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2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Perfect Picks for Everyone on Your List
The holidays are here, and we’ve curated the ultimate gift guide to inspire your giving spirit! Whether you’re shopping for foodies, fashionistas, or heartfelt causes, there’s something for everyone on this list.

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Mary J. Blige continues her collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti debuting another boot drop on The Tamron Hall Show.

The new release is a winter white patent thigh-high version of The Mary Boot both Blige and the designer collaborated on.

Blige wore a custom pair of the winter white boots onstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where she was inducted earlier last month.

Five Days of Fashion, Art, and Culture

Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) 2024 closed another highly anticipated week of fashion with 5 days of art, culture, and fashion complete with a blend of runway shows, interactive pop-ups, insightful panel discussions, captivating art installations, and exclusive after-parties including the return of iconic brands FUBU and Coogi, each returning to the runway after 15+ years.

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The week began with the Fulton County Arts and Culture department, The FACES of Fashion Gala to kick-off a 14-day celebration of fashion, art, culture, and education (FACE) in Fulton County. ATLFW’s opening night party was an invite-only party hosted by ATLFW and Gentleman Jack honoring the founders of FUBU at Prime on Peachtree.

Attendees included Fubu Founders J. Alexander Martin and Carlton Brown, Mayor Andre Dickens, Fulton County Director of Arts and Culture, David Manuel, Derek J.  Tameka Foster Raymond, Big Jerry Clark, Tobey Renee, Arturo Ayers Jr, Carmen Simmons and more…

The Runway Shows took place October 3-4 showcasing designers from around the world, including Selara Lifestyle, Untourage The Label, Alani Taylor, BDR Black, Paper Money, Made By Middle, True Story, and the return of iconic Hip Hop brands Coogi and FUBU. The week long of events concluded with the ATLFW x Sneaker Ball Afterparty. 

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Lastly ATLFW concluded with the Bloomingdale’s x Atlanta Fashion Week Pop-Up Experience, a dynamic two-day event celebrating the best of style, creativity, and culture at Bloomingdale’s, Lenox Square, showcasing the work of 16+ innovative designers who are setting new trends in the fashion industry, and The Conference Room w/ Dennis Murphy, a series of panel discussions on fashion, culture, and innovation, with industry experts, designers, and thought leaders Sponsors and Partners for ATLFW 2024 included returning official automotive sponsor BMW, Fulton County Arts & Culture, FACE (Fashion Art Culture), Bloomingdale’s, Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack, SJC Ventures, Edition Magazine, The Look by Joi, Sneaker Ball ATL, Patrón, Buckhead Art & Co, and many more.Photos by James Cookson, Shannel J. Resto, 

A T L A N T A’s Fashion Week has officially begun starting with a Kick off party hosted by Atlanta Fashion Week and Gentleman Jack honoring the Founders of Fubu Founders Daymond John,  J. Alexander Martin, Keith Perrin, and Carl Brown at Prime on Peachtree.

Attendees included Mayor Andre Dickens, Fulton County Director of Arts & Culture at Fulton County Government David Manuel, Derek J, Tameka Foster,  Big Jerry Clark, Tobey Renee, Arturo Ayers Jr and more

Additional events include Runway Shows (October 3-4): Showcasing designers from around the world, including Houston and Dallas, TX, New York, Senegal, the UK, Ghana, Nigeria, Atlanta, and more. This year will highlight a powerful fusion of cultures and fashion perspectives, all capped by the return of FUBU and COOGI.

October 4: ATLFW x Sneaker Ball Afterparty – 8pm to 1am – Stave Room

Bloomingdale’s x ATLFW will return for the 2nd Annual Pop-Up Experience (October 5-6) featuring 16 fashion and beauty brands. Attendees will also enjoy panel discussions, moderated by Dennis Murphy of The Conference Room Podcast, with guest speakers such as Edwina Kulego, VP of International & Men’s at Informa, Monica Awe-Etuk, popular content creator, and Keinon Johnson, music executive.

FUBU Archive: An Art Installation (October 7-20): FUBU’s rich legacy will be honored with an exclusive FUBU Archive installation, curated by famed artist Jiggy Korean, running from October 7-20 at Buckhead Art & Co., in partnership with Patrón. The installation will provide a unique look at FUBU’s groundbreaking journey through fashion, blending art and culture to celebrate its lasting impact.

