UPS helps HBCU alumni fashion brands head to New York Fashion Week with $150K in grants
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Posted By: S. Moore on September 12, 2023 Ready, set, strut: In our third season at New York Fashion Week, we’re continuing to showcase and drive diversity in the fashion industry. This year, we’ve provided $150,000 in small business funding for three fashion brands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to unveil new collections on the runway. “UPS is committed to fueling diverse-owned small businesses with the funding and resources they need to be successful,” said Kevin Warren, EVP and Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer at UPS. “This program is designed to strengthen the pipeline of Black creatives coming out of HBCUs and give them a platform to grow their businesses.” We’re ready for the big show! Are you? 👀 Get a sneak peek now.  Designer/Founder: Undra Celeste HBCU: Howard University Brand: Undra Celeste New York – Modern workwear that empowers multicultural women to show up for work exuding confidence and feeling like their authentic selves.  Designers/Founders: Shaq and Nola HBCU: Virginia State University Brand: The Brand Label – One-of-a-kind garments first inspired by the founders’ dorm room collaborations in 2005.  Designer/Founder: Chelsea Grays HBCU: North Carolina Central University Brand: CHELSEA GRAYS – Luxury fashion designed to raise awareness of social issues. Moving culture forward: HBCUs are an institution for cultivating Black culture. They build communities, foster creativity, and develop the next generation of entrepreneurs. Our year-round support for HBCUs includes The UPS Community Scholars Program, a scholarship and mentoring program with Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College. SOURCE Ups Newsdeck If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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