The partnership marks a historic commitment from LVMH in support of HFR's mission of discovering, mentoring and showcasing diverse talent of color.
The goal of the partnership is to open doors to the next generation of talented Black, indigenous and people of color designers and connect emerging Black designers to global luxury brands across the LVMH group, which range from Louis Vuitton and Tiffany to Christian Dior, Fendi and Sephora.
Brands from across the LVMH portfolio, including Tiffany and Louis Vuitton, will continue to collaborate with HFR to offer mentorship and activation opportunities throughout the year and beyond. Some examples of supported initiatives include: Black History Month Summit: Providing a forum for conversation with industry leaders, LVMH’s Melwani and vice president of D&I Corey Smith joined Daniel to discuss the current state of diversity in fashion.
According to Melwani, he was introduced to the organization at HFR’s 14th annual fashion show and got to understand “how it taps into this incredible wealth of talent right here in our backyard.”