San Francisco Modern Ethnic Fashion Week Closing Gala

The African Arts Academy presents San Francisco Modern Ethnic Fashion Week 2023. Hosts an annual fashion fundraiser for an after school art program to benefit San Francisco residents and Bay Area communities.

This year, with a special written remark from Senator Dianne Feinstein, who will receive a lifetime achievement plaque of honor, and with special guest State Treasurer Fiona Ma, during the finale dinner gala reception at the War Memorial Performing Art Center in the Green Room.

DATE & TIME: June 17, 2023 6 to 9 PM

LOCATION: S.F. WAR MEMORIAL VETERANS BUILDING

401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco – The Green Room

Voted the Best Fashion Show in San Francisco, MODEFA SF showcases an exciting blend of cutting-edge, ethnically inspired haute couture runway shows. State of the Arts three course Gourmet Kitchen, featuring international food, live music, award giveaways, and more. The event coincides with International Ethnic Day, celebrating cultural diversity.

This year's designer line up includes:

Confirmed Fashion Designers line up for MODEFA SF 2023:

MARIO BENTON (from USA Oakland CA)

DEBBIE NGHIEM (from Vietnam )

DAVID TUPAZ (from the Philippines)

FELY TCHACO (from Cote d'Ivoire)

MIAE NELSON (from the USA)

MARIYA MILOVIDOVA (from Ukraine)

Proceeds from Modern Ethnic Fashion Week's charity event will go toward the African Arts Academy to help establish an after school and summer program that will provide African dance and drumming lessons to San Francisco residents. The program will serve both adults, and kids, from ages 5 to 17, in the historically underserved Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood at the San Francisco Bayview Southeast Community Center. The program is also accessible to San Francisco veterans who are struggling with mental health and PTSD. The funds will help provide scholarships to students from low income families at very little or no cost. Help reduce gun violence, keep folks off the streets, and reduce car theft.

SF MODEFA 2023 KICKOFF CEREMONY

THURSDAY JUNE 15, 6PM, Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Ave, SF, CA 94124

MODEFA LIVE CONCERT

FRIDAY JUNE 16, 7PM at Brava Theater, 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 SF, CA

CLOSING EVENT DINNER GALA FASHION RUNWAY SHOW

SATURDAY JUNE 17, 6PM - 9PM San Francisco War Memorial Performing Art Center, in the Green Room 401 Van, Ness Ave, SF, CA 94102