Aurora James Returns! The Founder of Brother Vellies and the Fifteen Percent Pledge is Back
Second Life23 Nov 2020

Aurora James Returns! The Founder of Brother Vellies and the Fifteen Percent Pledge is Back

As the founder of Brother Vellies, a sustainable luxury accessories brand supporting local artisan economies all over the world, Aurora James has been pushing the fashion industry forward and reframing our definition of a luxury good for some time now. On this episode of Second Life, we’re welcoming Aurora back to discuss new projects that have solidified her status as a visionary changemaker and industry leader—including the 15 Percent Pledge, a nonprofit advocacy organization urging major retailers to commit 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses.

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