For Black Americans, Juneteenth is an important holiday, commemorating the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston received word of the Emancipation Proclamation, which had freed them. Many are looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth, and Leah Frazier, CEO of Think Three Media and creator of the annual Juneteenth Fashion Show, is bringing the event back to the Lexus Box Garden on Friday.
This year’s theme, “Ubuntu: Together, We Are – Together, We Rise,” commemorates the history of African Americans and the broader African diaspora, where culture, story and style come together as one expression of Black pride, unity and creativity. The lineup for this year features regional designers who use apparel to tell stories. Here are five to keep a close eye on.
Crossed Hats by Mahiri Takai
Mahiri Takai is no stranger to the spotlight. The Dallas native and fashion industry veteran was a featured contestant on NBC’s “On Brand with Jimmy Fallon,” and he’s the founder of Men’s Fashion Week Dallas. For the designer, having his custom pieces featured on this particular runway felt different from any other show he’s done.
“I feel honored, one, to be able to come home, come back home to Dallas and be a part of something that doesn’t just speak to a moment in fashion, but speaks to a moment in history,” he says…