Since the beginning, the goal has been to provide artists and designers of the Arts community guidance with their fashion career. With this goal Baltimore Fashion Feek was birthed. As a post-secondary showcasing level the Foundation, beginning September 2016 will provide real-estate for designers who have reached the development capability of creating “retail ready” looks. On September 9th, 2016, the goal will be realized for the Fashion Umbrella Foundation with the production of its independent show. Designers during New York Fashion Week will present a 25-35 look collection in front of an audience of fashion industry professionals. The Fashion Umbrella Foundation along with its public relations firm has been in contact with industry professionals since August 2015. A national retailer has already confirmed its presence for the September 9th designer showcase. Proceeds from the Fashion Umbrella Foundation’s fundraising events are equally allocated to its programs: Back-to-School: REFRESH – a program that replenishes exhausted school supplies for students in grades kindergarten through 6 grade; and the Educational Honors – a program that recognizes and awards students who remain focused in grades 7-12 grade for one school year.
