01 — Charlotte, NC

HeritageBallroom

A high-octane celebration of Black queer excellence. The intersection of Afrofuturism, luxury fashion, and underground legacy.

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WE ARE NOT JUST PRESERVING A CULTURE. WE ARE ARCHITECTING ITS future.

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Rooted in the unapologetic brilliance of the underground, the IMA Heritage Ball fuses high-fashion luxury with raw, unfiltered performance art. It is a museum of the moment.

The Categories

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Vogue Performance
$1,500 Prize

Vogue
Performance

Duckwalk, catwalk, hands, spins, and dips. Tell a story through motion.

High Fashion

Opulence

High Fashion

$1K
Face Category
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Face

Sell the bone structure.

Realness

The Crown Title

Mr. & Miss
IMA

The ultimate test of endurance, creativity, and undeniable presence.

$5K
House of BalenciagaHouse of MuglerHouse of Garcon

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  • Balenciaga

    Status: Legendary[ VIP Table ]

  • Miyake-Mugler

    Status: Iconic[ VIP Table ]

  • Garçon

    Status: Royal[ VIP Table ]

Timeline [2026.11.14]

16:00 HRS
Community Check-in
Panels & Workshops
19:00 HRS
Red Carpet
Editorial Arrivals
21:00 HRS
The LSS
Legends, Statements, Stars
22:30 HRS
Grand Battles
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