Love of Urban Design® (LOUD) Will Celebrate Local Black Fashion Designers, Artists, Creatives and The Culture During Black Art Week/ LOUD™ Week Dec. 2 - 9, 2023

Official Art of Black/Black Miami Art Week event series with the Greater Miami Beaches Convention Center
LOUD™ WEEK will bring Miami Art Week to Coral Gables this year
EVENT TICKETS/RSVP: https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/events
PHOTOS & MEDIA ASSETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v5bCyJftIxEljx537OipABun7IKUbPNY
MIAMI– LOUD Love of Urban Design® will host LOUD™ Week 2023 during this year’s Miami Art Week to spotlight and celebrate Black artists, exhibits and art initiatives represented locally and abroad featuring significant works inspired by Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and beyond with a series of thought-provoking art activations, industry panels, brunch parties, social networking events, pop-up shops and a major fashion & art runway show from Dec. 2 - 9th, 2023 in Miami, Fla.
LOUD™ Week will provide unforgettable social vibes that creates the ultimate atmosphere for Black & Brown creatives during this year’s Art Basel/Miami Art Week with eight curated art and fashion events. This annual celebration of African, Caribbean, and Latin American art and culture will take place from Saturday, December 2nd to Saturday, December 9th, showcasing an eclectic mix of fashion, art and cutting-edge activations that will captivate the hearts and minds of art enthusiasts visiting Miami for Art Basel 2023.
The main fashion and art show hosted by LOUD™ during LOUD™ Week 2023 will include four new collections from local fashion brands including F + F GAINS Athleisure, COOL Creative, the House of Postiche, and South Florida Fashion Academy. “We’re excited to host a variety of events during the Art Basel season and celebrate the creatives of our culture. Our curated art, fashion and social events will bring together Miami’s top urban creatives and uplift cultural and artistic manifestations of the brown and black communities. LOUD™ is dedicated to hosting and producing events in Miami that enable urban creatives to thrive,” said Karine Melissa, founder and CEO of Love of Urban Design® (LOUD).
Celebrating art by emerging and internationally renowned Black and Afro-Latina artists and creatives in Miami is finally coming to the forefront of Art Basel thanks to LOUD™. “This year’s artwork and fashion from Black creatives inspired by Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and social and economic equality. Guests who partake in this year’s LOUD™ Week events will discover captivating Black art while gaining insight to their stories and perspective in Miami’s vibrant metropolis. It’s our mission to expand and support the artistic landscape of the Black diaspora here in Miami,” Melissa said.
Over the past decade, LOUD™ has created a powerful Black art, fashion and culturally relevant community with a digital global reach of 2.3 million people. To date, the LOUD™ organization has produced renowned fashion and art events that spotlight and uplift local Black creatives based in South Florida. “Love of Urban Design has spent the past 10 years fostering a platform, community and resource center for Black creatives and this year’s Miami Art Week events will be the biggest and best thus far,” Melissa said.
This year’s LOUD™ Week event schedule will feature Black and Afro-Latina creatives from Miami and Atlanta that are impactful and pivotal change makers and culture leaders in Miami and beyond. This year is particularly special because LOUD Love of Urban Design® is an official ART of Black event with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau to help scale and uplift this year’s series of Black art exhibits and events. “Our LOUD™ Week events are a part of the official Art of Black events celebrated by the GMCVB and we’re ecstatic to be working with one of Miami’s biggest and most noteworthy organizations to further elevate our events and artists,” Melissa continued.
This year’s LOUD™ Week will also include a charity fundraiser for Fashion For Charity in which LOUD™ will donate a portion of event proceeds that will ultimately enable fashion turning into a force for good that supports programs and resources for local fashion designers and creatives.
Apply for Press Passes: https://form.jotform.com/karinemelissa/loudpresspass
***** Press passes will be approved by our team by Dec. 1st, 2023.
Influencers and celebrities who would like to RSVP for LOUD™’s main fashion and art show event (12/6), please email Samantha@Savory-PR.com requesting a guest pass.

