HARLEM'S FASHION ROW ANNOUNCES THE 19TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW & STYLE AWARDS

As one of the week's most anticipated fashion events, Harlem's Fashion Row will kick off the excitement surrounding New York Fashion Week with an evening celebrating emerging talent, industry icons, and nearly two decades of impact on fashion and culture. This year's theme, "Peace.

The theme honors the designers, partners, team members and community who have contributed to HFR's nineteen-year legacy, while underscoring the importance of building with clarity, discipline and a long-term vision. Launched earlier this year by the PVH Foundation, the Runway Ahead Designer Fellowship provides.

What Happened

Throughout the program, the designers have been mentored by PVH executives across Marketing & PR, Raw Materials & Sourcing, Merchandising, Finance, Production, and Design, gaining invaluable insight into both the creative and business sides of the fashion industry. Founded by stylist and.

• The evening will feature the debut of the Spring/Summer 2027 collections from three exceptional designers participating in the Runway Ahead Designer Fellowship, presented through ICON360, Harlem's Fashion Row's nonprofit organization.

• Throughout the Runway Ahead Designer Fellowship, each designer has received funding to create and produce their Spring/Summer 2027 collections, culminating in their runway debut at Harlem's Fashion Row's Fashion Show & Style Awards.

• One of the evening's most anticipated moments will be the presentation of the Runway Ahead Prize, where one designer will be selected to receive a $100,000 grant to accelerate the growth of their brand.

Key Details

Inspired by culture, architecture, and the beauty of the color indigo, the brand creates statement pieces that merge wearable art with timeless elegance. Founded by Lamin "Rey" Jaiteh, Rey Jaiteh is a luxury menswear and womenswear brand rooted in Harlem, New York.

• Founded in 2007 by Brandice Daniel, Harlem's Fashion Row (HFR) is the leading platform dedicated to discovering, supporting, and showcasing multicultural designers while creating meaningful partnerships between brands, retailers, and the fashion industry's most.

• Through its signature runway shows, educational initiatives, strategic collaborations, and nonprofit arm, ICON360, Harlem's Fashion Row continues to create opportunities that elevate diverse talent and transform the future of fashion.

• "Peace by Piece" is both a celebration of HFR's legacy and a testament to its continued commitment to shaping a more inclusive and innovative future for fashion.

Why It Matters

Known for handcrafted garments that blend refined tailoring with bold creativity, the label reimagines modern luxury through elevated craftsmanship and distinctive storytelling. Founded by Nigerian designer Chuks Collins, the namesake luxury fashion house seamlessly blends African heritage with contemporary global design.

• As Harlem's Fashion Row enters its nineteenth year, the organization remains steadfast in its mission to create opportunities, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and amplify designers of color.

• The evening will continue Harlem's Fashion Row's longstanding tradition of bringing together the fashion industry's most influential designers, executives, stylists, editors, celebrities, retailers, and cultural leaders for one of the season's most anticipated fashion.

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