A Conversation With Kibwe Chase-Marshall: Does Fashion Have a Black People Problem?

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 :)