Celebrating the vision and philanthropic contributions of Moishe Mana, whose unwavering support for the arts continues to shape Miami’s cultural landscape, Parisian house of sustainable fashion, Faith Connexion and Mana Fashion celebrated the man-of-the-year on Wednesday, December 4th during the Alta Moda themed event.
To celebrate Art Week in Miami, Mana Fashion chose Faith Connexion to present its new collection at an annual event celebrating visionary and chairman of Mana Common, Moishe Mana. The evening, a fusion of luxury fashion, art, and
entertainment, culminated as a celebration for the real estate mogul and community champion.
Mana’s fashion division, Mana Fashion Services is not only a resource, but a pivotal part of the fashion landscape in Miami. Presenting opportunities to designers from affordable studio spaces to work, showcase and present collections to both buyers, consumers and more.
“This is a collaboration between Faith Connexion, Miami Fashion Institute student designers and Mana Fashion. We want Miami to be positioned among the other major cities known for fashion and know the city has a flare like no other. Faith Connexion is 25 years old, so watching the way students adapt the sustainable DNA and trajectory of the brand is so integral.
Presenting this in Miami during Art Week was a great unity for the city and the young designers” says Aleksandra Sivokoneva, Creative Director of Mana Fashion.
Moishe Mana Celebrates Art Week
“While Faith Connexion is one fashion house, it’s also a collective of young talent experimenting in art, fashion and street culture. Inspired by music, cinema, theatre and live performances, the collective brings a fresh energy and freedom to the fashion world. We’re excited to present this collection together with Mana Fashion during Art Week in Miami.” says Maria Bucellati, Founder of Faith Connexion.
Together with Miami Fashion Institute, Faith Connexion unveiled its first collection using Technology Resonance, the first-ever Ai powered operating system that helps brands and designers make one garment at a time, on demand – aligning with Faith Connexion’s eco-conscious, zero-inventory and zero-waste philosophy. Faith Connexion also partnered with renowned designer Gustavo Cadile who showed couture styles fueled with Cadile’s passion, heritage and innovation.
Recognized by the United Nations as a “100 Disruptors” honoree, Buccellati is a global advocate for sustainable fashion, art, and culture. “This collection is an unveiling of our collaboration with Resonance and will change everything about how beautiful clothes are designed, sold, and made. Proving a brand can be sustainable and profitable.” says Bucellati.
The show took place on Wednesday, December 4th, kicking off Miami Art Week in style with an exclusive VIP preview of Faith Connexion’s highly anticipated 25th anniversary archival collection. The event not only celebrated the legacy of Faith Connexion and its collaboration with Mana Fashion and the Miami Fashion Institute, but also honored the incredible vision and philanthropic contributions of Moishe Mana, whose unwavering support for the arts continues to shape Miami’s cultural landscape. Following the runway presentation, guests had the unique opportunity to shop the collection directly, allowing admirers of the brand to own pieces from this historic collection.
The black-tie affair brought together great friends of Moishe Mana including Mayor Francis Suarez, Maria Bucellati, Sam Azar, Aura Copeland, Elysze Held, Danny Santiago, Denisa Palsha.
Collaborators and Sponsors of the Event Included: Acqua Panna, Aroma360, Cavit, Cosabella, Daniela Uribe, Jule Lip Gloss, Luca Salon, Styla makeup along with a musical performance by Nutsa Buzaladze.
About Mana Common:
Mana Common is a platform for urban revitalization and community building led by Founder and Chairman Moishe Mana. The divisions represent the most basic elements upon which a community is built: Property, Commerce, Culture, Technology, Agriculture, and Social Impact.
About Mana Fashion Services:
A division of Mana Common, Mana Fashion Services aims to unite fashion professionals and serve as a communal hub of industry resources. The diverse community spans designers, manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, stylists, educators, patternmakers, and retailers. Embracing sustainability, creativity and entrepreneurship, MFS strives to create an empowering ecosystem that fosters growth and collaboration, ultimately linking with fashion communities across the US, Latin America, and the globe. Since its launch in April 2022, Mana Fashion Services has been instrumental in the revitalization of Downtown Miami’s Flagler District. Its expansion encompasses showrooms, designer suites, a textile resource center, and versatile co-working, event, and retail spaces.
Dedicated to supporting fashion businesses through various community-building events like its “Miami Talks” seminars, featuring esteemed panelists to its curated annual Pop-Up showcasing a roster of international, ethical brands. To learn more about MFS, visit https://fashion.manacommon.com/
About Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College:
MDC’s Miami Fashion Institute offers the region’s only two-year program at a public institution, offering associate degrees in fashion design and merchandising. The industry-driven program prepares students to work as creative professionals in fashion, emphasizing design, technology, retail and merchandising. Students also have the opportunity to go on to top four-year programs both domestically and internationally. From concept to production, MFI provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the fashion industry, supported by a curriculum that blends creativity with practical experience. To learn more about MFI, visit www.mdc.edu/fashion.
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