Fashion Friday (Pandemic Check-In): Jeffrey McAlister Jr.

We have decided to update you all on what is going on in the local fashion world with Fashion Friday (Pandemic Check-In). Checking in with a few creatives, businesses, owners, and more. See how today’s social climate is pulling at the Faces of Fashion.

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Jeffrey McAlister Jr.

Businesses: FashionSense https://www.facebook.com/FashionSenseInc ( @jmacjr03 )

Expertise: Stylist, Branding consultant, Model, and Fashion show producer.

What do you think is next for Fashion Industry due to the current world events; 5G, COVID 19 and/or Black lives Matter Movement?

Let’s face it, fashion has a diversity problem. We know this, and plenty of people in the industry have been tackling it. Unfortunately, amid all this activity, the actual issue of racism has often been danced around. We have seen calls for brands to answer for their wrongdoings. down. Once the dust settles, what will the industry do to move forward? I think now more, real sincere efforts will be made to create meaningful relationships with groups serving these communities. Work with more Black creatives.

What does Sustainable Fashion mean to you?

Sustainable fashion to me is the new movement in the industry with brands moving towards more eco-friendly ways to produce clothing and being more socially conscious. For example, one of my new favorite brands that I follow, Official Rebrand that is based in New York. Official Rebrand “feels strongly about making clothing that rejects societal norms and provides a freedom of expression for whoever decides to wear them.” 

How are you affected by these current events; Fashion, business, or lifestyle?

The madness that we have been thrown into over the past few months, especially the pandemic early on, really made settle down and look at my styling brand and business honestly, and come up with new ideas to enhance it and stay relevant. The racial uprising that finally came to head as well during the time, motivated me, even more, to make this the most successful business as I can. It forced me to start filling in the gaps I knew was always there but never took time out to address them.