Natural Hair Fest® CHICAGO Creativity, Community & Culture

Courtyard Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

165 East Ontario Street, 60611, Chicago, IL, United States

AFROINTL FASHION SHOWS

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MARK DAVID CARTER, Impresario | Multidisciplinary Artist• Event Planning: Conceptualized, organized, and executed over 20 high-profile fashion events, including runway shows, photo shoots, and industry expos, such as:o Ice (Winter 1996)o Magic, Majesty & Mystique of Fashions (Winter 1997)o Mannequins (Summer 1998)o The Walk of Fame (Winter 1998)o Creme De La Creme (Summer 1999)o Equinox (Winter 1999)o Blaque Taboo (Summer 2000)o Illusions (Winter 2000)o Sweetest Hangover (Summer 2001)o Reality - 007 Fashion Odyssey (Winter 2001)o Haute Transitions (Summer 2002)o The Chill Factor Of Hair & Fashions (Winter 2002)o Total Gravity (Summer 2003)o Photoshoot: Close Up On Fashion & Beauty (Winter 2003)o Revolution: Evolve In Style (Winter 2004)o Fashion Casino (Summer 2005)o High Voltage (Winter 2005)o Fashion Carnival International (Summer 2006)o Portfolio (Winter 2006)o Photogenico ReUnion Event (Winter 2013)o Cirque De Fashions (Summer 2014)o MetroSalonPro Beauty & Barber Industry Expo (Fall 2014)• Client & Designer Relations: Fostered relationships with clients and designers, including Mrs. Folorunso Alakija (Nigeria), Kofi Ansah (Ghana), and Ron Hodges (New York).• Brand Management: Built the IBFA brand, increasing its visibility and influence within the fashion industry through strategic marketing and event production.• Fundraising & Sponsorship: Secured sponsorships and donations to fund events, contributing to the financial sustainability of the organization.• Team Leadership: Directed a team of professionals, including models, designers, and production staff, to ensure the successful execution of each event.