Jellabiya recently held a pre-Remadan Iftar pop-up & panel unveiling their stunning Ramadan & Eid 2026 collection at Crab House in New York City. The night was filled with women’s’ empowerment, panelists dropping gems, amazing food and fashion, bringing together over 300 talented guests from the fashion, beauty and media industry. The event featured prominent black-owned businesses from beauty and skin care to food, accessories and apparel. The Iftar celebrated the amazing women of the Jellabiya community and highlighted creators and creatives over the course of two panels. Panel one moderated by Kadijat Sylla, featured Joelle Cartier, Fatou B. Barry, and Tomi Talabi, who discussed building independent creative paths and staying grounded while growing. Panel Two, moderated by Mana Faye, included Fatou Fall, Amina Cocoa, Nuni Yusuf, and Nastesha Yusuf, which explored turning passion into sustainable income, avoiding burnout, and building long-term creative businesses.
Following the panels, guests adjourned for dinner and were given time to explore the vendor pop-ups including: Diambar Beauty, Modify Thrift, Kayrafet, INL Skin, Mi French Pastries, Vanity Beauty Haus, and Henna by Aysha. The night ended with a runway presentation, creative directed by Baba Diop, debuting Jellabiya’s Ramadan and Eid women’s collection alongside the brand’s first-ever menswear line, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s creative expansion. Khadijah Ndiaye, Founder of Jellabiya had a few words to share, “As a brand rooted in Senegalese heritage and led by women, our goal has always been to bring intention back to luxury. This debut reflects years of dedication to sustainable production, our artisans, and the community that surrounds us. Seeing over 300 guests come together for an evening of dialogue, culture, and fashion reaffirmed what Jellabiya stands for: shared stories, collective spirit, and entering Ramadan and Eid with purpose”.
