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flag In January 2026, Ghanaian designer Victor Reginald Bob Abbey-Hart, mentored by Michelle Ngonmo, debuted at Milan Fashion Week, highlighting ongoing efforts to advance Black talent in Italy’s fashion industry.

flag Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian founder of the Afrofashion Association, has spent a decade advancing Black and diverse talent in Italy’s fashion industry, supporting 3,000 creatives and helping 92 achieve sustainable careers. flag Her initiatives, including the Black Carpet Awards and the We Are Made in Italy program, gained traction after global racial justice movements but faced setbacks due to economic pressures and fading industry interest. flag Sustained partnerships with institutions like the Italian National Fashion Chamber and figures such as Anna Wintour have kept momentum alive. flag In January 2026, Ghanaian designer Victor Reginald Bob Abbey-Hart, mentored by Ngonmo, made his Milan Fashion Week debut, drawing praise from industry leaders. flag Despite progress, systemic barriers persist, and advocates stress that lasting inclusion requires ongoing commitment beyond symbolic efforts.

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