Did you catch that we held a panel at this recent Essence Festival? Ohhh, yes! Thanks to our sponsors, Lane Bryant, we were able to make it out to EssenceFest and host a panel discussion on the SOKO Mkt Stage inside the convention center! Because of my participation in the New Voices Madame CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp, we were able to pitch and submit our panel idea to Essence!
Our Essence Fest panel topic?
“Putting Plus in the Fashion Inclusive Conversation”
We have been talking about and around the opportunity in the plus size space, the plus size community we miss, and the changes in management, but we at TCF have noticed that with all this talk about inclusivity when it comes to Black designers, we wanted to make sure to include the plus size options that are noticeably absent from the conversation.
The Louisiana heat ensured that I dress comfortably for the occasion, for both day AND night. Not only did I need a dress that was lightweight, airy, breathable and easy, I needed pajamas, too. That is just what this Lane Bryant Tie-Waist Midi Dress in this fun Navy Ikat print did for me as well as this Printed Cami & Pant PJ Set in the Sensuous Petals print.
As we made our way through the Essence Fest Expo Hall, I was both nervous and excited! Taking the stage…
