Listen "A Conversation With Kibwe Chase-Marshall: Does Fashion Have a Black People Problem?"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode we’re happy to be joined by talented writer, designer Kibwe Chase-Marshall to talk about the race issues in fashion, namely the lack of black people in Creative / Design Directors and executive / decision making / gate-keeping roles. We also discuss some steps to reconciling them. The problems are so nuanced and complex and so are the solutions - but we all need to keep having the conversation and do the work.
It’s well worth reading Kibwe’s Business of Fashion op-ed that sparked our conversation and my piece that was partially inspired by it:
Why Aren't There More Black Designers?
Fashion Has a Black People Problem
Follow Kibwe on Instagram (@ByAnySeamsNecessary), his campaign #BreakSilenceBreakCeilings and take the time to sign his petition to - End Employment Discrimination Against Black Designers, here:
https://campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/breaksilencebreakceilings
We really hope you enjoy this episode - let’s be a part of the solution!
Don’t forget to give us 5 starts pleeeeeease :)
It’s well worth reading Kibwe’s Business of Fashion op-ed that sparked our conversation and my piece that was partially inspired by it:
Why Aren't There More Black Designers?
Fashion Has a Black People Problem
Follow Kibwe on Instagram (@ByAnySeamsNecessary), his campaign #BreakSilenceBreakCeilings and take the time to sign his petition to - End Employment Discrimination Against Black Designers, here:
https://campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/breaksilencebreakceilings
We really hope you enjoy this episode - let’s be a part of the solution!
Don’t forget to give us 5 starts pleeeeeease :)
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