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Not-so-average: Alex St. Urbain, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer for Áwet New York

When asked, ‘who are you?’ Alex St. Urbain stated that in addition to being 35 years old, “I am a son of immigrants. My family came from Haiti, however I was born here in the US.” Furthermore, “I am cool, calm and collected which is who I am personally, and definitely translates into my business. I’m creative and I’m always looking to support...

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Spotlight on Black independent retailers: Livewear curated by Áwet New York

There’s space in the fashion world for everyone. That includes independent retail. But what does it take to become an independent retailer? And what is it like to be a Black independent retailer, in an industry that hasn’t always been supportive of Black creatives? There’s a lot we can learn from Black independent retailers regarding business,...