​There is no shortage of talented Black designers trying to make it in fashion. There is, however, a shortage of access to the industry for these designers that has existed for far too long.

If this emerging talent had the support of a powerhouse brand behind them and, subsequently, entrance into spaces that have historically excluded them, the impact would be immeasurable.

That's why Harlem's Fashion Row is partnering with Tommy Hilfiger's the People's Place Program on the New Legacy Challenge, which will grant one designer the opportunity for mentorship and global visibility. Our winner will receive $20,000 and a co-designed capsule collection with Tommy Hilfiger.

THE PEOPLE'S PLACE PROGRAM

The People's Place Program is a three-pillared platform with an initial minimum commitment of $5 million in annual funding for the next three years that will seek to advance the representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) within the fashion and creative industries. 

Inspired by our beginnings and moved by the present, the People's Place Program is our commitment to increasing equity, representation, and access for the BIPOC community through collaborations, storytelling, and mentorship.  

Centering around Partnerships, Career Access, and Industry Leadership, the program seeks to achieve consistent, long-term change in the Fashion Industry.  

The People's Place program is our way of amplifying the voices of the next generation of BIPOC creatives through our brand's global platform.

It is a program of true foundational change and action.