American retailer Gap has teamed up with New York-based Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR), which provides business solutions to retailers committed to equity for Black and Latin-X design talent, to launch a limited-edition collaboration featuring the work of six Black designers. The Gap × Harlem’s Fashion Row collection launches on February 14 during...
Feb 13, 2025
Harlem Fashion Row (HFR) is set to stage the 6th edition of its annual Black History Month Summit. Set to run February 15 from 1 pm to 5 pm EST, the event known as HFR- Live – The Iconic Era celebrates and honors the contributions of notable black designers, pioneers, creative directors, editors, and influencers within the fashion industry....
Feb 5, 2024
Livestream shopping and video platform HSN is launching four exclusive collections in collaboration with Harlem's Fashion Row (HFR), which supports emerging talent and provides a platform for underrepresented Black and Latinx designers. HSN has collaborated with four of HFR’s top designers, who will each present their own “fresh and distinct...
Jan 25, 2024
Abercrombie & Fitch has launched a new limited-edition capsule collection designed together with Harlem's Fashion Row (HFR) designer Nicole Benefield. The capsule collection, featuring 26 pieces across men's and women's, was inspired by the vibrant energy of New York City. Offering a mix of versatile neutral essentials, and statement pieces, the...
Oct 12, 2023
Now in its second edition, Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) hosted its annual Sustainability Forum on April 19, continuing its efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the move towards a sustainable future for fashion. The event was now sponsored by H&M, which took on the role in order to further affirm its commitment to “equity and inclusion...
Apr 20, 2023
Brandice Daniel, the CEO of Harlem Fashion Row (HFR) and Icon 360, has launched an online shopping directory for Black and Latino designers in keeping with the increased demand for brands in this sector. To launch the directory, entitled ‘HFR & CO’, Daniels partnered with a group of retailers, including Bloomingdale’s, Shopbob and Macy’s, to...
Nov 22, 2022
Tapestry and Kate Spade New York have announced a three-year partnership with Harlem’s Fashion Row’s (HFR) annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fashion Summit in a bid to support a diverse range of fashion talent. The collaborative programme will offer students at Bowie State University access to connect with Kate Spade’s...
Sep 29, 2022
Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) has announced that the 15th anniversary edition of its Fashion Show and Style Awards will be opening New York Fashion Week on September 6, in partnership with LVMH. For this year, the organisation has introduced the new Virgil Abloh Award presented by LVMH, which will be given by the late designer’s wife, Shannon...
Aug 30, 2022
Harlem’s Fashion Row launched its inaugural sustainability forum on April 21. The goal of the event is to educate the multicultural fashion community on issues and careers in sustainable fashion, and allow designers and retailers to integrate sustainability into their brands, reduce production waste, and find innovative solutions to producing...
Apr 25, 2022
Inclusive arts and entertainment agency Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) has revealed a collaboration with Barbie in the form of a clothing capsule for the doll designed by designers of colour. Three designers took part in the initiative, each presenting pieces for Barbie inspired by garments from their own collections. “Since its inception, Barbie...
Feb 25, 2022
Tommy Hilfiger has announced key partnerships with its People’s Place Program to champion Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) in fashion to advance underrepresented communities. The American fashion brand, owned by PVH Corp., said the first of its partnerships will see it joining forces with Harlem’s Fashion Row and The Fashion and...
Feb 10, 2021
Janie and Jack have partnered with Harlem's Fashion Row to help showcase rising multicultural designers. The Gap Inc.-owned childrenswear brand is committed to teaching kids about love, unity and anti-racism. The collaboration includes childrenswear designs from three emerging designers, Kristian Lorén, Kimberly Goldson and Richfresh. Each...
Oct 12, 2020