Black Lives Matter
Issue #1: June 
PUBLISHED: Tuesday, June 2, 2020

 
Moda Operandi acknowledges the silence that has taken place within the fashion industry with regards to racism at this pivotal time, and the long history of cultural appropriation within the industry, which has far too few Black designers and leaders. We also acknowledge that we as an organization have not been doing enough to combat systemic racism. In the wake of the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others, we pledge to do better. Henceforth, we are committed to using our platform in support of Black and minority groups in the fashion industry. This page highlights educational resources and shares content that drives the change we wish to see in our society. In the coming weeks, we will detail how we as an organization are doing our part to combat systemic racism and discrimination in all forms. 
What MODA Is Doing 

 
Our message of solidarity is the first step, but we have a long road ahead. Immediate actions Moda Operandi is taking include writing to Congress and New York mayor Bill de Blasio calling for a swift end to the police brutality that has been devastating Black and other minority communities for far too long. Continue to watch this space to see what else we are doing to support in the fight for justice. 
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SUPPORTING THE CAUSE
 
Moda Operandi made a collective monetary donation to organizations that help fight systemic racism, including Black Lives Matter, The Loveland Foundation, and The Essie Justice Group. Each employee donation was triple matched by leadership.
  


REPRESENTATION IN IMAGERY
 
We’ve created an addendum to vendor contracts requiring our partner brands to consistently feature a diverse cast of models within their lookbooks in order to be featured on our site.
 
​ Above: Niko Riam in Miu Miu photographed by Juliette Cassidy for Moda Operandi in Jan, 2020.
SUPPORTING BLACK-OWNED FASHION BUSINESSES
 
We have initiated vendor partnership conversations with 30+ Black-owned brands or Black designers and at least 15 percent of Trunkshows launched in 2021 will be from Black-owned brands or Black designers.
 

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A LETTER TO CONGRESS
 
Here is the letter Moda Operandi sent on Tuesday, June 2. Please feel free to use it as a draft for your own correspondence.

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A LETTER TO MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO
 
Here is the letter Moda Operandi sent on Tuesday, June 2. Please feel free to use it as a draft for your own correspondence.

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