Fade to Black: In Bloom
🌸 A Celebration of Black Business, Style & Growth 🌸
Step into spring with Fade to Black: “In Bloom”—a powerful celebration of Black creativity, community, and entrepreneurship. This signature event brings together the vibrancy of fashion, music, food, and connection, all centered around uplifting BIPOC businesses in Edmonton.
✨ What to Expect:
- Runway Show featuring fashion from:
- Women’s Retailers: Simons, Le Château, Global Chic, Etnica, Malvel Boutique
- Men’s Retailers: Simons, Tip Top, Champs, Etnica, Malvel Boutique
- Live Performances from local artists bringing rhythm and soul to the stage
- Retail Marketplace with Black-owned businesses & creators
- Networking Opportunities with industry professionals, community leaders & creatives
- Food Drive supporting the Afro Caribbean Food Bank – bring a non-perishable item and give back to our community
- Special Feature: Afro Era – blending modern style with Afrocentric flair
🌱 Support the Afro Caribbean Food Bank
This year, Fade to Black: In Bloom is proud to partner with the Afro Caribbean Food Bank, a vital organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity within the Afro-Caribbean community in Edmonton and surrounding areas.
As part of our celebration of Black business, creativity, and community, we’re inviting guests to bring a non-perishable food item to support this important cause. Your donation helps ensure that culturally appropriate food is available to families in need.
Suggested items include:
- Rice, pasta, canned beans, lentils
- Cooking oils, spices, canned vegetables
- Shelf-stable milk or coconut milk
- Dry goods commonly used in Afro-Caribbean cooking
Your small act of kindness goes a long way in helping others bloom.
🧡 Collection bins will be available at the event — thank you for giving back with us!
🌱 “In Bloom” represents the growth of Black-owned businesses and the blossoming of a strong, collaborative community.
📍 Location: Londonderry Mall
📅 Date: June 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
🎟️ Tickets: Eventbrite
Come dressed to impress, connect with like-minded individuals, and celebrate the brilliance of Black culture—in full bloom.