The 2022 5th Annual Miguel Wilson Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic Weekend
The 5th Annual Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic took place on Sunday, October 5th, 2022, at Horse Mansion located at Bouckaert Farm 10045 Cedar Grove Rd., Fairburn, GA 30215. The elite and luxury style polo event featured fashion designer, philanthropist and visionary, Miguel Wilson as a celebration of African American and Latin culture. Miguel Wilson, who is recognized as an elite polo player, created the event to expose the lack of diversity and need for equestrian sports and fashion for inner city youth. “I have to expose our culture to something that I’ve been privileged and had the opportunity to be a part of,” says Miguel. Coupled with fashion and sport, in 2017, Wilson created his non-profit organization, Ride to the Olympics Foundation, RTO. RTO is dedicated to expanding the knowledge lack of diversity and the need of awareness of the sport, by exposing horse-related sports such as polo, showjumping, and dressage throughout the country, thus eliminating barriers and strengthening community engagement. The Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic (AFPC) is recognized as a stellar and exclusive event of the year where culture and classic become intertwined. The Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic serves as the biggest fundraising event for the Ride to the Olympics Foundation.