Fashion Week
Essence is so much more than just a magazine for black women. Essence has become the number one media, technology, and commerce company for black women to date. This year Essence held their Essence Fashion House in NYC at Affirmation Arts, to continue the celebration of the first Essence Best in Black Fashion Awards. Essence Fashion House brought together black designers, stylists, influencers, and fashions lovers for an all-day fashion extravaganza. During the day-long event, guests were apart of panel discussions, a master class, and runway shows.
Cinq à Sept showcased its latest collection amongst fast cars and far-out prints in a West Village vintage luxury car dealership on Saturday.
To celebrate New York Fashion Week, on Tuesday, September 10, PH-D Rooftop at the Dream Downtown Hotel hosted OK! magazine for a star-packed night of music with DJ Tom Macari, good vibes, partying, and free goodies sponsored by Sweet Tarts, Nature’s Bounty Beauty, and L.A. Colors.
Afffair mesmerized guests at Spring Studios with its latest Spring/Summer 2020 collection.
On the Scene: E!’s Front Five Take Over Fashion Week with Star-Studded Party, Talk
This year’s E!’s Front Five–consisting of designers Jason Wu and Kim Shui, supermodel Lily Aldridge, actress Luna Blaise, and Daily Front Row’s newly-awarded “Breakthrough Model of the Year” Halima Aden–have officially become the most coveted NYFW squad.
From Casting to Campaign is one of several Beyond The Show panels happening during New York Fashion Week.
The seductive Afffair show by Azerbaijani designer Rufat Ismayil concluded New York Fashion Week, with the lingerie-inspired showcase appropriately the night before Valentine’s Day. A mix of barely-there cocktail styles and regal eveningwear gowns, Afffair brought sexy back to Spring Studios.
A leading brand in China, Peacebird took New York Fashion Week by storm on February 13th with a men’s runway show in Pier59.
A Winter Wonderland: alice + olivia Creates a Fantastical Fairytale with F/W Collection
The alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet F/W ’19 collection told a story of mysterious fantasy, one where a butterfly’s wings could perfectly perch atop a leopard without so much as a growl. Inspired by Fantasia, Bendet’s fall/winter showcase redefined the modern romantic fairytale while reminding audiences to remain empowered through fashion.