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Black Design Collective (BDC)
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Black Design Collective (BDC) is a nonprofit organization of accomplished fashion industry professionals-of-color who seek to amplify the influence of and create opportunities for the community of Black apparel, accessory, and costume designers within the US and abroad.
Founded by industry veterans Ruth E. Carter, Angela Dean, Kevan Hall, and TJ Walker, BDC brings awareness to the history and relevancy of the global impact of Black designers through resources, mentorship, and business opportunities.
For more information, visit our website at www.blackdesigncollective.com.
Founded by industry veterans Ruth E. Carter, Angela Dean, Kevan Hall, and TJ Walker, BDC brings awareness to the history and relevancy of the global impact of Black designers through resources, mentorship, and business opportunities.
For more information, visit our website at www.blackdesigncollective.com.
Overview
Location
United States, California, Los Angeles
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2018
Mentions in press and media 4
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| Oct 28, 2025 | Sneaker Culture, Hip-Hop, and Design Converge at Black Design Collective’s 'Pull Back the Curtain' | Dr. D’Wayne Edwards returns to Los Angeles for Black Design Collective’s “Pull Back the Curtain,” an evening exploring sneaker culture, design innovation, and hip-hop’s influence on global fashion. Footwear icon Dr. D’Wayne Edwards joins AD... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Black Design Collective Unveils Sustainable Upcycle Denim Fashion Show at LA Fashion Week | Promotional image for the Black Design Collective’s Upcycle Denim Fashion Show, the closing event of LA Fashion Week in Los Angeles, celebrating sustainable fashion and creative reuse of denim. In partnership with GUESS, Wells Fargo, and Th... |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Black Design Collective (BDC) Partners with TUKAweb | Black Design Collective Founders: TJ Walker, Ruth E. Carter, Angela Dean, Kevan Hall Black Design Collective partners with TUKAweb to bring fashion tech and education to underserved designers in the US apparel industry. Since 1995, we at TU... |
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FAQ about Black Design Collective (BDC)
When was Black Design Collective (BDC) founded?
Black Design Collective (BDC) was founded in 2018.
What has the press written about Black Design Collective (BDC)?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning Black Design Collective (BDC), among them “Sneaker Culture, Hip-Hop, and Design Converge at Black Design Collective’s 'Pull Back the Curtain'” (Oct 28, 2025) and “Black Design Collective Unveils Sustainable Upcycle Denim Fashion Show at LA Fashion Week” (Oct 19, 2025).
Is Black Design Collective (BDC) still active?
Yes, Black Design Collective (BDC) is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 24, 2026.