Just in time for the 2020 Spring New York Fashion Week, ESSENCE Fashion HouseTM returns to celebrate and support the creative genius and talent of our community.
Program
TALKS
Enjoy conversations and masterclasses with notable designers, industry leaders, influencers and entrepreneurs who are moving the Black culture forward.
DESIGNER SHOWCASE
Explore a curated visual presentation of works by emerging black designers.
FASHION SHOW
Witness the latest season collections on the runway from the fiercest Black fashion designers in the game.
HOSPITALITY AND MORE
Enjoy complimentary coat check, charging stations and additional surprises!
RUNWAY SHOW DESIGNERS
Carlton Jones
Founder-Designer
Esé Azénabor
Creative Director/Founder
Venny Etienne
Luxury Sportswear Designer of LEVENITY
Speakers
Alexandra Cunningham Cameron
Curator Contemporary Design, Cooper Hewitt
April Walker
Creator, Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Brand Evangelist
Audrey Smaltz
Founder/CEO The Ground Crew
Brandice Daniel
CEO/Founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row
Dario Calmese
Photographer
Deidre Jefferies
Creative Director & CEO, ESPION Atelier
Farah X
Director, Editor
Halima Aden
Model / Activist
Kollin Carter
Fashion Stylist and Creative Director
Law Roach
Image Architect
Lisa Cortés
Producer/Director
Misa Hylton
Fashion Architect & MCM Global Creative Partner
Seleen Saleh
Founder of Street Culture
Sergio Hudson
Fashion Designer
Suzanne Cohen
Head of Branch Experience, JP Morgan Chase
Undra Duncan
Creative Director of Undra Celeste New York
Young Paris
Producer/Rapper
Showcase Designers
Amy Lefévre
LEFÉV
Anifa Mvuemba
HANIFA
Dumebi Iyamah
Owner/Head Designer
Franci Girard
THE SIXES
Jameel Mohammed
Founder and Creative Director, KHIRY
Khadijah Fulton
WHITE SPACE
Rodney Patterson
ESENSHEL HEADWEAR
Valerie Blaise
VAVVOUNE
SCHEDULE
**Schedule subject to change** MORE TO COME!
Tickets
Your confirmed RSVP provides you all day access to the ESSENCE Fashion House plus the opportunity to network with fashion industry insiders.
Includes:
- Fashion Show*
- Talks*
- Designer Showcase
*Entry is first come, first served. Limited capacity is available so early arrival is encouraged.*