RAISEfashion

The mission of RAISEfashion is to advance the equity of Black talent within the fashion industry by providing pro bono consulting to Black-owned brands and Black individuals through an advisory network of industry leaders and experts.

By sharing time and expertise, we help break down existing barriers to entry and mobilize these brands and individuals to achieve their business and career goals, while fostering a more inclusive industry. In building this resource that connects emerging talent to the existing system, we can raise up the next generation of Black talent into an industry which reflects true racial equity and inclusion.

The volunteer advisory network consists of over 200 industry leaders ranging from the Director level to C-suite executives. With years of experience across all sectors, our network areas of expertise include e-commerce, finance, merchandising, operations & logistics, production, sales, business development, branding, marketing, public relations, influencer outreach, and creative content strategy.

Our advisor network spans four continents, with representation from six countries including the UK, France, the Netherlands, Australia as well as multiple cities in the US including New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Miami, and Dallas. Advisor backgrounds range from high luxury to contemporary and mass markets, across the categories of men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and leather goods, jewelry, home goods and beauty.