Last night we kicked off NYFW with new & old friends once again. Then someone said, ‘this is literally THE BRIDGE,’ and that was so fulfilling! 💫
Still processing it all, but a BIG thank you to everyone who showed up and made the night what it was.
More recap incominggggg!!!
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Thank you to our partners @thecanvasnyc@drinkdumasrum@beyondtheskinbrand@babaskinwithlove@nadoraiman
Photos shot by: @jenacumbo@elivicksn@humansthroughmylens@stacey_zirka
#weareallhere #bethebridge #thebridgeSS26
It is with great honor that we announce our feature on one of the most iconic @britishvogue@voguemagazine@vogue issues there is. An issue that celebrates the rise of African representation in fashion.
And in the words of @edward_enninful “It is about the elevation of a continent. It is about economics, access, culture, perspective, difference and wonder. And it is here to stay”.
Thank you Edward Enniful for shaping the future of fashion and being a pioneer for change.
MAMA WE MADE IT!!! 💫
The live in Color Collection featured on Harper’s Bazaar alongside an interview that gives insight on who we are as a brand!
With the rare honor of having the “Jacob de Graeff” painting by the iconic & renowned legend @kehindewiley as the back drop of slide 1 & 3, shot at the @okcmoa
We only ask one question:
Ever imagined a world without stereotypes?
We’ll go first!..
P.s “WE ARE ALL HERE” is more of an anchor for the movement than a tag line. ✨
Production/photography @ladydazecreative
Models @shecraze@taysmit_
Fashion stylist @styledbylbcr@mireyaaminjarez
Mua @creativecountess
Hair @hairnlashesbycj
#liveincolor #summercollection #summersuits #harpersbazaar #harpersbazaarus #editorial
The conversation didn’t end at The Bridge.
Introducing The Bridge Roundtable.
No stage. No audience. Just the table.
Where creative leaders unpack the ideas shaping fashion and culture.
We’re now inviting a small group of creative leaders into the room, with the first session filming April 2026.
If you’re building, creating, or pushing culture forward, this table is for you.
Comment “TABLE” to request an invitation.
Tag someone who should be at this table.
#TheBridgeRoundtable #CreativeLeadership #fashionculture #thoughtleadership
If you’ve ever built something from nothing, moved to a new city, or taken a bold unconventional step, chances are imposter syndrome shows up every now and again.
But you are not the only one.
The difference is some people stop…and some people keep going anyway.
A moment from @thebridge.is.here panel that resonated across the room.
Have you faced imposter syndrome? How did you navigate it?
Send this to someone who might need this reminder.
#impostersyndrome #creativeentrepreneurs #leadershipmindset #creativeleaders #perserverance thoughtleadership fashionbusiness
Long video — but this one is worth sitting with.
For the independent founders, designers, and creators building something of their own.
In this conversation with @edwinakulego , the VP behind global fashion platforms like @magicfashionevents , @projectbyinforma , and @coterie_show , we talked about what separates brands that simply launch from the ones that endure.
After seeing thousands of brands move through these platforms over the span of 16 years, her perspective is clear:
Longevity comes down to clarity.
Know who you are.
Know who you serve.
And build something that deserves space in the ecosystem.
Follow @thebridge.is.here for more insights like this.
#brandbuilding #businessoffashion #brandstrategy #fashionbusiness #entrepreneurship
Starting a brand has never been easier. Building one that matters is the hard part.
The real advantage today isn’t access to manufacturing, marketing tools, or distribution, everyone has those.
The advantage is clarity:
• Who you are.
• Who you serve.
• Why your brand deserves space in the ecosystem.
A perspective that stayed with us from @edwinakulego , the VP behind global fashion platforms like @magicfashionevents , @projectbyinforma , and @coterie_show
Follow @thebridge.is.here for more insights like this.
#brandbuilding #businessoffashion #brandstrategy #fashionbusiness #entrepreneurship
Sometimes persistence requires delusion.
Words to live by, from @caleighhorrigan , Senior Marketing Specialist at Kering Eyewear.
Follow at @thebridge.is.here for more ✨ #persistence #creativeleaders #leadership #motivation #followthrough
Luxury isn’t declared. It’s earned.
You don’t become luxury because you say it.
You become luxury because your craftsmanship, your distribution, and your discipline demand it.
Featuring insights from @caleighhorrigan , Senior Training Specialist, Marketing & Brand Education at Kering Eyewear, who works across Gucci, McQueen, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Alaïa, and more.
#luxurystrategy #Brandbuilding #Luxurymarketing #Craftsmanship #TheBridgeIsHere
AI can generate answers.
It cannot generate your presence in the room.
You can outsource the task, but you can’t outsource the trust.
And when the stakes are highest, it’s the human element that closes the deal.
Featuring insights from @edwinakulego , Vice President, Global Business Growth, Fashion By Informa
#BrandStrategy #LuxuryMarketing #CreativeDirection #AI #IndustryInsights
The “old” playbooks are officially outdated.
We’ve reached a point where tools are no longer a competitive advantage — they’re the baseline.
The most valuable asset you have left? The human approach.
Starting tomorrow, we’ll be sharing excerpts from the panel exploring the topic: What Survives the Shift.
Featuring key insights from industry leaders @edwinakulego and @caleighhorrigan
Follow @thebridge.is.here to join the conversation.
#TheBridge #BrandStrategy #LuxuryMarketing #CreativeDirection #AIArchitecture IndustryInsights
