ARE YOU A MULTICULTURAL DESIGNER? START HERE
WHY IN THE BLACK?
HFR in the Black is a COURSE for Multicultural Designers at all Levels. This COURSE is meant to:
1) Provide you with a strategy on your brand story and positioning in the market to attract new opportunities
2) Provide Business Strategies and Resources to Grow Your Brand
3) Foster collaboration and connection among designers
With a vast network of experienced designers, you never have to feel alone or stuck again!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Online Designer Community
Partake in weekly conversations with other designers to get feedback, share resources, and leverage relationships for your business.
HFR will place each designer in peer groups based on analysis of application.
Designer Case Studies
Each month designers in the course can apply to be a case study for what's not working in their business and will be given solutions by industry experts.
One designer will be selected each month for a live conversation that will be shared to all the members.
Fireside Chats with Industry Insiders
We bring the best in the business directly to you every single month.
As an "In the Black" member you get unparalleled access to industry insiders, which includes asking questions about the issues you’re facing as a designer.
Collaborative Opportunities
Brands come to HFR when they’re looking for design talent.
Members of In the Black always receive access to these opportunities first, which is great for getting an edge up on the competition.
Monthly
Insider Q&A
Take advantage of a monthly Q&A with a business or fashion insider.
An opportunity to ask your most pressing business, fashion, or design questions from industry experts.
Fashion Shows & Pop Up Shops
Be the first to know about HFR Fashion Show and Pop Up Shop Opportunities.
We will always start with our "In the Black" Members for these opportunities.
FIRESIDE CHAT SPEAKERS
Monthly Virtual Calls for Members
Natalie Gouche
Natalie Gouché is a social media and digital marketing expert who helps corporations and small businesses increase their reach and profits by leveraging the power of the internet. A savvy entrepreneur with over ten years of experience in business, she is known for a results-based, no-fluff approach to her work as a coach, trainer, and speaker.
Using Online Marketing
to Build Your Business
Sharifa Murdock
Trade shows and fairs are critical to the fashion industry—the entire industry. At shows like the womenswear extravaganza Capsule, both established and emerging designers showcase their designs for buyers, merchandisers, editors, stylists, fashion obsessives, investors... You get the idea. Behind two of the biggest shows is Sharifa Murdock. - Covetour
Trade shows, Why to
Participate and How to
Prepare for Them
Matthew Burnett
Matthew Burnett, CEO and co-founder of Maker’s Row, is helping small businesses get their products made in the USA. His company connects over 100,000 brands with more than 10,000 American manufacturers.
Finding Domestic Factories and Getting Your Cost Lower
Audrey Smaltz
Trade shows and fairs are critical to the fashion industry—the entire industry. At shows like the womenswear extravaganza Capsule, both established and emerging designers showcase their designs for buyers, merchandisers, editors, stylists, fashion obsessives, investors... You get the idea. Behind two of the biggest shows is Sharifa Murdock. - Covetour
How to Connect with People and Win Influence
Nate Hinton
Nathaniel Hinton is currently a publicist at renowned PR Agency, KCD. He’s held senior public relations position at Prada, PR Consulting, and Diesel. He is currently the publicist for Pyer Moss.
How to Navigate the Interesting Industry of Fashion
Tiffany
"The Budgetnista"
Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche is quickly becoming America's favorite, personal financial educator. The Budgetnista is also an Amazon #1 bestselling author, and a sought-after speaker of financial empowerment.
Handling Your Finances and Making the "Right" Sacrifices
