise. Confidence. Elegance.

Show Producer: @itslanarae
Photographer: @pathfindergraphic
Model: @igobytiki
Glam: @itsshawnarenee
@shemsbhave

#BaltimoreMetGala #BMG2026 #HitsvilleUSA #FromMotownToIcon #Ascension #DianaRoss #ItsMyTurn #1980sGlamour #PurpleVelvet #VelvetGown #BlackFashionDesigner #BlackDesigners #BlackFashion #EditorialFashion #WearableArt #OldHollywoodGlamour #FashionIllustration #SuperstarDiana #MadeToBeIconic #BeMade #BeMadeFashion by @bemadebyb

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“My love, there’s only you in my life…” Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

ENDLESS LOVE
Hitsville USA: From Motown to Icon

Romantic, polished, and unapologetically glamorous, Endless Love is a love letter to Diana Ross at her most elegant. The rich red sequin gown follows the body in a sleek, sculpted line, catching the light with every step while the plush red fox fur stole adds softness, drama, and a sense of old-Hollywood luxury.

A matching jeweled clutch and monochromatic accessories keep the look focused and intentional, allowing the saturated red palette to become the statement. The effect is timeless rather than trendy - confident, feminine, and deeply cinematic.

This piece reflects Superstar Diana’s balanced global star power with sophistication and emotional warmth.

Romance. Devotion. Glamour. Grace.

Credits
Show Producer: @itslanarae
Photographer: @pathfindergraphic
Model: @lashayeofficial

#BaltimoreMetGala #BMG2026 #HitsvilleUSA #FromMotownToIcon #CrimsonDevotion #DianaRoss #EndlessLove #RedCarpetGlamour #RedSequins #OldHollywoodGlamour #1980sFashion #BlackFashionDesigner #BlackDesigners #BlackFashion #EditorialFashion #WearableArt #FashionIllustration #RomanticGlamour #MadeToBeIconic #BeMade #BeMadeFashion by @bemadebyb

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“Mirror, mirror…” — Diana Ross

MIRROR MIRROR
Hitsville USA: From Motown to Icon

Reflective, dramatic, and made to move, Mirror Mirror captures the electricity of Diana Ross in her disco era. The silver sequin gown turns every step into a flash of light, while the cutout adds a modern edge to the long, fluid silhouette.

More drama comes from the metallic fringe jacket, which creates constant motion around the body. As the fringe swings and catches the light, the look takes on the energy of a spinning disco ball. It is part fashion, part performance, and completely impossible to ignore.

This piece reflects an era defined by nightlife, movement, glamour, and fearless self-expression. It channels the Diana who understood that fashion could do more than sparkle. It could command a room before a single note was sung.

Movement. Shine. Seduction. Glamour.

Credits
Show Producer: @itslanarae
Photographer: @pathfindergraphic
Model: @bitchits_sin
Makeup: @stylist.savrod

#BaltimoreMetGala #BMG2026 #HitsvilleUSA #FromMotownToIcon #MirrorMirror #DianaRoss #DiscoDiana #Studio54 #DiscoGlamour #MirrorBallFashion #SilverSequins #MetallicFashion #BlackFashionDesigner #BlackDesigners #BlackFashion #EditorialFashion #WearableArt #1970sFashion #DiscoFashion #FashionIllustration #MadeToBeIconic #BeMade #BeMadeFashion by @bemadebyb

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Baltimore Met Gala runways!! These ladies looked phenomenal @baltimoremetgala 🔥 #fyp #baltimoremetgala by @bemadebyb

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