Kyle Sterling, 22, model, Harlem
Check out the tribal-print accessories and Nike kicks in this week’s street fashion, shot at the annual Harlem Day celebration earlier this month.
Brittney Taylor, 24; case manager for homeless veterans; Mount Vernon, NY
The daylong event, which began in 1974 and is the pinnacle of Harlem Week, turned four uptown blocks into a pedestrian mall full of live music, vintage cars, handmade crafts and food.
Akemia Ferguson, 24, stylist, Bronx
Isis Drakewood, 19; student; Patterson, NJ
Kim DeBerry, 32, grad student, Harlem
Kimberly John, 24; student; State College, PA
Ryuji Yamamoto, 26; student; Long Island City, Queens
Shannon Purnell, 26, model, Harlem
Yaa Dwamena, 32, administrator at Columbia Law School, Harlem
Yuuki Shiraishi, 23, dancer, Harlem
The Harlem Day event is part of Harlem Weeks annual celebration on 135th Street.
The article is by Tracey Wallace and the photography is by Krista Schlueter.
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These fashions are inspiring.for me Here in Minneapolis we are planning a reunion gathering “Black Fashion in the Twin Cities”during the 70′s through 90′s.This includes “Prince” designer as well. I have participated in these fashion shows for twenty years.This celebration is long overdue here in the Twin Cities.It is an honor to pay homage to an integral part of Minnesota’s fashion history! We may come to NYC.the” Sounds of Blackness” has connections to these shows as well. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to share this fashion history. Rosa Bogar.
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