Noneillah Awards and Honors

 Noneillah Awards and Honors

The Noneillah brand, founded by Sean Cos Mason (Deshon Johnson) and continued by his mother Naomi Johnson, has received several recognitions, primarily in fashion design, media, and community impact. While Noneillah does not appear to host its own formal "Noneillah Awards" ceremony, the brand and its leaders have earned honors through features, participation in prestigious events, and specific accolades. These honors often tie to the brand's empowerment mission ("No one is better than you"), fashion showcases, and advocacy work.

Key Awards and Honors

• Designer Award (2016): Naomi Johnson, as lead designer for Noneillah Fashion, received the Designer Award from L&A Magazine. This recognized her contributions to the collection's unique musical-inspired prints, asymmetric designs, and inclusive ready-to-wear pieces.
• B Free Awards (2020): The Noneillah Talk Show, hosted by Naomi Johnson, won the People's Choice Award and was honored at the BRIC Free Speech Award Ceremony. This included a Zoom red carpet event where Naomi was recognized as an honoree for the show's coverage of entertainment, fashion, music, and grief advocacy on platforms like CNJN Television and Manhattan Neighborhood Network.

Major Recognitions and Participations

• New York Fashion Week Features (2014, 2022, and others) Noneillah collections were showcased multiple times at New York Fashion Week, including Harlem New York Fashion Week. These high-profile participations served as significant industry honors, with billboard advertisements and collaborations with modeling agencies.
• Posthumous and Memorial Honors for Sean Cos Mason Sean Cos Mason (Deshon Johnson) received a posthumous college degree from Essex County College, recognizing his academic and entrepreneurial achievements. Sean also attended Kean University, where the Deshon Johnson Business Scholarship was created in his honor. Bloomfield Township planted a memorial tree for him with a picture plaque provided by his mother in 2024, and the Mayor and Township Council of Bloomfield, NJ, honored him with a proclamation in 2020. He was also honored through the Deshon Johnson College Scholarship Foundation, which funds education in his memory, and various tributes describing him as "one of the finest lyricists ever."
• Media and Magazine Features as Honors  Extensive coverage in magazines like Vigour Magazine (swimwear features), Poza Magazine, Portfolio Fashion Magazine (special designer edition dedicated to Sean), Cr8tions Magazine, and others served as recognitions of the brand's impact. Additional features appeared in World Fashion Media News, fashion blogs (e.g., Ameyaw Debrah), and news outlets (e.g., Channel 12 News, News 12).
• Community and Advocacy Recognition Naomi Johnson's work with "fashion with a cause", raising awareness for vehicular homicide injustices and supporting grieving families, has been honored through charity events, scholarship fundraisers, and platforms like the Noneillah Talk Show and Podcast.

These accolades highlight Noneillah's legacy in blending music, fashion, empowerment, and advocacy. The brand continues to inspire through Naomi Johnson's leadership, with proceeds often supporting educational scholarships in Sean Cos Mason's honor.