PRESS RELEASES
PORTLAND FASHION WEEK * August 14-20, 2023
Mercedes Benz of Wilsonville
Soul Chain featured Couture & Ready to Wear
Spring/Summer Collections
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VANPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL * August 4-5, 2023
Soul Chain Boutique was selected as one of the black women entrepreneurs
to market their designer resort wear
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MESO MAKERS MARKET * February 17-26, 2023
Celebrate Black History Month
Shop black owned businesses support local entrepreneurs
Soul Chain Fall/Winter collection
EBONY FASHION WEEK * February 27, 2022
Soul Chain presents 2022 " White Chocolate & Gold resort collection".
DeVaughn Williams- Founder & Producer
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UNLEASH YOUR INTIMATE POWER * November 6, 2021
A women’s only event
Norcross Arts and Cultural Community Center
10 college St. NW Norcross, GA 30071
Soul Chain Signature design worn by Jackie Penrice- jacjaclive
FLOSSIN MAGAZINE * JULY 2020
Featured Article pg. 48-49
Fashion Designer Mona McDonald is back in action with her newly inspired botanical summer wear. “Fleur de Soul Chain” collection.
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ENERGY TRUST- BETTER LIVING SHOW * NOV. 2013
Home, Garden & Lifestyle
Soul Chain presents “sustainable collection” in eco-friendly fashion show at Expo Center Portland, Or.
Todd Folk, Founder & Producer
CALIFORNIA CLOSET FASHION SHOW * Oct. 2012
A Benefit Event for at risk youth
Soul Chain presents their 2012 formal “Mosaic Collection”
Kenneth Doswell – Producer & Designer “Betty Jean Couture”
COSTCO ROAD SHOWS * August 2010 & 2011
Warehouse shows
Tigard, Or. , Milwaukie, Or.
Sold Spring/Summer Cotton Crochet Collection
Best seller- Hand crochet, hand dyed long sun dress
FASHION NATION NETWORK * August 26, 2008
Music- Film- TV & Broadcast Service
Interviewed by Larry Hatcher- Executive Producer
Vegas Magic Show
Featured Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
THE PORTLAND OBSERVER * July 7, 2004
Metro Life
Turning a Hobby into Profit
Soul Chain finds growth on Northwest 23rd
By Jaymee R. Cuti
THE OREGONIAN * August 15, 2004
Personal Style
Portland Fashion on display (Fashion Week)
Mona McDonald’s rich, colorful knitwear will be
Included in upcoming fashion shows by the
Nonprofit PDX Fashion Incubator, which promotes
Portland fashion businesses.
By Vivian McInerny
THE NORTHWEST EXAMINER * December, 2004
Real Estate News & Photos
Clothing designer, crochet master returns to neighborhood
McDonald goes for a high-fashion look and a quality of
workmanship that belies the hand-made image.
By Rosalie Key
THE PORTLAND OBSERVER * July 10, 2002
Metro Life
Soul Chain Links Soul Sisters
Family finds livelihood happiness in craft
By David Plechl
THE SKANNER * July 10, 2002
Local News
A Stitch in Time…
Mona McDonald and Phyllis Black of Soul Chain,
At 2324 NE Alberta St., show off their original
Hand-sewn and crocheted clothing designs.
Photo by Julie Keefe