LOUD Love of Urban Design® X Art of Black Schedule of Events
December 02, 2023 - December 09, 2023
Saturday, December 2, 2023 - LOUD™ Week Model Casting & Bootcamp
Location: Center of Black Innovation (937 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Time: 9AM - 4PM
Event details: Model casting with LOUD™ Week for Dec. 6th Fashion & Art Show. Attendees can also partake in a ticketed model bootcamp focusing on movement and runway techniques hosted by Fitness + Financial Gains, model coach Kaye Cox and Miami ballet dancer, Iman C. Digital Photography for models will be available (ticketed)
Model Casting RSVP: https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/event-details/loud-model-casting
Model bootcamp tickets: https://artbaselmodelfitworkshop.eventbrite.com
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - #LOUD™ Week Kick-Off Brunch Party Hosted by Boss Babes of South Florida
Location: Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar at Aventura Mall (19565 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180)
Kickoff time: 11:30 AM
Event details: Join other local Miami boss babes for this kick-off brunch social event as you enjoy immaculate vibes with music over a delicious brunch. *Complimentary gift bags will be provided for guests.
Tickets available online ($20 + brunch tab): https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/event-details/loud-x-boss-babes-of-south-florida-brunch-party
Monday, December 4th, 2023 - Virtual Event
Location: Instagram & YouTube
Event Details: Social Media Interviews with #LOUDWeek Creatives on @loveofurbandesign Instagram LIVE and LOUD Love of Urban Design® YouTube Channel
Time: 9 AM to 9 PM
Learn more: https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/event-details/live-on-youtube-loud-interviews
Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 2023 Roots & Revival: An Artistic Journey through Miami Gardens
Location: Co-Space: Co-Work & Content Creation Studio located at 17560 NW 27th Ave STE 105, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Event details: Join the only Miami Art Week event taking place in Miami Gardens and listen to a captivating panel conversation about culture, art, beauty, fashion and entertainment while enjoying lite bites and wine. Guests can also enjoy a unique art activation and shop a pop-up shop from local Black Miami fashion, beauty, lifestyle and art brands.
Tickets available for sale online ($25): https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/event-details/roots-revival-an-artistic-journey-through-miami-gardens
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 [MAIN EVENT] - LOUD™ Week Fashion Show, Art Activation and Pop-Up Marketplace
Location: Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen (65 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Time: Doors open at 6 PM
Event details: Guests can enjoy a captivating runway fashion show from designers showcasing new fashion collections from F + F Gains Athleisure, COOL® Creative, South Florida Fashion Academy, and House of Postiche. In addition, more than 20 creative artists will be displaying/selling artwork and several fashion/beauty/lifestyle brands will be selling products at our vendor pop-up shop.
Red Carpet/Step-and-Repeat will take place from 6 PM to 7PM with Marketplace and LIVE Painting.
7:30 PM - Fashion Show featuring four innovative fashion brands
8PM to 9PM - She J Hercules from 99 Jamz will provide the vibes while you Sip & Shop in the LOUD™ Marketplace
300 attendees (mix of 200 standing and 50-100 seats)
Tickets available for sale online (GA & VIP): https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/event-details/loud-fashion-show-art-activation-and-marketplace
Thursday, December 7, 2023 - #LOUDWeek The Art of Scaling Panel for all Creative Arts, Beauty, and Entertainment Industries
Location: The Camp Gallery - 791 NE 125th St, North Miami, FL 33161
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Event details: Whether you're an artist or in the beauty, fashion, or entertainment industries, this industry panel with successful Miami entrepreneurs and industry leaders will have a powerful conversion about how to scale and monetize in the creative industry.
Host/Moderator: Jessyka Castillo, founder/CEO of F + F Gains
Panel guests include Nicki Nou, Founder of Curls Dynasty, LaToya Stirrup, Founder of Kazmaleje, and Barbara Perpignan, Celebrity and Athlete Brand Manager.
