By Layla Eason, Particular to the AFRO
D.C. Style Week (DCFW) returned for the twentieth 12 months throughout Autumn/Winter style season the place many rising designers introduced their latest strains. The occasions had been held from Feb. 23-25 in numerous areas all through D.C. throughout the three days of programming.
Over time, DCFW has created a platform that focuses on worldwide designs that show range all through the style trade that many have by no means seen earlier than. Displaying artists and types embrace Dijré’Ma, Enku Design, FIATI, Papino Creations and lots of extra.
“That is truthfully such a constructive second for D.C. and it at all times brings a togetherness throughout the neighborhood. There are such a lot of new folks to see” mentioned Maleah Johnson, a Saint Yves worker who plans on attending all DCFW occasions.
The primary occasion was the Style Trade Networking Celebration, held on February twenty third at 1220 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, D.C.
The occasion was a spot for people who find themselves attempting to interrupt into the style world to indicate their face and make connections with different folks throughout the trade. Throughout this occasion, folks networked amongst bloggers, journalists, designers, photographers, modeling brokers, consumers and content material creators.
The Rising Designers Showcase was the second occasion of DCFW, because it displayed new designers, their collections and even some rising performing artists who’re simply breaking into the music trade.
“This is among the most anticipated occasions in D.C. You see so many individuals making connections and studying from one another. I believe it actually simply helps folks to develop their manufacturers it doesn’t matter what they do. We should always all be very excited for what’s to return,” mentioned Johnson.
The showcase was held on the twenty fourth on the Nationwide Housing Middle, 120115th Road, NW, Washington, D.C. Throughout this occasion, new designers from throughout the US showcased their latest designs and collections collectively.
The ultimate showcase was the fortieth Worldwide Couture Collections Present, additionally held on the Nationwide Housing Middle.
In the course of the first portion of the showcase, the Washington Menswear Capsule Assortment, introduced by Andrew Nowell Menswear, supplied views of a contemporary city sportswear line that may be a from a local of the D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas.
All three days of style and enjoyable efficiently proved that D.C. can and can proceed to be as iconic as different style capitals world wide.
