Black Designers Shaping The Future Of Fashion
Black Designers Shaping the Future of Fashion
Kacey Lynch
Ahead of the biggest football game of the year, Kacey and the Bricks & Wood family were featured in the NFL's Super Bowl merchandise collection titled "Origins: An NFL Collection."
"Being a part of the origins group of partners will open doors for other companies like ours in the future," Kacey told E! News. "My hope is that when people hear my name within the industry, my hope is that it is followed up as someone who shared resources, created opportunities and created hope. Being from South Central, there's typically only a select few outlets that we are presented with to make it out or be successful. So my hope is that my journey helps spark additional ways of thinking that can help more inner-city kids start their journey towards success."
Chasity Sereal
When given the opportunity to showcase a collection at New York Fashion Week, the Project Runway finalist chose to feature all Black models. "From minority to MAJORITY," she wrote on Instagram. "There was a time where this would've never been allowed in the fashion industry and I had the honor of being able to tell my creative story without rules or restrictions."
While she didn't win the top prize on Project Runway, the Houston designer earned rave reviews from Tommy Hilfiger and the other judges predicted she would be dressing Hollywood's A-list in no time.
"What I hope comes to mind when people hear my name is; Chasity Sereal is creative, authentic and her brand is timeless with an edge," she told E! News.
Corey Populus
In February 2022, the designer reached a huge career milestone when his Circulate logo was featured next to the NFLs for their Super Bowl merchandise collection titled "Origins."
"When people hear my name in fashion, I hope that it comes with inspiration," he told E! News. "I want to inspire the next generation like the ones who came before me that they can do it too." Perhaps that's why the late Virgil Abloh remains one of Corey's biggest mentors.
"The way he navigated through this space and championed everyone will always resonate with me," he explained. "His work ethic and spirit were unmatched. He never had anything negative to say about anyone and kicked in doors for a whole generation to follow. He was a great example of someone I'd like to become in this space."