While LA was lit with Grammys activities, in New York, the 15 Percent Pledge gala went down this past Saturday, with a dress code that called for Black Tie Black Designer .
Started by Aurora James (pictured below in custom Christopher John Rogers), the 15 Percent Pledge is a US-based non-profit organization that encourages retailers to pledge at least 15 percent of their shelf-space to Black-owned businesses. The foundation conducts audits, shares its database of Black-owned businesses, and offers business development strategies to participating companies.
With a dress code that called for guests to wear Black Designers, lots of Bomb Looks hit the carpet. For the occasion, I wore a look from FashionBombDailyShop.com!
My custom gown is by Nigerian designer Matopeda and shoes are by black female designer Aminah Jillil.
It was 7 degrees that night, so I wore my newest pet: A Lynx coat from Konstantine Furs. I am obsessed.
If you’re a faithful Bomb Lifer, you’d remember that I wore this dress for my 40th birthday! But while I wore it inside because of the pandemic, this time I was able to take it for a twirl! I also said that for my pix, I was borrowing the coat above, but 2 years later and it’s mine. What a difference a couple years can make!
Anyway, once inside, I said hey to my fellow fashion ladies, Shiona Turini, Nikki Ogunnaike, Danielle Prescod, and Gabby Prescod.
Emma Grede is the bomb! I grabbed a picture with her and Carly Cushnie of the brand Cushnie.
Model Ashley Graham showed off her form in an Aliette dress.
Essence Ventures Moanna Luu smiled in a red Aliette dress.
I’m all about diversity and inclusion, so am always going to show up and support organizations who espouse similar values. Learn how you can contribute to and work with the 15 Percent Pledge at 15PercentPledge.org.
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