By Fusion Fashion Events: Miami’s premier experiential fashion production company, specializing in high-energy runway shows, immersive art experiences, and brand activations. Known for merging fashion, music, and art, Fusion curates unforgettable events that showcase top designers, emerging talent, and global brands. 

WELCOME TO THE CREATIVE AFRICA TOUR KICKOFF! You're invited to celebrate with SFWRUNWAY and The Creative Africa Tour at our exclusive NYFW opening party! 

This event is a special appreciation for the sponsors and donors who make our mission possible. Come enjoy Food x Drinks x Games and raffle giveaways!!!

On Friday of Fashion Week, Creative Africa hits the streets with a moving pop-up experience. 

Inspired by the legendary African vendors of Soho, we’re reimagining the tradition with original art, fashion, and live painting as a public installation. 

Traveling hotspot to hotspot in our sprinter, the takeover brings the energy of the marketplace into the heart of NYFW.

Taking our culture and craft to the world and brewing community 

During New York Fashion Week 2025, Allen Edmonds teams up with 1800-Art Department (NY)and Youth Concept Gallery (Miami) to present the Creative Africa Tour — a culturally rooted activation that merges heritage craftsmanship, contemporary art, and social impact.

Anchored by a flagship store takeover at Allen Edmonds’ Rockefeller Center location on Saturday, September 13, Reclaiming Craft: Community Capsule Experience highlights the powerful intersection of fine art, streetwear, and cultural storytelling, through the lens of African and diasporic creativity.

Join us this season for a collective presentation from 10 emerging sustainable designers from Cohort IV of the SFWRUNWAY accelerator.

Date and time: Sunday, September 14 · 1:30 - 3:30pm EDT

Location: Metropolitan Pavilion

125 West 18th Street 5TH FLOOR New York, NY 10011

Experience the Future of Fashion at NYFW

Step into the world where luxury fashion meets the bold energy of sustainable fashion at this year’s New York Fashion Week. This September, prepare for an unforgettable evening showcasing the most innovative designs redefining style and culture.

This isn’t just a fashion show—it’s a celebration of artistry, creativity, and the future of the runway.

• Trend-Setting Designs: Discover collections that challenge norms and set the tone for the future of fashion.

• Immersive Atmosphere: Experience a dynamic blend of fashion, music, and culture in an unforgettable setting.

This exclusive event is your chance to see the industry’s most visionary designers in action, alongside a high-energy audience of insiders, tastemakers, and creatives.

What to Expect:

• Trend-Setting Designs: Discover collections that challenge norms and set the tone for the future of fashion.

• Immersive Atmosphere: Experience a dynamic blend of fashion, music, and culture in an unforgettable setting.

This exclusive event is your chance to see the industry’s most visionary designers in action, alongside a high-energy audience of insiders, tastemakers, and creatives.