Excel International Fashion & Award Show New York
Excel International Fashion & Award Show provides a platform to stimulate apparel trade via exhibition booths and runway shows; promotes celebration of cultures by displaying fashions from around the world and Africa’s rich cultural heritage; and connects local and international apparel professionals to New York buyers and press.
On September 1, 2018, the designers that showcased on the runway included Culture Trees (New York), House of Lamaica Couture (Florida), FashPhiletta Designs (Liberia), Noneillah Collection, TeKay Designs (Liberia), Moto’s Boutique (Texas), Queen Of The Brides, and ITES International / Sequoia (New York). A wide variety of designs were featured on the runway ranging from evening and semi-formal wear to casual attire, couture and ready to wear, and a rainbow of color. Designers incorporated Ankara, kente, tie-dye, cotton, satin, organza, silk fabrics and eye-catching silhouettes in their collections for a truly international experience. Models participated from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Maryland, and California.
Lavish Addictions by Lakia Curtis provided hair styling and makeup, and Leah Foley provided signature hair looks. Vendors included Bellus, UrbanFashionNetwork.net, Nina K Naturals, S&L Organics and House of Lamaica Couture.
Excel Leadership Award was provided to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (represented by Remy Salas – Manhattan Director); Hon. Charles Onyejiaka (Councilman 3rd Ward, Township of Franklin, New Jersey); Chief Michael Okechukwu Amuzie (New Jersey) and Nyerere Chinenye Anyim (Abia State, Nigeria). Excel KDE Humanitarian Awards were issued to Dr. Mrs. Anthonia Uche Umeh, First Lady, Republic of Liberia – Mrs. Clar Marie Weah (Represented by Rosemarie James), and Mr. Daniel Nsomekela (Disability Africa Initiative). Excel Entertainment – Lifetime Achievement Award was issued to Hollywood Actor David McKnight. Kim Guillory Odunlami (Leadership Strategist) and David McKnight moderated the events. FREE Modelland books by Tyra Banks were given away at the events by David McKnight.