BLACK FASHION
FORWARD
A BLACK FASHION FAIR SYMPOSIUM
Date:
May 10th
Time:
2PM-7PM
The Times Center
New York, NY
Closing Reception
7PM-9PM
BLACK FASHION FORWARD IS BLACK FASHION FAIR’S INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM SPOTLIGHTING BLACK DESIGNERS AND CREATIVES SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FASHION AND CULTURE.
Through panels, keynotes, and curated experiences, we spotlight the voices shaping fashion’s future. Black Fashion Forward aims to inspire and empower participants, fostering a supportive community committed to pushing the boundaries of fashion and ensuring a more inclusive industry. Black Fashion Forward is a space for dialogue, discovery, and community.
JOIN US FOR A FRONT ROW LOOK INTO THE FUTURE OF FASHION
SPEAKERS
AB+DM
JOEFRESHGOODS
ANTOINE GREGORY
SKYLAR MARSHAI
AB+DM JOEFRESHGOODS ANTOINE GREGORY SKYLAR MARSHAI
CASSANDRA PINTRO
EDVIN THOMPSON
JACQUES AGBOBLY
CASSANDRA PINTRO EDVIN THOMPSON JACQUES AGBOBLY
MODERATORS
SIERRA RENA
IRENE OJO-FELIX
DIARRHA N'DIAYA-MBAYE
SIERRA RENA IRENE OJO-FELIX DIARRHA N'DIAYA-MBAYE

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BLACK FASHION FAIR IS INCLUSIONARY
IN ITS VERY PURPOSE, AIMING TO
INVOLVE EVERY BOBY INTERESTED IN
THE CONT RIBUTIONS AND INFLUENCE
OF BLACK PEOPLE IN FASHION, ART,
DESIGN, AND POPULAR CULTURE.
BLACK FASHION FAIR IS MORE THAN JUST
AMARKETPLACE-IT'S A MOVEMENT THAT
CHALLENGES THE STATUS QUO IN FASHION
BY SPOTLIGHTING THE CREATIVITY AND
CRAFTSMANSHIP OF BLACK DESIGNERS
WHO HAVE LONG BEEN OVERLOOKED BY
THE INDUSTRY.
BLACK FASHION FAIR IS RESHAPING THE
FASHION LANDSCAPE BY BRIDGING THE
GAP BETWEEN UNDERREPRESENTED
DESIGNERS AND THE GLOBAL STAGE.
BLACK FASHION FAIR EXEMPLIFIES THE
PLEASURE AND POTENTIAL OF FASHION.