I got to witness the true beauty of a runway show last week, when I had a front row seat at the Emerge! Fashion Show. You can see every stitch up-close-and-personal. Think Project Runway in real life.
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Dionne Williams founded the Emerge! Fashion Show 14 years ago, and it has gotten bigger and better over time. Each year, she selects a group of brands to display their collections on the runway for NYFW. She is doing a great service to the fashion world. Giving upcoming Black designers a place to show their work. And I’m still thinking about the designs today.
The Emerge! Fashion Show not only gave Black designers a grand stage, it also spotlighted big names in the fashion world like Brandon Blackwood and Ty Hunter.
Emerge! Fashion Show
“We are excited to partner with HelloBeautiful as they continue to spotlight and inform on the culture of fashion and beauty. Their commitment to elevating diverse voices aligns perfectly with the mission of the Emerge! Fashion Show—providing a platform for emerging designers and honoring the icons who paved the way,” says Dionne Williams, creator and founder of Emerge!
Keep scrolling for my favorite looks from the show that you should incoroprate into your wardrobe.