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Designer Aurora James Calls on Retailers to Commit to Black-Owned Businesses

As the US sinks into further turmoil over the death of another black man by the hands of the police, the Brother Vellies owner is asking the fashion industry to do more to combat systemic racism.
Brother Vellies designer Aurora James is calling on retail to support black-owned businesses. | Collage by BoF
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  • Sarah Kent,
  • Chavie Lieber

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