Africa’s Fashion Diaspora Symposium. Courtesy, Museum at FIT
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Africa’s Fashion Diaspora Symposium

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Description

This Museum at FIT symposium delves into the histories, networks and industries led by Black designers. Scholars and designers discuss the wide-ranging impact of diasporic fashion networks from Africa to South America and the United States, highlighting the role of Black designers in contemporary fashion culture.

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Location

Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

Seventh Ave. at 27th St. Manhattan, NY, 10001

Features

Cost
Free
Accessibility
Large Print
Wheelchair Accessible
Type
Culture & History
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