Meet the Designer Behind the "Black Panther 2" Collection Everyone's Wearing

PS: What aspects of the Black Panther story and message resonate most with you?

LS: Wakanda is a symbol of Black excellence, innovation, and ownership, both on and off the screen — the Black Panther franchise represents one of the biggest moments of the diaspora coming together. As a brand founded on self-sufficiency and rooted in the mission to unify and reinvest in the Black community, those Wakandan principles are reflected in our brand identity and core values. Black designers and creators serve as a blueprint, we move culture forward, we innovate and set the trends, but we don't reap the full benefit of our genius. Actively Black is not asking for a seat at the table; we built our own.