unice Johnson was a true fashion icon and along with her husband John Johnson, inspired generations. Together they created Ebony magazine and later Jet Magazine and in the process, established a cultural phenomenon for people of color.

In South Florida, Macy's celebrated the life and contributions of Eunice Johnson. The grand event titled Inspiring Beauty: Fifty Years of Ebony Fashion Fair showcased the world of fashion ‘Ebony style’, while also honoring Eunice Johnson, her vision, and her Ebony Fashion Fair traveling fashion show.

The incomparable Ebony Fashion Fair has been a fixture in the fashion world for decades. This legendary show was the world's largest traveling fashion show and beloved by a broad, diverse audience through the United States and across the world. Although currently not touring as an active runway show, its fashions are now being celebrated in select Macy's stores around the United States.

These gallant celebrations honoring the Ebony Fashion Fair include an extensive and elaborate display of iconic, one-of-a-kind fashions from decades past. As depicted in our photographs, the unique styles and diversity of designer wear certainly insured Fashion Fair's status on the world stage. At the luxurious event held in Macy's Aventura, Jazz saxophonist and Florida native Jon Saxx graced the celebration with his melodious sounds as a backdrop to the elegant atmosphere. Partygoers were enthusiastic to have themselves professionally photographed and their faces placed on the iconic cover of Ebony Magazine as a commemorative take home gift.