Yesterday (1/24), Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW) became the epicenter of the fashion world as industry icons and guests gathered for a press conference, streetwear panel, and Karl Kani’s MIAFW debut!
The event kicked off with a press conference at the Gary Nader Art Centre where Gary Nader (Art Collector), CaSandra Diggs (CFDA President), Karl Kani (Fashion Designer), Oliver Gilbert (Miami-Dade Commissioner), and Lourdes Fernández-Velasco (MIAFW Executive Managing Director) welcomed the Miami community and shared details of this year’s event.
The day continued with a special brunch at Kiki on the River where Karl Kani, filmmaker Jessy Terrero, and songwriter Ashley Joi discussed the influence of style and culture in a dedicated panel moderated by CaSandra Diggs.
The evening concluded with a powerful runway show by the one and only “Godfather of Streetwear” Karl Kani, who serves as this year’s featured designer and the first streetwear designer ever showcased at MIAFW. The runway pulsated with energy as influential talent like actress Pretty Vee, MMA world champion David Evans, former NBA star Larry Sanders Jr. strutted down the runway in oversized silhouettes and vibrant designs.
Photo Credits: Miami Fashion Week
The runway show took place at The Elser Hotel, which drew in notable attendees such as:
· Guerdy Abraira, Real Housewives of Miami
· Vena E., MTV reality star and comedian
· Kiko El Crazy, Musician
· Dalex, Musician
· Pretty Vee, Actress
· David Evans, World Champion MMA Fighter
· Larry Sanders Jr., Former NBA Player
· Oliver Gilbert, Miami-Dade Commissioner
· Shantall Lacayo, Fashion Designer
· Leli Hernandez, Influencer
· Arjun Petgrave, Model
