Is there anyone in the industry you admire?
Virgil Abloh. Put your hands down. I both resonate with and have a lot of respect for his journey. Virgil, who is black, has created many firsts and challenges while changing the industry from a consumer, retail and fashion perspective at the top of the food chain. This, among many other reasons, is why I always look up to him.
Photographed by Hunter Abrams
If your brand There is a theme song, what would it be?
“Grandma’s Hand” by Bill Withers. A fearless, loving, strong-willed, kind, empowering woman The story of a patriarch who set a new precedent for her family and community.
Who is your ideal client?
23Vogue Readers! They were early adopters of fashion, craved high-quality materials, appreciated design and construction details, cared about taking a more responsible approach to their wardrobes, and valued aspiring and inspiring designers.
It’s been a few weeks since you joined the CVFF family, what’s the most amazing part of the process?
The support of the CVFF family is very special; it gave me a new platform to be considered as a designer. Everyone I met at Vogue and CFDA was very sweet and helpful, but I What I found most surprising was the camaraderie among the finalists. The fashion industry is incredibly competitive, but meeting other people for the first time last week felt like I was walking into a family room I didn’t know existed until that moment. Leading with kindness is extremely important to me, and every designer has reported this to me. We are now a community – ’23’s CVFF class.
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