{Recap} Macys The Soul Era Black History Atlanta ft. June Ambrose Tuesday 10 February, 2015
This year, Macy’s celebrates Black History Month with “The Soul Era” featuring celeb stylists June Ambrose and costume designer, Johnetta Boone and Dr.Courtney Hammonds at Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta. The panelist gave attendees an entertaining look at the history of fashion, accessories and attitude that rocked the runways of the ’60s and ’70s and had an undeniable effect on the way we look and dress today.
Ms. Ambrose and Ms. Boone are icons of the fashion world. They’ve worked with superstars such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Will Smith, and Zoe Saldana, and have been featured in Vogue Germany, New York Magazine, VH1 and HBO! It was exciting to have them grace the city of Atlanta with their longevity in the industry and their expertise of style to share with all the Atlanta fashion enthusiast!
Hosted by CBS news anchor Tracye Hutchins
It was definitely a full house in ATLANTA!
Look at Tracey in the sea full of people!
Tracey took the time to continously answer fashion question for the panelist in relations to celeb styling and African American era culture.
This was The Soul Era, so there were plenty of models who showcased inspired pieces from the 60s + 70s that is definitely translated into modern fashion. Of course all of the pieces the models wore were from Macy’s! They say fashion always comes back in style with previous iconic era so these models did a great job showcasing how to rock the looks today!
There was also a contest held by the panelist to judge 3 up and coming novice fashion designers who created unique pieces for the themed event in honor of black history month and the Era of Soul. All of the designers had hand-picked models who walked down the audience aisle so that everyone can get a glimpse of each collection.
The Winner!
The Models who embodied African Inspired Fashion
This young lady won the panelist contest and she definitely deserved it! She definitely nailed the African inspired themed, she said she got the concept from when in the 70s more people were going back to their roots in Africa with the African prints, dashikis and headwraps and came up with tailored designs that were eye catching for any runway! She also deserved to win for all the detail, she went all out with her models with even the facial tribal make up! Congrats!
June Ambrose after the showcase engaging with the audience
Me + Dayle after the showcase
Me + Parker (Everyday Runway/Blogger) + Danica (Everywhere Society)
Me + It was my BIRTHDAY!!
Oh and here is little ol’ me after the event. By the way, it was my birthday so I made sure to get all dress and poof my fro just a little more to go with the Soul Era theme! This event was a great way to enjoy part of my birthday. I will be following up this post with more birthday fun so stay tuned for that!
Special Thanks to Ralph or e37photography for all of the amazing shots you seen on the blog today! He does amazing work so if you are interested in a photographer in the Atlanta area I highly recommend him! More shots from the event + more here.
Do you think Fashion is still inspired by styles from 60s & 70s Soul Era?
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The event looks like it was so much fun! All the pieces (that I see in the photos) look great and I’m in love with the African inspired pieces from the contest winner.
This event looks great, I love all of the pictures! This is a preview for me, because I plan on attending it this Thursday in DC! Happy Birthday, you look gorge! #BLMGirl
I attended this event in New York and it was so much fun. The panel was great and we had a good time. I’m a tad bit jealous y’all had models and a contest but it looks like super fun. HsppyBelayed Birthday! I saw the turn up on IG
What a fun event! All of the ladies looked so beautiful. I definitely think that 60’s and 70’s still inspire fashion today. That’s the era when clothes were funky and fun!
Work that hair girl! And Happy Birthday again! I love June Ambrose-I follow her on Instagram and she is so funny with so much energy. I do thing fashion from the past influences current trends. My Mother always said that fashion and furniture always makes full circles back in style. Love the African fashion!
What a GREAT event! It must have been amazing getting to hear these icons speak. I wish that they at event like this in Chicago (maybe I’ll look into it!) <3
happy belated birthday!! i love that there’s more fashion and entertainment coming to atlanta.. 🙂 it’s our hometown, so it makes us proud to here more people talk about atlanta. this looks like a really great event!
Gosh I miss Atlanta. I went to fashion school there and we had fashion shows left and right. I actually used to work at the Macy’s and Rich’s in Lenox Mall. Good times. I’m pretty pumped that June will be here in DC tomorrow. I’m hoping to see her and this show then. She’s so fabulous! Macy’s puts on some great events.
This looks like a great event! I love the combination between Black History Month and fashion, I’m sure that definitely drew in a bigger crowd. Thanks for sharing
What a fun event. I shop at Macy’s all the time 🙂
Wow this looks like a cool event! Macy’s has a knack for presentation!
I love all of the vibrant colors and patterns! What a fabulous event
Looks like a really fun event. Fantastic styles!
