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From Alabama A&M to NYFW: Kim West Elevates Southern Voices in Fashion

Kim West, fashion influencer, dynamic speaker, and founder/publicist of The Kimberly West Agency, proudly attended New York Fashion Week as a media representative for her renowned digital platform, Style + Life + Fashion Blog.

In addition to covering the week’s most notable runway shows, presentations, and style moments, West represented her PR agency at exclusive fashion events, further cementing her role as a bridge between brand storytelling, fashion journalism, and public relations.

A proud graduate of Alabama A&M University’s Apparel Merchandising and Design Department—holding both undergraduate and graduate degrees—West has built a career at the intersection of style, culture, and communications. Her unique perspective as both a fashion professional and media strategist allows her to amplify designers, brands, and creative voices with authenticity and impact.

“Attending New York Fashion Week is always an inspiring experience. It’s an opportunity not only to highlight the artistry of global designers but also to represent the innovation and creativity coming from the South—especially from my alma mater, Alabama A&M University,” said West.

Through her work with Style + Life + Fashion Blog, West continues to deliver insider coverage of the latest industry trends while championing diversity, entrepreneurship, and accessible fashion. Meanwhile, as founder of The Kimberly West Agency, she leverages her expertise in PR and brand strategy to help lifestyle and fashion brands expand their reach and visibility.

About Kim West

Kim West is a fashion influencer, speaker, publicist, and founder of The Kimberly West Agency. She is also the creator of Style + Life + Fashion Blog, a leading digital platform for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle coverage. With academic training in apparel merchandising and design from Alabama A&M University, West has built a career at the forefront of fashion media and public relations. 

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Event Recap: Celebs and Fashionistas Attend Paris Laundry x The Webster Event in Atlanta Last Week

Based in New York and created in 2021 by Guy Samuel, Paris Laundry is a menswear brand that focuses on creating bespoke pieces with most things being made in very limited quantities (many 1/1, 1/2 and 1/3 pieces). On Thursday, guests viewed a showcase of their Fall/Winter 2025 Collection: “Sole Prototypes,” a One of One Upcycled Capsule Exclusive to the Webster (which averages $850 to $7,000).

The brand imports fabrics and materials from Japan and Italy as well upcycle vintage garments, accessories and fabrics.  Everything is hand-made in their New York studio.

This is in including their focused retail partnerships – as the brand has successfully partnered with The Webster for five seasons. This event introduced them to Atlanta (the Webster opened in Atlanta in 2024).

The event was attended by: Kelli Ferrell (Real Housewives of Atlanta), social media influencer, Alonzo Arnold, R&B singer, Austin Rogers, WBS-TV reporter, Audrey Washington, actor Dennis White, and reality TV personality, Elsie K. 

Ferrell wore a diamond-encrusted denim jacket by Paris Laundry, pairing it with a Skims bodysuit, leggings by Naked Wardrobe, shoes from Tom Ford, and a Chanel bag.

Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails by: Casamigos, Belaire, McQueen & The Violet Fog, and The Deacon – and grooved to the sounds of DJ Jordan Rock.

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NBA Star Cade Cunningham Hosts Exclusive Balmain Fashion Week Reception

On September 15, 2025, Fashion Week in New York gained a bold new highlight as NBA star Cade Cunningham partnered with MBG360, founded by Tiffany James, to host an exclusive cocktail reception at the Balmain New York flagship. The event placed athletes at the center of the global fashion conversation, cementing the role of sport as one of today’s most powerful cultural forces.  Cunningham, known for his sharp sense of style and influence beyond the court, welcomed an elite crowd of fashion insiders, athletes, and cultural leaders. Guests included WNBA stars Rickea Jackson and Te’a Cooper, further underscoring the growing intersection of women’s sports, luxury fashion, and cultural influence.

“This wasn’t just a party—it was a statement,” said Tiffany James, Founder of MBG360. “I started in fashion, and I’ve always seen how deeply it’s tied to culture. Today, athletes are not only icons on the court but also leaders shaping trends, business, and influence worldwide. Fashion needs culture, culture thrives through sport, and athletes are at the center of it all.”

