Black Fashion Week Events to Attend

BFWMN may be underway—but there are still a handful of events to attend, including the inaugural Minnesota Met Gala fundraiser.

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According to Black Fashion Week Minnesota's (BFWMN) creator Natalie Morrow, this year's programming is aimed to inspire. "For any creative in a slump, this was meant to revive you. For all the fashionistas, this spring is meant to wow you," says Morrow about the 2023 season that kicked off last week.

Now in its sixth year of operation, BFWMN's spring 2023 schedule is designed to amplify emerging Black talent and creatives in the Twin Cities. 

The series consists of seven events ranging from a panel discussion with local stylists to bold nail art runway show to hip hop tributes. Plus, BFWMN's inaugural Met Gala fundraiser, rounding out the robust lineup on May 13.

The fundraiser, taking place at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, will include a runway show spotlighting local Black designers— BernGouba Designs, SarBarn Couture, Lexurìe Collection, Neekmolac, Rox Jewelry and Von-Taylor—followed by an after-party at the museum. While VIP tickets are now sold out, some general admission tickets remain.

Also slated for this week is a Fashion and Nails show, the Super Dope Super Fresh Super Fly Fashion Show (both at the Neu Neu), and a 50 Years of Hip Hop Tribute show at the W Minneapolis. 

According to Morrow, the fun won't stop after the spring season. She reports that the BFWMN team will continue engaging in new activities throughout the year—education, pop-up events, shows, speaking engagements and special collaborations. bfwmn.com