It was in November of last year - a fraught month when the pandemic was at its fiercest, Christmas was hanging in the balance and the dust was beginning to settle on our summer of discontent (much to the relief of the “let's-get-back-to-normal” crew) - that stylist Nell Kalonji and a handful of other fashion luminaries founded the Rubric Initiative.
Conceived in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement which gained peak momentum during the summer, the group's core aim was to change the industry from within, rooting out the prejudice and racism that had been part of it for so long, by way of education and activism.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nicole Benefield Portfolio collection is a thoughtful, responsible approach to fashion and an appreciation for consuming meaningfully. Grounded in pieces that stand the test of time while being of the moment, the emphasis is on causal refinement. Approachability in shapes, fabrics, and color is paramount to the aesthetic. The focus on these principles is a conscious balance between sensibility, wearability, and practicality. All these elements are now becoming more important than ever. The way garments are considered in the details becomes the decorative undercurrent in the narrative of casual refinement. A strong curvature element recurs through style lines and shapes and morph into moments of cascade and billowy volume. Contrast is captured through pairing sheer and opaque fabrics, matte and shine finishes, and neutrals blocked with black. The result is a collection that builds on a continuous conversation that celebrates emotion over trend.