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The Fragrance Foundation held their Inaugural Media Connections Brunch at Melbas, the famous Harlem eatery know for it’s sumptuous southern cuisine and celebrity clientele. Held in an intimate setting, the sit down brunch was attended by 40 top brand owners, media, designers, influencers, and style makers. Celebrating New York Fashion Week and learning about the latest on the #FragranceForwardTFF initiative dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the fragrance industry.

Linda G. Levy, President of the Fragrance Foundation kicked off the networking hour by introducing brand owners Chris Collins, founder of World of Chris Collins, Teri Johnson, of the Harlem Candle Company, and Francisco Costa of Costa Brazil.

New York-1 anchor Cheryl Wills reported from the event as part of the network’s official NEW York Fashion Week coverage. Notable guests included television personality Dahiana Perez, designer and artist Rebecca Moses, Ambassador Digital’s Musa Jackson, Elle’s Kathleen Hou, WWD’s Noor Lobad, Ama Kwarteng from Coveteur, Pat Stevenson, publisher of the Harlem News Group, the New York Beacon’s Audrey J. Bernard, influencers Tiff Benson and Rosa Chang Crespo, author and fashion editor Walter Greene, El Diario’s Listeth Perez Almeida, Avril Graham, Harper’s Bazaar US, award winning journalist Jacklyn Monk, TelevisaUnivision’s Maria del Pilar Casal, Fashionsweek’s Maya Litovsky, Anne Raso of LuxLifeNYC.com and Instyle’s Pat Velasco.

To learn more about the Fragrance Foundation please visit: Fragrance.org