Yahoo Lifestyle Áwet New York Will Open Its Showroom for Emerging Black and Women-owned Brands during NYFW
For the fifth time, Áwet New York will open its showroom for emerging Black designers during New York Fashion Week.
From Feb. 6 through Feb. 9, the 2,100 square-foot space at 57 Bond Street will be transformed into a vibrant hub showcasing the work of Black, indigenous and people of color designers and women-owned brands, showcasing fall 2025 collections.
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“It’s incredibly rewarding to see the continued growth of this platform, showcasing incredible BIPOC talent from around the world including new Asian and African designers,” said creative director Áwet Woldegebriel.
The curated selection includes Áwet New York as well. Áwet New York is a New York-city luxury brand for men and women founded by Woldegebriel, a refugee from Eritrea, and is inspired by his homeland’s tailoring heritage.
“We’re building a truly global hub for luxury and we are immensely proud of what we’ve achieved together,” said Alex St. Urbain, chief marketing officer.
The participating brands span ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear and jewelry. Some of the featured brands are Onalaga, a luxury womenswear brand known for its blend of Nigerian heritage and contemporary Italian design; Lilith NY, a global luxury footwear brand; Oleada, a handbag brand, and Esenshel, a contemporary hat brand.
The Áwet New York New York Fashion Week showroom is open to buyers, press and industry professionals by appointment only. Appointments can be made through Dominique Reynolds at dominique@awetnyc.com.
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