Designer expanding business to downtown Bryan

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The designer behind Carson Fashion is moving her business to downtown Bryan.

Akira Carson is opening the AK Carson Design Studio on the second floor of the Parker Astin building and will host a soft opening June 1.

“I’m truly excited about finally stepping out and basically stepping out on faith to get everything that I wanted,” Carson said.

Carson has been designing for about six years and makes men’s, women’s and children’s clothing along with shoes and accessories.

Her space has three separate areas for retail, sewing and embroidery.

Her work has been seen in a variety of places including Reed Arena. WNBA player Angel Reese was photographed with one of Carson’s bomber jackets when LSU played Texas A&M in January.

“My niece wanted to gift her something from me, and I was like, why not do a bomber jacket,” Carson said.

The designer credits her growth to her family, who helped her design her new space from the ground up.

Even her floor was hand-painted with the help of her husband, children and father.

“I’m just excited to start a new journey,” Carson said. “In 2024, y’all going to see a whole different side of what I can really do.”

To learn more about Carson and to see more of her work, click here.

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