Harlem’s Fashion Row celebrated their 12th year in existence in a major way: a partnership with IMG to open up New York Fashion Week. Brandice Daniels, the founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row, honored Ruth E. Carter, esteemed costume designer, for her work and contributions to the culture. Daniels, known for not just putting on a regular fashion show, fashion and art, with a museum like installation showcasing Carter’s best work throughout the years, reimagined by fashion stylist, Ibrahim Kamara. The room was full of the Black elite, check out our gallery to see who was best dressed!
1. BRANDICE DANIEL

CEO and Founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row, Brandice N. Daniel goes for a gray ensemble.
2. DAPPER DAN

Dapper Dan goes sans tie and opts for a gold ascot.
3. CHANEL IMAN

Chanel Iman looks beautiful in a pale green.
4. RUTH E. CARTER

Honoree Ruth E. Carter shows up looking bright and ready to be the women of the evening.
5. IBRAHIM KAMARA

Loving the patent leather pants.
6. ODELL BECKHAM JR.

Odell gives us some shimmer and shine.
7. CAM NEWTON AND VICTOR CRUZ

Fashionable football friends.
8. DANIELLE JAMES

Our very own Danielle James was in attendance serving LBD style.
9. LINDSAY PEOPLES WAGNER

Teen Vogue Editor in Chief Lindsay Peoples Wagner sports denim on denim.
10. AAMITO LAGUM

Ugandan model Aamito Lagum gives us an updated take on denim.
11. SAFFI KARINA

Model Saffi Karina looks lovely in lavender.
12. BOZOMA SAINT JOHN

CMO of William Morris Endeavor Bozoma Saint John serves in this bold red jumpsuit.
13. MARQUITA PRING

Marquita Pring is serving 70s chic.
14. NAOMI MASON

Here for this peplum red moment.
15. ALTON MASON

Coming dapper and correct!
16. HARLEM’S FASHION ROW

Issa slay.
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A hat is everything.
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Legalize it.
19. KHALEA UNDERWOOD

Beauty Editor of The Zoe Report, Khalea Underwood, shows us how to serve business with a side of style.
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Fashion knows no age!
21. UNDRA CELESTE

Harlem’s Fashion Row designer Undra Celeste sparkles in this dress.
22. SEAN FRAZIER

Sean Frazier wears a Greedilous look to Harlem’s Fashion Row.
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A turban is always a good idea.
24. CLAIRE SULMERS

Editor-In-Chief of Fashion Bomb Daily, Claire Sulmers, gives us a tartalan and tulle moment.
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Suited in style.
26. DJ NIKS

DJ Niks stops through in this baby blue coat.
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Upgrade your beret, Wakanda style.
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Barack forever.