Many thanks to Peter Jordens for sending all links related to Caribbean representation at Harlem Fashion Row’s 18th Annual Fashion Show, which took place earlier this month. “The platform showcased three Haitian designers—and the beauty of their heritage—just ahead of the official New York Fashion Week calendar,” India Espy-Jones writes for Essence. This week, Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) presented their 18th Annual Fashion Show and Style Awards on Wall Street. “It’s very tribal, avant garde makeup,” Vivar says of the red mask-like makeup that was painted on with LYS Beauty’s Foundation Sticks as the base. For full article, see https://www.essence.com/gallery/essence-beauty-diary-haitian-harlems-fashion-row-nyfw-ss26Also read “Harlem’s Fashion Row celebrates Haitian creativity at its 2025 Style Awards and Runway Show,” by Janelle Sessoms, Fashionista.