Celebrate 15 Years of Vibrant Tanzanian Style on Saturday at a Downtown Runway Party

Downtown Raleigh is trading its usual Saturday night casual for front-row fashion and bold, handcrafted color.

Local boutique NASHONA marks its 15th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, with an intimate evening of runway style, sips, and private shopping in the heart of downtown. Known for pairing modern silhouettes with vibrant 100% wax cotton kangas and kitenges from Tanzania, the Hargett Street staple is transforming its space into a full-on fashion showcase.

VIP ticket holders get early entry at 5 p.m. for an exclusive shopping hour and curated welcome basket before doors open to all guests at 6 p.m. Models hit the runway at 6:30 p.m., and a portion of every sale goes directly toward supporting the Shalom Orphanage in Karatu, Tanzania.

📍 NASHONA – 21 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601
📅 Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 | 6-8 p.m. (5 p.m. VIP entry)
💰 Tickets start at $59.20
📎 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-in-style-nashonas-anniversary-fashion-show-tickets-2002765213667 | https://www.nashona.com/

Break out your boldest outfit because standard downtown all-black attire isn’t going to cut it here. Plus, upgrading your wardrobe feels way better when it doubles as a good deed.

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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