Beau Monde Society’s Fashion Envie To Bring A Weekend Of Sustainable Fashion To NYC
Join Okayafrica at Beau Monde Society's 4th annual Fashion Envie event April 22 & 23 in New York City.
<p>Last year <strong><a href="http://www.lebeaumondesociety.com/" target="_blank">Beau Monde Society</a></strong> brought us <a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/news/rwandan-model-lilian-uwanyuze-beau-monde-society-photo-shoot/#slide1" target="_blank">this stunning beachside photo story</a> with Rwandan model and artist <strong>Lilian Uwanyuze</strong>. In April, the New York City-based eco-focused fashion communications agency will present its 4th annual <strong><a href="http://www.lebeaumondesociety.com/fashion-envie-2016/" target="_blank">Fashion Envie</a></strong> (Fashion + Environment + Life) weekend in NYC. The two-day event consists of panels and fashion presentations featuring some of the hottest ethical designers and artists. <em>Okayafrica</em> is excited to be involved as a media partner.</p><p>Ringing in the weekend on Friday, April 22, the first-ever <strong>F.U.N</strong> conversation series and press event, hosted by <strong>Al Malonga</strong> of Wardrobe Breakdown, will focus on the importance of a sustainable future. The series features a talk and panel on “Sustainable Future” with <strong>Tessa John-Connor</strong> (@afroista), <strong>Reuben Reuel</strong> (DEMESTIKS NY) and self-portraiture artist/blogger <strong>Teff</strong> (The Expressionist). Press can RSVP to attend the Friday event at <strong>beaumondesocietyPR@gmail.com</strong>.</p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p>On Saturday, April 23, which also happens to be Earth Day, Fashion Envie returns for the fourth time ever under this year’s theme, <em>Oxo M o n o c h r o m e</em>. The culmination of Beau Monde Society’s work in the ethical and afro-future sphere over the past year, the event features a <a href="http://www.lebeaumondesociety.com/oxo-m-o-n-o-c-h-r-o-m-e-designer-lineup/" target="_blank">fashion presentation</a> curated by Creative Director, <strong>Jennifer Nnamani</strong>, and featuring <strong>Erika Mizuno</strong>, <strong>Fancy Muffin</strong>, <strong>Kahkti, Marielle|Ejiama</strong> and <strong>Nyorh Agwe</strong>. Tickets to the Saturday Fashion Envie event are available <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-envies-oxo-m-o-n-o-c-h-r-o-m-e-tickets-23876432051" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>In anticipation of this year's Fashion Envie, Beau Monde Society have shared an all-new photo editorial showcasing the four designers featured in the <em>Oxo M o n o c h r o m e</em> presentation.</p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script></p><p></p><h5>FASHION ENVIE’s <em>Oxo M o n o c h r o m e</em> presented by Beau Monde Society</h5><p>Photography/Art Direction: <a href="http://www.teffffffff.com" target="_blank">Teff</a></p><p>Makeup by <a href="http://www.makeuppro.org" target="_blank">Makeup Pro</a></p><p>Hair by <a href="http://www.leadeloy.com" target="_blank">Lea DeLoy</a></p><p>Styling/Creative Direction/Production by <a href="http://www.lebeaumondesociety.com" target="_blank">Jennifer Nnamani</a></p><p></p><dl class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_80743" style="width: 725px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xMDM5NzgzOS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MTU5NzYwN30.EuzIWHCBx5feeFcg4fRvY4J3g7LDNJJO2lbfXkzuAao/img.jpg?width=980" id="a7ec7" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7151882c248975980a9192c32641bc4e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image"></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">EAUSEENON featured in FASHION ENVIE’s <em>Oxo M o n o c h r o m e</em> presented by Beau Monde Society.</dd></dl><dl class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_80744" style="width: 725px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xMDM5Nzg0Mi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1Mzc2MjY3M30.M_U4zP5zt0wVjxL8lDElJAydhKj2bJnG_5fEJxLyjCk/img.jpg?width=980" id="0f192" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0e444f7f904e2bebb910602011e580c3" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image"></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Fancy Muffin featured in FASHION ENVIE’s <em>Oxo M o n o c h r o m e</em> presented by Beau Monde Society.</dd></dl><dl class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_80745" style="width: 725px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xMDM5Nzg0NS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNTc1NzE4Mn0.7nIiWUV_JujnQLNMlt9wpukYnigCtO96pk8qYuwl2xw/img.jpg?width=980" id="65d4f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="cf72aeb35e909d7b702088a9f23b9b2e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image"></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Nyorh Agwe featured in FASHION ENVIE’s <em>Oxo M o n o c h r o m e</em> presented by Beau Monde Society.</dd></dl><dl class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_80746" style="width: 725px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xMDM5Nzg0Ni9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MDg4MDY1NH0.os8ORvXQIMDr-q4KyGvxzEd7nbmjbK2RlOZYsaZqFcc/img.jpg?width=980" id="9cbab" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5024c9f76875e41d3b02db13390876a2" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image"></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Marielle|Ejiama featured in FASHION ENVIE’s <em>Oxo M o n o c h r o m e</em> presented by Beau Monde Society.</dd></dl><dl class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_80747" style="width: 725px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xMDM5Nzg1MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NDcyMDc0N30.SS3tVQ3ABWAxd03bAMoWdQH6QD_Lxp-DRAXpAHOTgoo/img.jpg?width=980" id="0c856" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d4f0b527d1cc64ca80139a7468a34afa" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image"></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Kahkti featured in FASHION ENVIE’s <em>Oxo M o n o c h r o m e</em> presented by Beau Monde Society.</dd></dl><em>Keep up with Beau Monde society on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beaumondesociety/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beaumondesociety" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://beaumondesociety.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/BMSCitizens" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</em>
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