The Forefront NYFW Celebrates Black Fashion Innovation In Collaboration With ForbesBLK NYC

NEW YORK - Feb. 4, 2025 - PRLog -- Introspective Innovations Fashion Week (IIFW) will present in collaboration with ForbesBLK NYC, "The Forefront" on February 7, 2025, at Art Gotham 4 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY, 10003.

This extraordinary NYFW event celebrates the innovation and excellence of Black creators in fashion design, technology, and business.

"The Forefront NYFW is more than an event—it's a movement," says Ayana Gordon, IIFW Director and Co-founder. "Our collaboration with ForbesBLK NYC underscores our commitment to elevating Black voices and talents in the fashion industry and beyond. This event is a tribute to the innovation, creativity, and resilience that define Black history and shape our collective future.

"As advisors, we have the opportunity to amplify and activate members within their industry. With the New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter calendar scheduled during Black History Month, the vision of members Ayana and KenDraya aligned with ForbesBLK in providing members and community allies a space for learning and intentional business exchange," Etophia 'The Bizness Girl' Lane, ForbesBLK NYC Local Advisor.

IIFW will honor Elliot Carlyle, CEO of CURRET-LY, as the 2025 Innovator of The Year.

"It's amazing and an honor to have Elliot a part of our experience and present someone with such rich impact and work within fashion creates a historic moment for IIFW," KenDraya Spooner, IIFW Co-Founder.

Event Highlights
Fashion Panel Sessions with Moderator Qui Talks, Media Personality, Fashion Insider, and ForbesBLK Member.

Design Panel: Angelique Walker- CEO/ Designer of Shop 1 of 1's By Jolie, Scoge- CEO/ Designer of Scoge, Britney Sadé- CEO of Curl Cap.

Tech Panel:  RJ White, Creator of Posh Multiverse; Vandaysha Taylor- Founder of The Firm Art Gallery; Nova Lorraine- Founder of House of Nova & AI Start-Up, Designer.

Business Panel:  Rashidah Sa'mi- Editor at Fashion Bomb Daily & Owner of Soho to Boho Boutique; Catrina The Creative- Emmy Award Winning Stylist; Nigeria- CEO of Tier Brand.

Designer Presentations: Shop 1 of 1's by Jolie; SCOGE; Maya Coleman, CRZY Made Brand; ForbesBLK Members- 89 Kapsule, Nya Nya Couture and Flex-n-Fly.

Featured Chat: "A New York Fashion Legacy" with Sharene Wood, Owner of Harlem Haberdashery & HH Bespoke Spirits.

Featured Vendor: Luscious Products Co.

Partners and Sponsors: Shim Art Network, The Firm Art Gallery, 7th St Burger NYC, Intuitive Studios Los Angeles, Harlem Standard and HH Bespoke Spirits.

6PM Private VIP Reception
7PM-9:30PM Main Event
Media RSVP:
Introspectiveinnovations@gmail.com
Information & Ticket Link https://lu.ma/l51ytuam

About Introspective Innovations Fashion Week- Dedicated to empowering emerging designers and fostering fashion diversity and innovation. Founded in 2022, IIFW has become a hub for creativity, collaboration, and opportunity.

About ForbesBLK (bee-el-kay): www.ForbesBLK.com