New York, NY- - In a world full of uncertainty one thing is certain, to thrive in this Pandemic you must be able to “pivot”. Harlem Fashion Week is known for fashion shows with hundreds of attendees but with COVID the company has opted to produce “fashionably safe” events with a series of gallery exhibits and boutique shows that will celebrate NYFW and Black History Month. 

“Maintaining Creativity during Covid has been both the goal and the challenge for the fashion industry during this Pandemic. Harlem Fashion Week continues to be innovative by taking a different approach to NYFW by focusing on fashion photography in our new exhibit, Capturing the Black Experience in Fashion.”  says Yvonne Jewnell, Creative Director and Co-Founder. 

All events will be held at the Kente Royal Gallery in Harlem. A core value of Harlem Fashion Week is to support the Harlem Community. The exhibit will run from February 5th-10th; with special presentations on February 5th, 6th and 9th The theme is “Celebrating the Black Experience in Fashion” HFW will also have a special section of the exhibit honoring the legacy of Andre Leon Tally. 

February 5th 

Opening Night Cocktail Reception 5:00pm

Fashion Photography Exhibit: Capturing the Black Experience in Fashion 

​​https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-fashion-week-fashion-photo-exhibition-tickets-246989390917

February 6th 

Fashion Show and Pop Up Shop with complimentary mimosas. 12:00-5:00pm.

In support of emerging brands HFW will provide a unique opportunity for designers to both show and sell their garments. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-fashion-week-fashion-pop-up-tickets-247006863177

February 9th 

HFW Fashion Gallery with wine & hors’ devours 5:00pm

Presentation of Couture Designs centered on the Black Struggle and Triumph in Society 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-fashion-week-the-fashion-gallery-tickets-247013653487

About Harlem FW:

Established in 2016 by the founders with roots in Harlem, powerhouse mother-daughter team of Tandra Birkett and Yvonne Jewnell, owners of the fashion design company Yvonne Jewnell New York LLC. Harlem Fashion Week has created a platform for the rising stars in the Fashion Design Industry for the past nine years an. Harlem Fashion Week has been fortunate to receive a wide diversity of press from over 100 major media publications including Avenue, Essence,Paper Magazine,Refinery 29, Vogue Italia,  and many more outlets. HFW has fans in 38 countries around the world looking for what’s next in cutting edge fashion! Harlem Fashion Week has welcomed thousands of attendees over the past 5 years, with followers in 30 countries.