About Langston.
Langston has been obsessed with creating dresses since he was a child. Self taught from passion and masterclass, Langston has finally made his mark in the Fashion world. His couture line “Celestial Sirens” headlined the Nouvelle Nature Midwest Fashion Show during Midwest Fashion week and his Langston Christopher Couture line was chosen to be showcased in the Indy Noire Fashion show. A luxurious, exclusive, and high end charity fashion show showcasing emerging designers of color kicking off NBA All-Star weekend, this event has cemented Langston’s place in midwest fashion as the one to watch.
Langston has supported his creations by serving tables at the Capital Grille, where he met his manager and business partner Latrice Lauderdale-Napier. Recognizing his talent, Latrice hired Langston to design her reception wedding gown and mark his entry into the world of bridal couture. Developing a close bond both in creating her custom couture gown, and in relating to each other as the only servers of color at the Capital Grille, Langston and Latrice decided to partner up and create Crystal Productions.
Combining Latrice’s ambition and managerial skills with Langston’s creations and vision, and bringing on Brooke Leavell, Crystal Productions has been an integral part in organizing Indy Noire. Langston believes with Crystal Productions he can establish Indianapolis as the Midwest Fashion Capital.
Making the dress.
When Latrice met Langston, she was already in the midst of planning the wedding of the century leaving no detail unattended. Already having said yes to the dress, Latrice was amazed with Langston’s talent, and believing it shouldn’t be only duchesses who are worthy of a sophisticated, sleek, and sexy reception dress, she asked Langston to make the dress of her dreams.
Collaborating together to bring Latrice’s dream, custom dress to life, Langston spent hundreds of hours hand embroidering with intricate detail a custom couture gown in a matter of months for Latrice’s wedding. While she looked gorgeous walking down the aisle, all anyone could talk about after was the dress she wore when she made her grand entrance to the reception as Mrs. Napier.
This gave Langston the confidence to take his rightful place in the fashion world and pursue his dreams of creating couture elegance. Every woman deserves to feel as beautiful as royalty and as bejeweled as Taylor Swift at least once in their life. And you can bet, wearing one of Langston Christopher’s Couture gowns, you will make the whole place shimmer.
MANAGEMENT
Langston Christopher is managed by Crystal Productions, a fashion management company dedicated to promoting designers of color.
Founder & CEO
Latrice Lauderdale-Napier
My mission is to amplify voices through immersive events and strategic networking
Founder & Director of Fashion and Design
Langston Christopher Bell
I am dedicated to celebrate the beauty of diversity and to empower individuals to embrace their unique styles with pride.
Founder & COO
Brooke Leavell
My passion is bringing people together through beauty and creativity.