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Matthew E. Bell Receives Excellence in Youth Entrepreneurship Award
Matthew E. Bell, CEO and Founder of 14th Pharaoh Apparel, has received the Excellence in Youth Entrepreneurship Award from the Support Excellence Initiative, recognizing his leadership, innovation, and community impact as a rising entrepreneur. The award honors Bell’s commitment to building a purpose-driven fashion brand that champions authenticity, sustainability, and empowerment.
Through 14th Pharaoh Apparel, Bell has emerged as a visionary designer and business leader, using fashion as a platform for mentorship, opportunity, and social impact. This recognition highlights his influence as a role model for emerging entrepreneurs and his dedication to advancing equity and excellence through enterprise.
WVON 1690 AM Features 16-Year-Old Fashion Prodigy Matthew E. Bell
WVON 1690 AM features 16-year-old fashion prodigy Matthew E. Bell and his mentor/manager, Jacqueline L. Malone, in an in-depth conversation about fashion, passion, and purpose. The interview highlights Bell’s creative journey, the vision behind 14th Pharaoh Apparel offering insight into the discipline, mentorship, and ambition driving one of the city’s youngest rising designers.
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Marseil 'Action' Jackson features 16-year-old fashion sensation Matthew E. Bell and his mentor/manager, Jacqueline L. Malone, about his Chicago Fashion Week debut as the headlining designer of 14th Pharaoh R.A.W. showcase.
15-year-old Fashion Designer Debuts at Pressure on the Runway
Teen Fashion Prodigy Matthew E. Bell Debuts Mernoia Collection
By Mike Thompson, Staff Writer
Gary, Indiana – The fashion world witnessed a standout moment as 15-year-old designer and CEO of 14th Pharaoh Apparel, Matthew E. Bell, debuted his Mernoia Collection at the Pressure on the Runway fashion show on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Indiana University Northwest’s Mainstage Theater.
Matthew personally sewed and constructed each piece in the luxury streetwear collection, blending innovative design with cultural storytelling. Known for the tagline, “Where style reigns supreme,” his work fuses regal elegance with modern streetwear, showcasing craftsmanship and creativity beyond his years.
Organized by Clyde Scott’s Focused on Fashion and dedicated to stroke awareness, the event spotlighted top designers and models while supporting the American Stroke Association. Matthew’s participation highlighted both his rising talent and his commitment to purpose-driven fashion.
“The Mernoia Collection represents resilience, creativity, and the power of self-expression,” Matthew said.
With plans to expand 14th Pharaoh Apparel internationally, Matthew Bell continues to redefine youth entrepreneurship in fashion.
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14th Pharaoh Apparel Excels at the Young Entrepreneurs Showcase Held by the Local Chamber!
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14th Pharaoh's mission is to inspire individuals, including teens and adults, to embrace their authenticity and express themselves in a manner that reflects their true selves, promoting both mental and emotional well-being through style that is both empowering and healthy.