Black Boys are Diamonds—
Little Black n’ Brown boys got to be who they be
His clothes clean as a bone, rougher than marrow
Your eyes don’t stitch how he see
‘We make noise not clothes.’
The Introduction,
Black Boys are Diamonds (BBAD*) is a fashion exhibition featuring thirteen pieces, visual projection, and a magazine to tell the story of a Black Boy being his greatest self—a Diamond.
Like coal under pressure, Black Boys end up shining. At its core, BBAD* mixes streetwear and avant-garde to star Black Boys who find their identity through fashion. We continue to search for inspiration, motivation, guidance for our art.
Our goal at the end of this collection is to highlight BBAD* as a pillar; we want to be that noise for Black and Brown students to speak their hearts.
Black Culture is more than just a department: it is storytelling, it is noise, it is fashion it is infinite.
An Overview,
• Curated the exhibition layout and flow, optimizing visitor engagement; implemented visitor feedback mechanisms that recorded over 200 insights, directly influencing future design strategies and event planning.
• Exhibition involved directing clothing designs, hiring models for photoshoots, design/construction of billboards, magazine direction, and gallery setup.
• Raised $2,300 in sponsorships while collaborating on creative direction, the curation of digital marketing materials, project proposals, and investor relations. Sold 85% of product within one week.