The collaboration spotlighted a larger movement: athletes as modern tastemakers redefining luxury and celebrity. With Cunningham as host, Balmain became the stage for a conversation bigger than Fashion Week—where high fashion, cultural identity, and athletic excellence intersect.

About MBG360
MBG360, evolved from the groundbreaking ModernBlkGirl platform, is a global community empowering women through financial literacy and wealth education. With a mission that has already helped women across Europe, the Americas, and Africa generate hundreds of millions in wealth, MBG360 has expanded into culture, sport, and fashion—bridging money, influence, and innovation.

About Balmain
Founded in 1945, Balmain is one of the world’s most iconic luxury fashion houses. With a bold vision, craftsmanship, and groundbreaking collaborations, Balmain continues to shape global culture through design and influence.

About Cade Cunningham
Cade Cunningham, NBA star and cultural leader, represents the new era of athletes redefining their influence beyond the game. With a passion for fashion, culture, and community, Cunningham embodies the modern athlete as a global tastemaker and leader.

 

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Atlanta Fashion Week Returns October 2-7, 2024

Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) is back from October 2-7, 2024, with a highly anticipated lineup of cutting-edge fashion, art, and culture. Over the course of five days, attendees will be treated to an exciting blend of runway shows, interactive pop-ups, insightful panel discussions, captivating art installations, and exclusive after-parties.

This year’s edition promises to showcase the innovation and creativity that ATLFW is known for, featuring global designers from Houston and Dallas, TX, New York, Senegal, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Nigeria, Atlanta, and beyond.

One of the most talked-about moments of the event will be the highly anticipated return of iconic brands FUBU and Coogi, each returning to the runway after 15+ years.

 

Event Highlights:

Opening Night Party (October 2): Kicking off with an invite-only party, ATLFW and Gentleman Jack will honor the founders of FUBU at this exclusive event.

Runway Shows (October 3-4): Showcasing designers from around the world, including Houston and Dallas, TX, New York, Senegal, the UK, Ghana, Nigeria, Atlanta, and more. This year will highlight a powerful fusion of cultures and fashion perspectives, all capped by the return of FUBU and COOGI.

October 4: ATLFW x Sneaker Ball Afterparty – 8pm to 1am – Stave Room

Bloomingdale’s x ATLFW will return for the 2nd Annual Pop-Up Experience (October 5-6) featuring 16 fashion and beauty brands. Attendees will also enjoy panel discussions, moderated by Dennis Murphy of The Conference Room Podcast, with guest speakers such as Edwina Kulego, VP of International & Men’s at Informa, Monica Awe-Etuk, popular content creator, and Keinon Johnson, music executive.

FUBU Archive: An Art Installation (October 7-20): FUBU’s rich legacy will be honored with an exclusive FUBU Archive installation, curated by famed artist Jiggy Korean, running from October 7-20 at Buckhead Art & Co., in partnership with Patrón. The installation will provide a unique look at FUBU’s groundbreaking journey through fashion, blending art and culture to celebrate its lasting impact.

 

Sponsors and Partners

ATLFW 2024 is proudly supported by a lineup of premier partners, including returning official automotive sponsor BMW, Fulton County Arts & Culture, FACE (Fashion Art Culture), Bloomingdale’s, Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack, SJC Ventures, Edition Magazine, The Look by Joi, Sneaker Ball ATL, Patrón, Buckhead Art & Co, and many more.

 

For the full event schedule and ticket information, visit www.atlantafashionweek.co.

About Atlanta Fashion Week

Atlanta Fashion Week serves as a vital incubator for fashion talent and visual artists, nurturing the development of future iconic brands. As a leading discovery platform, we support disruptors who are transforming the fashion industry with fresh perspectives and bold ideas.

