ATLANTA FASHION WEEK RETURNS

by John Russel Jones


Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) returns October 2-7, 2024, for five days of runway shows, pop-ups, panel discussions, art installations, and after-parties. This year’s edition showcases the innovation and creativity that ATLFW is known for, featuring global designers from Houston and Dallas, TX, New York, Senegal, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Nigeria, Atlanta, and beyond. This season sees the return of iconic brands FUBU and Coogi, each returning to the runway after more than 15 years.

Event highlights include an invite-only opening night party with ATLFW and Gentleman Jack honoring the founders of FUBU, runway shows,  and the ATLFW x Sneaker Ball Afterparty. Bloomingdale’s x ATLFW will return for the 2nd Annual Pop-Up Experience, 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.

The FUBU Archive: An Art Installation will showcase FUBU’s rich legacy, curated by famed artist Jiggy Korean. It will run from October 7 to 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.

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.

See atlantafashionweek.co for more information.

 

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