Tupac Shakur’s
sister Set Shakur has announced the Fall 2006 launch of her high fashion urban
line, Madameveli.
The name of the line is based off her brothers well known alias
Makaveli, which is also a clothing line.
According to Shakur, “Madameveli embraces the oddities
each woman possesses and accentuates the physical and intrinsic features that
make her unique.”
The brand aims to “expand upon his iconic legacy by exposing
the female ego of the Makavelian persona and establishing an untouchable position
in the retail fashion world.”
"The Mademeveli line is so much more than just sexy clothing,”
Set Shakur said. “The edgy collection will serve as an Armour, or protective
gear for grown women who want to place themselves on unshakeable pedestals and
celebrate their regality."
The line will include miniskirts with garters, bustier/gaucho
cat suits, corset-style tops, hip hugging suit pants with suspenders, denim
jackets and other pieces.
Shakur has partnered
with fashion K.A. Kitties, a fashion consulting company that has worked with
Mecca, Rocawear, FUBU, Apple Bottom and Fetish.