Continuing our coverage of Afrochic 2014, contributor C. Nicole shares some insight on highlights from the exhibit.
AfroChic Cultural Arts Exhibit
After years of excitement
and hype, I finally had an opportunity to attend AfroChic’s fifth Cultural Arts
Exhibit. As an avid fashion and art
enthusiast, I was excited to see what the fifth annual showcase would have in
store for me. With the sun shining bright, upon entering Skybar's picturesque rooftop venue one could not help but take in the Afrochic's vibrant atmosphere and beautiful crowd.
Noting artists armed with brushes as their tools and using models as their canvas,
I witnessed real-time creation of visual art in Afrochic's body painting showcase. Guests were also treated to amazing performances from many emerging artists around the community.
Apart from the sights and sounds of performers and vendors, Afrochic's host, Amanda Parris, dazzled throughout the exhibit showcase. Displaying poise, enthusiasm and humor, Amanda interacted and engaged with the audience, as the dynamic Dj Afroditee curated the music playing a range of classic hits and summer favorites.
Keeping with the
80’s and 90’s theme for the night I liked a lot of the looks I saw from the
designers and many of the guests. I
especially loved all the neon and bright coloured outfits and accent pieces I
saw. I feel like it’s a fun modern take on the neon craze of the 80’s.
I also LOVED the
real African prints and fabrics that were spotted around. They were in
headwraps, co-ordinate sets, skirts (as seen on the Miss Black Beauty
contestants). It was everything!
Kuwala Inc , one
of the many young entrepreneurial showcasing their products use authentic
fabrics from Ghana for their unique pieces. And designer Jasmine Swimmer also showed
off her colourful and quirky line of bow ties, saying her fabrics came from
Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Both lines
showing new twists on traditional styles.
Many
of the gentleman in the crowd also came dressed to impress. The dapper group of gentlemen representing The
Daring Collective showcased their fly line of gentlemen’s attire, including
lapel flowers, pocket squares, bow ties, and neck ties.
Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at AfroChic
after so many years of missing out….
Here are some more
of our shots from the night.
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