Anifa Mvuemba is often described as an emerging designer for the simple reason that her trajectory hasn’t followed the industry’s conventional track. Before her first show last night, she played a short film to remind us of Hanifa’s past 10 years, from her self-taught beginnings in 2011 to establishing her team in Washington, D.C., and creating her viral 3-D fashion show during the pandemic. Along with a growing list of retailers and celebrity fans—including Beyoncé, Zendaya, and Tracee Ellis Ross—that digital moment was the boost of confidence and support she needed to make her official runway debut…Read More
