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ESSENCE FASHION HOUSE

SEPTEMBER 8

4pm - 9pm (EDT)

ESSENCE Fashion House™ is the premiere fashion week kick-off experience highlighting Black innovators and their continued impact on the fashion industry. The Garment is a representation of the creative process and the ability of designers to redefine fashion’s boundaries. Join us as we tell the story of The Garment and elevate Black fashion creatives.

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Panelists

  • TIA ADEOLA
    CEO & Designer, Tia Adeola
  • Nana Agyemang
    Journalist and CEO/Founder of EveryStylishGirl
  • Kwaku Bediako
    Chocolate Clothes Global
  • Jamillah Davis Hernandez
    VP of Men's Footwear & Accessories, Saks
  • Bernard James
    Founder, Bernard James Jewelry
  • Sherri McMullen
    Founder & CEO, McMullen
  • RECHO OMONDI
    Fashion Journalist
  • Amira Rasool
    Founder & CEO of The Folklore Group
  • Akua Shabaka
    Co-Founder / Creative Director
  • Devan Lynne Wallace
    Luxury Fashion Publicist

experiences

  • Soko Mrkt
    Discover and Shop

    Fashion is at your fingertips in our all-new Soko Mrkt. Come shop a mix of your current and future favorite brands, while also supporting rising Black designers in the fashion space. Plus, be the first to preview the latest products.

  • FASHION TALKS
    Panel Conversations

    Hear from some of the leading voices in the industry as they gather for unforgettable conversations on fashion’s trending topics.

  • A GARMENT IS BORN
    Sustainability Art Installation

    Sustainability is the name of the game in the future of fashion and this one-of-a-kind art installation will take you on a journey through the life of a garment.

  • STYLE SESSION
    Personalized Style Guidance

    Enjoy a free one-on-one styling session, fashion tips, and more, all courtesy of our style concierge.

  • The Runway
    Photo Activations

    The perfect fit deserves the perfect pic! Come snap a selfie or grab your crew and flick it up together at one of our custom photo activations.

  • The Style Connect
    Networking Opportunities

    Meet up with other fashion fanatics for the ultimate networking experience.