We Dream In Color Foundation
with Dr. Quinton de'Alexander
WE DREAM IN COLOR
Dr. Quinton de'Alexander
QUINTON HAS AMAZED…
The Service Club 'Chicago"
Gene Siskel Center 'Oscar Night'
Chicago Academy for the Arts
Maxim's 'Chicago
Baltimore Harold Newspaper
Westside Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Ctr.
N'Digo Gala
Mrs. Illinois Pageant
Celebrating Life Foundation
Real Fathers, Real Men
Chicago Music Awards
The Stellar Awards
Today's Black Woman Expo
United Negro College Fund
Ebony Fashion Fair
Bras for Hope
La Rabida Children's Hospital
City of Hope Breast Cancer Research
Quinton began by teaching himself, through trial and error, how to make things. At a rate belying his talent and imagination, he saw his first creations within hours of setting up his new "toy" -perfect potholders- an event that sparked the journey of his life's vocation. Day after day he would feed his newfound passion and sit at his Singer sewing machine and recreate garments that he had studied. Without any patterns or formal education in design, he worked at the concept until he got it right.
Now due to that unstoppable spirit and determination he demonstrated as a youth, every design created by Quinton is not only right, it's breathtaking! Based in Chicago, Illinois, Quinton is the Founder/President of Chez de 'Alexander. He has created designs for an impressive range of clientele- from celebrities to small non-profit organizations. He is a strong believer in giving back to the community and has been doing so throughout his career.
Quinton is known for what is referred to as "Drama Dresses" - dresses designed to display and say so much that every head must turn to admire that "incredible work of art". In addition to his extensive line of women's apparel, he also has a line of distinguished men's apparel. Featuring powerful suits and relaxing eveningwear, the sky is the limit when it comes to his creativity. Quinton de' Alexander is taking the fashion industry by storm with ease and astonishing style as he continues to please and amaze clients throughout the United States with his unquestionable talent and passion for making fashion come to life.
In addition to countless fashion shows, Quinton has received numerous local and national awards such as the Fred Hampton Image Award, "2011 Mahogany Foundation Image Award" for excellence in costume design. Quinton's designs were showcased in the "1995 Canadian Club Tribute to Black Designers" held in Oakland, California where he was the featured designer for (SONGDIVA) which he also Executive Produced, and CO-Directed, 2012 Black Heritage Award (clothing designer of the year), 2000 University of Illinois (Hester Bates Foundation ) Community Service Award, 2003 Russell Maryland Community Service Award, 'Westside Youth Technical Entrepreneur Center Youth Center '2010 Thanksgiving Award' for Outstanding Leadership and Service, 2011 (Teen Parent Services-Central) Outstanding and Dedicated Service Award, Lakeside Community 2016 'Humanitarian of The Year Award & Chicago Drifters, Inc. 2016 Community Service Award.
"The name de 'Alexander is certainly one to remember, " says the Oakland Post.
" His designs will leave you breathless," reported the Chicago Tribune.
The Washington Post says, "de Alexander … Simply Marvelous!
Additional information on Quinton de'Alexander
Quinton's television, stage and film credits read like a list straight out of "Who's Who", with nine stage productions under his wings that have featured his original designs including "Harlem Suite" which starred Stephanie Mills and Maurice Hines, "Beauty Shop III", a Shelly Garrett production, Q & E Productions', "SONGDIVA", "The Spiritual Revolt of Nathan Branch" at the Du Sable Museum of African American History, J. Ruffin Entertainment 'The Color Purple' and Mahdi Theatre Company's 'Love Jones'. Quinton will mount his new productions 'BLUEPRINT' Retrospective of Designer and Humanitarian Dr. Quinton de' Alexander Art Exhibit in April 2019 and Stage Play 'FULL MOON BLUES' Summer 2020.
Maintaining a busy schedule does not prevent Quinton from giving back to the community. Feeding those less fortunate home cooked & healthy meals through 'We Dream In Color Foundation Inc. monthly food initiative and working with organizations and charities such as The Chicago Academy for the Arts, The Service Club, Lakeside Community Center, Feed The Children, Trinity Oaks Senior Residence, University of Illinois Extension Youth Program, La Rabida Children's Hospital; Department of Human Services Teen Parent Services Central; Celebrating Life Breast Cancer Foundation, Women On A Mission, Concerned Citizens Inc./Mothers House, Ford Heights Community Service Organization, Senior Lifestyle Corporation production of 'Serendipity' 2005, 06, 07 & 2008 (Chicago's Seniors on Stage); Sponsored by the Honorable Richard M. Daley.
Quinton is also Chairman/CEO of Creativity United, Chairman/CEO of We Dream In Color Foundation Inc., Project 'We Live and Remember in Color', Creativity United 'Performance Arts Scholarship, Chairman of The Goddess Sorority, a division of Creativity United which gives support to Emotional, Physical and Mentally Abused Women, Executive Producer of The Midwest Fashion and Beauty Awards and The 'We Dream In Color' Humanitarian Celebration. Mr. de 'Alexander, was a featured fashion designer in Ebony Fashion Fair Traveling Tour and a featured designer in the " Tribute to Black Designers' February 2005 "Ebony" edition. Quinton's most honored award is having November 6th, 1999 declared Quinton de 'Alexander's Day in Illinois by the Honorable Richard M. Daley for his dedication to charitable services. Quinton is proud to be the designer of the original Lupus Foundation Souvenir scarves and bags "de Alexander Signature Collection. On October 26, 2012, de'Alexander launched his 'Project 'We Live and Remember in Color'. Dr. de' Alexander will be launching a design program for 'At Risk Youth' Spring 2019 and The 'We Dream In Color' Tour Summer 2019.
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