A Fashion Moment

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A Fashion Moment is a bird's-eye view to one of the most elusive industries in the world: fashion. Kirsten Holtz Naim takes us behind the glitz and glamour -- bringing you the personal stories and ingenious style that captured audiences around the globe. By promoting the stories of unheard visionaries along with some favorite household designer names, Kirsten uses her fashion industry expertise to take you behind the curtain. Through intimate conversations with the creative geniuses behind the jaw-dropping looks of our lifetimes, Kirsten probes the minds at the center of the madness. From Bevy Smith to Carol Alt, this season of 'A Fashion Moment' will take you on a journey through the personal struggles and triumphs in the most competitive and fantastical industry in the world.

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Zenobia Morrow

Feb 15 2022 60 mins

Zenobia Morrow, GIA G.G., is an artist, private jeweler, and the owner of SevenJune, a company specializing in the creation of custom engagement rings and fine jewelry. Morrow, an Atlanta, Georgia native attended Howard University, where she received her B.F.A. in design and would later proceed to study gemology at the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.). Zenobia is one of th

David BenDavid

Feb 08 2022 71 mins

David BenDavid, also known as DBD, is the founder and creative director of Sprayground, a streetwear line known for its art-inspired backpacks and coveted by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Meg Thee Stallion, Paris Hilton, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, and more. A native of the Bronx, New York, DBD attended a visual arts school in New York City, which helped him further refine his innate g

Nicole Shante

Feb 01 2022 64 mins

A native of Compton, California, designer and entrepreneur Shante Nicole, the founder of Nicole Shante, discovered her love for fashion and creating at the early age of nine years old. Inspired by the impeccable style of the strong women in her family and by getting lost in the glossy pages of Vogue, Shante enrolled in the fashion marketing program at the Fashion Insitute of Design

Shawn Pean

Jan 25 2022 53 mins

Shawn Pean is the Chief Architect and creative director of the luxury house, June79 in New York City. This Brooklyn-born talent studied business and applied his skills to the world of fashion by taking on roles in buying and wholesale. Shawn’s accolades as an industry veteran and pioneer are endless. He spent nine years in the buying office at Saks, working in the men’s accesso

Cynthia Rowley

Jan 18 2022 46 mins

At an early age, Cynthia Rowley, a native of Illinois, discovered her love of sewing. With an artistic and creative gift that spanned beyond her garments, Cynthia studied painting and fine arts at the Art Institute of Chicago. She would later pivot into fashion after observing the constraints of the art world environment, shifting into an industry that would allow her to be creativ

Constance C.R. White

Jan 11 2022 69 mins

Constance C.R. White is a fashion content creator, editor, writer, and style expert. She studied journalism at New York University and received her MBA from Northwestern University, blending her penchant for reporting and the world of business. Constance landed roles at Women’s Wear Daily, ELLE, and would later cover fashion for The New York Times. Constance was also a contributo

Tanya Taylor

Jan 04 2022 48 mins

At 25, fashion designer Tanya Taylor launched her namesake brand in 2012, taking the New York fashion scene by storm. Equipped with academic training from McGill University, Central Saint Martins, and Parsons, in conjunction with her unwavering belief in her vision, Taylor transformed her clothing line into the successful multifaceted brand it is today. Tanya integrates her love of

Elaine Nichols

Dec 28 2021 56 mins

Elaine Nichols is the Supervisory Curator of Culture at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C.A native of Charlotte, North Carlina, Nichols developed her love for African American history at a young age by listening to the stories about her heritage, culture, and resilience from the elders in her family. Her love of hist

Nigel Barker

Dec 21 2021 60 mins

Nigel Barker is a photographer, TV personality, and philanthropist known for his breath-taking photos and his iconic role as a judge on America’s Next Top Model, a televised model competition show hosted by supermodel, Tyra Banks. Born in London, Barker hit the fashion scene as a model after winning a televised competition. He would later move to New York City and eventually teac

Kimora Lee Simmons

Dec 14 2021 58 mins

Kimora Lee Simmons is a model, a mogul, but most of all, she’s a mom. In 1999, Kimora launched her first clothing line, Baby Phat, which would become one of the first explosive streetwear brands that specifically catered to women, and even more so, women of color. Kimora created size-inclusive denim styles and looks that complemented a wide range of women with diverse body types.