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Nantale Latifah

YMCA comprehensive institute

Nantale Latifah – Fashion Designer Nantale Latifah is a visionary fashion designer and founder of Tifah’s Closet, a brand celebrated for its bold creativity and commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. A graduate of YMCA Comprehensive Institute (Class of 2023), Latifah brings a fresh, innovative perspective to the fashion industry, blending technical skill with artistic flair. Her diverse design portfolio includes haute couture, high street fashion, and avant-garde creative wear—each piece reflecting her unique vision and passion for storytelling through style. With Tifah’s Closet, she transforms ideas into striking garments and accessories that celebrate individuality and elegance. In 2025, Latifah proudly joins the Real Leather. Stay Different. challenge, presenting a custom leather accessory that captures her dedication to sustainability, originality, and timeless design

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VAULT JACKET

Category: Accessories

Competitions: Africa

Project Overview In a world where social media isn’t just a pastime but a pillar of self-expression, identity, and livelihood, I found myself constantly navigating the friction between my digital and physical essentials. Whether I was tapping to pay at a café, recording a quick story while walking, or fumbling for my ID at a check-in, the disconnect between my smartphone and my wallet became painfully clear. Our phones have become extensions of ourselves tools for creativity, communication, and commerce. Yet, traditional accessories like wallets remain relics of a pre-digital era. They lack the fluidity and flair our modern lifestyles demand. That’s when inspiration struck. Introducing: The Vault Jacket – Style Meets Seamless Utility Refined. Versatile. Statement-making. The Vault Jacket is not just an accessory it’s a game-changing hybrid, designed for the modern creator, the style-forward multitasker, and the tech-savvy minimalist. It merges two everyday essentials your wallet and your phone into one elegant, fashion-driven design. Built-In Phone Handle & Kickstand: Designed with a sculptural, ergonomic grip that functions as both a phone handle and a stand, the Vault Jacket allows for effortless one-handed use. It’s perfect for shooting content, FaceTiming, or scrolling with ease whether you’re on the move or going live. High-Fashion Aesthetic: From smooth vegan leather to croc-embossed textures and brushed metallic accents, the Vault Jacket is designed to complement your wardrobe, not hide in your bag. Minimalist, clean lines give it a modern edge, while luxurious materials elevate it to accessory-status. Compact Essentials Storage: The Vault Jacket discreetly holds your go-to cards and cash in slim, RFID-protected compartments no more juggling between wallet and phone. It’s all-in-one, yet impossibly sleek. Magnetic Attachment System: With optional MagSafe compatibility or seamless pairing with a coordinating phone case, the Vault Jacket transitions from handheld to hands-free in seconds always stylish, never clunky.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.