Join us for an in-person event with fashion designer, Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe for a discussion of his debut book Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer's Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection. Joining Kadeem in conversation is historical researcher and curator Kimberly Annece Henderson, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, The 1619 Project and Dear Yesteryear.

This event will be hosted at Home Studios, on the 3rd floor, Suite 301 at 873 Broadway.

Conversation: 7PM-8PM | Celebration: 8PM-10PM (Open Bar) _______

Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection is the new go-to back-pocket resource for aspiring designers, with everything you need to know before launching your first collection, and building a successful clothing company. While there is a wealth of information on this topic, this book takes all the information and compiles it into an easy-to-read, direct, concise format.

This book will provide valuable insights and practical advice for aspiring fashion designers looking to break into the industry. The author, an experienced Fashion Designer with a decade of international experience, will cover a range of topics, such as market research and analysis, design principles, manufacturing and production, supply chain management, branding and marketing, and sales strategies. Threading the Needle will also provide guidance on how to establish relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, as well as tips for managing finances and budgeting effectively. The goal is to help you avoid common pitfalls and overcome obstacles as you launch your first collection - this book will hopefully serve as your main point of reference on your journey as you continue to make an impact on the world. _

Based in New York City, Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe, is a Jamaican-American fashion designer, consultant, and author. A graduate of University of Richmond and Parsons The New School for Design, he designs under his own label: Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe | New York, and also serves as the Head of Design/Consultant for multiple start-ups, across various Active + Ready-To-Wear categories. His design work has been featured in numerous publications, and his LGBTQ+ advocacy work landed him on Out Magazine’s 2020 Out 100 List.

He has a decade of international experience as a Fashion Designer and Visual Merchandiser for brands including Michael Kors, Burberry, PVH, and Marc Jacobs. His most prominent roles were Head of Design at WOLACO, and Design Director at CopperFit. In his capacity as a Design + Production Consultant, Fyffe has helped several designers and entrepreneurs launch their first collections by taking their creative vision from initial concept to market.

His first book, entitled Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection was self-published in May (2023). It's the new go-to back-pocket resource for aspiring designers, with everything you need to know before launching your first collection, and building a successful clothing company. The book provides valuable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to break into the industry, and comes in an easy-to-read, concise format.

Follow him on Instagram: @k_alphanso _

Kimberly Annece Henderson is a historical researcher and curator based in New York City. She holds a Master’s in Library and Information Sciences from Syracuse University. Her work centers genealogy and Black American lineages through archival photography and historical preservation; which includes facilitating digital projects for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, in Harlem. Her curatorial work is featured in projects like the 1619 Project book, and in March (2023), Penguin Random House published her first lyrical picture book entitled, Dear Yesteryear. It’s an inspiring pictorial recollection of the Black American past that honors one's ancestors with an endearing and reverent open letter; featuring forty-three archival photographs of everyday Black Americans taken during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Follow her on Instagram: @kimberlyannece / @emalineandthem

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