The Best of Atlanta Fashion Week 2024

Style is on display in A-Town for Atlanta Fashion Week

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Forget New York, Paris and Milan, from October 2 – 7, fashion will be on display in the A during Atlanta Fashion Week. FUBU, Coogi, and Sarayaa, are among the brands that will be in the house, sending their latest looks down the runway. And of course, there will be a sneaker ball.

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All of the great style is just getting under way. Check out who has turned out in A-Town (so far) for Atlanta Fashion Week.

Christina Granville

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Athlete, actress and model Christina Granville (aka Ms. Basketball) at the Coogi Runway Show on October 3.

Sarayaa Runway Show

From a Sarayaa Runway Show.

Kendra Anderson

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Kendra Anderson at an opening night party for the founders of FUBU on October 2.

Alani Taylor Runway Show

Scenes from the Alani Taylor Runway Show

Derek Jae

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Hairstylist and television personality Derek Jae attends the FUBU party on opening night.

Coogi Runway Show

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A look from the Coogi Runway Show on October 3.

Keinon Johnson

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Keinon Johnson, Senior VP of Urban Radio Promotions at Interscope, attends the FUBU party on October 2.

Bri Lashay

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Stylist Bri Lashay at the FUBU party on October 2.

BDR Black Runway Show

Scenes from the BDR Black Runway Show.

Provi Fulp

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Emmy-nominated costume designer Provi Fulp at the FUBU party on October 2.

Karen Mitchell

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Karen Mitchell at the October 2 FUBU party.

Jasmine Burke

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Actress Jasmine Burke at the FUBU party.

Tameka Foster and Gocha Hawkins

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Stylist (and Usher’s ex) Tameka Foster and restauranteur Gocha Hawkins at the FUBU party on October 2.

Tron Austin

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 02: Tron Austin attends the opening night party honoring the founders of FUBU during Atlanta Fashion Week 2024 at Prime on Peachtree on October 02, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Getty Images Derek White

Dallas Austin and Rozanda Thomas’ son Tron Austin at the opening night FUBU party.

Carl Brown and J. Alexander Martin

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FUBU co-founders Carl Brown and J. Alexander Martin celebrate at an opening night party in their honor.

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