This morning, I woke up to a nice surprise. Breezy wearing our Coach’s Denim Jacket on NBC NEWS new segment [KNOW YOUR VALUE] segment. Coco and Breezy spoke with NBC about their trajectory from young women hand-building eyewear to owners of a growing company.  Below is an excerpt from the article. So happy to see their business grow and to be apart of that growth! “Twin sisters Corianna and Brianna Dotson were bullied as kids growing up in Minnesota, where there weren’t many other women of color. It was during those tough times, however, when they discovered their love for sunglasses, which offered a sense of protection. When they put on their glasses, they felt like they became their alter egos — Coco and Breezy — fearless young women who...

Swedish fintech company Doconomy has launched a credit card that tracks the carbon dioxide emissions of purchases, and caps the climate impact of users' spending. The DO Black credit card directly connects our consumption to the impact it has on the planet, in a bid to encourage us to actively reduce our carbon footprint each day. Users can make their daily purchases with the DO card, tracking the carbon emissions associated with their spending via the DO app. The app uses a calculation system called the Åland Index to measure the CO2 produced with every transaction, and allows users to put limits on the climate impact of their spending” “Those who sign up to DO will receive access to a free savings account that helps them understand their carbon footprint,...

Yesterday, was International Women's Day, A focal point in the movement for women's rights. We celebrate women and their power, intelligence, the magic that is within each one, that is often not highlighted as much as it should, especially in the design field. Read Casual Friday’s article featuring  women that are changing the street wear game such as my brand, NICOLE ZÏZI STUDIO, Sheila Rashid, Stray Rats, By My Lonely, and many more,   “It is crazy to believe that in a fashion world ruled by women’s wear women are rarely mentioned when it comes to streetwear.“ ”Then you have brands such as NICOLE ZÏZI STUDIO, ran by NICOLE ZÏZI, where they focus on making eco friendly sustainable high-end streetwear and design. Her most recent capsule features a jacket and accessories made of plastic...