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Masterclass Spotlight: Danzy?? Danzy Design Studio, founded by Creative Director Marshall Taulbert, is known for its unique, vintage-inspired aesthetic and “Comfortably Chic” pieces designed to stand the test of time. Danzy recently teamed up with?Abercrombie & Fitch Co.?on Vol. 28, a collection of smart staples with a nod to retro sportswear. The collection was co-designed with Marshall Danzy in partnership with?@raisefashionnow. He has also released an exclusive collection with?REVOLVE. Shop the Vol. 28 collection at?Abercrombie?and find Danzy pieces at danzyus.com,?SoulCycle Inc.,?REVOLVE, and?Shopbop. #RAISEfashion?#Masterclass2025?#EmergingDesigners?#DanzyDesignStudio

Masterclass Spotlight:?VONTELLE???? Vontélle is redefining luxury eyewear with bold prints, bespoke textiles, and a fit made for diverse faces. Designed for comfort, their frames feature wider bridges, longer temples, and larger lenses for a perfect feel. As the first Black women-owned eyewear brand to launch collections with America’s Best and?Nickelodeon, Vontélle is making history. From their Hip Hop 50th Collection to the?Kadeem Hardison?flip-up frames, they blend culture and craftsmanship effortlessly. Committed to giving back, Vontélle partners with?Women In Need, Inc. (Win)?to provide free eye exams and prescription glasses to families in need. Shop now at vontelle.com ?? and find their designs at?Saks Fifth Avenue,?Shopbop,?Amazon,?Walmart, and soon?Sam's Club. #RAISEfashion?#Masterclass2025?#VontelleEyewear?#LuxuryEyewear

Spring’s most coveted styles have arrived… Curated by?Alexis Bennett Parker, ELLE USA Shopping Content Lead and RAISEfashion Advisory Board member, our Spring Luxe Edit highlights this season’s elevated essentials, statement accessories, and timeless wardrobe icons. Explore stunning designs from our network of designers available at?Moda Operandi, Saks Fifth Avenue,?Bergdorf Goodman,?Neiman Marcus, Shopbop,?Abercrombie & Fitch Co.,?and Nordstrom. Stay tuned for more spring-style inspiration! ??? Cover photo credit: Model wears?DIOTIMA?for?Moda Operandi, Inc Designers Included: DIOTIMA? White Space Jewelry JADE Swim House of Aama Elisa Johnson Theophilio Fe Noel Bach Mai Nia Thomas Ten Thousand Things? VONTELLE Eyewear Recreational Habits Wales Bonner x adidas Danzy x Abercrombie & Fitch Co.? #SpringLuxeEdit?#SpringStyle?#CuratedForYou?#Fashion #Style

? Fe Noel Shopbop ? A moment for luxury. A moment to celebrate bold, feminine elegance. Felisha Noel’s signature craftsmanship, effortless silhouettes, and rich storytelling are now available on Shopbop. Designed for women who move with confidence and style, each piece is a tribute to culture, creativity, and timeless sophistication. Shop now and bring a piece of FeNoel into your wardrobe. Because luxury isn’t just a look, it’s a statement. #FeNoel #Shopbop #Luxury

Masterclass Spotlight: Bach Mai ?? Texas-born, Paris-trained, Bach M. blends couture craftsmanship with modern luxury, celebrating irreverent glamour and unabashed femininity. After refining his artistry at?Maison Margiela?under?John Galliano, Bach launched his namesake brand in partnership with the esteemed French fabric house?Hurel Paris, bringing couture-level expertise to ready-to-wear. With striking NYFW runway shows, Bach Mai has captivated audiences and solidified his place in the world of high fashion. Worn by stars like?Megan thee Stallion,?Lucy Liu,?Ashley Graham, and Amal Clooney, his designs make a statement on the red carpet and beyond. Experience the world of Bach Mai and shop the latest collection at https://www.bachmai.com/,?Bergdorf Goodman,?Neiman Marcus Group,?Tootsies, and?Shopbop. ?? #RAISEfashion?#Masterclass2025?#EmergingDesigners?#BachMai

