Past Events Archives • MansaWear

Ghanaian Emojis–Kente Cloth & Adinkra Symbols

May 8, 2019February 13, 2019 by Nita

Please join me at this free, fun and interactive “talking fabrics” presentation on Wednesday at the downtown public library! Rochester’s Central Library is celebrating Black History Month by exploring Kente cloth and Adinkra symbols, two Ghanaian fabrics that function as a language. As Egyptians used hieroglyphics and Millennials use emojis to communicate, Ghanaians use textile weaves and fabric …

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An Artist Affair… It’s Yours to create. Your style. Your fashion statement.

May 28, 2018June 1, 2017 by Nita

An April 28, 2017, MansaWear was one of the 8 artists invited by the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) of Rochester to present their artwork during its annual gala … An Artist Affair. Each artist displayed their work on large banquet-style tables and provided diners an option to bid on the original artwork displayed. MansaWear featured table …

Cheo-Ana Jacket Spotted at Woerner Kollmorgen Awards

May 28, 2018May 5, 2017 by Nita

MansaWear’s Cheo-Ana jacket was worn by Nydia Padilla-Rodriguez, recipient of the 2017 Woerner Kollmorgen Community Service Award on Thursday, April 27th at Nazareth College. It was such an honor to see to Nydia greeting her guest in a MansaWear design, but the zenith of my gratitude was when she informed the audience where she purchased the jacket …

White Night on Park Ave

May 28, 2018April 14, 2016 by Nita

MansaWear is once again participating in Trillium Health’s “Turn the Avenue White for a Night” on Thursday, May 5th from 6:00 -8:00 PM. Participating Park Avenue Merchants not only decorate their stores in white, but a portion of all sales made during that period are donated to Trillium Health to support its HIV/AIDS and other …

Valentine Red

May 28, 2018February 9, 2015 by Nita

Nothing says be my Valentine’s than this MansaWear red Rolled Neck Jacket. Now open from 12 am to 2:30 pm Tues to Fri. #custommadeclothing #spend$100gift$20 #handmade accessory #shoplocal #Rochester #MansaWear

Chocolate and Wine Valentine’s Reception

May 28, 2018February 6, 2015 by Nita

Join us on Saturday Feb 7th for our annual Chocolate & Wine Valentine’s reception. Be the first to see our newly-arrived fabrics and 2014/15 collection. Meet and mingle with new and old friends during MansaWear’s annual Valentine’s reception. We are proudly featuring hand-knitted fine jewelry by Seattle designer Dedrea. Your 20% discount is applicable on any in-store item, including Dedrea’s elegant pieces.

MansaWear at Fashion Underground Runway Show

May 28, 2018October 3, 2014 by Nita

MansaWear unveils the 2014/2015 Collection and introduces the men’s line on Saturday, October 18th during Fashion Week of Rochester’s Fashion Underground Show. We look forward to seeing you there as well as during the boutique crawl on Sunday, October 19th. Place your order for any outfit you see on the runway during the Boutique Crawl: …

Art of Styling Event …

May 28, 2018April 19, 2014 by Nita

Join MansaWear and four other local entrepreneurs in celebrating the beautiful, fashionable, healthy and wealthy you in a networking event hosted by Waddell & Reed on May 4, 2014 from 2-5PM at the Perkins Mansion, 494 East Avenue, Rochester, NY

AAUW Branch Dinner, Guest Speaker

May 28, 2018March 30, 2014 by Nita

Looking forward to being the Dinner Guest Speaker at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on April 8th. Hope to see you there, if you are in Rochester.