Tickets ($25): https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/event-details/loud-art-of-scaling-panel-for-creative-arts-industry-professionals
Friday, December 8, 2023 - Capital One Cafe x LOUD™ Fireside Chat
Location: Capital One Cafe in Miracle Mile located at 50 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
Time: 12 PM to 3 PM
Event details: Enjoy a riveting fireside chat/panel with successful industry experts, thought leaders, coaches, brand builders, and founders during this intimate fireside chat. *Complimentary refreshments will be served.
FREE RSVP: https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/event-details/capital-one-cafe-fireside-chat-with-special-guests
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - CLOSING #LOUDWeek FINALE Brunch & Block Party in Collaboration with COOL® Creative
Location: COOL® Creative Wynwood Storefront: 300 NE 62 St., Miami, FL 33138
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Event details: During this epic indoor & outdoor block party & brunch at the COOL® Creative retail store in Wynwood, attendees can network, socialize and enjoy a comprehensive art pop-up from local Black artists and fashion/beauty/art/lifestyle brands while enjoying brunch and mimosas with other local Black and Brown creatives, influencers, media members and more. Live curated music will be provided by Girls Make Beats (Non-profit empowering girls to become the next generation of female DJs and producers). Brunch provided by celebrity Chef Erin Hawkins.
Online brunch tickets ($50): https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/event-details/cool-creative-x-loud-finale-brunch-party
LOUD™ Week 2023 official sponsors include Karine Melissa Enterprises, Sold by Nandy, The Joy of Design, We Think Loud, Life to the 9’s, Boss Babes of South Florida, Freckleberry, Bay 13 Brewery, COOL Creative, Capital One Café, Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade County, South Florida Fashion Academy, CoSpace Co-Working and Content Creation Studio, Center for Black Innovation, V Collectiv, Creativ Magazine, Curls Dynasty, Fitness + Financial Gains, Kazmaleje, House of Postiche, and Litwicks Candle.

Do you want to partake in/collaborate with this year’s LOUD™ Week?
INTERESTED PARTIES MUST APPLY ONLINE:
Artist Registration: https://form.jotform.com/karinemelissa/artists
Fashion Designer Registration: https://form.jotform.com/karinemelissa/runway-registration
Vendor Registration: https://form.jotform.com/karinemelissa/loudvendors
Sponsor Registration: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/89Z7NWJGDA6KC/checkout/D2LDGPG3CZGHKWN5OGXPKM7P
ABOUT LOUD Love of Urban Design®
LOUD Love of Urban Design® is an incubator and production company fostering a community dedicated to celebrating and uplifting creatives of the Black culture throughout South Florida and beyond. Headquartered in Miami and originally founded by Dr. Karine Melissa with co-owners Nandy Gelin, Tamara Smith, and KJP Enterprises, LOUD™ events and programs are where Black & Brown creatives get LOUD™ with their art. LOUD™ is a leading innovator in the art and fashion show sector with over a decade of experience of producing, hosting, promoting and platforming collective intellectual achievements of Black and Brown creatives in the art, fashion, accessory design, literary arts, cinematography, photography, culinary arts, beauty artistry, visual arts, decorative arts, design, performing arts, and DIY design sectors. To learn more about LOUD™ or to join the community as a partner, sponsor, vendor or member, please visit https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/loudweek. Follow LOUD™ on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/loveofurbandesign), Twitter (https://twitter.com/loveurbandesign), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/loveofurbandesign) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru4Y4FYvNlJp4iNOYgsHsw). Learn more about the LOUD™ team online: https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/team-loud.

LOUD™ Media Kit: https://www.loveofurbandesign.com/_files/ugd/d4ee98_9ed2e84a2cc7454eb376c7ecb5b0c58d.pdf
MEDIA CONTACT
Samantha@Savory-PR.com I 305.582.5997
info@loveofurbandesign.com I 786.248.1297
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