INDIANAPOLIS — Before Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration wraps up this weekend, IBE is going out in style with Indiana Passion 4 Fashion Week.
Saturday, the nonprofit is hosting its annual fashion show, and it's proud to showcase inclusivity on the runway.
"We accept everybody because we don't know what everybody is good at," said founder Nicole René, who said her mission is to help bridge the gap between business, fashion and beauty events.
All week long, dozens of models of all ages and experience have taken advantage of events to build their portfolios. Saturday, they'll be among nearly two dozen local designers.
"We want people to come dressed fashion-forward, we want people to have fun, and it's going to a tribute to 50 years of hip-hop and fashion and beauty this year," René said.
Even when the spotlight fades, René is dedicated to using her platform to shine a light on issues that aren't as glamourous, from domestic violence to bullying.
Passion 4 Fashion Week teaches body positivity, confidence and the importance of protecting mental health.
You can check the models out in action Saturday, July 15 at 4:30 p.m. They will be at the Indiana Convention Center with the Fashion Show in Hall F and the Style Zone in Hall H.