'Essence' allowed the public to decide on the winners:
Author:Jessica WilkinsUpdated:Sep 5, 2019Original:Sep 5, 2019In August of 2018, Black fashion editor Lindsay Peoples Wagner wrote and curated a piece titled "Everywhere and Nowhere: What it's really like to be black and work in fashion" for New York Magazine's The Cut.
"I'm just happy that I'm nominated and that I was able to come all the way from South Africa for this event," says Rich Mnisi, who was nominated for Emerging Designer of the Year. "This is for my country. This is for my continent and I'm happy that people are going to see the wealth of talent that exists there. This really means a lot to me."
As inspiring and original looks by Black fashion designers filled the room at the gallery and events space Affirmation Arts, there was a palpable sense of community and belonging among attendees. "We feel that there's a void.
"We wanted to have a bit of fashion and also instruction," says Bobo. "So we have a series of panel discussions with various industry professionals. We also have fashion shows featuring the designers from our Best in Black Fashion Awards, so that everyone will get to see why they made it to the list as finalists. We also have a masterclass that June Ambrose is doing. We just wanted it to be instructive but carefree, as well.
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