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5 hours
The Times Center
Starting at USD 145
Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
The Times Center
242 West 41st Street, New York, United States
Join us at Black Fashion Forward, a one-day symposium presented by Black Fashion Fair, created to amplify Black voices in fashion, design, and culture. Through panels, keynotes, and curated experiences, we spotlight the voices shaping fashion’s future.
Featuring designers Brandon Blackwood, Edvin Thompsn, and JOE FRESHGOODS, Ami Cole founder, Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, Skylar Marshai, and more. Black Fashion Forward is a space for dialogue, discovery, and community.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the dialogue shaping the future of fashion.
Info: This panel brings together the visionary Black stylists, photographers, editors, and creative directors who are redefining how Blackness is represented in fashion media. Together, they’ll discuss the power of editorial imagery in shaping cultural narratives, challenging industry norms, and building a more expansive, nuanced visual language for Black identity and style.
Info: A conversation tracing the cultural, political, and artistic legacy of Black hair and beauty. From ancestral practices to modern innovation, this panel explores how Black creatives have continuously redefined beauty standards—transforming the industry while celebrating identity, resistance, and self-expression.
Info: This panel explores how fashion functions as more than just clothing—it’s a living, breathing form of cultural expression and protest. Centering the voices of Black designers and creatives, the discussion will unpack how fashion communicates heritage, influences politics, and shapes the cultural landscape both locally and globally.
Info: A deep dive into how storytelling—whether through design, visuals, or branding—can define a fashion label’s cultural impact. This panel spotlights Black creatives using narrative as a tool for connection, meaning-making, and reshaping fashion’s visual language from the inside out.
Info: JoeFreshgoods has built a brand that captures the essence of Chicago’s street culture while making a global impact. This conversation will unpack his creative process, the storytelling behind his designs, and the significance of community in his work.
Info: In this intimate conversation, Brandon Blackwood shares his journey of building the bag—both literally and figuratively. From launching statement-making accessories to scaling a globally recognized brand, we’ll explore the pivotal moments that shaped his business and the decisions that fueled its growth. The conversation will cover everything from product innovation and brand differentiation to strategic expansion and what’s next on the horizon—all while navigating the pressures and opportunities of the luxury fashion space.
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Tickets for Black Fashion Forward: Defining Whats Next, Now can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 145 USD |
| VIP Admission | 225 USD |
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