BLACK ORCHID
BUSY GIRL
The showcased collection is aimed towards breaking stereotypes about Muslim and ethnic women, the artistic elements will include the model’s distinctive looks, performances and clothing. Busy Girl is an extension line that focuses on showing the strength of diverse women through badass fashion, sharp styling and designative looks.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Black Orchid is a brand based in Toronto created by Shahad Mahdi. She founded because she found a need for positive representation for ethnic and Muslim women in the media and fashion industry, with it she tries to tell the stories of those women who feel underrepresented otherwise. Black Orchid has found great popularity especially in Toronto because the brand’s values align with the city’s diversity and tolerance.
Black Orchid has been around for about 2 years and has appeared in CBC local and national news, Flare Magazine, Metro News and many others. Shahad decided to create an extension line that focuses on showing the bad of diverse women.
PARTNERS
Runway Partners
Lashgod
Hair Direction
Makeup Direction
Event Partners
Promise
David Cash