Spoon-Fed Culture

This coveted shopping party came complete with all the trimmings from complimentary cocktails, snacks, styling, makeup, massages, and of the course the reason for the season, up to 80% off designer brands. Some of the other perks of this amazing day of fashion heaven included: Complimentary braiding & dry hairstyling from Sip & Dry Bar Complimentary Harmless Harvest coconut water  Organic chickpea puffs from HIPPEAS Hand-crafted mini doughnuts from Sugar Shack Sounds by DJ KC Higgins Lifestyle concierge services from Gilt City The event didn't just cater to women, items for children, men and home were all on the menu.

The National Museum of African Art hosted a conversation with artists Mary Sibande, Ayana V. Jackson, Panashe Chigumadzi and Lanisa Kitchiner to discuss how they use their art to provoke thought in a zeitgeist of racial tension.  The panel discussed the themes of their art and the ways in which they present the black female figure.  Panashe Chigumadzi, Mary Sibande, Ayana V. Jackson                                                              M ary Sibande is a visual artist from South Africa . She is a recipient of the 2017 African Art Award. Ayana V. Jackson is a photographer based between France, South Africa and the United States. Ghada Amer was born in Cairo, Egypt, she is also a recipient of the 2017 African Art Award. Panashe Chigumadzi is a South African and Zimbabwean writer. She is the recipient of 2016 Sello Duiker Literary Award.     Russell Roberts   The National Museum of African Art

Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan interviews designer Christian Siriano about his life and career at the intersection of fashion, business and culture. Attendees were also invited to join the designer for a sip and shop event after the talk hosted by Rizik's