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Reel Style: Sustainable Fashion In Cinema and Runway

  • Arts'tination 162 Waterfront Street Oxon Hill, MD, 20745 United States (map)

Join us for the Arts’tination Reel Style Sustainable Fashion event — a vibrant celebration of Fashion and Film!

Join us for the Arts’tination Reel Style Sustainable Fashion event at National Harbor —a vibrant celebration of Fashion and Film! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of costume design and sustainable fashion within the film industry as we honor up and coming designers and the creative visionaries who bring characters to life through their artful designs.

Program Includes:

  • Kick off the evening with a screening of Proclamation Punctuation - a captivating award-winning fashion film by Sewra G Kidane.

  • Engage in a thought-provoking talkback with film producer & director, Sewra G Kidane and esteemed professor, costume designer, casting director, and fashion industry expert Maggy François.

  • Learn more about DPARK 3311 and the Designer in Residence (DIR) program presented by it's founder, CEO and Chief Curator, Rhonda Dallas.

  • Enjoy the fashion industry panel featuring creatives & fashion designers Allison Elizabeth Brown, Ikonic Parlay, Nakya Duff, Carolyn Wilbourn and Cee Bleu, moderated by Ashanti Brown-Daniels & Maggy François.

  • Conclude the night with an exciting fashion presentation, showcasing designs from Cee Bleu, Carolyn Wilbourn, and the talented participants of the DPARK Designer In Residence Cohort II: Chief Bentil, David Andre, Ja’Dyn Hewan, Kischenna Coley, Maya Johnson, and Nakya Duff.

This event not only celebrates the artistry of fashion but also emphasizes the importance of sustainability within the industry. We aim to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of film—costume designers and stylists—who bring characters to life and create visual narratives through their designs.

Enjoy light refreshments and music while connecting with fellow creatives. We encourage local fashion stylists, costume designers, and anyone passionate about fashion and film to join us for this inspiring evening!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate creativity and sustainability in our community.

MAGGY FRANÇOIS - PROFESSOR, COSTUMER DESIGNER, AND CASTING DIRECTOR

CAROLYN WILBOURN, FASHION DESIGNER & ENTREPRENEUR

ASHANTI BROWN-DANIELS, CYNNIK EVENTS

SEWRA KIDANE, FILM PRODUCER & DIRECTOR

CEE BLEU, FASHION DESIGNER