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Empowering Black Women Through Fashion: Vanna Black x Yayá Muxima Carnival 2025
We're uniting Afrocentric haute couture with Bahia's powerful women-led Samba Reggae movement to create economic opportunities through fashion. Help us empower 50 Black women to learn professional fashion production while creating stunning carnival costumes for Salvador's legendary celebration.
In the vibrant heart of Salvador, Bahia, something revolutionary is taking shape. Vanna Black, an Afrocentric haute couture fashion label, is joining forces with Yayá Muxima, a transformative women's Samba Reggae collective, to create more than just carnival costumes – we're crafting futures.
The Power of Partnership
IG: @yayamuxima
Yayá Muxima isn't just a band – it's a movement. Over 100 Black women strong, this enterprise brings together:
- A dynamic percussion band preserving traditional rhythms
- Multiple dance collectives celebrating our culture
- The powerful Kizomba das Yabás collective
- The groundbreaking Rainhas Gedein collective
- The body-positive Vai Ter Gorda movement
Vanna Black reimagines luxury through an Afrocentric lens, creating haute couture that honors our heritage while building economic opportunities. We believe fashion can be a catalyst for social change when rooted in cultural traditions.
IG: @vannablackatelier
Photo by, Nay Marie. IG: @adornedintaji
Our Vision
Photo by Elka Samuels Smith, IG: @divinerhythmnyc
This Carnival 2025 collaboration will:
- Train 50 women in professional fashion production
- Create 250 stunning carnival costumes (5 looks per woman)
- Establish a sustainable fashion education program
- Build lasting economic opportunities
- Preserve and celebrate our cultural heritage
The Impact
Your support directly empowers:
- Economic independence through skilled craftsmanship
- Preservation of cultural traditions
- Professional development in fashion production
- Community-based business opportunities
- Intergenerational knowledge transfer
How Your Donation Helps
$7,500 Goal Breakdown:
- $2,500: Materials for 250 carnival costume pieces
- $3,500: Fair participant training stipends
- $600: Essential equipment and tools
- $400: Workshop space and utilities
Every contribution makes a difference:
- $50 provides materials for one complete costume
- $100 supports one woman's training stipend
- $250 funds a complete set of professional sewing tools
- $500 sponsors five women's full carnival looks
Timeline & Updates
Photo by Elka Samuels Smith, IG: @divinerhythmnyc
We'll share regular updates on:
- Workshop progress and training milestones
- Costume creation process
- Participant stories and testimonials
- Final carnival celebrations
December 2024:
- Initial workshops begin
- Basic skills training
- Material selection
January 2025:
- Production training intensifies
- Pattern making workshops
- Specialized technique development
February 2025:
- Final costume assembly
- Dress rehearsals
- Community celebrations
Carnival 2025:
- Grand debut of handcrafted costumes
- Community Showcase
- Celebration of achievement
Why This Matters
This isn't just about creating beautiful carnival costumes – it's about breaking cycles of dependency and building pathways to economic freedom. When we invest in women's skills and creativity, we invest in:
- Family stability
- Community strength
- Cultural preservation
- Economic independence
- Generational change
Join Our Movement
Your support helps write a new chapter in the story of Black women's empowerment in Bahia. Together, we're not just preserving culture – we're creating opportunities that will echo through generations.
Share Our Story
Help us spread the word by:
- Sharing this campaign with your network
- Following our journey on social media
- Joining our community of supporters
Thank You
Every donation, share, and word of encouragement brings us closer to our goal. Thank you for being part of this transformative journey.
Organiser
Havanna Fisher
Organiser
New York, NY