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The MacDella Cooper Foundation (MCF) a 501(c)3 international charitable organization devoted to educating Liberian youth will host L’AFRICANA NIGHT at the New York Society for Ethical Culture’s historic landmark building on 64th street and Central Park West. This special event will be the official launch for L’Africana, a brand platform built around the design, creation, promotion, and distribution of African fashion, art, music, accessories, culture, and cuisine.
On the last day of New York Fashion Week, the event will kick off with a fabulous runway show featuring African inspired garments designed exclusively for L’Africana Night by a range of designers including: Jedda Khan, Sun Hee Kwang, Issa Sorogo, Lucia Eastman, , Korto Momolu, Irina Shabayeva, and Selma Berisalic Starfigure. Following the show, each dress will be auctioned off, along with other special prizes, followed by an awards presentation, and live musical performances. Later, the after party will be in full swing as special guests Matt Dillon, Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy), Zelma Davis (C&C Music Factory), Korto Momolu (Project Runway), Housewives of New York and New Jersey, and Project Runway winner Irina Shabayeva mingle with other special guests and attendees.
This event will benefit the MCF Academy - the first tuition free boarding school for orphans and abandoned children in post-war Liberia.
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