The Mecca Always Makes its Mark
Graphic by Molly Van Gorp.
Homecoming is a major event at all universities. It’s a week where alumni get to see how much their school has grown and changed while enjoying the university-sponsored and student-led events planned throughout the week. Most schools have similar events every year; however, Howard University puts a unique spin on their homecoming week. Homecoming at Howard has a different theme each year. The themes are typically built around ideas of building their community towards the future and their pride as a top HBCU.
This year’s theme was The Meccaverse which Howard describes as a celebration of “the multiverse that is Howard University” and “the discovery of a whole new world characterized by Black excellence.” There is no shortage of Black excellence at Howard. From the Yard ‘Fits to statistical rankings, Howard students always put their best foot forward in everything they do.
At their homecoming week, one of the events was a fashion show directed by Howard students. The show was called the Mec’ Gala, a play on the Met Gala. The show was more than a runway. Many looks were created by Howard students that own their own fashion brands, and everything was styled by students. Ingenuity and talent along with the confidence the models oozed as they glided across the runway were at the forefront of the show, exemplifyingand were the definition of Black excellence.
Here are some of my favorite looks.
Balenciaga meets Mugler
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Basement Boy tee. The strut is serious
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Valentino Pink PP and the drama of Schiaparelli
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My FAVORITE look. Telfeezy hair and Basement Boy set. Telfar imported Birkins in storage, HELLO!
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The hair. The glasses. The styling.
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Serving face.
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The hair speaks for itself.
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