Nadir Tati (Angola)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Disu, founder of AFWNY and Adir\u00e9e president will share her understanding and knowledge on African Fashion and Luxury, but also the implications of growing African fashion and luxury industry.<\/p>\n
Africa Fashion Week designers will discuss their designs, aesthetic, and inspirations.<\/p>\n
In addition, the discussion will also cover the sustainability in fashion since this year\u2019s AFWNY is adding an eco-friendly twist<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to be invited by the Fashion Institute of Technology, a school that has given birth to many notables in the international fashion industry such as Nina Garcia (editor-at-large, Marie-Claire Magazine), Carolina Herrera (fashion designer, President of Carolina Herrera New York, Michael Kors, President and CEO of Michael Kors, and Joe Zee- Creative Director of Elle Magazine, host of Sundance Channel\u2019s original program All on the Line and Angela Simmons, TV personality, fashion designer, CEO of Pastry Kicks) , ” says Disu.<\/p>\n
AFWNY proclaimed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City- includes runway shows hosting 21+ designers from various countries in Africa and those of the African Diaspora, exhibitions, and industry networking events. Opening designers Francis Hendy, Korto Momolu, and designers like Mafi, Attolle Collection, Geraldo Fashions and others will showcase. For more information, please visit: www.afwny.com<\/p>\n
About FIT:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Fashion Institute of Technology, usually known as FIT, is a State University of New York (SUNY) college that focuses on art, business, design, and technology in connection to the fashion industry.<\/p>\n
About Adir\u00e9e:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nAdir\u00e9e, based in NYC, NY, focuses on event production, organization, and consulting for small to medium size clients in the areas of Fashion,\u00a0 Beauty, and Home Decor.<\/p>\n
For More Information Contact:<\/p>\n
Adir\u00e9e \u2502Public Relations<\/p>\n
Jamilla<\/p>\n
pr@adiree.com<\/p>\n
www.adiree.com<\/p>\n
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