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“Fit for a Queen”: The Genius of TappNY launches TappBeautiful in the Queen City

“Fit for a Queen”: The Genius of TappNY launches TappBeautiful in the Queen City

“Fit for a Queen”: The Genius of TappNY launches TappBeautiful in the Queen City

The Genius of Tapp NYC launches Tapp Beautiful in Charlotte

 
The intricacy of pattern is like a glass of fine wine, carefully curated, eloquent, and when paired with it perfect counterpart becomes a masterpiece…This is what our very own Bobbie Beautiful is known for…captivating magic through the use of color, texture and print and in combination creating a tailored piece unique in nature and radiating with elegance and sophistication. The collaboration of this flare for design and the knowledge of how to accentuate the human form to its fullest, all comes to life in Tapp Beautiful, a collection of wearable art that pulses with unique fabrics and color combination, created and designed by Mr. Beautiful and his husband Cha Cha aka Charlton Alicea-Tapp.
 
His original line, Tapp New York, was founded by Bobbie in 1990. It was a collaboration between Bobbie and his first life partner. They designed novelty womenswear, with an emphasis on spirited prints and classic silhouettes.  The point of view is to take the sublime to the max.  Customers were specialty stores throughout the US such as Berlin's on Kings Street in Charleston SC, and Joann's and Tootsies in Houston TX.   Tapp New York was available in many well known departments stores, including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Henri Bendel. When Bendel's was Bendel's. They also sold in Japan, Switzerland and the Middle East. 
They pulled the curtain in 2003 after 13 fun-filled years,
shortly after life-changing 9/11. 
 
Then the bell rang early in the pandemic. Enlightenment. "Let's do it again!" We're bringing back the joy of unexpected fabrics and creating works of wearable and elegant art. Bobbie and Cha Cha are miraculous collaborators. As their very special icon Patty Duke sings,
"They laugh alike, they walk alike, at times they even talk alike.
They're such a crazy pair!"
Today, Tapp Beautiful comes to fruition through the same passion for beauty. It brings back the feeling of felicity and effervescence, reminding us of the quote from the Book of Charlton, "Beauty is your birthright!"
We believe if you’re going to do it, be a passionista.
We are passionistas!

8 comments

  • Jeanne Strunk: February 20, 2022

    I am so proud to call you my friends! What a wonderful life you are creating with each other and then sharing your genius with the rest of us! Wishing you both continued success and love! Bobbie, I adore the clothing line!
    Jeanne

  • Erika Shauck Wardlow: February 15, 2022

    Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing and hearing about all your successes!!

  • Bets Olmstead Love: February 12, 2022

    Bob and Charlton,
    What a beautiful write up for your unique and timeless style! Easy to see you’d leave your clients begging for more. Happy for your success in love and in business. Bets Love

  • Alice Harrison: February 12, 2022

    This is so awesome! I love people who are always coming up with new approaches…that’s Bobbie & Charlton completely! Hugs! Another successful venture is beginning in your dynasty!

  • Sallie Metcalfe: February 11, 2022

    Congratulations and best wishes on your new inspirational line!

  • Lisa Newsome : February 11, 2022

    I cannot wait to wear one of your creations! A beautiful couple creating a beautiful line.

  • Karla Smith: February 11, 2022

    Tapper I’m so proud of you. Can’t wait to see your new line. I still have my vest from many years ago. Gay gave it to me for my 40th birthday so almost 29 years ago.

  • LeeAnn Kozan: March 13, 2021

    Love this article! Congrats and so glad to see you guys having fun and making beauty!!

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