Community Highlights: Meet Latrice Delgado-Macon of Detroit Fashion Community

Today we’d like to introduce you to Latrice Delgado-Macon.  

Latrice, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I knew I wanted to do fashion at a very young age of 8. I use to draw and create outfits. My grandma also showed be the behind the scenes of fashion. She was a seamstress and worked as a fashion designer for different churches and ladies in the gospel. 

My very first client was the group UNV, from East Lansing Michigan. From there I styled groups like Jagged Edged, 112, Missy Elliot, & local rappers. I worked with the show “The Game, Bet, Queen Sugar, Transformers, Detroit 187, Rolling out the magazine, Vogue magazine, Essence magazine, Columbia Records, Atlantic Records, up Entertainment, Fashion Party Weekend, Gucci, Macy’s, We Network, Housewives franchise, Grammys, and many more. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I faced many challenges in the fashion industry. Challenge of discrimination, not having the resources in the beginning. 

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Detroit Fashion Community is a 501 (c) (3) organization with the purpose to provide support, resources, community outreach programs, and partnerships that will help creatives in Detroit and the surrounding areas thrive. 

We are known for putting on the most amazing fashion event as well as putting on education events for up and coming. 

I’m so proud of this organization because it brings diversity, resources, designers, and many more altogether. Our board of directors is amazing as well. A group of creatives coming together, sharing their experiences, and stories, in the industry. 

Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc.?
Yes, Detroit Fashion Community has a podcast we host every Wednesday to highlight Michigan fashion and international fashions. 

Pricing:

• EXECUTIVE-LEVEL $125
• NON-INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL LEVEL $75
• STUDENT LEVEL $35
• INTERNSHIP Free

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.Detroitfashioncommunity.org
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• Twitter: @Detroitfashioncommunity
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