Beyond the Reference: The Business of Black Style, moderated by Black Fashion Fair founder, Antoine Gregory, explores the evolution of Black fashion creativity from cultural influence to economic agency. While Black style has been foundational to the aesthetics, movements, and market dynamics of the fashion industry — from streetwear to luxury — the structures that profit most from these aesthetics have historically excluded the very communities that originated these innovations.

This panel convenes designers, stylists, founders, and cultural leaders to critically examine pathways to ownership, sustainability, and legacy, and to discuss how Black creatives are building brands, platforms, and institutions that transform style into enterprise within the New York fashion ecosystem.

Please note the event will be filmed and used across The Standard & Black Fashion Fair's social media channels.