THE 2020 SCHEDULE
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Boston Fashion Week will be featuring a #fashionschoolnight series to spolight the next generation of fashion talent from regional fashion design programs.
POST-BFW20: Boston Caribbean Fashion Week
Post-BFW20
Boston Caribbean Fashion Week
The Reconstruction of Fashion
Reimagine, Redesign, and Revitalize
This year, we want to focus on the business of fashion. During this time, the fashion community is hurting in so many ways. We really had to pause on how we ran our businesses and reflect on the future of them. Our BCFW expo will feature our region's fashion professionals sharing their relevant insight to our recovery as an industry and arming us with the information needed to propel our fashion community forward.
Rebuilding ourselves and our businesses.
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Boston Fashion Behind the Scenes - III
Let's look at the Boston Fashion Industry from a different perspective. We take you behind the scenes with not only the designers, but the stores, stylists, hair and make up artists, models, photographers, show producers and more. This will be a live event hosted by Annora Tajeuchi with the people of the Boston Fashion Industry.
Guests
Stylists - Bryan Alexis and Miguel Carlos Martinez
Model - Thea Vaporis
Hair Artist - Amy Jo Richards
Make up Artist- Donna Sousa
Designer - Giulia Sena
Producer - Pete Djpj Paraskevas
UMass Dartmouth
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UMass Dartmouth
A virtual "Red Carpet" introduction to a menu of online fashion content created by students and 2020 graduates from UMass Dartmouth.
Register for special details and the latest updates about this event:
https://bfw20umassdartmouth.eventbrite.com
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Boston En Vogue 2020 - Modern Luxury
LUXURY FASHION, COSMETIC & ACCESSORY DESIGNERS
Boston En vogue’s Modern Luxury show is a unique informal VIP presentation. Taking place in a retail setting, we are showcasing luxury designers of color who are setting the standard for luxury in Boston, NYC & Europe. Attendees get an up-close & personal look at luxury women's, men's, & cosmetics collections launching exclusively during our Modern Luxury event. Attendees also have the opportunity to connect, network with designers considered trailblazers, & will soon the next big thing in the industry.
21 +
For safety, only a select amount of guests will be allowed entry during the fashion event. Occupancy will be strictly enforced. Masks are mandatory, so everyone must wear a mask. Tickets & temperatures will be checked on arrival.
Boston Fashion Behind the Scenes - II
Let's look at the Boston Fashion Industry from a different perspective. We take you behind the scenes with not only the designers, but the stores, stylists, hair and make up artists, models, photographers, show producers and more. This will be a live event hosted by Annora Tajeuchi with the people of the Boston Fashion Industry.
Guests
Stylist - Taylor Greeley
Model/Actress - Andrea Abella Marie
Photographer - Robert Parris
Make Up Artist - Yomi Rivera
Thrift Store Owner - Sarah Anzalone
Event Producer - Patrick Provida Thomas
Designer - EJ Battle
MassART
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Massachusetts College of Art + Design
A virtual "Red Carpet" introduction to a menu of online fashion content created by students and 2020 graduates from Massachusetts College of Art + Design.
Register for special details and the latest updates about this event:
https://bfw20massart.eventbrite.com
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Boston Fashion Behind the Scenes - I
Let's look at the Boston Fashion Industry from a different perspective. We take you behind the scenes with not only the designers, but the stores, stylists, hair and make up artists, models, photographers, show producers and more. This will be a live event hosted by Annora Takeuchi with the people of the Boston Fashion Industry.
Guests
Stylist - Kathy Benharris and SOWA Vintage Fashion
Model/Trainer - Stephanie Jin
Model - Sara Rose
Photographer - Hill Zhou
Make Up Artist - Savannah Paige Simpson
Make Up Artist - Denise Amara
Designer - Sharon Cox-Cole
Event Producer - Joe Freeman
Lasell University
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Lasell University
A virtual "Red Carpet" introduction to a menu of online fashion content created by students and 2020 graduates from Lasell University.
Register for special details and the latest updates about this event:
https://bfw20lasellu.eventbrite.com
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IG: @bostonfashionweek
A Supreme Fête
Mercellas Reynolds
A Supreme Fête - Supreme Models:
Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion
Join the author of Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion Marcellas Reynolds and the Boston Athenaeum’s Polly Thayer Starr Fellow in American Art, Theo Tyson, in conversation and celebration.
Reynolds’ groundbreaking publication Supreme Models, is the first-ever art book celebrating the lives and legacies of Black models working in the industry for the last 75 years. Filled with stunning photographs and revealing essays, the book details how Black models have been influencing fashion and reshaping the standards and boundaries of beauty.
Hosted by Petra Slinkard, the Nancy B. Putnam Curator of Fashion and Textiles and Director of Curatorial Affairs at Peabody Essex Museum, we invite you to join Reynolds as he shares in his journey of writing and speaks to the impact these iconic women have had on the fashion industry, both then and now.
FGI Boston Presents
FGI Boston Presents:
BFW Member Highlights
Attention designers, students, stylists, creatives, business rockstars, and innovators : Join us virtually Wednesday night October 7th at 8pm for FGI Boston's presentation of member highlights and an interactive discussion on what is next for Boston fashion.
