01 — About TBFW
The Black Fashion Week™
More than a fashion event — a cultural revolution.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, The Black Fashion Week™ is the biggest fashion event in Nashville and the #1 fashion event of the South — a cultural movement that centers Black designers, models, and creatives on the runway and beyond. We create space for every body, every story, and every expression of Black excellence.
TBFW amplifies
We are the only all-inclusive runway for minorities — and we hold our stage to the highest standard. Every show, every class, every campaign is built with intention, craft, and care for the people who make it possible.
02 — Our Story
Our Story
Born in Nashville — the biggest fashion event in Music City and the #1 fashion event of the South.
TBFW started in Nashville, Tennessee and grew into the largest all-inclusive runway experience in the region — a cultural revolution, not just a fashion event.
Where culture, creativity, and community redefine the runway — built with the people, for the people.
We are the only all-inclusive runway for minorities: every body, every story, every expression of Black excellence has a place on this stage.
Identity is power. We exist because talent that's been overlooked for too long deserves more than a moment — it deserves a platform.
03 — Our Mission
Our Mission
TBFW is more than a fashion event — it's a cultural revolution. We are the stage for authenticity, empowerment, and unapologetic creativity, and the only all-inclusive runway for minorities.
We create space for every body, every story, and every expression of Black excellence — centering Black talent as designers, models, educators, and leaders.
Focus
Pillars
- Runway
- Education
- Partnerships
- Community Initiatives
04 — Founders
Founders
Visionary & Creative Lead
Poppy Teez
The creative force behind TBFW's look and feel — shaping every runway into a cultural statement and every campaign into a moment. Co-founder of The Black Fashion Week, Nashville.
@poppyteezVisionary & Brand Architect
Trendsetta
The strategist building TBFW into a movement — connecting talent, brands, and community across every city we touch. Co-founder of The Black Fashion Week, Nashville.
@trendsettanini05 — Impact
The Impact
200+
Models Trained
50+
Designers Featured
10,000+
Attendees
6
Cities Activated
Behind every number is a person whose path changed — a first walk, a first show, a first time being seen on their own terms. That is the real measure of impact.
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Ambassador dashboard
The full curriculum, conduct standards, and growth guides live in the private ambassador dashboard — accessible only to approved ambassadors.
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