Harlem’s Fashion Row will host the 18th annual Fashion Show and Style Awards that champion multicultural designers and honors industry trailblazers. The event will take place Sept. 9.

The dress code will be “Black Tie, Harlem Fly.” The event will be held in a private location.

This year, Ugo Mozie will serve as creative director for both the fashion show and the Style Awards. The 2025 runway show will feature three designers, include La Touché, known for architectural silhouettes and a progressive lens; Atelier Ndigo by Waina Chancy, a brand rooted in tailoring and feminine strength, and Daveed Baptiste, the brand that blends Haitian heritage, streetwear influences and experimental textile work.

HFR’s Style Awards will expand this year with the introduction of two categories.

The first is the Anne Lowe Maverick Award that honors a trailblazer who reshapes fashion’s future. The inaugural recipient is Ruth Carter, Academy Award-winning costume designer known for her cinematic storytelling through fashion. She won Oscars for “Black Panther” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

The second is the Impact Award recognizing a change agent executive in the fashion and beauty industry. This year’s honoree is Christiane Pendarvis, co-chief executive officer of Pattern Beauty, who is being honored for her leadership, advocacy and industry-shaping influence.

The evening will also spotlight Nikki Ogunnaike, who will receive the Editor of the Year Award. She is editor in chief of Marie Claire, and is committed to championing diversity in her storytelling. Stylist of the Year is going to Jason Bolden, who works with clients such as Yara Shahidi, Michael B. Jordan and Alicia Keys.

The Virgil Abloh Award, presented by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, will be awarded to Usher. This award pays tribute to the late Virgil Abloh’s enduring impact and honors individuals who champion culture, community and innovation while embodying his unmatched spirit and brilliance. Usher is a multiplatinum, eight-time Grammy Award-winning global entertainer and entrepreneur, who will be recognized for his cultural influence, style and dedication to empowering communities worldwide.

“Eighteen years in, our mission is stronger than ever — to celebrate multicultural talent, amplify diverse voices, and create a global state for brilliance to be seen and felt,” said Brandice Daniel, CEO and founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row. “This year’s designers and honorees embody vision, resilience, and influence and we are thrilled to honor their place in fashion history.”