With reports of discrimination and a lack of diversity rampant on high fashion runways, one may take respite in the rollicking good time that Ebony’s Fashion Fair can offer.
This is not your typical staid runway show. Dubbed as “the worlds largest traveling fashion show”, the Ebony Fashion Fair has an element of preformance art woven into their fashion show. It’s certainly a juxtaposition to some of the sour faced models we are accustomed to seeing in the typical fashion week show.
This year, The Ebony Fashion Fair celebrates it’s 50th anniversary with a retrospective of five decades of fashion. The show involves choreographed routines paired with some of the best fashion the world can offer. Designers such as Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana, Carolina Herrera, Bill Blass and Jean Louis Scherrer are included in the show.
Not all flash, the show is deeply rooted in philanthropy. Since it’s inception in 1958, EFF has donated $55 million dollars to charitable organizations. Here’s a look at some of the fashions showcased in this show:
Vivienne Westwood
Pierre Balmain – Paris
African-American Designer Stephen Burrows – New York
For more information and to see when the show is coming to a town near you, click here.
Photo Credit: Nathan Beckner
6 Comments
February 11, 2008 at 7:51 pm
I agree that their is lack of diversity. It’s good to hear about these kinds of shows.
February 12, 2008 at 5:12 am
I’m glad you like it too. I love the photos of this model.
February 12, 2008 at 6:05 pm
I’m loving the Vivienne Westwood squishy coat and that last dress! Both totally amazing pieces.
February 12, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Hooray! Thanks for the visit Stephie!
February 13, 2008 at 3:39 am
Wow. She looks stunning in the white outfit. She looks so tall in the last dress. Makes me want to go out and buy them. If only I wasn’t so short!
February 17, 2008 at 3:40 am
I didn’t know they did shows like that.
That’s awesome!
Makes me happy.