With the spring edition of Minnesota Black Fashion Week taking place May 3-11, founder Natalie Moreau aims to give local designers the time in the spotlight they’ve long felt. Masu.
“My goal is to bring attention to the fact that we have fashion and we have very talented designers and models from Minnesota,” she said. “We hope that the industry as well as the local community will buy clothing from them and support them.”
For Black Fashion Week, which takes place in the spring and fall, Moreau strives to keep things fresh. This spring’s show will bring back the popular all-dressed Minnesota Met Gala and spotlight established artists, but themed events and up-and-coming designers will also be part of the lineup.
“We definitely want to show the versatility of these designers,” Moreau said. “Some people emphasize upcycling and reusing, and I think that’s great.”
Want to check out the spring week for yourself? Here’s the event roster (see facebook.com/bfwmn for more information).
Luxury Look: Luxury cars and fashion meet runway looks. Featuring local designer Alexis Brazil’s “Lexurie” collection and designer and drag personality Julia Starr (“Sew Fierce” Season 2 contestant). (May 3, 7 p.m.; starting at $25; Hewing Hotel, 300 Washington Av. N., Mpls.eventbrite.com)
The Minnesota Met Gala, set to impress in May 2023, is back this year as part of the Minnesota Black Fashion Week lineup. (Nancy Ngo/Minnesota Star Tribune)
Black Girl Magic Fashion Show: Looks from KPalace, Designer Dolly and more. (May 9, 6:30 p.m.; $30-$50. The Neu Neu, 514 N. 3rd St., Mpls.eventbrite.com)
THE Streets ARE WATCHIN’: A runway show showcasing fashion from a variety of designers including YNC Fashion, FRM Merch, and Wet by Bre. (May 10, 7 p.m.; $25-$50. W. Mpls – The Foshay, 821 Marquette Av. S., Mpls.eventbrite.com)