Bring your questions, energy, and enthusiam for the industry and let's together explore the possibilities! Hosted by Kathy Benharris and Natalie Mason of FGI Boston. Featured panelists include Alex Bossi of Bossi Sportswear, Maureen Barillaro of I Love My Nighty, Karen Fabbri of KFF Consulting, and producer / creator Pete Paraskevas.
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School of Fashion Design
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School of Fashion Design, Boston
A virtual "Red Carpet" introduction to a menu of online fashion content created by students from School of Fashion Design, Boston.
Register for special details and the latest updates about this event:
https://bfw20schooloffashiondesign.eventbrite.com
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IG: @bostonfashionweek
COME TOGETHER
SFD alumnae in conversation about working together and getting started in the fashion industry. They’re just getting started.
Premieres 10/7/20 at 5 PM on YouTube
Meghan Doyle-Wilkinson @tallulahandpoppy (SFD Class of 2013
Andrea DiTullio @andreamakesthings (Class of 2017
Kavya Prakhyati @kavyakhand (Class of 2019)
Hosted by Jay Calderin
Director of Community Relations and Senior Instructor at the School of Fashion Design, Boston
Framingham State University
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Framingham State University
A virtual "Red Carpet" introduction to a menu of online fashion content created by students and 2020 graduates from Framingham State University.
Register for special details and the latest updates about this event:
https://bfw20framinghamstateu.eventbrite.com
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IG: @bostonfashionweek
The Virtual Runway
The Virtual Runway:
Fashion Storytelling on the Digital Stage
Designers and brands all over the globe are changing the way they present their collections. Instead of traditional in person runway shows, the fashion world is moving towards a model of virtual presentations.
At KB Fashion Productions, we have had the privilege of working with some extremely talented designers and filmmakers to help create our own virtual runway presentations. In this seminar, we are not only excited to share our recent samples of work, but also discuss the benefits of an online presentation with designers and filmmakers who helped bring these projects to life.
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Boston Arts Academy
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Boston Arts Academy
A virtual "Red Carpet" introduction to a menu of online fashion content created by fashion design students from Boston Arts Academy.
Register for special details and the latest updates about this event:
https://bfw20bostonartsacademy.eventbrite.com
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AK’s Virtual Fashion Exploration
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AK’s Virtual Fashion Exploration
Please join fashion designer/VR developer AK Liesenfeld for a gallery tour in Tiltbrush.
AK will be exploring how Virtual Reality can be a tool for fashion designers and looks forward to sharing some of her concepts with you.
Meet her in the virtual coffeeshop and travel to a few different universes from there.
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Where fashion meets VR.
The Graduate Shoot
L-R: Designers Julia Bailey, Morgan Fletcher, Giulia Sena
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Premieres 10/4/20 at 6 PM on YouTube
The Graduate Shoot
As part of Boston Fashion Week’s initiative to focus on fashion design students and recent graduates, photographer Bob Packert joined forces with stylist Terri Mahn to create a professional photo shoot experience for three lucky graduates from Massachusetts College of Art + Design.
Join us and members of the team behind the project. Learn about how resilience, innovation, and the power of community came together to produce a collection of beautiful images during challenging times. Hosted by Jay Calderin.
The Team:
Photographer: Bob Packert
Stylist: Terri Mahn
Designers: Julia Bailey, Morgan Fletcher, and Giulia Sena
Hair/Makeup: Noel McKinnon*
Models: Maggie Inc. - Albany Alexander, Anna Patten, and Allie Woj
Model Liaison: Munjeet Geyer
Studio: ThreadTech/BASH Studios, Donielle Martorano-McKeever
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*Was not able to be part of the conversation.
BFW Preview w/The Founder
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BFW Preview w/The Founder
Start off Boston’s seven days of style with Boston Fashion Week Founder and Executive Director, Jay Calderin.
Jay will share an assortment of previews from the programs taking place throughout the week and share some insights into how it all came together!
PRE-BFW20: Design Night Live
Design Night LIVE is a Saturday night filled with design sketches, games, prizes, familiar faces, a silent auction, and more! During this interactive virtual event, attendees from all over will come together to celebrate design, community, and innovation! We will be sharing the vision and impact of Design Museum Everywhere and hear from designers from around the world about the designs they can’t live without. Join Design Museum for a night filled with inspiring company, hands-on demonstrations and incredible prizes.
PRE-BFW20: United State of Fashion
Pre-BFW20: United State of Fashion
Join MadeINcubator, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and City Awake for The United State of Fashion Virtual Fashion Summit, in the fight to help small businesses BOOM despite the onset of COVID-19. With retail being one of the hardest hit industries during this pandemic, The United State of Fashion is launched as part of the MadeINcubator Benefit Series to aid our fashion communities in the fight against the pandemic. Through an array of programming, including virtual design presentations, and informative discussions, influential business leaders from across numerous industries will weigh in on the road ahead and provide potential solutions for entrepreneurs in this new normal, and cultivate a new conversation around fashion and diversity while highlighting leading voices in the industry.
Sponsored by Berkshire Bank and WashTone Media, LLC
NYFW: A FASHION REVOLUTION
A Fashion Revolution
Join us September 14th at 8:00pm as we kick off New York Fashion Week with a Virtual Adaptive Fashion Show. You’ll meet our amazing models, see adaptive fashions from top designers and be entertained by some exciting special guests. So, get “shelter chic” and join us as our FASHION REVOLUTION continues.