# Event Details - **Event Name**: Walk Fashion Forward: A Charity Walk - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A Fashion Week Cultural Experience Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Black FashionAbout this EventA curated walk through the NYC Garment District, concluding at the High Line. Supporting BFW Foundation programs and the Scholarship Fund.Inaugural EventDuring New York Fashion Week, Step Beyond the RunwayJoin us for a once-in-a-season Fashion Week experience that celebrates the legacy of Black fashion professionals while investing in the next generation of Black fashion entrepreneurs.This is a fundraising experience that celebrates the rich legacy of Black fashion while raising critical support to provide aspiring and evolving Black fashion-preneurs with access to education, industry connections, mentorship, and career opportunities. Every step taken helps create pathways for the next generation of fashion innovators.Let’s honor the pioneers whose shoulders we stand on — past and present — so we can create opportunities for the next generation.Walk to Open Doors. Fund Opportunity. Create Futures.Event Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026Registration Deadline: September 5, 2026The ExperienceA hosted, curated Fashion Week cultural experience — a comfortably paced walk with cultural spotlight pauses along the way. Each stop answers one simple question:“How did Black fashion professionals help shape this part of New York’s fashion story?”This is a curated fashion experience, cultural tour, and fundraising activation all in one, blending:Fashion expression — style and outfitsBlack fashion history storytelling — celebrating trailblazers from past to presentWorkforce development awarenessCommunity fundraising for BFW Foundation programs and the Scholarship FundParticipants are not just attending a walk — they are part of a living fashion experience in motion.Route & DetailsDate: Sunday, September 13, 2026Start: 8 am - The Fashion District, at the Big ButtonFinish: The High LineDistance: 1.0 mile (1.6 km)Pace: Comfortable, casual walking pace — approximately 20 minutes of walking, plus cultural spotlight pauses along the routeRegistration: $25 donation to registerDress Code: Come dressed fashionable and stylish — comfortable enough for a walk, expressive enough for the runwayPurposeYour participation directly funds:BFW Foundation programs, including Black Fashion Career Day (BFCD)BFW Foundation Scholarship FundEvery dollar helps power BFW Foundation programming, including Black Fashion Career Day, and creates scholarships that remove financial barriers for aspiring Black fashion professionals and entrepreneurs — creating a direct link between public participation and:Career access in fashionEducation opportunitiesIndustry exposure for Black fashion professionalsWays to ParticipateOption 1: Join the Walk — $25“I want to experience the Fashion District and support Black fashion history.”Option 2: Become a Legacy Walker“I want to walk AND raise funds.”Includes a personal fundraising pageSet a fundraising goal: e. g. Suggested minimum: $250Fundraise individually or as part of a team (see below*)Share your page directly to social mediaJust Want to Give?Make a direct donation without attending or walking to support BFW Foundation programs and the Scholarship Fund.Interested in Sponsoring?For businesses or individuals interested in event sponsorship. Contact carla@blackfashionworld.org*Join or Start a Team“Create a Team” (Become the team captain, name the team, set the team goal)“Join a Team” (search/select an existing team from a dropdown during registration)Suggested team minimum size: 3 peopleSuggested team fundraising goal: $750#WalkFashionForward #BFWF #BFWFoundation#NewYorkFashionWeekRegistration Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable. Every ticket purchased directly supports Black Fashion World Foundation's programs, including Black Fashion Career Day, scholarships, and career and entrepreneurship initiatives. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/walk-fashion-forward-a-charity-walk/100001994693465852 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Fashion, Business, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Big Button - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Big Button - **lat**: 40.75421679999999 - **long**: -73.9879404 - **full address**: Big Button, 191 West 39th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Walk Fashion Forward: A Charity Walk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bbff1236ed1cc84d7c55b7e1f8b1a8983d7cb1576430dee1e75f28b93d3dfab9-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf5efe1-gmir.jpg?v=1784944084 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Walk Fashion Forward: A Charity Walk being held? - **A:** Walk Fashion Forward: A Charity Walk takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am at Big Button, 191 West 39th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Walk Fashion Forward: A Charity Walk? - **A:** Walk Fashion Forward: A Charity Walk is organized by Black Fashion World Foundation. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Walk Fashion Forward: A Charity Walk", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bbff1236ed1cc84d7c55b7e1f8b1a8983d7cb1576430dee1e75f28b93d3dfab9-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf5efe1-gmir.jpg?v=1784944084", "startDate": "2026-09-13T08:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-09-13T09:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-york/walk-fashion-forward-a-charity-walk/100001994693465852", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Big Button", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "191 West 39th Street", "postalCode": "10018", "addressLocality": "New York", "addressRegion": "NY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.75421679999999", "longitude": "-73.9879404" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A Fashion Week Cultural Experience Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Black Fashion", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-25", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-13T09:30:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-07-25", "lowPrice": "28.52", "highPrice": "28.52", "price": "28.52", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-york/walk-fashion-forward-a-charity-walk/100001994693465852" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-25", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-07-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-york/walk-fashion-forward-a-charity-walk/100001994693465852", "price": "28.52", "name": "Join the Walk" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-25", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-07-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-york/walk-fashion-forward-a-charity-walk/100001994693465852", "price": "28.52", "name": "Become a Legacy Walker" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Black Fashion World Foundation", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/black-fashion-world-foundation/25605168", "description": "A game-changing nonprofit organization that is creating a world for Black Fashion Designers, Retailers and Marketers where there is no lack of access to . . .▪   Higher Education▪   Capital▪   Mentorship▪   Advice of Business Experts▪   Advertising Opportunities or▪   Distributors" } ] } ] ```