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Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway

This season's Harlem Fashion Row presented elegant and edgy looks from Byron Lars, Harlem Haberdashery, Josh & Nicol and Kiki Patterson. Styled by Hairstylist Keith Campbell for Design Essentials, the show adorned models with distinct looks on both relaxed and natural hair. Take a look!
By Deena Campbell Photos by Anika T · Updated October 27, 2020
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Harlem Fashion Row

Sleek, center part ponytails ruled for the laser cut skater skirts and body skimming sheaths from Harlem Haberdashery.

Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway
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Harlem Fashion Row

Complementing the fierce florals and flounces from the K. Milele Collection by Kiki Patterson, Campbell created messy milkmaid braids and flowing fishtails plaits.

Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway
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Harlem Fashion Row

Avant-garde pompadours graced models wearing designs by Byron Lars.

Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway
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Harlem Fashion Row

Avant-garde pompadours graced models wearing designs by Byron Lars.

Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway
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Harlem Fashion Row

Avant-garde pompadours graced models wearing designs by Byron Lars.

Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway
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Harlem Fashion Row

Avant-garde pompadours graced models wearing designs by Byron Lars.

Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway
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Harlem Fashion Row

Bre Scullark from America’s Next Top Model wore her natural, big hair.

Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway
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Harlem Fashion Row

Complementing the fierce florals from the K. Milele Collection by Kiki Patterson, Campbell created messy milkmaid braids and flowing fishtails plaits.

Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway
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Harlem Fashion Row

Models wore natural hair with class and grace.

Pompadours and Milkmaid Braids Take Over The Harlem Fashion Row Runway