Bringing together international and U.S.-based brands, Atlanta Fashion Week emphasizes strategic retail partnerships, experiential marketing, and pipeline programs to promote growth. Our platform goes beyond showcasing trendsetting designs; we create innovative programs that pave the way for brands to excel in the global market. Positioned at the intersection of fashion, art, music, and culture, we highlight a diverse array of designers, styles, and visual artists, solidifying our role in shaping the future of fashion and providing both established and emerging brands with the opportunity to scale, whether direct to consumer or through wholesale channels.

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Malan Breton SS 2025 Collection: New York Fashion Week

Malan Breton presented his SS 2025 collection, based on the themes of Betrayal,  Revenge, and Hope during New York Fashion Week.

 

The collection, inspired by fairy tales of the 19th and 20th century, consists of strong, sinuous looks designed in leather, silk, summer weight wools, silk brocades, and the fine tailoring Breton has become internationally known for. Models were accessorized with Ladies Coutura Collection watches by Seiko Watch of America.

 

Breton composed the soundtrack for the show that was DJ’ed by Zeke Thomas (Son of Isiah Thomas) at the show which took place in New York City and was presented by EPNFW.  The hair team was led by stylist to the stars Marco Maranghello, and beauty team led by the Emmy Nominated Vincenza Carovillano. The Fashion Show was closed by star model, Elton Ilirjani.

 

An exclusive afterparty that night at DOM featured performances by Quincy, Ben Hazelwood, and the sounds of Grippa who has recently collaborated with critically acclaimed songwriter Wendy Starland, with a Deejay set by Zeke Thomas.

 

Notable Attendees included: Malan Breton, Princess Jazmin Grimaldi, Ian Mellankamp, Crystal Waters, Quincy, Jean Shafiroff, Consuelo Vanderbilt, Michael Musto, Carmen D’Alessio, SAG Award Winner Jessica Pimentel, Tony Award Winner Baayork Lee, Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Pierre Crespeau, and Ben Hazlewood.

 

 

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New York Fashion Week’s Must-Have Foundation + Concealer

One of the best parts of fashion week (aside from the fashion, of course) has to be the beauty! Fashion Week showcases many incredible trends with amazing products, it’s hard to pick which ones to test out! Looking good is only part of the story, models and consumers alike want their skin to feel as good as it looks! So when in doubt, use the tried and true foundation and concealer of Hollywood!
After a long history in Hollywood, Oxygenetix is proven to look good on camera and remain luminous under hot lights. This no-sweat foundation and concealer even hold up during the most active runways, making their look last. Its buildable coverage and pore-blurring capabilities make it a must for a great photo payoff and light-friendly appearance.
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Cynthia Rowley Presents an All-Female Comedy Show for FW23 #NYFW

Cynthia Rowley presented an all-female comedy show at Sony Hall on Monday, February 13th. The designer’s latest NYFW show took on a whole new format this season, featuring an immersive hour of stand-up led by some of comedy’s most renowned female voices, all dressed by Cynthia Rowley.

Fashion and comedy have always been a great escape, and there seems to be a collective zeitgeist toward the necessity for humor right now. A sense of humor has been a part of the brand’s DNA since the very beginning, and Rowley’s mission to express fearless fun that brings joy through each collection remains as strong as ever.

“I start each day with ten minutes of stand up,” says Cynthia Rowley. “I’ve long said I wish fashion were funnier. Not necessarily the clothes, but the attitude. After hosting a stand-up comedy night at my store in Montauk this summer with my friend and collaborator Seth Herzog (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Broad City, 30 Rock, Chappelle Show), it became clear to me that it was time to realize my long-standing dream to host so many of my favorite funny ladies on one stage.”

