Antoine Manning is wearing the Homage Year Mini Solaris Orange Ova Bag.
Colin Deffenbaugh
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Black Fashion Fair founder and New York designer Antoine Gregory has launched a new limited edition collection.
The collection, in partnership with customer relationship management platform HubSpot and live streaming platform NTWRK, was released on September 9. The drop took place at INBOUND, an annual event hosted by HubSpot that brings together thought leaders from over 161 countries across marketing, sales, customer success and revenue operations.
“Antoine Gregory’s Black Fashion Fair is a great example of a business with a mission at its core, and has scaled while maintaining its purpose,” said Amy Marino, global head of marketing at HubSpot.
NTWRK CEO Aaron Levant said the organization is proud to shine a spotlight on diverse creatives who face obstacles in business development and retail exposure, and to highlight Antoine Gregory’s drive and determination to advocate for change.
Black Fashion Fair began in 2020 as a result of a Twitter thread Gregory started in 2016 where he listed Black designers that people should know about. It’s a platform that brings together business, education and culture to discover and amplify the work of Black designers, and the new collection helps to do just that.
Designer Nicole Zizzi wearing the Solaris Orange Hoodie. Colin Deffenbaugh
It features new designs by two designers who continue to thrive through their commitment to the environment, community and customers: Antoine Manning (Founder of Homage Year) and Nicole Zizi (Founder of Nicole Zizi Studio).
Products include Antoine Manning’s signature Mini Ova bag in HubSpot’s Solaris Orange, Nicole Gigi’s organic cotton logo hoodie with iconic “Grow Better” detailing, and a custom, one-of-a-kind recycled patchwork denim jacket by Nicole Gigi.
Designer Nicole Zizzi’s Solaris Orange Hoodie by Colin Deffenbaugh
Proceeds from the drop will support Black Fashion Fair’s partnership with Brooklyn Sewing Academy, a program aimed at addressing systemic issues in the design industry through education and training.
To support Black Fashion Fair and keep up to date with their work, follow them on Twitter and Instagram You can also follow Gregory on Twitter and Instagram .
