Annual gala · the flagship event

Sis Wear Your Crown.

The annual Black Hair, Beauty & Modest Fashion Show Gala. A celebration of Black hair, beauty, modest fashion and Black Muslim femininity — and the event that inspired Lil' Sis Wear Your Crown.

Sis Wear Your Crown Gala poster — Black & Muslim hair, beauty, modest fashion and creative hair show

Upcoming event

The next edition.

What it celebrates

A room full of crowns.

  • Black hair
  • Beauty
  • Modest fashion
  • Black Muslim femininity
  • Creativity
  • Community
  • Celebration

Past events & gallery

2024 - The Annual SWYC gala

Moments from the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown gala.

Colourful welcome drinks at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
The SWYC Gala second edition welcome display
Girls and women presenting messages of solidarity at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Participants on stage at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A speaker seated on stage at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A speaker addressing guests at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Table setting and refreshments at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Guests sharing a meal at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A guest enjoying the meal at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A thank-you gift from the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A guest in a cream kaftan and blush hijab at the magazine-cover photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A young girl in a green leafy costume posing at the photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Two guests in white tulle outfits at the photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A guest in a silver velvet abaya and grey hijab at the photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Two guests in red and orange tulle dresses at the photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A guest in a black abaya with colourful embroidered pockets at the photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Two guests in white and silver outfits at the photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A guest in a taupe abaya and black hijab at the photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A guest in a dusty rose abaya at the photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Three young girls in colourful abayas at the photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A host welcoming guests on stage at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A panel conversation on stage at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Panelists in conversation at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A guest in a sparkling red gown arriving on the red carpet at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A speaker in a red gown addressing the room at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Fragrance and candle stall at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Personalised gifts and embroidered goods stall at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Gold jewellery stall at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Perfume oils on display at a market stall during the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A skincare brand stall with boxed beauty products at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A hair care stall with combs and deep conditioning treats at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
An organic beauty stall with rose water, body butters and facial oils at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
A guest opening a goodie box of gifts from the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Two guests in red and black abayas at the magazine-cover photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Two guests posing together at the magazine-cover photo booth of the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Two guests at the magazine-cover SWYC Gala photo booth framed by red flowers at the 2024 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala

2023 - The Annual SWYC gala

The annual gala at The Pavilion, Walthamstow.

Guests at the 2023 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Moments from the 2023 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Celebration at the 2023 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Sisters gathered at the 2023 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Joy on the day at the 2023 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Attendees at the 2023 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
The room at the 2023 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Community and celebration at the 2023 annual Sis Wear Your Crown Gala
Sis Wear Your Crown Gala programme from the 2023 event
The Crown Gala room prepared with floral displays and purple chair bows
Crown Gala tables set with floral centrepieces and event programmes
Entrance to the Pavilion Banqueting Suite during the Crown Gala
Illuminated Pavilion lobby prepared for Crown Gala guests
Table detail at the Crown Gala

Crown Gala 2023

The Pavilion, Walthamstow

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