Black Lives Matter
Issue #2: July PUBLISHED: Friday, July 31, 2020
Moda Operandi acknowledges the silence that has taken place within the fashion industry with regards to racism at this pivotal time, and the long history of cultural appropriation within the industry, which has far too few Black designers and leaders. We also acknowledge that we as an organization have not been doing enough to combat systemic racism. In the wake of the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others, we pledge to do better. Henceforth, we are committed to using our platform in support of Black and minority groups in the fashion industry. This page highlights educational resources and shares content that drives the change we wish to see in our society. In the coming weeks, we will detail how we as an organization are doing our part to combat systemic racism and discrimination in all forms.
A Letter To Our CEO
We at Moda Operandi have been looking inward to reflect on how we can do our part to combat systemic racism. Sherita Starks Watkins, a Private Client Advisor at Moda, wrote this poignant email on 6.3.2020. DOWNLOAD & READ
Education & Anti-Racism
WATCH
Procter & Gamble’s “The Talk” Openly Addresses Racial Bias—and is a Must Watch.
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NEWS: The Black in Fashion Council
Founded by “Teen Vogue” EIC Lindsay Peoples Wagner and publicist Sandrine Charles, this council is focused on the advancement of Black individuals in the fashion and beauty industry.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones on the central role economic inequality plays in systemic racism and why paying reparations may be the only way to truly see societal change.
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For Parents
FOR ALL PARENTS
A helpful guide for parents on speaking to their kids about race, with educational resources, advice from professionals, and why being “colorblind” to race is not an option.
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FOR PARENTS OF COLOR
In the wake of the 2017 murders of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, two professionals speak with EmbraceRace co-founders about how parents of color can ensure their children feel safe and optimistic, without sugarcoating reality.
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“AFFECTION, CORRECTION, AND PROTECTION”
In 2016, a clinical psychologist laid out the best ways to teach your children about social and racial injustices—and how to do so without burying your own fears.
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What MODA Is Doing
SUPPORTING THE CAUSE
Moda Operandi made a collective monetary donation to organizations that help fight systemic racism, including Black Lives Matter, The Loveland Foundation, and The Essie Justice Group. Each employee donation was triple matched by leadership.
REPRESENTATION IN IMAGERY
We’ve created an addendum to vendor contracts requiring our partner brands to consistently feature a diverse cast of models within their lookbooks in order to be featured on our site.
Above: Niko Riam in MIU MIU photographed by Juliette Cassidy for Moda Operandi in Jan, 2020.
SUPPORTING BLACK-OWNED FASHION BUSINESSES
We have initiated vendor partnership conversations with 30+ Black-owned brands or Black designers and at least 15 percent of Trunkshows launched in 2021 will be from Black-owned brands or Black designers.
How To Support
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Register to Vote Today
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Support the Black Trans Community
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TEXT YOUR SUPPORT
Sending a SMS from a US cell adds your name to the Color of Change petition demanding justice for Breonna Taylor.
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Issue #3: AugustIssue #4: September
Elegance with attitude: Bottega Veneta’s Pre-Fall 2020 collection Elegance with attitude: BOTTEGA VENETA ’s Pre-Fall 2020 collection Introducing directional new designs, while staying true to the effortlessly cool aesthetic we have come to know and love from BOTTEGA VENETA , the Italian fashion house’s award-winning creative director, DANIEL LEE, presents a confident collection of future classics Pre-fall 2020 marks only the sixth BOTTEGA VENETA collection designed by Daniel Lee, and yet, in just two years (Lee took the reins as creative director of the Italian house on July 1, 2018), he has charmed the fashion world with his distinctive vision, as well as establishing himself as the designer to watch and positioning BOTTEGA VENETA as the brand to be seen in. 
The Allotment The art of gardening in 9 steps. Because it’s good to know that nature doesn’t always need to be a whole train ride or car journey away. All you need is a little patch of land, green fingers, a watering can, and a great pair of boots. Newcastle-based photographer Kuba Ryniewicz loves to spend time at the local allotment, full of green houses and fresh vegetables. Here he gets a helping hand from his local friend and fellow neighbourhood gardener, Joel. 