Black Fashion Career Day & Expo
Dates: Friday, March 26, 2021 and Saturday, March 27, 2021
Opening Session Fashion-preneurs
Tara Donaldson
Executive Editor of WWD
Mrs. BJ Arnett
– Professor Interim Chair Art and Fashion Department – Clark Atlanta University
Erica Renee Harding Bunton
– Founder & Designer – Lizzmore Womenswear
Main Stage Fashion-preneurs
Ruth E. Carter
Academy Award-winning Costume Designer
D’angelo Thompson
Makeup Artist, Groomer, Author, Host
Dr. Dawnn Karen
Fashion Psychologist
Dr. Tameka N. Ellington
Fashion Scholar and Professional Development Strategist
Gwen Bates
Director of Fashion Week San Diego
Melissa Chataigne
Stylist, TV Personality and Fashion Expert
Myrdith Leon-McCormack
World Bride Magazine, Editorial Direction – MLM Represents Brand & Business Developer
Ron Donovan
Founder, Creative Director and Chief Shoe Builder
RONDONOVAN Footwear & Accessories Inc
Sheena Butler-Young
Deputy Editor – Footwear News
Yemi Osunkoya
Couture Bridal & Evening Wear Designer
Meagan E. Garland
Partner at Duane Morris, LLP – Fashion & Beauty Attorney
Nicole Doswell
Founder Models of Color Matter
Evetta Petty
Milliner – Harlem’s Heaven Hats
Darrin George
Casting Director – Director of Operations for GMLV Casting
Ebonye Jackson
Associate Editor – Sheen Magazine
Workshop Facilitators
Sam Ennon
Founder, President & CEO Black Owned Beauty Supply Association
Steve Brooks
CEO and Founder of The Pop Up Retail Expert
Mikelle Drew
Adjunct Professor Fashion Institute of Technology
Meagan E. Garland
Partner at Duane Morris, LLP – Fashion & Beauty Attorney
Nicole Doswell
Gregory Gittrich
Event Playbook
Individual Assessment!
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– Spiritual Gifts
– LEAD Personality
– Leadership Management Style and
– Ministry Preferences
About the Event
The Black Fashion Career Day addresses the lack of representation of blacks in the fashion industry by bringing them to the forefront for students to hear about their experiences.
“I didn’t know I could be the First Lady. Sometimes you can only be what you know exists in the world.”
Michelle Obama
Former First Lady of the United States of America
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“Fashion is about so much more than just a pretty pair of pumps or the perfect hemline. For so many people across the country, it is a calling, it is a career, and it’s a way they feed their families,”
Michelle Obama
Former First Lady of the United States of America
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According to Datawheel.us “in 2017 the student population at the Fashion Institute of Technology for Black or African American was 9.27%, as compared to 44.3% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.2% Asian.”
“White borrowers pay down their education debt at a rate of 10 percent a year, compared with 4 percent for black borrowers, a study finds.
As a result, the researchers say, 15 years after blacks leave college, they hold 185 percent more in student loans than whites.”
“The ultimate objective of this event is to feed desires of students and career changers to enable them to pursue of a career in fashion. To supply them with the appropriate guidance, support, and funding for their journey to fulfilling their fashion dream.”
“If they cannot see us, they can’t be us! We want more blacks to break in and stay in fashion!”
Carla Nelson
Creator of Black Fashion World Foundation
Who should attend?
Aspiring professionals pursuing careers in fashion design, retail, or related industries. Students, career changers, those whose fashion dream has seemingly been derailed.
Emerging fashion-preneurs who want to expand their knowledge base and skills via various workshops to ensure even more success.
Why Attend?
- Learn about the various career paths in the fashion industry.
- Find out how to get started on your individualized journey.
- Learn what skills are required for your chosen career path and how to develop them.
- Get started constructing your actionable career plan to fulfilling your fashion dream.
Have you reserved your full-access replay pass?
Your registration fee is recycled back to the black community via the BFW Foundation scholarship fund.
Enter “DREAMDAY’ as the PROMO CODE for the FREE Registration offer – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Only!!!
Apply for a Digital Scholarship
University of Fashion Details
The University of Fashion is the first and largest online fashion design video library in the world. The library houses hundreds of step-by-step video lessons teaching all aspects of fashion design.
For Black Fashion Career Day fifty (50) people will be selected for a digital membership scholarship sponsored by the University of Fashion.
Enter the Mask Contest
In December, Patricia Anyasodor was selected as the Cover Model for the COVID Mask collectible coffee table book. During the Career Day edition of the contest, one contestant modeling a custom-designed fashion mask will become the “Student Section Model” for the historic book. Will it be you?
Purchase T-Shirts
The 2021 Black Fashion Career Day Collectible T-Shirt is now available for purchase.
Available in 6 colors
Size ranges – Small to 2XL
Available in 2 colors
Size ranges – Small to 2XL
Get Involved
Virtual Booth Opportunities
Offer Retail Sales
Conduct Interviews
Interview candidates for college or career placement via face-to-face video conference.
Perfect for College and Career Recruiters!!!
Host Workshops
Share your expertise via an interactive workshop.
Host Product Demos
Increase brand awareness via product demos.
Partner or Sponsor
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Volunteer
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Media inquiries email admin@blackfashionworld.org
Black Fashion Career Day is a program created by Black Fashion World Foundation. The Black Fashion World Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was established to move the barriers that often stymie black fashion entrepreneurs. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Funds contributed to the production of this program support the BFW Foundation Scholarship Fund.
