Earn Your Leisure

Join us on the episode as we sit down with Brandice Daniel, the founder of Harlem's Fashion Row, to discuss the significance of bridging the gap between black brands and corporate entities in the fashion industry. Over the course of the conversation, we delve into the disparities faced by black designers when collaborating with corporate partners, the impact of social media on the industry, and the potential for creating infrastructure to support black-owned fashion brands.Brandice takes us on a journey beginning in 2009, when she discovered that less than 1% of designers featured on department store websites were black, despite black consumers spending $22 billion annually on apparel. This stark contrast led her to question why black designers were underrepresented and how to address these disparities. Through her platform, Harlem's Fashion Row, Brandice has been instrumental in creating opportunities for emerging black designers.We explore the concept of collaborations between black designers and co