Complex Hosts Its First-Ever NYFW Event

Last Friday (September 6th), Complex officially merged into the fashion game. The media and entertainment company hosted its first-ever New York Fashion Week (NYFW) event in collaboration with the award-inning fashion label Who Decides War. Attendees were able to check out a pop-gallery that showcased a retrospective look at Who Decides War’s journey from 2018 to today. The event also included an exclusive reveal of the brand’s new collaboration with the iconic streetwear company known for its leather jackets and distinctive blend of edge, vibrancy and embellishments, Pelle Pelle. The collaboration is extremely special considering the fact that it marks Pelle Pelle’s first ever design parternship with another brand. With both brands having a meticulous attention to detail and fondness for full embroidery and diamanté appliqué, the collaboration highlights landmarks of New York City, prolific figures, and a level of craftsmanship that could only be the result of a union such as this one between Who Decides War and Pelle Pelle. After the gallery exhibition concluded, there was a live discussion with Who Decides War founders Tela D’Amore and Ev Bravado, hosted by Idea Generation (a content series that highlights the journeys, creative processes, and insights of influential figures across various industries). The enlightening conversation was moderated by Complex’s Chief Content Officer Noah Callahan-Bever. In the course of the discussion, presented by Lexus, D’Amore and Bravado talked about the evolution of Who Decides War, its cultural impact and the brand’s future plans. An event of this magnitude brought out some big names. Celebrity and VIP guests including celebrity jeweler Greg Yuna, Afrobeats sensation Libianca, viral celebrity podcaster Bobbi Althoff, former NBA player Austin Rivers, and many more attended the experience. Check out some photos from the event below!

1. Aisha Fariba & Kayla Blanks

2. Taylor & Kendall Washington

3. Kojo Mensah-Bonsu & Pops Mensah-Bonsu

4. Tina Turtle

5. Ty Fontaine

6. Destiny Cooper, Bobbi Althoff & Attilia Lee

7. Bobbi Althoff

8. Emoni Ali

9. Abimbola Ayomedi

10. Aura Itsauraky

11. Leaf Mclean

12. Kristin Manu

13. Raheem Taylor Parks

14. Leo, Tristin, Asadi and Zay Cameron

15. Official Metro

16. Remo, Greg Yuna, Michelle Silvo Williams & Sarah Lomedico

17. Johnny Snipes, Bizzy Rivera & Kevin Herrera

18. Saint Harris & Trenton

19. Valentino Benacchio & Nasir Figueroa

20. Jaylen Ward

21. Bobby Goodwin, Sonya Shahid, Quinn Goteky, Joel Abreu & Aaron Fields

22. Kace B. Robinson, Amy Haford & Leah 2K

23. Michael Monahan

24. Lucious Furman & Layton Lamell

25. Shawn Smith, Armani White, Will Face Joey & LV DUB

26. Wesley & Luisa Villafane

27. Austin Rivers

28. Greg Yuna

29. Jared Muros

30. Who Decides War Founders Ev Bravado & Tela D'Amore

31. Admiring Their Work

32. Look At The Detail

33. An Experience

34. Pieces

35. A Hot Ticket

36. The First Of Many