Today, I gonna talk about something serious, something that’s been bugging me for a while – fashion racism. I mean, it’s 2023, and we’re still dealing with this crap in the fashion industry. So, I decided to dig in and see what’s really going on.
First, I started reading. Articles, blogs, social media posts – you name it. I wanted to get a feel for what people were saying. And let me tell you, it wasn’t pretty. I mean, I knew racism was a thing, but seeing it laid out like that, in black and white, was eye-opening. People were talking about the lack of diversity in fashion colleges, the need for in-house diversity training, and how non-white creatives are often overlooked. It was a mess.
Then, I started talking to people. Friends, colleagues, anyone who would listen. I wanted to hear their stories, their experiences. And some of the stuff I heard was wild. One friend, a talented designer, told me how she was constantly passed over for opportunities because of her race. Another talked about how she felt like she had to change who she was just to fit in. It was heartbreaking.
After all that, I decided to do something. I mean, words are great and all, but they ain’t enough. So, I started small. I reached out to some local fashion brands and asked about their diversity policies. I encouraged my friends to speak up and share their stories. I even started a little online group where people could talk about their experiences and support each other.
It was tough, I won’t lie. I faced some resistance, some pushback. Some people just didn’t want to hear it. But I kept going. Because I realized that if we want to see change, we have to be the ones to make it happen. We can’t just sit around and wait for someone else to do it for us.
What I Did
- Reading and Research: Dove into articles and social media to understand the scope of the issue.
- Personal Conversations: Talked to people in the industry to gather firsthand experiences.
- Taking Action: Contacted brands about their diversity policies and started a support group.
And you know what? It’s starting to make a difference. Slowly but surely, things are changing. People are starting to listen, to understand. Brands are starting to take action. It’s not perfect, not by a long shot. But it’s a start. And that’s what matters. We gotta keep pushing, keep fighting, keep speaking up. Because fashion should be for everyone, no matter the color of their skin.