Sponsors and Partners
ATLFW 2024 is proudly supported by a lineup of premier partners, including returning official automotive sponsor BMW, Fulton County Arts & Culture, FACE (Fashion Art Culture), Bloomingdale’s, Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack, SJC Ventures, Edition Magazine, The Look by Joi, Sneaker Ball ATL, Patrón, Buckhead Art & Co, and many more.

In this exclusive interview with Metro Men of Atlanta Host Sheldon G. Horton and Fashion Show Event Assistant TaJayDupree and Model Manager Natasha Barshalom break down what went terribly wrong during the Winnie Stackz Couture Fighting Cancer Fashion show at V12 Restaurant.

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Celebrity Designer Winnie Stackz talks about a weekend of Hollywood fashion and glamour as he prepares to collaborates with MCM for a private VIP Invite Only store shut down in Atlanta showcasing their new collection in a intimate setting with selected VIPS in attendance; followed by Couture Fighting Cancer Part III: A Night of Fashion, Philanthropy, and Global Impact featuring key designer: MCM Worldwide.

Hosted by Tia Kemp and Big Sexy. Join us for Couture Fighting Cancer Part III, an extraordinary evening where fashion meets philanthropy in a powerful fight against cancer. This event brings together the best in couture fashion and the compassionate spirit of our community to raise awareness and funds for cancer research and patient support. Check out his interview with Metro Men of Atlanta Host Sheldon G. Horton below.

UPDATE: Winnie Stackz accused of not returning $16k worth of product after a MCM Fashion presentation and allegedly leaving his team in Atlanta. Tune in below for an exclusive follow up interview to address the rumors. CLICK HERE FOR THE FUL INTERVIEW

1. The Faces of Fashion

5:00 PM  9:00 PM

Government Center 

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2. ATLFW Opening Night Party Honoring The Founders of FUBU
7:00 PM 11:00 PM
Invite Only (map)
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Atlanta Fashion Opening Night Celebration will honoring the Founders of FUBU. Click here for details.

3. ATLFW: The Shows
Interlock Tower (map)
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4. ATLFW x Sneaker Ball After Party
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Met Gala Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion Red Carpet Review with Fashion Curators Sakeya Donaldson and Troy Clinton

The National Black Arts Festival Hosts a Sold Out ‘Fine Art + Fashion Benefit’ in Partnership with Neiman Marcus Honoring James Keith and Marilyn Nance!

[ATLANTA, GA] March 29, 2024 — This week the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) hosted it’s 18th Annual ‘Fine Art + Fashion Benefit’ at the Atlanta History Center. It was an evening filled with great food, fashion designers, student scholarships, dancing and more, all in the name of highlighting black art. Certain notables who were in attendance include City of Atlanta Mayor, Andre Dickens, Monyetta Shaw (Real Housewives of Atlanta), Fulton County Chairman Rob Pitts, Derek J (Fashion Queens), Director of Fulton County Arts & Culture David Manuel and more!  James Keith was awarded the Designer Extraordinaire Award and the inaugural Radcliffe Bailey Award for Excellence in Visual Arts was introduced in honor of the late visual artist Radcliffe Bailey, and given to visual artist Marilyn Nance. His mother, brother, and wife were also among the special guests in attendance. In tribute to Bailey, there was a moving dance performance originally created by ADAMA and Komanse’ Dance Theatre for the High Museum entitled, “Permanent: EW, SN”.

The evening was concluded with a fashion highlight from the event’s title sponsor of 14 years, Neiman Marcus, set to tunes provided by DJ Princess Cut.

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About National Black Arts Festival (NBAF)

NBAF is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to expose, educate, engage and entertain audiences by presenting and supporting the art and artists of African descent.

NBAF is committed to continuing its legacy of providing stellar artistic and educational programs across the disciplines of music, dance, film, theatre, visual and literary arts.

Nyonisela Sioh, first stepped into the Atlanta social scene when he was spotted on the arm of Bravo TV Star, NeNe Leakes. What we didn’t know as the distinguished and very well dressed gentleman was an International designer and CEO of Nyoni Couture.

Our in-house Fashion Enthusiast, Sheldon G. Horton, sat down with Sioh to talk about the opening of the Nyoni Couture fashion showroom, the inspiration behind his brand, and gain insights into the creative mind of the man who has redefined menswear.  Check out the interview below.

