Founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge; Founder & Creative Director, Brother Vellies
The brains behind fashion’s era-defining Fifteen Percent Pledge has shaken up the way the industry approaches inclusion — and accountability.
Style Director at Large, Harper’s Bazaar
The New York-based industry all-rounder has been a fashion editor, stylist and creative consultant, working with the likes of Rihanna, Lizzo and Solange.
Creative Director, Mugler
The designer, known for his inclusive casting and body-positive designs, has restored Mugler's position as a go-to label for pop culture icons.
Founder & Creative Director, Khaite
The designer behind one of New York’s hottest brands is a multi-time CFDA nominee known for designing womenswear without overtly feminine details.
Founder & Creative Director, Christopher John Rogers
The 2021 CFDA American womenswear designer of the year has quickly become one of New York’s most talked-about young talents.
President & Founder, Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design
The footwear designer is not only the mind behind a number of successful Jordan sneakers, he’s paved the way for future generations of Black talent by founding Pensole Lewis Academy and Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design.
Designer, ERL
The multitasking designer behind ERL has worked alongside Ye and Lady Gaga, and teamed up with Kim Jones on Dior’s latest men’s resort collection in May 2022.
Content Creator
The content creator is one of YouTube’s most-recognisable faces and cemented herself as a force in fashion by securing first-of-their-kind partnerships with Louis Vuitton and Cartier.
Former Global Contributing Fashion Editor-at-Large, Vogue US
The New York-based stylist has changed the game by spotlighting new designers, pushing for representation and crafting narrative-driven ensembles.
Photographer
She has developed a style all her own, but the daughter of Mario Sorrenti is proving that a photographic eye can be genetic, landing cover shoots for WSJ and Harper’s Bazaar.
Designer, Harris Reed; Creative Director, Nina Ricci
The Central Saint Martins grad has been creating buzz for his gender fluid designs and was appointed as Creative Director of Nina Ricci in September 2022.
Actor & Artist
The model made her acting debut in “Euphoria" and has since become the face for global luxury and beauty brands Prada and Shiseido.
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