A post - #metgala moment for @bof - I wrote about @zadrianandsarah , stylists who have made inclusivity and transparency the foundation of their celebrity and private client dressing business and who are focused on changing the historically exclusive narrative in fashion. Today on @bof and linked in stories Repost @bof ・・・ Zadrian Smith first met his now styling and business partner, Sarah Edmiston days after George Floyd’s murder, when Smith “called together some industry people ... to have a dialogue. Because as a Black man, and as a Southern Black man, I felt very removed from what had happened.” What started in the park that day was a transparent talk about racism and social justice that generated the foundation for Smith and Edmiston’s styling business — one that they say is built on inclusivity, education and representation with the goal of shifting the historically exclusive narrative woven throughout the fashion industry.⁠ ⁠ In the almost two years since launch, they have a roster of clients that span the globe and includes A-list Oscar winners like Ariana DeBose, up-and-coming young actors Micheal Ward and Kosar Ali and royalty including Lady Amelia Windsor. This past awards season was a standout moment for the duo, with DeBose wearing statement-making ensembles from Valentino Haute Couture, Moschino and Versace on every major red carpet from Critics Choice to the Academy Awards. Last night, the duo dressed the best supporting actress Oscar winner for the Met Gala in a black sequin gown with gold embroidery by Moschino.⁠ ⁠ Smith and Edmiston, who now employ a team of 13 people who work across London, Los Angeles and New York, are part of a new generation of stylists who prioritise revamping dusty elitist standards in fashion, pushing fashion houses to expand the roster of who they’ll dress, as much as leaving room for creativity and expression in each client’s look. ⁠ ⁠ Read the full story on BoF. [Link in bio] ⁠ ⁠ ✍️ @melissamagsaysay 📷 @gettyimages