The 3rd Annual Bay Area Black Fashion Expo is one of the highlights of Bay Street Emeryville's annual Juneteenth Celebration, featuring more than ten local black fashion designers. Mika McCants, owner and CEO of Spoiled Boutique, is the creative force behind this Juneteenth celebration that celebrates culture, creativity and community. In addition to the fashion show, guests were treated to beauty showcases, live music, dance performances and nearly 100 Black-owned businesses and vendors.
While Juneteenth became a federal holiday just five years ago, Bay Area communities have been celebrating the watershed event for over 80 years.
On Saturday and beyond, more celebrations are planned across the Bay Area.
Models wearing clothing from DA+AF show off their line after walking the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â A model wearing a design from Brick House Accessories walks the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â Models wearing outfits from, left-right, Spoiled Boutique, Nikki Designs and Nikki Designs walk the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â A model wearing a design from Brick House Accessories walks the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â VIP guests seem to enjoy the looks of a model wearing a design from Proper Fashion walks the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â A model wearing clothing from James Head Design walks the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â Models wearing designs, left to right, Brick House Accessories, On the Runway, and Proper Fashion walk the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â A model wearing a design from Brick House Accessories walks the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â A model wearing an outfit from Nikki Designs walks the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â Heels Dance troupe performs during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â A model wearing an outfit from Nikki Designs walks the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â Models wearing a design from, left to right, Proper Fashion, LeSweetz Boutique, and Proper Fashion, walk the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â A model wearing a design from Dope IRL walks the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â A model wearing clothing from Audrey B Designs walks the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â Models wearing clothing from DA+AF wait to walk the runway during a Bay Area Black Fashion Expo show to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Emeryville, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)Â
— Photos by D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group
