Got This In Black?
When it comes to race, the legacy of fashion is complicated. Black people have often been the tastemakers and the trendsetters, but never the standard for beauty or class...and we know that’s some bullsh*t. Join AndimaVerde, Isang and Chukwunwike in challenging the status quo, celebrating “The Culture'' within the fashion industry and saying who knew better than to come outside like that.
Got This In Black?
Breaking into Fashion: A Teacher’s Pandemic Pivot That Led to the Cover of Essence
In this captivating episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of a Cameroonian-born stylist, Arthur Claude Ndoumbe, as he shares his path to the fashion industry. Join us as we interview this remarkable individual, whose love for fashion was ignited by his father's attention to detail as he watched him curate fits. Despite becoming a teacher, the pandemic prompted him to make a bold pivot toward his passion. We explore his pursuit of the fashion industry, applying to fashion school, and more. Currently, he showcases his talents as a stylist at Nordstrom, while also delving into creative production for photoshoots. Don't miss this engaging conversation, where we uncover his remarkable story and his involvement in the iconic Meagan Good Essence cover shoot. Get ready to be inspired and motivated by his perseverance and determination to break into the fashion world.
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Season 2 Episode 17 of the Got This in Black? Show
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