Celebrating Masterclass Alum:?áwet New York Building a brand in today’s fashion landscape is no small feat, but?áwet New York continues to push boundaries with relentless innovation and an unwavering commitment to community. From securing retail visibility to curating intimate dinners that bring together friends, family, and new faces,?Awet Goitom Woldegebriel?and?Alex St. Urbain?are proving that success is built on connection, persistence, and vision. If there were a playbook for resilience and grit, this would be a story worth studying, and a brand worth watching. Proud of you, àwet and Alex! Check out the inspiring story of áwet Woldegebriel Goes Home to Asmara, Eritrea to Show Fall Collection in?WWD: https://lnkd.in/eHV2bq6m #RAISEfashion?#AwetNYC?#Innovation?#Resilience?#Community?#masterclass

Five years ago, a group of bold, visionary women sat on a Zoom call, united by one question: What if access to fashion wasn’t reserved for the privileged few? They had witnessed the barriers—BIPOC designers struggling for industry connections and distribution, HBCU students overlooked for internships, and talented creatives shut out of the industry’s ecosystem. Aware of the persistent barriers that underrepresented groups face, they knew change wasn’t just necessary, it was overdue. What began as a conversation quickly became a movement. Through education, mentorship, and grant resources, these women built a bridge between underrepresented emerging talent and industry leaders, proving that success should be earned through skill, not restricted by exclusivity. Today, their spark has ignited a global community, a powerful network of designers, creatives, and executives who share one belief: Access isn’t a luxury. It is a necessity. So today, we honor these women, their courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment. Because of them, the next generation won’t have to ask, “What if?” They will already know the way forward. The Women of the RAISEFashion Board: Felita Harris Nelli Kim April Hennig Betty Wang Elizabeth von der Goltz Roopal Patel Alexa Geovanos Stephanie Roberson Carly Cushnie Divya Mathur Kutina Ruhumbika, PHR, SHRM-CP Nayla Touma #RAISEfashion?#boardmembers?#WomenofRAISE?#IWD?#InternationalWomensDay

Masterclass Spotlight: House of Aama ? House of Aama, the visionary brand founded by mother-daughter duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka, is more than a fashion label. It is a spiritual expression of creativity that explores the folkways of the Black experience through timeless garments infused with history, nostalgia, and storytelling. Manufactured entirely in Los Angeles, the brand has captivated audiences with its runway collections and collaborations with major retailers like?Nordstrom?and?Free People. Each piece bridges the past and present, sparking dialogue and shedding light on nuanced histories. Shop House of Aama online at houseofaama.com, Shopbop, Nordstrom, and Saks. #RAISEfashion?#Masterclass2025?#EmergingDesigners?#HouseofAama

Masterclass Spotlight: L'ENCHANTEUR ? Kicking off our Masterclass 2025 Designer Spotlight with?L'ENCHANTEUR, the visionary brand founded by twin sisters Dynasty Ogun and Soull Ogun. Their designs transcend fashion, redefining heirlooms through jewelry, clothing, and lifestyle pieces that merge storytelling with craftsmanship. L’ENCHANTEUR has adorned icons like Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and Angelina Jolie for?Atelier Jolie, and collaborated with?Nike?for their NYFW presentation, The Look of Victory, celebrating creativity and self-expression. Step into their world at https://lnkd.in/ePHUXbQj ?? #RAISEfashion #Masterclass2025 #EmergingDesigners #LEnchanteur

Elevating Fashion’s Future! Each year, our masterclass welcomes a new cohort of visionaries—designers whose artistry is shaping culture today and will continue to inspire the industry for generations to come. Through an elite program backed by top experts in retail, supply chain, finance, legal, and brand strategy, these creatives gain direct access to the knowledge, resources, and relationships that support their long-term success in fashion. The designers in our masterclass are more than emerging names. They are talented, dedicated creatives whose relentless pursuit of space for their designs and artistry inspires us all. They are BIPOC and underrepresented visionaries redefining creativity, craftsmanship, and culture. Their impact is undeniable. Their influence is already here. This is the next generation of fashion leaders, and we are proud to amplify their voices. Join us in celebrating the 2025 RAISEfashion Masterclass Designers. They aren’t just shaping what’s next—they are here! 2025 Masterclass Designers: L'ENCHANTEUR by Dynasty Ogun & Soull Ogun Bach Mai by Bach M. House of Aama by Rebecca Henry & Akua Shabaka Theophilio by edvin thompson Gwen Beloti Collection by Gwen Beloti VONTELLE by Tracy V. Green Danzy Design Studio by Marshall Taulbert Learn more about the Designers: https://lnkd.in/egiX_6SR #Raisefashion #masterclass #designers #BIPOC #community #fashion #retail