CFDA | Alexander-Julian Gibbson On Growth Plans For New Hires

“Equity for us is not only a seat in the room but more a voice in the discussion. Equity is not only diversity but inclusion as well. Equity is having black professionals feel comfortable and valued enough to share their much-needed views and perspectives.”

—Alexander-Julian Gibbson

Travel Noire IG Takeover - Ghana

Travel Noire IG Takeover

I took over Travel Noire’s Instagram account (@travelnoire) to highlight my trip to Ghana. In the story I covered Ghana’s Year of Return.

From Russia with Love for V Magazine

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

During the mega high-fashion, chic week that is Russian Fashion Week, Alexander-Julian Gibbson teamed up with photographer, Yaroslav Klochkov, to capture Moscow's "decadence and whimsy—with an eerie twist" at the Metropol Hotel. All scenes feature models in hauntingly beautiful looks and extravagant accessories made by Russian designers that were showcased during MBFW Russia.

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credits:

Creative Direction/Styling: Alexander-Julian Gibbson Photography: Yaroslav Klochkov HMU: Valerie Vitko // Production: Maya Kazenova Assistants: Ekaterina Chekhirkina + Dasha Baskova Models: Volodya Kern, Sacha Panika, Nile Shadow, and Irene Antoshkina

African Plaid for i-D

these designers are honoring plaid's african roots

With south India's "lungi" turned southeast Nigerian “george,” the “Ghana Must Go” pattern that narrates a history of displacement in West Africa, and East Africa’s undying love for Masaai shukas, plaid has crossed cultures and borders alike, redefining what exactly constitutes “African Print.” We got together some of the Africa’s most studied creatives to discuss the history of plaid on the continent and how it’s come into play in the diaspora today. (Read More)