Due to the great household at MadamNoire, I had an opportunity to attend Vogue Bomb Each day’s third annual runway occasion, The Bomb Vogue Present. Held on Sept. 9, in the course of the peak of New York Vogue Week, the dynamic occasion celebrated rising Black multicultural designers from throughout the globe, giving them a possibility to showcase their daring designs.
Hosted by Vogue Bomb Each day CEO Claire Sulmers and former Actual Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes, the lavish occasion, which came about at a surprising venue in decrease Manhattan, introduced in a slew of movie star A-listers like Actual Housewives stars Marlo Hampton and Ashley Darby. Different attendees included Lil Mama, Beyoncé‘s trusted stylist, Ty Hunter and singer-turned-entrepreneur Latavia Roberson.
I dressed to impress for my very first New York Vogue Present extravaganza. I opted for my traditional Karl Lagerfeld go well with gown adorned with gold buttons and satin detailing. Mother helped me tie the fashion-forward look collectively together with her glowing platform heels. I topped off my Vogue Week ensemble with a beige hat and a gold rope chain. The look didn’t miss!
Earlier than The Bomb Vogue Present kicked off, attendees sipped on tasty cocktails and snacked on tiny bites as they schmoozed with the who’s who of style within the room. When the crimson carpet got here rolling out, it was on and poppin’.
On The Crimson Carpet
Leakes was the primary celeb to hit the crimson carpet. The “Queen of Actuality TV” shined in a surprising Michele Lopez “Mila” gown that snatched up her curvy body. She accomplished the look with metallic gold heels and tiny stud earrings. At one level, Sulmers hopped in to seize an image alongside the Atlanta socialite. The Bomb Life creator beamed in a white one-shoulder mini gown and silver heels.
Marlo Hampton‘s fierce, enjoyable and radiant persona was on 100 thousand trillion in her Vogue Week ensemble. The Le Archive founder ate and left no crumbs in an Evana Ruched Fake Leather-based Mini Gown with an enormous Floral Applique designed by Rachel Gilbert. Hampton styled the ensemble with black futuristic boots designed by Alexander McQueen. The paparazzi have been clamoring for pics – myself included.
One other stand out from the crimson carpet was rapper, Ok CAMP. The Atlanta hip-hop star rocked a brown wool balaclava masks that lined his total face–leaving sufficient room for his designer shades to come out from beneath.
The flashy rap star jazzed up the putting face masks with icy chains and bracelets. For clothes, the “Comfy” hitmaker saved his threads informal. He opted for a pair of distressed denims and a easy work shirt. The laid-back match seemed modern as hell.
As eventgoers made their method to the runway, I made positive to get shut sufficient to observe the entire motion go down. The seats have been lined with pink swag baggage that featured an assortment of goodies from Mielle Organics and different native manufacturers.
Earlier than the present began, of us within the viewers acquired up out of their seats to bounce together with a enjoyable youth marching band. It set the proper tone for the remainder of the unimaginable night time.
Listed below are a few of my favourite moments from the runway extravaganza.
Jolie Duzon by Zillah Duzon-Hazel
Hailing from St. Marteen, Caribbean digital artist and style designer Zillah Duzon-Hazel kicked off the present together with her colourful style model, Jolie Duzon. Hints of neon inexperienced, magenta and luxurious tropical patterns oozed all through Zillah’s eye-catching assortment of satin and chiffon maxi clothes, skirts and resort-ready tunics.
A number of items from the unique line featured lovely watermelon patterns, just like the maxi tunic, Zillah’s favourite piece from the gathering. “It’s, like, you’re fabulous and on trip,” the completely satisfied designer instructed me after her Bomb Vogue Present debut.
A graduate of the Amsterdam Vogue Institute, Zillah pulls from her drawing and illustration background to design distinctive digitized prints that she transfers onto her colourful and dynamic clothes.
“I take inspiration from my Caribbean environment as a result of I’m from the attractive island of St. Maarten. So our flowers, fruits, our ambiance. It’s all part of my prints.”
Adorned with the Caribbean designer’s radiant watermelon sample, the maxi tunic featured a deep v-neck and an extended slit, marrying magnificence and poise with the correct amount of intercourse enchantment. Her chiffon neon inexperienced maxi gown was additionally a standout. The sunshine-weight monochromatic look clung to the attractive silhouette of the mannequin like a glove as she stormed down the runway effortlessly.
Heat and alluring, I may simply image myself sporting Duzon’s tropical garment to a seashore occasion or a date night time– and that’s precisely her mission. The rising designer hopes ladies really feel “assured,” attractive and highly effective in her dynamic clothes wherever they go.
For Zillah, being part of The Bomb Vogue Present was an enormous milestone. “This was my first worldwide style present. I’ve accomplished another style exhibits within the Caribbean, however this one, doing it in New York for New York Vogue Week. It has been a dream come true.”
Zillah has large plans for 2024.
“I’m going to return out with one other bomb print, and I simply need for my model to maneuver from working domestically to working on a global stage,” the designer stated. “Having my model stocked at completely different boutiques world wide. That’s the place I see myself going this subsequent yr.”
Fayah Athletics by Ayo Abiola-Goertzen
Fayah Athletics, spearheaded by the gifted Ayo Abiola-Goertzen, was the following designer that caught my eye. The Canada native’s athleisure model boasted large and shiny floral prints with geometric patterns and enjoyable pop artwork. The Fayah Athletics assortment had somewhat one thing for everybody. From funky-colored swim trunks and pants for the gents to shiny and animated kimonos for the women.
