ABOUT ANKARA MIAMI, INC. REDEFINING AFRICAN CULTURAL TRENDS ANKARA MIAMI, INC IS A SOUTH FLORIDA BASED SPECIAL EVENTS COMPANY COMMITTED TO PROMOTING BOTH PEOPLE AND TRENDS WITHIN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. SINCE OUR ESTABLISHMENT IN 2011, OUR EVENTS HAVE RANGED FROM PRODUCING FLORIDA S FIRST AND ONLY AFRICAN FASHION WEEK TO LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES, POP-UP SHOPS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING MIXERS, GRAND OPENINGS/PRODUCT LAUNCHES, AND MANY OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS. DURING ANKARA MIAMI - FLORIDA S PREMIER AFRICAN FASHION WEEK, OUR ANNUAL SERIES OF FASHION RELATED, RED CARPET EVENTS, WE VE BEEN GRATEFUL TO HAVE WORKED CLOSELY WITH NOTABLE CORPORATE AND CULTURALLY-BASED BRANDS AS WELL AS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA. OUR DESIGNERS, VENDORS, AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS HAVE TRAVELED FROM THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND AS FAR AS NIGERIA, GHANA, SENEGAL, AND PARIS. TO LEARN MORE, VISIT: WWW.ANKARAMIAMI.COM.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20 Closed Designer/Model Fitting THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21 VIP Opening Reception FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22 Diaspora Fashion Talk & Mixer SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23 Africa Meets the Runway Showcase SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24 Ankara Delights Pop Up Shop
OBJECTIVE OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO: SERVE AS A MEDIUM FOR BOTH ESTABLISHED FASHION, BEAUTY, & OTHER INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND ASPIRING NEWCOMERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE VARIOUS CULTURES & AFRICAN-INSPIRED TRENDS WITHIN THE DIASPORA CREATE A SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE IDEAL FOR NETWORKING WITH POTENTIAL CLIENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR ACCESS TO MEDIA AND PRESS, RAISE GLOBAL AWARENESS OF THE AFRICAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY, AND CULTIVATE BUYER/INVESTOR RELATIONSHIPS WHILE BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN AFRICAN DESIGNERS & US BUYERS.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ANKARA MIAMI, INC. IS DEVOTED TO USING OUR PLATFORM TO RAISE CULTURAL AWARENESS AND IMPACT OUR SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY AND ABROAD. A PORTION OF PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT OUR ANKARA MIAMI 2019 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT, A LOCAL NON-PROFIT THAT AIDS IN RESTORING, PRESERVING, AND FORTIFYING THE IMPACT OF CULTURAL ARTS AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. ANKARA MIAMI, INC. TAKES PRIDE IN RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT EXEMPLIFY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE ARTS, EDUCATION, AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT.
DIVERSITY AUDIENCE & TARGETED PATRONS LATINO (NON-BLACK) OTHER CAUCASIAN 12% 12% RACE 7% 76% AFRICAN OR OF AFRICAN DESCENT 29-34 35+ 17% 38% AGE 45% 21-28 GENDER MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY FEMALE 57% 43% MALE 73% 27% OTHER $65K + ** STATS WERE RETRIEVED FROM SURVEYED REGISTERED GUESTS (2017)
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CONTACT ANKARA MIAMI - FLORIDA S PREMIER AFRICAN FASHION WEEK IS A UNIQUE PLATFORM TO LEVERAGE YOUR BRAND TO A COVETED AUDIENCE OF CULTURE AND FASHION ENTHUSIASTS. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IN MAKING THIS ANNUAL RED- CARPET CELEBRATION SIMPLY UNFORGETTABLE! CONTACT US TO DISCUSS MORE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES. MS. EVELYN ONYEJURUWA MISS NIGERIA FLORIDA 2011-2012 FOUNDER/CEO, ANKARA MIAMI, INC. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, ANKARA MIAMI 2019 INFO@ANKARAMIAMI.COM WWW.ANKARAMIAMIWEEK.COM