FEDÚ Presents The People’s Gala: A 9-Year Milestone Celebration of Excellence in Every Thread, Cultural Legacy, and Luxurious Style
New York, NY (October 2, 2025) Luxury fashion house FEDÚ, founded by visionary designer Ilbert Sanchez, announces The People’s Gala, an exclusive cultural celebration marking the brand’s 9-year anniversary. Taking place on Black Friday, November 28th, 2025, at The Mezzanine, one of Manhattan’s premier event venues in the Financial District; this milestone evening will bring together leaders in fashion, sports, entertainment, and culture for a Met Gala–inspired night of style and sophistication. The theme for this year’s Gala is Black Dandyism, a nod to heritage, excellence, and unapologetic self-expression. Inspired by the elegance and cultural brilliance of the 2025 Met Gala itself, The People’s Gala by FEDÚ continues the spirit of celebration, creativity, and legacy; reimagined through the lens of FEDÚ’s vision.
This Gala also represents a historic introduction. Formerly known as Garçon Couture, the brand has reemerged as FEDÚ; a name that signifies excellence, legacy, and cultural influence. The rebrand marks a turning point, positioning the house on a larger stage with a vision to expand its impact, visibility, and community connection. “For nine years, we’ve poured excellence into every thread,” says Ilbert Sanchez, founder and creative director of FEDÚ. “With our rebrand and The People’s Gala, we are entering a new chapter…one that celebrates not only our journey but the people and culture that inspire it. FEDÚ is about more than clothing…it’s about identity, confidence, and the community we build through style.”
Over the years, FEDÚ has become the go-to atelier for icons in entertainment, sports, and music. The brand has dressed celebrated figures including Cam Newton, Danielle Brooks, Jabari Banks, Omari Hardwick, Jidenna, Omarion, Rotimi, Malik Yoba, Lorenz Tate, Taylor Williams, Luvie Jones, and many more. From red carpets to cultural milestones, FEDÚ’s aesthetic has consistently merged luxury with cultural storytelling. With the rebrand and this anniversary celebration, FEDÚ aims to amplify its presence in New York, expand into Latin America and Europe, and cement its position as a modern luxury house.
The decision to mark nine years with The People’s Gala is intentional. In cultural and spiritual traditions, the number nine symbolizes completion, rebirth, and transformation; a powerful alignment for a brand reintroducing itself to the world. This Gala is not just a celebration of longevity; it is the declaration of a new era for FEDÚ. This milestone evening is expected to draw an audience of fashion insiders, cultural tastemakers, athletes, musicians, and high-net-worth individuals, creating a powerful convergence of style and influence in New York City. The People’s Gala will be hosted by an esteemed group of cultural leaders spanning fashion, beauty, and media whose voices reflect the brand’s ethos and reach: Kelly Augustine, recognized for stylist & creative, George Myrie, a celebrated figure in styling & photography, Julie Destine, a renowned hair & beauty leader and entrepreneur, Simone R. Mair, co-founder of CurlFest, noted motivational speaker, Leslie Taylor, celebrity stylist, Daniel P. Lee, known for his work with talent in music, sports, and entertainment, and community & culture leader, Brandon McClary, who serves on the partnerships team for Cannes Lions and is the founder of Yellow Party NYC, uniting emerging professionals & creatives through the color yellow. Together, these hosts embody the spirit of legacy, creativity, and excellence that FEDÚ champions, anchoring the Gala as not only a celebration of nine years of achievement but also as a statement of the brand’s future.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, and brands and companies interested in aligning with this moment may contact the FEDÚ office to request the official sponsorship deck. Press & media may contact Elliot Carlyle at CURRENT•LY Global at: press (at) currentlyglobal.com or management (at) currentlyglobal.com.
The Gala Details
Event: The People’s Gala presented by FEDÚ
Date: November 28, 2025 (Black Friday)
Location: The Mezzanine, New York, NY
Time: 9pm – 2am
Guests are welcome to RSVP for the event by visiting The People’s Gala page on ShopFedú.com.
About FEDÚ
Founded by Ilbert Sanchez, FEDÚ is a New York–based luxury fashion house redefining modern tailoring and luxury expression with bold design, sensuality, and cultural resonance. Rooted in the ethos “Excellence in Every Thread,” FEDÚ has become a trusted atelier for celebrated figures across fashion, sports, music, and entertainment. Formerly known as Garçon Couture, the brand has reemerged as FEDÚ and is signaling a new chapter of global vision, impact, and cultural influence.
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