Echelon Noir Productions is dedicated to elevating Black spaces by crafting premier activations and experiences that honor and amplify the authenticity of our culture. With a special focus on the fashion and beauty industries, we strive to create meaningful connections, celebrate excellence, and inspire through innovative storytelling and impactful engagement.
Set during Met Gala weekend on Friday, May 1, 2026, the second annual Black Hair Reimagined: The New Era of Beauty will be a runway-style, collective showcase where Black hair artists join together to present their artistry on the industry’s leading Black models. Continuing the legacy of Black hair shows, we seek to exhibit the industry’s top hair and makeup artists, stylists, and models. It is our goal to celebrate the beauty of Black hair, while amplifying the power of unity across beauty in fashion, music, and film. The elevated runway show will be presented to an A-list audience of beauty and fashion editors, influencers, and celebrities.
The inaugural 2025 show, hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross in a Financial
District skyscraper, was hailed as "A living exhibition of
artistry, ancestry, culture and collective power" by major media
outlets including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Essence, Paper Magazine,
and Ebony.
We are seeking funding to produce the show and film content. Funding will be used to secure venue for the show, production cost and to film.
Black creatives drive innovation and trends in the beauty industry, but are often underrepresented in leadership, brand partnerships, and spaces of recognition. By funding The Hair Show, you would be a major contributor in honoring their impact, while creating a space and opportunity for these creatives to bring their art to the world.
You would be helping to:
• Highlight emerging talent
• Build trust and alignment between beauty brands and Black
creatives
• Align with leading voices in Black beauty
• Be apart of a purpose-driven experience
Our first show generated over 500 story and in-feed posts across Instagram and TikTok — including key VIPs, influencers, industry leaders, and prominent publications — totaling 125.3M media impressions.
We are seeking to elevate the and expand this season.
Thank you!
ENP
