Sustaining Beauty: An Evening with Jafaru, of Larry Jay Ghana

Omuwa Luxe & The Black Woman Liberation Formula

Join Beauty Bar and Larry Jay Ghana for a night of Dialogue, Fashion, and Beauty

527 S Livingston Ave

Join <a href="https://larryjayghana.com/" title="https://larryjayghana.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Larry Jay Ghana</a> and <a href="https://beautybarcm.com/" title="https://beautybarcm.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Beauty Bar By Camila Mello</a> for a night of dialogue, fashion, and beauty. Internationally recognized Ghanian Designer Jafaru, Principal Designer of Larry Jay Ghana will discuss the concept behind his brand.While the foundation of the Larry Jay Ghana label is based in the styles of various African cultures, how these clothes get made is a commentary on sustainability, environmentalism, globalism, capitalism, and Western trash. Larry Jay Ghana believes in protecting the environment and improving the value chain. The label achieves this by <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/larry-jay-gives-worn-clothes-a-second-life/video-65498695" title="https://www.dw.com/en/larry-jay-gives-worn-clothes-a-second-life/video-65498695" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sourcing fabrics</a> from local Ghanaian markets, which are mainly used garments dumped by Western countries.This timely discussion will be moderated by Candace Kelley, five-time Emmy nominated multimedia journalist and legal analyst. Kelly has appeared on Court TV, PBS, Extra, BET Nightly News, BNC and WCBS. Candace has also written for the The Huffington Post, Black Star News and AdWeek.Sustaining Beauty will occur at Beauty Bar by Camila Mello in Livingston, New Jersey. The ethos of this elite, upscale salon, founded by the world-renowned beauty expert, Camila Mello, is to celebrate and enhance natural beauty through micropigmentation, skin, and other body treatments.Attendees of Sustaining Beauty will have the opportunity to try on Larry Jay Ghana designs as well as place orders for purchase. Light Bites will also be served.You do not want to miss out on this evening of stunning design and natural beauty with global impact.

Agenda

Enjoy light bites while viewing Larry Jay Ghana designs on display.

Mix & Mingle 

Welcome & Introductions

View an excerpt of documentary footage that illustrates how the Larry Jay Ghana label repurposes and upcycles Western trash to trendy it-pieces. 

Larry Jay Ghana Documentary Excerpt Viewing

Moderated Discussion with Five-Time Emmy Nominated Journalist, Candace Kelley

Fashion Show & Meet the Designer

Did something catch your eye? Attendees will have the opportunity to try on and purchase designs from Larry Jay Ghana's latest collection.

Fashion Fun

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