Werk it Weekends: AfroSwag

It was a celebration of natural hair, melanated beauty and black excellence in fashion spaces. The AfroSwag Hair Show held at the Duke Energy Convention Center was the place to be over the weekend! Cincinnati’s most stylish showed up and showed out at this event. The models were coached by Nay Reynolds of Lavish Vixenz Modeling Agency, and some of the models from the agency were present on the runway! Featured collections from designers Kahlenbah, 2022 Buckeye Awards Best Designer Me By Lee, and Project Runway Finalist and Celebrity Designer Asha Ama, inspired the audience and left them wanting more. Cincinnati Style Report had a backstage pass to get a look at the models up close and in person, as well as front row seats to the fashion show itself! Check out the images we captured, and if you missed this year’s show, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for next year’s show, as we know creator Nzingha Byrd has a show just as spectacular coming soon!

Lavish Vixenz model Lieshia in Asha Ama

Lavish Vixenz Model Angel in Asha Ama

Model Naimah in Asha Ama


Model Parket in Me By Lee

Chief designer of Kahlenbah, Celine, readies a model for the runway

Model wears Kahlenbah

Model Naimah in Kahlenbah

Model prepares to take the runway!

Models show off their gorgeous hairstyles designed by Natural Onyx

Natural Hair designer, musician and artist Natural Onyx with her son

For more information on upcoming shows and where to find these designers, you can visit AfroSwag’s main hub for information, Sweet Sista Splash!