Lloyd Crawford, born in Costa Rica and raised in Brooklyn, founded i-Fashion magazine to showcase the diverse beauty within the fashion industry. Driven by a passion for photography and fashion, Crawford established i-Fashion as a platform for creative expression and collaboration, united by the common language of fashion. This platform reaches audiences both nationally and internationally. Crawford’s multifaceted expertise in business, photography, and design allows him to champion diversity and inclusion within the fashion world.
As a photographer with a career spanning back to 1989, Crawford’s work has been featured in prominent publications such as Vogue, Elle, W, and Essence. His photography captures the essence of beauty and emotion, translating them into powerful visual narratives.
Crawford also expresses his creativity through his fashion line, L’Antonio, inspired by his Costa Rican heritage. L’Antonio embodies a state of mind – one of pure satisfaction and effortless confidence that radiates from within. The brand focuses on enhancing a woman’s inner beauty and empowering her to embrace a sense of ease and well-being. L’Antonio’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection, Pura Vida (Pure Life in Spanish), celebrates authenticity, playfulness, and the beauty of simplicity.
i-Fashion boasts a talented team of editors and photographers who contribute to the magazine’s unique perspective. The team includes Angelica Guillen (Travel & Leisure Editor), Malena Belafonte (Creative Fashion Editor), Claris Manglicmot (Fashion Editor, Canada), Midori Amae (Creative Editor), Laura Quiros (Contributing Editor), Fatima Smith (Fashion Editor, i-Fashion South), Willie Hall (Production Director), Karl M. Lee (Director of Photography), Dennis Madigan (Photographer), Theresa Racine (Photographer), Frank Rivers (Photographer), Mel Wright (Photographer), and Tim O’Connell (Photographer/Talent Scout). Their collective expertise and diverse backgrounds ensure i-Fashion remains at the forefront of fashion innovation and cultural representation.
