DALLAS - TelAve -- The fifth annual Juneteenth Fashion Show, presented by Legacy West and produced by Think Three Media, returned to the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall on June 19, welcoming more than 800 attendees despite rainy weather earlier in the day.

This year's theme, "Ubuntu: Together, We Are – Together, We Rise," celebrated unity, shared humanity and the rich cultural influence of the African diaspora through 13 designer collections, live entertainment and community celebration. The African philosophy of Ubuntu—meaning "I am because we are"—served as the inspiration for the evening, honoring Black excellence through fashion, music and culture.

A portion of the event proceeds benefited The African Think Tank, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting Africans and friends of Africa through community, business and cultural initiatives.

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Hosted by veteran media personality Lady Jade and comedian Michael Shawn, the evening featured performances by multi-platinum recording artist Cupid, "The Line Dance King," who energized the audience with fan favorites including "The Cupid Shuffle," "Flex" and "The Cookout." Olivia Ibezim of Workout OliviasWays and her line dancing crew joined the celebration during intermission and the after-show.

The runway showcased collections from 13 designers, including Tangwa by 15-year-old designer Dacyn Mofor, House of Dasha, Indigo 1745 Collective, Black Menswear, Saint Lamo, Annia Louisa Resortwear, House of E. Keyes, Crossed Hats by Mahiri Takai and more. Legacy West opened the show with a choreographed performance featuring custom hats designed by Juneteenth Fashion Show Scholarship recipient Nyilah McDaniel.

The evening also honored Akwete Tyehimba, co-owner of the Pan-African Connection, with the Juneteenth Fashion Show Legacy Award for her decades of service preserving Black history and culture in North Texas.

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Seen in attendance were celebrity makeup artist Erica Smith, City of Plano Mayor John B. Muns, Super Bowl champion Isaiah Stanback, James Thomas, Lala Johnson and numerous community leaders, influencers and creatives.

The evening concluded with models carrying flags representing countries across Africa and the Caribbean, symbolizing the interconnectedness of the African diaspora and the spirit of Ubuntu.

Think Three Media extends its appreciation to presenting sponsor Legacy West, premier sponsor Comerica Bank, Deba Douglas, Smokey John's BBQ, Luxury Mobile Experience, Stemme Floral, Cosign Studios, SweetBeat Vodka, the African American Museum of Dallas and Dallas Black Bloggers for helping make the fifth annual event a success.

For more information, visit https://thinkthreemedia.com