African Pavilion NYC - Student Designer Showcase

African Pavilion NYC - Student Designer Showcase

Theme: Threads of Eatonville - Past-Present & Forward

Join us for a spectacular evening celebrating the next generation of fashion visionaries.
The Student Designer Competition - NYC Showcase brings together emerging designers whose collections reimagine heritage, sustainability, and innovation.

Curated under the creative direction of Chuks Collins and presented by the African Fashion Council in partnership with Eatonville Rising and The Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community Inc. (P.E.C.) With support from Orange County Florida's Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.

Celebrating one of America’s first self-governed Black towns and its ongoing story of creativity, renewal, and resilience.

Experience:

• Sustainable and upcycled fashion innovations
• Live storytelling through design
• Networking with fashion educators, media, and industry leaders
• A glimpse into the upcoming Pan African Fashion & Food Expo (PAFFE 2027)

Whether you’re a designer, educator, fashion enthusiast, or creative visionary, get ready for an exciting showcase of talent, a day filled with creativity, innovation, and style. This is where community and artistry rise together.

This program is presented in partnership with Eatonville Rising and The Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community Inc. (P.E.C.), and is supported by Orange County Florida's Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.

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Host or Publisher African Fashion Council