Press & Recognition

Selected features and media coverage highlighting 14th Pharaoh Apparel.

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Selected Features

Selected editorial features and media coverage recognizing 14th Pharaoh Apparel’s design work and creative direction.

Chicago Tribune

Feature coverage highlighting Matthew E. Bell’s emergence as a teen designer and headliner at Chicago Fashion Week, marking the brand’s transition into broader national visibility.

Feature Article — January 16, 2026

By C. R. Walker

Syndicated via Chicago Sports Today (Tribune Partner; Cubs category placement)

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CBS News Chicago

Broadcast feature documenting Chicago Fashion Week participation and the creative direction behind 14th Pharaoh Apparel, including interview coverage with founder Matthew E. Bell and mentor Jacqueline Malone.

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Modern Luxury CS

Editorial feature documenting the Mernoia Collection 2026 runway presentation and visual coverage from Chicago Fashion Week, highlighting the brand’s design direction within Chicago’s luxury fashion scene.

February 2026 (pp. 46-47)

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Chicago Fashion Week

Runway presentation featuring 14th Pharaoh R.A.W. Collection at DuSable Museum, positioning the brand within Chicago’s emerging luxury fashion landscape..

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R.A.W. 2026 runway presentation featured in Modern Luxury CS, February 2026. Designer Matthew E. Bell photographed during Chicago Fashion Week (pp. 46–47).

Fashion & Cultural Features

Black Fashion Week USA

Spotlight feature on the Chicago Fashion Week presentation of 14th Pharaoh R.A.W. Collection, emphasizing cultural narrative and emerging designer recognition within national fashion circuits.

By Melody Boykin

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Pressure on the Runway (Black Empowerment Hub Podcast)

Clyde Scott, known as Profocus, discusses Pressure on the Runway and the debut of designer Matthew E. Bell, highlighting the introduction of the Mernoia Collection—featuring handcrafted luxury streetwear that merges cultural storytelling with technical garment construction.

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Chicago Fashion Week Editorial Feature

Coverage highlighting standout designers and events, including 14th Pharaoh Apparel’s presence within the city’s fashion ecosystem.

By Melody Boykin

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Young Entrepreneurs Award

Recognition from local chamber programming celebrating emerging business leaders and creative entrepreneurs for top sales performance and entrepreneurial achievement.

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Broadcast & Media

CBS News Chicago (Feature Segment)

Televised feature on Chicago Fashion Week highlighting Matthew E. Bell as one of the youngest designers to headline a major presentation in the city.

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WVON 1690 AM

In-depth radio interview featuring Matthew E. Bell and Jacqueline Malone discussing fashion, mentorship, and the development of 14th Pharaoh Apparel.

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Inspiration 1390 AM

Guest feature highlighting Chicago Fashion Week debut and the creative vision behind 14th Pharaoh Apparel’s runway presentation.

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ACC Interview Feature

Conversation with instructor Catherine Okoroh discussing the growth, discipline, and emerging trajectory of designer Matthew E. Bell within the fashion industry.

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Early Career & Foundation Features

Pressure on the Runway — Mernoia Debut (2024)

At age 15, Matthew E. Bell debuted the Mernoia Collection at Indiana University Northwest’s Mainstage Theater, presenting a fully self-constructed luxury streetwear collection rooted in cultural storytelling and craftsmanship.

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Local Press Coverage (Garfield Lawndale Voice)

Coverage highlighting 14th Pharaoh Apparel’s participation in local entrepreneurial showcases and community-based fashion initiatives.

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Young Entrepreneurs Showcase

Top Sales Recognition from local chamber programming, celebrating emerging business leaders and creative entrepreneurs.

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.

Press Narrative

14th Pharaoh Apparel has been recognized across fashion, broadcast, and editorial platforms for its evolving design language, youth-driven innovation, and commitment to craftsmanship and storytelling within modern luxury fashion.

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