With accessibility on the forefront, Ayo instructed me that she created all of her designs with versatility and luxury in thoughts. The fashionista stated that her size-inclusive clothes may be worn to the gymnasium or out to cocktails and dinner with buddies.
My favourite piece from Fayah Athletics was a cinching bodysuit that featured a colourful glitch all-over print designed by Ayo. The comfy and stretchy material of the bodysuit snatched on the mannequin’s waist as she strutted down the catwalk.
“I like structure. I like angles however making issues cohesive,” Ayo stated of her eye-catching patterns. “It form of will get me pondering and will get me working. Then, I add and take away. I like experimenting with the humanities and experimenting with completely different digital media.”
Sustainability is a key element of the model’s model and aesthetic. Ayo makes use of luxe eco-friendly materials that come outfitted with built-in SPF 50+ safety – good for a sizzling sunny day or a enjoyable seashore outing. “You don’t have to fret about sporting sunscreen at any time when you’ve got my material on,” the designer laughed.
Ayo has been busy showcasing her whimsical and animated athleisure put on all through 2023. Earlier than she stormed The Bomb Vogue Present runway in March, the hardworking designer made a splash on the Revive Vogue Week in Los Angeles. In July, she debuted her Fayah Swim assortment throughout Miami Swim Week.
Earlier this yr, Fayah Athletics teamed up with Miss Black California USA for the Fayah X MBC assortment. The floral-inspired athleisure capsule line was worn by contestants within the 2023 pageant.
Ayo is grateful to be thriving at this thrilling time in style. “I at all times wish to assist individuals who might not at all times get the chance. So, I hope individuals will try this for me,” she added.
Allison Elizabeth Brown
Haute, glamor & model are three phrases that describe Allison Elizabeth Brown’s dazzling Luxurious Capsule Assortment with Mano Swartz. The bespoke designer’s awe-inspiring assortment was whimsical, elegant and reimagined on a regular basis put on beneath an opulent lens. Mano Swartz is America’s oldest furrier model since 1889.
Placing brown and black furs, pristine tailoring and recycled denim have been sprawled all through Brown’s extravagant assortment. Utilizing textiles and a variety of gorgeous silhouettes to assemble her items, Brown rendered fashionable and chic clothes that had the viewers gasping in awe.
In the course of the present, one mannequin donned an enormous wide-brim Swakara lamb bespoke saucer chapeau that lined half of her face as she walked down the catwalk in an extended flowing pleather shall and a Mongolian lamb crossbody muff. One other muse rocked a maxi robe sewn with patches of distressed denim that created a big pool alongside the runway flooring.
With over a decade of expertise within the style and branding growth trade, Brown has helped a few of the largest names in style to scale their firms behind the scenes. The style virtuoso was a model specialist for Marjorie Harvey’s Closet, a collection of excessive style consignment purses, clothes and sun shades curated by Marjorie herself. Brown was additionally the branding guru behind former President Barack Obama’s southern gospel artist tour, Embrace the Change.
Now, the model aficionado is on the helm of her personal model, and her unmatched creativity has opened a brand new door of alternative for her promising style profession. After the present, Brown instructed NeNe Leakes that she was given a once-in-a-lifetime alternative to change into the CEO and artistic director of Mano Swartz.
Brown’s lovely assortment was a web site to behold.
The Misa Hylton Vogue Academy Assortment
Vogue juggernaut Misa Hylton dominated the ‘90s together with her eclectic designs for a bevy of feminine hip-hop stars and R&B singers. Her customized creations altered the perspective of what ladies within the music trade ought to appear like–and so they made a variety of noise whereas doing so.
Hylton’s prolonged style resume contains iconic items just like the purple pasty and sequin jumpsuit that she created for Lil Kim in the course of the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. Hylton was additionally the mastermind behind the entire scorching monochromatic seems to be within the femcee’s “Crush on You” music video. Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott and LaLa Anthony are a number of extra celebs which were styled by the style laureate.
Now, Hylton is cultivating the following technology of designers together with her unimaginable program, the Misa Hylton Vogue Academy (MHFA). Established in 2012, the MHFA empowers, educates and mentors younger style creatives all for pursuing a profession within the trade.
MHFA graduate Heaven Jarrett’s enjoyable and vivacious denim line scorched the runway at The Bomb Vogue Present. The gathering featured impeccable tailoring and stitching. One muse pranced down the catwalk in colourful plaid high-waisted denim trousers tailor-made completely to her lovely determine. One other melanated muse rocked a denim unbuttoned crop high with a pair of high-waisted ripped denims.
The fabulous match evoked the spirit of ‘90s hip-hop. For some further aptitude, the MHFA crew styled the mannequin in a Black fitted baseball hat and kitten heels. “Fairly Women Stroll” rapper Huge Boss Vette carried out because the MHFA fashions and Hylton dazzled down the runway.
After the present, Hylton spoke to Leakes concerning the significance of her style academy.
“I made a decision to start out the Misa Hylton Vogue Academy as a result of it was crucial for me to pay it ahead,” the model icon instructed the viewers. “Far too many occasions creatives of shade aren’t given the chance,” Hylton continued. “They don’t perceive the work or the tradition. They aren’t immersed in environments the place they’ll excel, so I made a decision that I wished to concentrate on mentorship, schooling and empowering the following technology of style creatives.”
The Bomb Vogue Present was unimaginable and I can’t wait to see the place the entire designers go subsequent. The way forward for style is large, daring and shiny.
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