Photo by Paige Ricks
Creating a legitimate space for Black stylists, models, photographers, designers, and more to be recognized for their trendsetting work. Last night, ESSENCE held its first annual Best in Black Fashion Awards, celebrating and celebrating Black trendsetters. Fashion icons such as Billy Porter and Pat Cleveland were honored, and designers like Rich Mnisi and Fe Noel were recognized.
Many popular trends have their roots in Black culture, but that culture is rarely given the credit for creating them. The CFDA and Vogue Fashion Fund have been criticized for repeatedly ignoring great designers of color. ESSENCE is here to change that.
See the BIBFA winners below.
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New Model: Adut Akech
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Agents of Change: Tracy Reese “Hope For Flowers”
Red Carpet Maven Award: Yara Shahidi
Best Fashion Campaign: Winnie Harlow, Byblos SS 2019
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Best Accessory Designer:
Amina Abdul Jiril
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Stylist of the Year:
Zelina Akers
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Photographer of the Year:
Ichasha Jordan
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Emerging Designer of the Year:
Rich Munisi
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Fashion Icon Winner:
Pat Cleveland
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Designer of the Year:
Fae Noel
