AFROINTL FASHION SHOWS
MARK DAVID CARTER, Impresario | Multidisciplinary Artist
• Event Planning: Conceptualized, organized, and executed over 20 high-profile fashion events, including runway shows, photo shoots, and industry expos, such as:
o Ice (Winter 1996)
o Magic, Majesty & Mystique of Fashions (Winter 1997)
o Mannequins (Summer 1998)
o The Walk of Fame (Winter 1998)
o Creme De La Creme (Summer 1999)
o Equinox (Winter 1999)
o Blaque Taboo (Summer 2000)
o Illusions (Winter 2000)
o Sweetest Hangover (Summer 2001)
o Reality - 007 Fashion Odyssey (Winter 2001)
o Haute Transitions (Summer 2002)
o The Chill Factor Of Hair & Fashions (Winter 2002)
o Total Gravity (Summer 2003)
o Photoshoot: Close Up On Fashion & Beauty (Winter 2003)
o Revolution: Evolve In Style (Winter 2004)
o Fashion Casino (Summer 2005)
o High Voltage (Winter 2005)
o Fashion Carnival International (Summer 2006)
o Portfolio (Winter 2006)
o Photogenico ReUnion Event (Winter 2013)
o Cirque De Fashions (Summer 2014)
o MetroSalonPro Beauty & Barber Industry Expo (Fall 2014)
• Client & Designer Relations: Fostered relationships with clients and designers, including Mrs. Folorunso Alakija (Nigeria), Kofi Ansah (Ghana), and Ron Hodges (New York).
• Brand Management: Built the IBFA brand, increasing its visibility and influence within the fashion industry through strategic marketing and event production.
• Fundraising & Sponsorship: Secured sponsorships and donations to fund events, contributing to the financial sustainability of the organization.
• Team Leadership: Directed a team of professionals, including models, designers, and production staff, to ensure the successful execution of each event.