The Top THREE

Progressive African American

Women in

FASHION

Elizabeth Keckley

Ann Lowe

Orphelia Devore

Patrick Kelly

André Leon Talley

Susan Taylor

Audrey Smaltz

J.J. Thomas

Iman

2001-2010

#1 Tracy ReeseDesigner

2006 2012

Annual Retail Sales for Tracy Reese

$20 million

$40 million

Source: WWD

#2 Bonnie MorrisonPublic Relations

African American PR professionals

In the U.S.

Source: PRSA, 2010 Census

Sales

PR Professionals

Minorities

African Americans in Fashion PR

“I work really, really hard. And I try to work smart —

responsibly, efficiently and ethically. Any of the things I have

achieved or am proud of in my professional life have been an

extension of those principles.”

- Bonnie Morrison

Source: Fashion Bomb Daily interview, 2007

#3 Brandice HendersonFashion Diversity Advocate

What do ALL three have in common?

Education

Resiliency

Determination

Creativity

Courage

Thank you.