From July 7–11, 2025, Barcelona will as soon as once more host Blacksmoke, the fashion-meets-culture initiative based by Audrey Jackson, mom of the late Bashar “Pop Smoke” Jackson. The artist had a aptitude for vogue and a love for design. Set on the Bau, Centre Universitari d’Arts i Disseny, the week-long expertise blends vogue, training, and cultural connection, with the disclosing of the model’s newest capsule assortment, Shukrani.
What many won’t know: Pop Smoke, the ‘What You recognize About Love’ singer, was half Jamaican. His Jamaican mom, Ms. Audrey Jackson, proudly carries these roots, and so they’re very a lot on the forefront of Blacksmoke’s mission. The identify Shukrani, that means “gratitude” in Swahili, frames this yr’s launch as a tribute to Pop Smoke’s reminiscence and the artistic energy of cultural satisfaction.
Led by Artistic Director Javier Valencia, the brand new assortment channels the power Pop Smoke dropped at the world: daring, unfiltered, and globally related. Alongside the style showcase, the week consists of pupil consultations, workshops for rising designers, and a ultimate runway presentation that includes Blacksmoke items alongside native expertise.
Having made its mark throughout New York, Portugal, and Valencia, Blacksmoke’s journey continues to encourage younger voices in vogue. Whether or not on the runway or within the classroom, Audrey Jackson retains her son’s spirit alive, firmly rooted within the tradition that formed him.
Extra information and registration: www.BlackSmokeCollection.com/barcelona
