On Saturday, May 4th, the ‘My Cultural Style 2024’ exhibition was officially opened at The Mall Wood Green by Cultural Style Week founder, Candy-Ellie Graham, and the Mayor of Haringey, Mayor Lester Buxton.

The vibrant ‘My Cultural Style 2024’ exhibition, supported by The Mall Wood Green, showcases Cultural Style Week participants and Haringey residents sharing their rich cultural narratives through vivid imagery captured within and around The Mall.

The opening ceremony commenced with speeches from Cultural Style Week founder Candy-Ellie Graham and Mall Wood Green manager, Samantha Davidson.

The multifaceted display includes summaries alongside imagery on the outward-facing side, inviting visitors to discover the captivating tales behind their attire, woven with passion and pride.

On the inward-facing side, even more amazing photographs from Cultural Style Week brand participants, brand ambassadors and Cultural Leads, including Shabbir Mellick from Pakistan, Robert Phillips from Scotland, and Kamila Erkaboyeva for Uzbekistan, further enrich the experience.

Mayor Buxton was guided through the exhibition by Cultural Style Week founder Candy-Ellie Graham, where he had the opportunity to meet some of the participants and learn more about their cultural expressions through fashion and personal style.

Speaking of the launch and exhibition, founder Candy Ellie Graham said:

“I am immensely grateful to The Mall Wood Green for their unwavering support in bringing ‘My Cultural Style 2024’ to life. Their collaboration has provided a vibrant platform for cultural expression, fostering understanding and unity within our community. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all the participants whose diverse narratives have illuminated this exhibition, showcasing the beauty and richness of our cultural diversity.”

Pictured on panel: Cultural Style Week Namibian brand ambassador Jorokee.

Sisters Medina and Sabrina shared their experience in being part of the project celebrating their Kazakh heritage.

Cultural Style Week Romanian brand ambassador Alexandra, with Candy-Ellie Graham and Mayor Buxton.

Author Priyajit Debsarkar attended to represent his wife Sreeparna and daughter Prapti who took part to celebrate their Indian heritage.

Caribbean project participants Pavel and Marcus who celebrated their Trinbagonian and St Lucian heritage.

A new feature for this year’s installation is the selfie stand with QR codes to watch videos of ‘My Cultural Style’ participants from 2022 to 2024.

Visitors can pop along and scan the QR code to find out more. In the videos, participants detail the meaning behind their attire, the rich history, and more.

Cultural Style Week brand Ambassador Richmond Osei and and Cultural lead Charlie Buckle, proudly demonstrated how to locate Charlie’s video.

Mayor Buxton tested out this new addition and enjoyed the video by Nova Marseline, Cultural Style Week’s Indonesian brand ambassador.

You are invited

The exhibition is open to all during Mall Wood Green’s opening hours.

We warmly invite you not only to explore and reflect but also to actively engage in the celebration.

Head on over to The Mall, Wood Green, read the stories, admire the beauty of cultural style and share the vibe. Free entry!

Address: The Mall, 159 High Rd, London N22 6YQ

Times: Open daily until 8pm

About Cultural Style Week

The international Cultural Style Week movement, founded by Candy-Ellie Graham, invites individuals from all walks of life to embrace and honour their heritage through fashion and personal style. From 21-27 May, a global call resonates, inviting participants to embody the diversity they seek by wearing their heritage and sharing their vibrant expressions online with #culturalstyleweek