When it comes to embracing black talent, the fashion industry needs to do better
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Over the years in Los Angeles, there have been too many photo shoots, TV show sets and brand events where I was the only person of color.I do my best to include black models in my work, but it’s not enough. Historically, black people have been essentially shut out of the fashion world and have to work twice as hard for crumbs.Melissa Chataigne says the fashion industry must do a better job with diversity, especially as it attempts to move ahead during these challenging COVID-19 times.
It’s no longer acceptable to say you’re not racist. Let’s walk the walk and double down on diversity. It’s time for the fashion community to shed its complicity in our racist history. How can fashion do better? Fashion media should feature more black designers, actors, writers, photographers and contributors.
Fashion houses must hire, train and nurture more black designers, seamstresses and marketing executives.
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