La La Anthony spoke with PEOPLE about the importance of supporting Black designers.
, a graduate of North Carolina Central University, whose eponymous label focuses on, among other things, gender fluidity and social justice.As someone who briefly attended an HBCU herself — Anthony spent about two semesters at Howard University in Washington, D.C. — thestar tells PEOPLE she feels strongly about supporting the alumni designers as she felt such “community and camaraderie” during her time as a student and wants that for others.
Anthony explains why it was important for her to attend an HBCU and how it inspired her to become involved in the UPS x NYFW partnership. In the spirit of NYFW, the actress also shares some of her favorite Black designers with PEOPLE, including Sergio Hudson, who designed an all-white Met Gala dress for her in May, Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss, Brandon Blackwood, Pharell, and the late Virgil Abloh.However, Anthony said she still makes it a priority to support emerging Black entrepreneurs in fashion.
Nola McEachin & From left to right: Shaq Robotham of The Brand Label , Chelsea Grays and Undra Celeste.The UPS event capped a hectic few days, which kicked off with Anthony attending the PrettyLittleThing x Naomi Campbell Pretty Little Thing Fashion show. "It was really nice to wear clothing [she] designed and to watch her walk the runway," the star says.
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