Model Jordon Delehant seated in club chair wearing a button up shirt, vest, and gold jewelry photographed by Alex Todd
Model Bianca Alonzo in hammock wearing sequin suit and large sunglasses photographed by Alex Todd

fashion arts fund PROVIDEs CATALYZING SUPPORT TO KANSAS CITY FASHION DESIGNERS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, and seminars.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Our scholarships assist promising Kansas City natives in their pursuit of fashion-related post secondary degrees. More info.

MENTORSHIPS

Our mentorships help Kansas City fashion entrepreneurs identify their challenges and connect with appropriate mentors. More info.

SEMINARS

Our seminars provide emerging Kansas City fashion designers critical introductory information and resources. More info.

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TEISHA BARBER, CO-FOUNDER, CEO, AND PRESIDENT, KANSAS CITY FASHION WEEK

JUSTIN BETANCOURT, FASHION COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

STEPHANIE CARLO, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FASHION DESIGN, ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

ELLIOT CARLYLE, PRESIDENT, CURRENTLY GLOBAL

JENNIFER LAPKA, STARTUP CONSULTANT, FASHION ARTS FUND

JERMAINE REED, MANAGING PARTNER, KGR CONSULTANTS

PATRICIA SHIPP, FASHION INDUSTRY CONSULTANT

PHIL WILLOUGHBY, CO-FOUNDER, KANSAS CITY FASHION WEEK

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