MONAE AMOUR is the New Coutour! 

We are innovative, high-fashion accessories brand redefining luxury through a unique mother-daughter collaboration. 

Our designs are inspired by historical influences, timeless aesthetics, and cultural shifts that focus on two distinct types of women: the Sophisticated Homegirl and The Amour Woman  captured in elegance. 

 Inspired by Angel DuBose's daughters, Jamorra-Monae and JoliAmour. MAD reflects the journey from girlhood to womanhood, where family, faith, and community inspire every design. 

MAD accessories use premium leather, denim, jacquard, brocade, and upcycled fashion fabrics that are sustainable, timeless pieces to be passed down for generations. 

 Our handbags, unique leather belts, bracelets, neckties, and headwear honor the journey from confidence to humility. 

ANGEL S. DUBOSE is a trailblazing fashion and costume designer whose journey in the creative arts spans nearly three decades. Armed with dual degrees, a B.S. in Business Management from Sojourner Douglass College, and an M.A. in Social Public Policy from CUNY, DuBose brings a fusion of artistry and strategy to her work. 

The launch of her career began as an assistant for iconic Tommy Hilfiger, and Portolano, where she honed her expertise on the sales floor. Since 1995, DuBose has been the mastermind behind her independent brand, MONAE AMOUR DESIGNS, a heartfelt tribute to her daughters, Jamorra Monae and Joli Amour. 

The brand encapsulates her philosophy: Motivated, Aspired, and Determined. Specializing in leather goods, bikinis, and lingerie for exotic dancers, DuBose's designs celebrate the evolving essence of mothers and daughters, merging boldness with elegance. 

Angel’s dynamic career includes three years of costume and tailoring experience with luminaries such as Mary J. Blige, Rosalia, Pitbull, and productions at Neil Simon Theatre and 'The Wiz.' 

Her meticulous attention to detail and mastery in pattern drafting, costume construction, and wardrobe management have made her an indispensable asset to major tours and Broadway stages. Not just a designer, Angel is also a visionary educator, inspiring the next generation as a teaching artist. 

She has developed arts-integrated programs for students, empowering them to blend math and literacy with costume/ fashion.