Blackbird designers and creators, Vanessa Marino and Regan Hayes, thought it would be something extraordinary if they could create and design an accessories line targeting all types of women everywhere.  Their love for fashion and accessories inspired them to design a line that would inspire others as well.  When they started to put their ideas to the drawing board, they created a line of jewelery that would land itself in a highly respected store, and literally fly away.

Mateo Magazine:  I am sure many people want to know, where did the name Blackbird come from?
Vanessa & Regan:  The name Blackbird came naturally to both of us.  We knew we wanted a brand that was going to be a little edgy, but not too much, as both of us are very feminine and have a soft spot.  Blackbird seemed like the perfect fit of femininity, and edginess but without sounding too hard.

stablished in 2007, founder Lana Fuchs armed with her love for music, art, and fashion, created Billionaire Mafia.  She produced t-shirts in an abandoned liquor store turned into design studio in the Las Vegas Arts District.  With bold colors and graffiti-inspired designs, Billionaire Mafia quickly became one of the most noticeable clothing lines in the entertainment industry.

Be sure to check out Legend, their new upscale men's line, releasing in Fall of 2010.

Abu was born in Philidelphia and raised in Southern California.  His talent was recognized at an early age when his first kindergarten art project was featured in the local newspaper.  Ever since then, he has been expressing himself artistically.

He is a master of several different genres of art such as BMX free-styling, photography, hip hop dancing and furniture design.  He is currently focusing on leather accessories and apparel.  Being a self taught artist, Abu’s mass media and external influences do not dictate what he chooses to create.  Each piece is hand-signed with his signature letter "A", ensuring that it is an original Abu piece.

Through his work, Abu aspires to restore integrity and dexterity to fine American artisanship, which is currently lost to big businesses and overseas mass production.  Abu Original embraces the concept of a person's uniqueness and originality.