BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Fashion Week organizers are gearing up for one of the largest fashion events in Western New York.
"Our goal is to not only raise awareness for fashion in the Buffalo market but also raise money for scholarships," said executive director Khalil Carr.
The creative director, Kimori Jamison, says the theme is retrofuturism.
"Retrofuturism is a futuristic twist," he said. "We decided on colors like silver, gray, black, and chrome."
Estherlin Barrientos oversees the gala setup. She says it takes a dedicated team to make it all happen.
"This is very important to me because, coming from an immigrant family and having a minority background, not a lot of people have an opportunity like this to pursue their dreams," she said. "The team and I are trying to create opportunities for people that look like myself."
Buffalo Fashion Week organizers say the gala is crucial to revitalizing the city's art market.
"It's lacking in fashion. It's lacking in music. It's lacking in film," said Carr. "I keep on saying my commitment to Buffalo is to empower the arts."
The Buffalo Fashion Week Gala will take place on February 10 at the Statler Buffalo. Click here to learn more about the Buffalo Fashion Week initiative.
