Six Black Designers Launch Exclusive ‘Elevate’ Collection With Stitch Fix - Shop Our Top Picks
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The sheer volume of Black talent in the fashion space (or really any space) never ceases to amaze us. Whether it’s innovative processes, designs that are before their time or even a commitment to sustainability, Black creators are making waves now more than ever.
Today, Stitch Fix debuts the ‘Elevate’ collection, the product of their annual grant and mentorship program launched in 2020. The collection features designs by a class of brilliant talents creating what’s next in fashion.
Diarra Bousso of Diarrablu, Jamela Acheampong of Kahmune, Busayo Olupano of Busayo, Marcus Thomas of Marcus Alexander, Bettina Benson of Chole Kristyn and Robyn Sirleaf of Sarep + Rose are the designers who make up the 2020 cohort of brands that should be on your radar.
Each received $25,000 to continue to grow their thriving businesses and advisory support for eight months, the collection is a culmination of an effort to amplify Black voices and talent in the fashion space. The search for the next cohort is already underway, applications for the class of 2021-2022 are open from October 6, 2021, to October 31, 2021, at stitchfix.com/elevate.
To say that we’re excited to have yet another space to shop Black is well, a gross understatement.
Head to stitchfix.com/shop-elevate to check out the designs and read below for more info on each brand’s exclusive creations for the collection.
Busayo
Inspired by her Nigerian roots, Busayo creates stunning African printed garments ( a majority of which are handmade). For this collection she used Stitch Fix data to develop the gorgeous silhouette of the ‘Seyi’ dress.
Diarrablu
Sustainably produced in Dakar, Senegal, Diarrablu is known for their bold and beautiful prints and impressive size range. To create this exclusive design, Diarra used Stitch Fix data to determine the highest performing scarf print and transformed it into a versatile (and gorgeous) top.
Chloe Kristyn
Bettina Benson of Chloe Kristyn creates timeless pieces ranging from sizes 0-16 that are perfect for work and life. She’s created an exclusive scallop hemmed sweater just for this collection and it’s stunning.
Kahmune
This luxury brand that has expanded to notion of “nude” by offering top tier footwear in 10 different skin tones is using this partnership with Stitch Fix to launch its first ever bootie and it’s good.
Marcus Alexander
This ethically and sustainably produced brand offers footwear for all genders. Available in sizes 8-13, the Barlow sneaker is their item exclusively created for the Stitch Fix partnership.
Sarep + Rose
Ethical accessories brand Sarep + Rose, created by Robin Sirleaf is offering more affordable options through the Stitch Fix program with these gorgeous mini crossbody, tote and bucket bags.
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