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Harlem’s Fashion Row hosts second Sustainability Forum, H&M becomes titular sponsor

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...

Business

Harlem's Fashion Row CEO launches shopping directory for Black and Latino designers

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...

Schools

Tapestry and Kate Spade partner with Harlem’s Fashion Row on university programme

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...

Fashion

Harlem’s Fashion Row to host 15th anniversary of awards with LVMH

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...

Fashion

Harlem's Fashion Row launches inaugural sustainability forum

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...

Fashion

Harlem’s Fashion Row reveals Barbie collab with designers of colour

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...

Fashion Featured

Tommy Hilfiger announces key partnerships to drive minority representation

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...

Fashion

Harlem's Fashion Row teams with children's brand Janie and Jack

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...