Communities at Work during Milan Fashion Week

Communities at Work, the event conceived and coordinated by Michelle Francine Ngonmo of the Afro Fashion Association, proved to be a valuable opportunity for BIPOC talent to connect with representatives of the creative industry. Ngonmo's determination and the support of Vogue Italia, whose Head of Editorial Content, Francesca Ragazzi , was present at the event, made this high-level meeting possible in the midst of Milan Fashion Week. Two intense hours filled with interesting insights into the often challenging relationship between those from marginalized communities and those who firmly hold the reins of the fashion system.

For Indian designer Shivin Singh, one of the biggest challenges for a BIPOC creative in Italy "is navigating an industry that often operates in a Eurocentric context. In Italian fashion, there's a deep appreciation for cultural heritage, but there's little room for narratives that don't fit into a Western perspective," Singh says.

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