This looks like a fantastic event. I went shopping at Macy’s over the weekend. They always have a great selection.
First, your hair is beautiful!!
The event looks like it was so much fun! All the pieces (that I see in the photos) look great and I’m in love with the African inspired pieces from the contest winner.
#blmgirls
That looks like such a fun event! Macy’s is one of my favorite shopping destinations.
Fabulout recap and you look amazing! #BLMGirls
This event looks great, I love all of the pictures! This is a preview for me, because I plan on attending it this Thursday in DC! Happy Birthday, you look gorge! #BLMGirl
Wow what a fun looking event! So many beautiful styles.
Awesome event. I think fashion takes a backward glance now and then
Wow what a really great looking event! All the photos are great, I bet it was a blast! I hear great things about Macy’s!
These designs are absolutely gorgeous! I love shopping at Macy’s!
Looks like that was a great event to attend! You look like you had a wonderful time.
You are so beautiful. I love shopping at Macy’s and this event looks like so much fun.
I attended this event in New York and it was so much fun. The panel was great and we had a good time. I’m a tad bit jealous y’all had models and a contest but it looks like super fun. HsppyBelayed Birthday! I saw the turn up on IG
How fun is that?! I like some of the clothes I see – I might have to make a stop at Macy’s this week!
This looks like it was a really great time for everyone. That’s a whole lot of people.
This looks like such a fun event! I love the dresses, I bet you had a blast!!
great pics. Looked like a fun event.
My goodness! Looks like a very fun event! I would have loved to attend that!
This looks like it was a ton of fun and your hair is fab. Thanks for sharing!
What a fabulous event! I definitely think so!
Wow! This looks like it was an awesome event. There was one held up here in the DC area but nobody does a fashion event like my peeps in the ATL 🙂
What a fun event! The clothes look amazing!
Everyone looks great here. I really like your dress, and it looks great on you!
Loved all the pictures. I wish I was there to meet Ms June and her stylish self.
Great job covering the event.
what a beautiful event. You are extreamly good. Compliments … i love the pictures and the beautiful people in it
What a fun event! All of the ladies looked so beautiful. I definitely think that 60’s and 70’s still inspire fashion today. That’s the era when clothes were funky and fun!
The style that won the contest is gorgeous. It’s original and it really stands out!
First you look ah-mazing!!! The event looks great! Great pictures! Great coverage of the event.
Work that hair girl! And Happy Birthday again! I love June Ambrose-I follow her on Instagram and she is so funny with so much energy. I do thing fashion from the past influences current trends. My Mother always said that fashion and furniture always makes full circles back in style. Love the African fashion!
I’m so excited about tomorrow’s event. Atlanta was in the building heavy, great turn out.
you look so beautiful! And your hair is bolder and beautiful!
I do think fashion these days is still inspired by past times. What a great turn out and event by Macy’s!
What a GREAT event! It must have been amazing getting to hear these icons speak. I wish that they at event like this in Chicago (maybe I’ll look into it!) <3
Omg what a fun a and fabulous event this must of been to have been at!!! Absolutely love Macy’s!!
I think my fashion is definitely a mix. i was looking through a magazine today and there were so many 70’s styles!
Happy Birthday and great soul-era inspired outfit and hair. It’s nice the soul era back here in this event.
What a spectacular event! It looks like it was very, very popular and you definitely looked fabulous!
happy belated birthday!! i love that there’s more fashion and entertainment coming to atlanta.. 🙂 it’s our hometown, so it makes us proud to here more people talk about atlanta. this looks like a really great event!
I often see peoples outfits that have a little 70’s flare to them. I think fashion always tends to repeat itself.
Gosh I miss Atlanta. I went to fashion school there and we had fashion shows left and right. I actually used to work at the Macy’s and Rich’s in Lenox Mall. Good times. I’m pretty pumped that June will be here in DC tomorrow. I’m hoping to see her and this show then. She’s so fabulous! Macy’s puts on some great events.
I see so many gorgeous clothes!!! Heaven! This event looks amazing. And June Ambrose!!!!! Yes!
Wow what a great event, you’re so pretty in your ootd.
Looks like a great event. And I do think the 60s and 70s have inspired today’s fashion.
Looks like an amazing event! Lots of vibrant colors and pretty patterns..
It looks like you had an awesome time for your birthday! I need to make it out to a Macy’s fashion event because these are fabulous.
Thanks for the recap. I so wish the Macy’s in CT did an event like this.
Everything is inspired from the soul era. LOL! This looks like a great event and June. She is fierce.
This looks like a great event! I love the combination between Black History Month and fashion, I’m sure that definitely drew in a bigger crowd. Thanks for sharing