The Ones To Watch

New organisation In the Blk releases a fashion film series celebrating black excellence.

- Brooke Bobb

Designer Victor Glemaud revealed what he’s been working on over the last few months. It wasn’t a look book for a new spring 2021 collection, but instead, a look forward into a new and more inclusive future for the industry. Victor launched a new organisation called In the Blk, which is a networking concept for Black designers and creatives around the world. Members include stylist Jason Rembert, designers Virgil Abloh, Carly Cushnie and Thebe Magugu, along with designers and brands including Romeo Hunte, Fe Noel, Abrima Erwiah of Studio One Eighty Nine, Stella Jean, Daily Paper, and Bantu Wax, among several more, all of whom will work to provide connections and resources to Black fashion and creative businesses large and small. The idea is to break down the traditional entry barriers to the industry, those that have historically shut out BIPOC individuals as well as unknown names. The founding members meet virtually every Friday via Zoom or phone to discuss new initiatives and provide mentorship to those whose companies are still in the early stages of growth and exposure. As of now, there’s no official way to enter into In the Blk, and Victor, along with the other founding members, field requests and inquiries via email and DM.