Celebrity Designer Tosha Henderson shares her journey, Dress for Success
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— Prepare to look your best at Dress for Success! Tosha Henderson has designed for celebrities such as Laverne Cox, Kanye West, Telma Hopkins, Nene Leakes, and many more.
Dress for Success helps unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools and professional attire to thrive in work and in life.
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Marissa Diaz took over the Cares Krewe to talk to miss Tosha Henderson, a popular local figure in the Shreveport-Bossier area, to hear about Dress for Success and passion for fashion.
When asked about Project Runway, she said, 'Project Runway was a journey. It opened up the doors for me to travel more out of the country and do more big events, but Shreveport-Bossier is my heart.'
Tosha is also the ambassador for Dress for Success. She said, 'To be an ambassador for something this special was full circle. I love giving back, and this is a beautiful way to give back.'
The Cares Krewe continues its mission to highlight businesses that help the community grow.
Designer aims to break fashionable Guinness World Record
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