SoHarlem

SoHarlem is a Designers’ Studio in Harlem serving as an incubator for fashion designers, and training for the Harlem community. Our mission is to support racial equity and employment in Harlem by incubating creative enterprises that incorporate sustainable business models.

Over the past twelve years, SoHarlem has launched more than 20 successful micro-businesses comprising everything from custom-made, couture garments to fashion accessories and face masks. Our Entrepreneurs in Residence are Donna Drew (Triangle Designs), Zaire Benjamin (Lost Souls), Olivia Smashum (Blue Olive), Noah Josēph (Art in Heaven), Kenny Allen, Javier Valencia (Javier Valencia Designs), Walter Dixon (Atashi), Deirdre Washington (BLHR), Gladys Perez (Ebru), Jacqueline Puello-Raboy (JRP Creations). SoHarlem’s Creative Economy Training Institute is open to under and unemployed local residents, at no cost to them. Participants receive workforce training on the fundamentals of sewing and are placed to work in the fashion industry.

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