While LA was shining with its Grammy activities, in New York, 15% pledge The gala was held last Saturday and the dress code was black tie black designer .
initiator Aurora James (picture below with custom Christopher John Rogers), 15% pledge A US-based non-profit organization that encourages retailers to give at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. The foundation conducts audits, shares a database of black-owned businesses, and provides business development strategies to participating companies.
With a dress code requiring guests to wear black designers, many bombshell looks hit the carpet.]Take a look:
Lori Harvey Lacan Smith dress.
Chairman Emma Grade looked like a bombshell in a feathery dress Ariet.
Ryan Destiny chose Laquan Smith.
Eva Chen wears a Harbison look.
Hannah Bronfman showed off her baby bump in a Harbison look.
Winner Bethann Hardison shone with a custom look.
I Fashion Bomb Daily Shop.com!My custom gown is by a Nigerian designer Matopeda The shoes are by black female designers Amina Giril.
I said hello to fellow fashion ladies Siona Turini, Nicky Ognaike, Danielle Prescod, and Gabby Prescod.
Emma Grade is the bomb! She posed for a photo with her and her girlfriend Carly Cushnie from the brand Cushnie.
model Ashley Graham Arietdress.
Essence Ventures Moana Lou smiled red Aliette dress.
And, of course, hello to 15% Pledge founder Aurora James herself.
I value diversity and inclusion, so I always show up and support organizations that support similar values.
To learn how to contribute and collaborate with the 15 percent pledge, please visit: 15PercentPledge.org.
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