I was lucky to attend a most inspiring panel discussion this month with some heavy hitters in the fashion industry who are shaking up this lax and often complacent system. (One of the most glamorous of these individuals is pictured below) I wrote about the experience for Fashion United and hope you guys enjoy it too. Please read here
Photo from Elaine Welteroth’s Facebook page
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Jackie, this is a lot to digest and I am not sure what my personal take would be ~ but whatever way I choose seems to have the distinct pleasure of irritating someone.