Riccardo is luminary of fashion; his creativity is irresistible, his approach, redefining and his cultural impact, ultimately undeniable. Over the years, he has raised the bar exceptionally but what is less documented is how he led the way in inclusive casting, using models of diverse backgrounds and highlighting overlooked stories. For those of us equitable minded people in the industry, we can occasionally view allyship through a sceptical lens but since our first issue, Riccardo was a strong advocate (when others weren’t) of our longstanding mission to champion voices and names that don’t always get a look in in the legacy media. So, when the time came to plan this ‘Faith’ issue, it was clear to me that there was no better person than Riccardo to take the helm. It’s been a joy to see his vision unfold over 140 pages; a vision that sees beauty equitably, passionately and collaboratively - a worldview that I am intimately connected to. I am thrilled and honoured to be able to present his supremely crafted world to you bringing together names that are new, some legendary and others simply beloved. I can’t wait for you to enjoy his artistry”
Love,
Kk Obi
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Riccardo is luminary of fashion; his creativity is irresistible, his approach, redefining and his cultural impact, ultimately undeniable. Over the years, he has raised the bar exceptionally but what is less documented is how he led the way in inclusive casting, using models of diverse backgrounds and highlighting overlooked stories. For those of us equitable minded people in the industry, we can occasionally view allyship through a sceptical lens but since our first issue, Riccardo was a strong advocate (when others weren’t) of our longstanding mission to champion voices and names that don’t always get a look in in the legacy media. So, when the time came to plan this ‘Faith’ issue, it was clear to me that there was no better person than Riccardo to take the helm. It’s been a joy to see his vision unfold over 140 pages; a vision that sees beauty equitably, passionately and collaboratively - a worldview that I am intimately connected to. I am thrilled and honoured to be able to present his supremely crafted world to you bringing together names that are new, some legendary and others simply beloved. I can’t wait for you to enjoy his artistry”
Love,
Kk Obi
Shop Issue 8 at
shop.boybrotherfriend.com