Featuring some of the biggest names in comedy, the all-star all-female cast included comedians Nikki Glaser (Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? on E!), Rachel Feinstein (Last Comic Standing, HBO’s Crashing), Arden Myrin (Netflix’s Insatiable, iHeartRadio’s Will You Accept This Rose podcast), Rosebud Baker (Emmy-award winning writer, one of Variety’s “Top Ten Comics to Watch”, writer for Saturday Night Live), Claudia Oshry (Disgraced Queen on Amazon Prime, co-host of The Toast podcast), Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live cast member since 2018), and Michelle Buteau (Netflix’s The Circle, Welcome to Beautopia).with host Esther Ku (MTV’s Girl Code, Wild ‘N Out, and Last Comic Standing) hilariously tying all of the performances together into one hour of non-stop laughs. In addition to the stars of comedy on stage, notable guests in attendance included Olivia DeJonge, Eve Jobs, Cooper Hoffman, Jane Krakowski, and Alan Cumming.

The clothes were designed with each performer in mind using references from the full collection (lookbook to come). Giant pastel paillettes, loads of sheer fabrics, and classically tailored pick-stitch pieces rendered in our signature sport fabric.

“I see fashion and comedy serving women in the same way. If you can be funny, you can feel confident. If you love what you’re wearing you feel confident. And if you can have both, even better.”

www.CynthiaRowley.com

@CynthiaRowley 

#CynthiaRowleyFW23

Michelle Buteau

Kit Keenan, Gigi Powers

Margo Oshry, Brigette Pheloung

Natalia Suarez, Dylana Suarez

Ego Nwodim

Amber Wang

Nikki Glaser

Jane Krakowski

Esther Ku

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ANNE KLEIN PRESENTS A SEE IT NOW – BUY IT NOW DIGITAL PRESENTATION FOR NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Iconic American Brand, Anne Klein has always embraced women and the multifaceted lives they lead. This Fall, the brand celebrates all women with a See It Now-Buy It Now video and shoppable lookbook. All styles featured will be available on anneklein.com over the next few weeks.

Featured in the campaign is multi-hyphenated model-frontline nurse-wife, Maggie Rawlins. Rawlins traveled from her North Carolina home to New York City to work in several hospitals in Queens when the pandemic first hit. She’s also made a splash as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit rookie.

TO VIEW VIDEO AND LOOKBOOK:

Log on to – CFDA Runway 360

https://runway360.cfda.com/designers/anne-klein/anne-klein-fall-2021

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STYLE X / KIMAC Group New York Fashion Week SS20 Day One Recap at Sony Hall

STYLE X / KIMAC group showcased an incredible lineup of fashion, art, and music on Day 1 of New York Fashion Week at the famed Sony Hall to an at capacity, standing room only, enthusiastic crowd. The group kicked off their three days of high-profile and high energy fashion + music + art event (Sept 5th, 7th, and 8th) with SS20 runway shows from designers Annie Couture, Chicago Playground, Smock Me, Bradelis Lingerie, Label Lébel, Barth Bee and Bartholomew.

Guests sipped on Hennessy and specialty Redbull cocktails through the evening while enjoying musical performances by WALE, Blake Kelly and Amanda Holley.

A Special Thanks to the KIMAC Group, Sony Hall, Safe Landing, BrandLab, Style X Haircare, Make a Wish and Kind Snacks.

 

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COMMON, DAPPER DAN, JUNE AMBROSE AND MORE TO SPEAK AT ESSENCE FASHION HOUSE

The 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival is set to debut the ESSENCE Fashion House, a premier destination focusing on owning our style, culture, and impact.  Happening Friday, July 5th through Sunday, July 8th at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, fashionistas will experience a cutting-edge curation of runway shows, trunk shows, and pop up shops brought to you by household names and rising Black designers.

Attendees will hear from fashion industry icons Bevy Smith, Common, Dapper Dan, Ebonee Davis, Ethan Miller, Joan Smalls, June Ambrose, Karl Kani, Misa Hylton Brim, Quincy Brown, April Walker, Zerina Akers, Ade Samuels and more.

Follow the fashion fast-lane down to New Orleans as models rule the runway in exquisite pieces during a fashion week style designer showcase, shop an extensive collection of runway-worthy apparel and accessories plus get to know the creators behind the design and reinvent your very own look with new wardrobe staples for the upcoming season!

To purchase tickets and for more information visit:  https://www.essence.com/festival/fashionhouse/