Established in South Florida – The emerging Black owned fashion line Clyde Lourdez, is a brand that resonates with fashion forward enthusiasts. Just in time for the new year, Clyde Lourdez is here making headlines as the clothing line to watch.

Founded in 2019, Clyde Lourdez’s number one goal is to pack the most comfort possible in classic staple pieces made with the right blends of fabric. The Haitian owner coined the term “com*for*ture” – couture made for comfort, to best describe their unique designs.

The latest drop for the winter season is the Adinkra Varsity Jacket. With men’s starting at $179.99 and women’s starting at 169.99. Both jackets feature a chenille CL logo on the front left chest, elastic striped ribbed trims, and snap button front closure. The jackets also have a premium satin exterior and quilted satin interior. 

The meanings of the symbols are broken down below:

• NYAMI DUA stands for God’s presence and protection

• THE BESE SAKA stands for Abundance and affluence

• ESONO ANANTAM stands for Leadership, security, and power

Originally, the symbols were mainly displayed on pottery, stools & even cloth – but Clyde Lourdez adopted this tradition and made it fashionable on a global scale. For a more in-depth look and link to buy click here.

About the Designer:

The owner and designer, Quez is a by-product of the 90s, who was raised in Broward county by a single Haitian mother. Being the oldest he had to help raise his younger siblings. Like a lot of teens growing up in the 90s, Hip-Hop had a huge influence on him. From the way you walked to the way you wore your hair or clothes, it was all about taking a piece and doing everything in your power to make it uniquely yours. Quez has remixed some of these earlier streetwear trends, with a modern flair. The goal was to create something that’s very comfortable without compromising style. 

Saint CJ and Fashion Curator Sakeya Donaldson tune in for the 2024 Grammy Awards to review the fashion on the red carpet.

The 2024 Grammys red carpet kicks off at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on E! with co-hosts Zuri Hall, The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Kandi Burruss and Zanna Roberts Rassi.

The Grammys will take place on Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles and air live on CBS from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. PT and will be available to stream live on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and on-demand the next day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers.

Atlanta’s top influencers gathered for this year’s 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic

The 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic commenced with special guests Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Young Jeezy, Cynthia Bailey, Egypt Sherrod, Lamman Rucker, and more. 

ATLANTA – OCT 09, 2023 — The 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic commenced on Sunday, October 8, an impressive gathering of Atlanta’s leading influencers. This lavish event, conceived by renowned menswear designer Miguel Wilson, and generously sponsored by Bentley Atlanta and The Corbett Group, serves as a fundraiser for the Ride to the Olympics Foundation.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens attended this year’s event as a distinguished guest of honor.

“This year was the best year we’ve had by far,” Wilson said. “We put a lot of work into this event every year, so to see the turnout, and the response blows me away each and every time. One of the things that I am most proud of with the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is that we work hard to give one of the most unique and luxurious experiences centered around fashion and polo. We also pride ourselves in treating each ticket holder like they’re a VIP.”

The guest list featured a constellation of notable figures, including Young Jeezy (rapper), Cynthia Bailey (Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta), Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (HGTV’s Married To Real Estate), actress Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), actor Lamman Rucker (OWN’s Greenleaf),  actress Cocoa Brown (Tyler Perry’s For Better or For Worse), and Pastor Jamal Bryant (New Birth Missionary Baptist Church).

In the past six years, the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic grew from a one-day event to an entire weekend, which started on Friday, October 6, this year. For ticketholders, the weekend kicked off with a welcome party at the Starling Hotel. The next day, Saturday, Oct. 7, was the Polo & Pumps Day party at the Starling Hotel and the Cocktails & Cigars Under the Stars rooftop party at the Thompson Hotel. However, the big event that garnered the most attention and attendance was the signature Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic event on Sunday.

During Sunday’s Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic guests enjoyed a polo match that consisted of some of the top polo players from across the country. Wilson and his wife Chancey Wilson also participated in the match, riding for the same team.

Afterward, guests were privy to a fashion show featuring emerging and established designers with celebrity participants that included Mimi Faust (VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), Martell Holt (OWN’s Love & Marriage Huntsville) Ralph Pittman (Real Housewives of Atlanta), actor Michael Bolwaire(BET’s All The Queen’s Men) Damian Hall (of Guy), former NFL Play JaMarcus Russell, who all walked in the event’s fashion show.

R&B singers Q Parker and Lil G (of SILK) performed during the event, while. actor Palmer Williams (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne) served as emcee of this year’s fashion show.

