Mana Fashion Services Celebrates Its Second Anniversary with Excellence Awards Ceremony and After Party
The Award Ceremony and Anniversary Party hosted at Mana Wynwood 320 honored creators and brands defining Miami’s fashion industry.
Apr 17, 2024 · 2 Minute Read 
Miami’s influential fashion scene sparkled bright on Friday, April 12th at Mana Wynwood 320, as over 300 fashion insiders, designers, and creators gathered to recognize the innovators and leaders of the local industry. The event marked the second anniversary of Mana Fashion Services, which has dedicated the past two years building a fashion ecosystem that champions sustainability, ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
Mana Common Founder and Chairman opened the Mana Fashion Excellence Awards. Photo by World Red Eye.
The evening was hosted by Elysze Held, Miami’s fashion maven, who introduced Moishe Mana, the visionary behind Mana Common. Mana reflected on his extensive career in Miami, emphasizing his commitment to uniting and empowering the local fashion community through various initiatives.
Nine nominees received a Mana Fashion Excellence Award for their outstanding achievements across various categories. The categories represented and the recipients of the awards included: Community Impact: Sarah Akiba, Fashion Stylist: Irma Martinez, Content Creator: Jenny Lopez, Media Achievement: Kristin Sanchez, Sustainability Expert: Taryn Hipwell, Accessory Brand: La Pola by Lina Polania, Sustainable Swimwear: BelaSol, Unisex RTW Brand: Éliou, and RTW Brand: Gabriel Salcedo.
The awards ceremony was followed by the official Mana Fashion Anniversary After Party, which attracted over 500 attendees from the broader Mana Fashion community.Guests enjoyed lively entertainment by DJ Ana Boo and indulged in refreshments provided by sponsors such as Hey Hei, Truman Vodka, Joy Wallace Catering and Rain Water.
Mana Fashion Services has become a cornerstone for nurturing talent and business in the Miami fashion sector, offering commercial real estate spaces like the Creative and Designer Suites, educational workshops, Fashion Pop-Ups, and networking events. These facilities and programs are designed to support both emerging and established figures in the Miami fashion industry.
The event not only celebrated past achievements but also set a hopeful tone for the future of fashion in Miami. Watch the official recap video here.
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