Ebony Fashion Fair
The Ebony Fashion Fair has been on stage since 1956. Ebony Fashion Fair not only created an avenue for black models and designers, but it has also demanded the respect of the uniformed fashion industry. It is the worlds largest traveling fashion show and has given 54 million dollars in scholarships.
The show features designers such as Anna Sui, Oscar de la Renta, Missoni, Vivienne Westwood, and the unforgettable Yves Saint Laurent. With an all-star designer line-up, the fashions were sure to keep the audience captivated. That was until the models broke out in break dances. Reminiscent to a Baltimore Ball, the show is clearly aimed to entertain rather than showcase fashion. More so, the intermission is a clear indication that this is a production of theatrics. There were a few models serving the runway, but those beautiful walks were over taken by the over choreographed strides. I am all for a little fun, but it was hard to focus on the garments when the models become actresses and prance all over the stage.
It cannot be ignored that the Ebony Fashion Fair has given priceless opportunities to people of color from the past and present. Truthfully, this fashion show has survived the times of Dr. King. It may not be the traditional industry fashion show, but its contribution goes beyond fashion and manifests itself in a historical context. And in my opinion that is the most important.
The show features designers such as Anna Sui, Oscar de la Renta, Missoni, Vivienne Westwood, and the unforgettable Yves Saint Laurent. With an all-star designer line-up, the fashions were sure to keep the audience captivated. That was until the models broke out in break dances. Reminiscent to a Baltimore Ball, the show is clearly aimed to entertain rather than showcase fashion. More so, the intermission is a clear indication that this is a production of theatrics. There were a few models serving the runway, but those beautiful walks were over taken by the over choreographed strides. I am all for a little fun, but it was hard to focus on the garments when the models become actresses and prance all over the stage.
It cannot be ignored that the Ebony Fashion Fair has given priceless opportunities to people of color from the past and present. Truthfully, this fashion show has survived the times of Dr. King. It may not be the traditional industry fashion show, but its contribution goes beyond fashion and manifests itself in a historical context. And in my opinion that is the most important.
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