How Fe Noel Turned Her Caribbean Roots Into a Global Fashion Brand

#sponsored In this edition of smartwater® x ESSENCE Blueprint, designer Fe Noel takes us inside her Brooklyn boutique and behind the scenes of building a global fashion brand inspired by the beauty, style and freedom of Black Caribbean women. As New York Fashion Week approaches, Noel opens up about her journey, the misconceptions she’s had to move past, and what it takes to make her voice heard in the fashion industry. From her creative process and new designs to the impact she hopes to make by taking her Grenada-influenced brand worldwide, see how Noel is creating on her own terms — all while making time to hydrate. Presented by smartwater® Credits: Production Company: Studio Approach EP/Director: Steve Allen Production Manager: Mercedes Sanders Director of Photography: Kanishk Grover B Camera Operator: Jonathan Charles 1st AC: Jordan Milldan Gaffer: Lalo Flores Key Grip: Ki Wang Swing/Driver: Jason Daversa Sound Mixer: Anna Khromova Photographer: DeMorris Marable Production Support: Roman Cesar Post Production Services: Studio Approach Editor: MJ Whitaker Color: Shani Varner Supervising Sound Editor: DeLaVanta Tabor, MPSE Subscribe to ESSENCE - http://ow.ly/QXFD50lRgPz ESSENCE is the Black woman’s guide to what’s hot now — our stars, our style, our lives. Connect with ESSENCE Online: ► Website: http://www.essence.com/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essence ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/essence ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essence/