Bethann Hardison

From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.

The creatives spoke about the barriers that black designers face and how a new generation is finding success outside the fashion system.

At BoF’s VOICES, the creatives spoke about the barriers that black designers face and how a new generation is finding success outside the fashion system.

Designers want to work with a diverse range of models, but some modelling agencies are making it tough, says Bethann Hardison.

The fashion industry is still plagued by a troubling lack of diversity and racial sensitivity and too little is being done about it, says Jason Campbell.