The Bag Whisperer Who Turned a Side Hustle into a Fashion Powerhouse

Brandon Blackwood didn’t just break into fashion he strutted in with a tote that said, “End Systemic Racism,” and the world took notice. Born in Brooklyn and raised between NYC and Tokyo, Blackwood initially pursued neuroscience in College. However, his passion for fashion led him to switch majors and eventually launch his eponymous brand in 2015.