The most important aspect of this event is that its main reason for existence is to serve as a fundraiser for the Ride to the Olympics Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Miguel Wilson back in 2018. The organization works to provide underprivileged youth with opportunities to participate in equestrian sports.

Since its creation, the organization’s biggest accomplishment was helping to create the Morehouse Polo Club, the first-ever polo team at a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Wilson served as a co-founder of the Morehouse Polo Club and was honored for his efforts by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the State of Georgia.

Ride to the Olympics Foundation is now focusing on creating multiple youth polo teams.

“I’d like to thank Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens for participating in this year’s Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic. His support means a lot to me, in addition to the support that we received this year from Fulton County Arts & Culture (FACE). I’d also like to thank our longtime sponsors Bentley Atlanta and The Corbett Group; as well as all of our vendors who help make this event possible,” Wilson said.

For more information visit https://www.fashionandpoloclassic.com and go to https://www.ridetotheolympics.org/ to find out more about the Ride to the Olympics Foundation or to place a donation.

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About Ride to the Olympics

Established in 2017, Ride to the Olympics’ (RTO) primary mission is to empower youth who aren’t exactly born into great means with the opportunity to learn the art of equestrian sports, fashion and leadership development. RTO is also committed to increasing awareness and exposure to horse-related sports such as polo, showjumping and dressage throughout the country; eliminating barriers and strengthening community engagement.

About The Miguel Wilson Collection

Created by celebrity fashion designer Miguel Wilson, The Miguel Wilson Collection is a luxury men’s fashion label composed of suits, sport coats, trousers, shirts and accessories. With a signature Wedding Collection offered at many high-end bridal boutiques throughout the country. His signature stores are located in Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Miami, FL and New York, NY. The Miguel Wilson Collection has been the choice for many high profile men on their wedding day, including Hollywood producer Will Packer, reality stars Peter Thomas and Todd Tucker, NFL players Bobby Rainey and Travis Daniels, actor Josh Morgan, and rapper 2 Chainz.

Atlanta fashion Week (ATLFW) 2023 Hosted a slew of fashion driven events across the city of Atlanta making the “ATL” the next fashion capital!

October 4th Taste Boutique and NYC’s SER.O.YA  hosted an exclusive sip and shop mixer followed by an ode to Trap music on October 5th with an intimate one-of-a-kind fashion event entitled “Dope Boy Fresh” served as the opening night of the fashion week highlighting the Trap Music King, T.I’s, most iconic looks including designs from his multi-million dollar fashion brands, Akoo and Hustle Gang on the beautiful Thompson Hotel rooftop.

October 6, ATLFW kicked off designer presentations at Underground Atlanta beginning at 11AM including Goat by James King, Ade by Femi, ABL Creations, Splashed by DKG, Kultured Misfits, LXX Official, Sylvia Mollie, Kerencia, RICCHEZZA, ICAN Clothing, Alani Taylor, Tracy Nicole Clothing, GardedNvelops, Spiritual Cowboy, and Brain Love. In edition to the fashion presentations Eboni Elektra hosted intimate discussions including an intimate discussion about the art of style and rapid expansion of Atlanta’s Fashion industry called the Art of Luxury with Marlo Hampton, Fashion Moments that Changed Hop Hop Style with Tameka Raymond, and From Corporate to Creative Entrepreneur with Jai Lyle, Tiffany Bivins, and TJ Bennett.

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October 7th and 8th designers Brian love, Maddox & Co., Vaila Maya Winston, Jooel, Lofinda Luxury, Aysegul Ikna, Tribaleyes, Tracy Nicole Clothing, Spiritual Cowboy, F&WStyle, Mendoza, Rodrick Gilchrist, Alani Taylor, Axcexx Kerencia, GOAT by James King, BDR, Eli Kish, GardedNvelope, and Honor Roll take over Bloomingdale’s Lenox to host a Designer Trunk Show and allow new and current customers to to shop with the emerging brands as the finale event for ATLFW 2023.

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On October 5th, the Trap Museum teamed up with the esteemed Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW), where they will have an intimate one-of-a-kind fashion event entitled “Dope Boy Fresh”. This event, which serves as the opening night of the fashion week, will highlight the Trap Music King, T.I’s, most iconic looks including designs from his multi-million dollar fashion brands, Akoo and Hustle Gang.