AFROPUNK is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and creative expression in marginalized communities. Created in partnership with the Build Black team at Shopify, the Black Fashion Accelerator offered an intensive program designed to help nine promising Black fashion designers nurture their talents and grow their businesses in a competitive industry. Last night, AFROPUNK and Shopify’s Build Black presented the results of the program, offering the BFA designers the chance to show off their products at Shopify SoHo in New York City.
The fashion exhibition shined a spotlight on the BFA founders, presenting a fantastic array of fits and apparel from the designers. AFROPUNK and Shopify welcomed Gitoo to host, and invited Chris Bevans, Senior Creative Lead at Shopify, and BFA program mentor, Anita Asante, Head of Global Strategic Partnerships at AFROPUNK, Amena Agbaje, Program Lead, Black Entrepreneurship at Shopify (Build Black), and Monique Rodriguez, CEO at Mielle, to offer remarks before the show. The festivities also included a performance from Laya, a local R&B artist.
The Build Black x AFROPUNK Black Fashion Accelerator fashion show was further supported by Mielle, Thread Beauty, and PearNova.
From the Par Bronté Laurent Collection, designed by Bronté Laurent
(Photo Credit: Kendel Levi)
Abeille Creations, designed by Melissa Mitchell (center)
Abeille Creations, designed by Melissa Mitchell (center)
MIZIZI founder Paakow Essandoh poses with his collection
(Photo credit: Kendel Levi)
MIZIZI founder Paakow Essandoh poses with his collection
(Photo credit: Kendel Levi)
MIZIZI founder Paakow Essandoh poses with his collection
(Photo credit: Kendel Levi)
MIZIZI founder Paakow Essandoh poses with his collection
(Photo credit: Kendel Levi)
MIZIZI founder Paakow Essandoh poses with his collection
(Photo credit: Kendel Levi)
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