Harlem's Fashion Row Honors Legends at 17th Annual Fashion Show + Style Awards
Brandice Daniel, Naomi Campbell and Samira Nasir
Harlem's Fashion Row recently celebrated its 17th Annual Fashion Show and Style Awards on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Grant Tomb Memorial in Harlem, NY.
This year, the agency celebrated its anniversary under the captivating theme 'Night of the Legends.' Scores of guests, including celebrities like Vanessa Williams, Fredro Starr, Lena Waithe, and Tracee Ellis Ross, fashion brands, and fans, were in attendance to witness a spectacular fashion showcase from presenting designers Aaron Potts, LaTouché, and Nicole Benefield. Boss also presented a capsule collection designed by legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell.
Harlem's Fashion Row also honored several individuals for their stellar contributions to fashion. Among the award recipients was Samir Nasir, Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar, who received the Editor of the Year Award, presented by Tracee Ellis Ross. Shiona Turini received the Stylist of the Year award, presented by actress, producer, and screenwriter Lena Waithe, and Naomi Campbell received the Icon of the Year Award, presented by Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue.
Anna Wintour
Singer-songwriter, actress, and choreographer Teyana Taylor was the recipient of the Virgil Abloh Award presented by LVMH, for her versatility and excellence in music, fashion, and modeling. The award is a tribute to the late fashion designer renowned for his innovative and maverick approach to design.
Cory Smith, Teyana Taylor, + Brandice Daniel
It was announced during the event that Louis Vuitton, H&M, and Nike, in a groundbreaking collaboration with ICON360, HFR’s nonprofit, provided grant funding for the designers who showcased their collections at the annual Fashion Show. This strategic collaboration aims to support the creative talents and entrepreneurial ventures of designers of color and help bring their visions to life on a grand stage, inspiring a new wave of diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Nike's contribution is part of a multi-year partnership with ICON360, where the two organizations will collaborate on several initiatives designed to support Black talent in fashion. This comprehensive partnership focuses on empowering emerging designers and fashion departments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), providing vital resources and opportunities for their growth and development.
Brandice Daniel, CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row
"I am immensely grateful for the support of our sponsors, community, designers, and awardees that showed up tonight for this event. The fashion show was a tremendous showcase of talent, and the support of Boss, LVMH, and Nike demonstrates what is possible when brands are dedicated to equity in fashion.”
The Fashion Show and Style Awards culminated with a fitting after-party at Sofrito, which was every bit as exciting as the main event. Guests, including title sponsors Boss, showcased their collaboration with the New York Giants to celebrate their 100th Anniversary with former guest players Amani Toomer, Plexico Burress, David Tyree, Jonathan Casillas, Zak Deossie, and Shaun O'Hara, and indulged in delicious cocktails and sumptuous food from the menu at Sofrito. DELEÓN, the official tequila sponsor, elevated the after-party, providing a premium experience with signature cocktails, including the DeLoma 75 and DeSour Marg, that complemented the evening's celebrations.
For more, visit HarlemsFashionRow.com.
Photography: Courtesy of HFR and Theo Wargo/GETTY IMAGES
