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Home • Fashion Week

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW

From backstage to the runway and front rows, these beauties are undoubtedly leaving their mark on the Spring/Summer 2018 season! 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Two Goddesses Unite

Model and influencer Khoudia Diop, affectionately known as “Melanin Goddess” linked up with Lupita Nyong’o for this stunning photo at Lancôme’s NYFW dinner. 

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW
@melaniin.goddess/Instagram
02
Ciara Sashays Into Tom Ford

Ciara looked runway ready in all black everything before sitting front row at the Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2018 show. 

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW
@ciara/Instagram
03
Lala Anthony Makes Her Lord & Taylor Debut

The TV host and actress stepped out with son Kiyan Anthony and other guests to celebrate the launch of her new “Lala Anthony Collection” at Lord & Taylor. 

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW
Michael Loccisano
04
Binx Walton Opens and Closes A Major Runway

Celebrities flocked to Tom Ford’s highly anticipated show, where 21-year-old model Binx Walton had the honor of opening and closing the high profile runway. 

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW
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05
Gold Goals Spotted At Greta Constantine

This epic jumpsuit, spotted on the Greta Constantine, sent our timelines into a frenzy and as you can see, it looks amazing when draped over melanin. 

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW
Ben Gabbe
06
Harlem’s Fashion Row Celebrates A Decade Of Greatness

Brandice Daniel and her team celebrated a decade of providing designer of colors with a platform by honoring a new set of talent, including Kimberly Goldson (above). 

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW
Slaven Vlasic
07
Pat McGrath’s Epic Ball

The legendary makeup artist and CFDA Award winner assembled her celebrity friends (Tracee Ellis Ross, Teyana Taylor and more) for what she dubbed the “Mothership Ball.” 

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW
Andrew Toth
08
Gabrielle Union Celebrates Her New York & Company Collaboration

It was a big day for the Being Mary Jane star, who finally launched (and celebrated) her highly anticipated New York & Company collection. 

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW
Ilya S. Savenok
09
Bonus: Kim Kardashian Wears A Black Designer to Tom Ford

The reality star turned mogul, who is reportedly expecting a third child (via surrogate) with Kanye West, attended the high profile show in a curve-hugging dress by Laquan Smith. 

9 Must-See Black Girl Moments From Day 1 of NYFW
Gary Gershoff
TOPICS:  Fashion Week