Cultural Style Week is a new movement to encourage and empower people of all backgrounds to celebrate their unique cultural heritage through fashion, hair and beauty.

In partnership with culturally diverse hair and beauty platform StylzMag, Cultural Style Week begins on 21 May 2022, with a fashion show and launch party in London to set the stage for a schedule of educational and inspiring events including fashion shows, exhibitions, workshops, marketplaces and talks. The week-long celebration also aims to inspire a larger movement of people from all cultures proudly sharing their cultural fashion, hair and beauty styles at work, school and on social media using the tag #culturalstyleweek

“The Western world is home to millions of diaspora and immigrants who often need to reserve their traditional style for cultural events. I wanted to start a movement by creating this inclusive event that encourages people to proudly embrace their cultural fashion, hair and beauty. I also wanted to showcase some of the amazing service providers hidden in small communities who can help people do just that.” said Tech Entrepreneur and Cultural Style Week founder Candy-Ellie Graham.

As a first-of-its-kind event, Cultural Style Week will bring together people from all walks of life to showcase their unique, traditional style in its full glory.

The kickoff to Cultural Style Week 2022 coincides with the United Nations World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on 21 May. The day recognises the important contributions that different cultures make to global development and harmony.

Jennifer Laurent-Smart Cultural Style Week participant and founder of Madras fashion brand Sakafet London, said this of the event:

“I’m excited about the opportunity to be part of Cultural Style Week. It’s a wonderful opportunity to promote inclusion and belonging by showcasing the diversity and cultural heritage of people who make up Great Britain.

Diversity is the fabric that binds our communities together and it is often expressed in our traditional clothing. This initiative is about being proud of your heritage, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the best of each other’s culture.”

What’s in store for Cultural Style Week 2022?

Cultural Style Week live events from 21-27 May 2022 will include:

• Fashion shows displaying traditional clothing and designs from around the world
• Mini marketplace pop-ups to support small businesses and designers
• Community-based workshops for interactive learning opportunities
• Live masterclasses and interviews
• Art collaborations

More event details will be announced online and added to our Eventbrite page.

Get involved

As a celebration of beauty, culture, and heritage, we want this to be an inclusive event for anyone who wants to take part. Whether you’re an artist, designer, or stylist – Cultural Style Week is for everyone.

Cultural Style Week offers several exciting opportunities to get involved and show your support for cultural diversity in fashion, hair and beauty. For more information please visit our website www.culturalstyleweek.com and connect with us on social media.

Instagram @culturalstyleweek

Twitter @culturalstylewk

TikTok @CulturalStyleWeek

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