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Fashion Without Prejudice: Clothing Making a Change

Thursday, January 30, 2020

07:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Fashion Without Prejudice: Clothing Making a Change

Left-to-right: SHAVONE., founder of Magic in Her Melanin; Candace Reels, founder of Female Collective; and Cameron Shaw, CAAM’s Deputy Director and Chief Curator

Fashion Without Prejudice: Clothing Making a Change

Thursday, January 30, 2020

07:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Fashion activism is the practice of using fashion as a means of affecting social change. During the 1992 LA Uprisings, Cross Colours was appreciated for its messages of unity and empowerment. Today, a new generation of designers, influencers, and advocates are embracing the power of fashion. Hear more about the current status of fashion activism from Kadeem Pilgrim, Digital Content Manager, Cross Colours;  SHAVONE., founder of Magic in Her Melanin; Candace Reels, founder of Female Collective; and moderator Cameron Shaw, CAAM’s Deputy Director and Chief Curator; who bring insights into what fashion can contribute toward making everyone’s voice heard.