Retail Executives From LVMH, Prada, Capri Holdings, and More on How Their Companies are Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

In honor of Black History Month, Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) hosted its 4th Annual Fashion Summit on Tuesday which featured thoughtful panel discussions and keynote speakers from executives across the fashion industry. Following a year where many brands committed to breaking down systemic barriers, HFR held the summit to check in on the progress and programs that fashion companies have implemented. During the event, speakers from LVMH, Capri Holdings, Prada, Savage x Fenty, and more shared their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and how they are maintaining and advancing commitments to diverse talent. Here are some key takeaways from the event. LVMH For Corey Smith, head of diversity and inclusion at LVMH North America, representation starts at the leadership level. One of the major initiatives Smith has accomplished at LVMH is setting the goal to have 30% of senior positions in North America filled by people of color over the next five years. Smith also mentioned Sephora’s commitment to the 15 Percent Pledge, which commits the beauty retailer to dedicating 15% of its shelf space to Black-owned businesses. He then gave a special shoutout to newly acquired Tiffany’s, which tapped its first two Black brand ambassadors with the rollout of the “About Love” campaign starring

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