Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 194 Final Look Oh what a night it was Dec. 8 at the beautiful August Wilson Center for African American Culture, in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District; FashionAFRICANA took center stage. The beautiful people were in the audience and on the runway. Guests gathered in the lobby around the catwalk in anticipation of a unique show that FashionAFRICANA is well known for. This year’s show featured designs by Kiya Tomlin, Pittsburgh Pa.; Eva Gabarra, Paris, France; and Sandra Reiman, Pittsburgh, Pa. This year’s special guest was Cameroonian artist, art director and photographer Mario Epanya. Epanya’s inspiration started at an early age, watching his mother, a designer and boutique owner in Cameroon, at work. This awoke the artist in him, and he began painting as a teenager, ultimately moving to Paris, the world’s capital of high fashion, beauty and art, in 2000 to launch his career. He started assisting at fashion shows and doing makeup for small magazines before securing a job at cosmetics company Dessange, where he became its main makeup artist and hairstylist, working with stars like Denzel Washington, Jade Jagger and Elijah Wood. He eventually became one of the top makeup artists in the business and a trailblazer in the field. Seven years later, he felt the need for change and with a camera in hand, quit Dessange to begin his own hair, makeup and photography company, Mario Epanya Productions. The breathtaking work of Epanya was on display for all to see as well as a gripping spoken word performance by Vanessa German and music by Preach Freedom & Connect. The evening ended with a dance party with DJ Nate “Da Phat Barber” Mitchell. More Articles You Would Love Akon And WizKid Reject Dark Skinned Girls From Video Participation In Ghana Adut Akech Stuns In An New Editorial Wearing Kenneth Ize & Duro Olowu FashionAFRICANA was founded in 2001 by Demeatria Gibson Boccella and co-founded by Darnell McLaurin. FashionAFRICANA explores African history and culture in a contemporary context, and collaborates with fashion designers and artists to create new work through various media, including: design, photography, sculpture and performance. Source: newpittsburghcourieronline.com Eva Gabarrafashion africanafashionafricanaKiya TomlinMario EpanyaPittsburghSandra Reiman Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... VIDEOS: Dubai Loses Tourism Points as City Struck by Disastrous Floods! From Airport... Ugandan Designer Wyne Kirabo Unveils “ROOTS” Collection Featuring East African “Kikoy” Style Lauren Haute Couture Takes Formal Wear To The Next Level In Stunning New... Witness How Maakwah’s Elegant Showcase Stole The Spotlight At Accra Fashion Week 2023 PICS: Women’s Basket Ball Icon Angel Reese Serves Extra Glam In Her Backless... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.