E. JAGUAR BECKFORD
“I’ve always had a passion for fashion,” says E. Jaguar Beckford, an entertainment attorney who ventured into the designer clothing industry as the founder and CEO of Jag & Co. In 2013, Beckford launched the now-celebrated Rainbow Fashion Week—not only to showcase her own menswear-inspired clothing line, but also to highlight other designers, models, stylists and creative people who merited more exposure. Already revolutionary, this year’s event took social responsibility to a whole new level as the first-ever carbon neutral fashion week, celebrating “The Art of Fashion, Film, Art and Technology.” By working closely with strategic partners and industry leaders, this year’s RFW helped educate audiences about new ways to reduce our carbon footprints. When asked about her message to the LGBTQ community, Beckford says, “While we each struggle with our day-to-day life issues: trans, marriage equality, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, etc., we must also pay attention to global issues facing every member of humanity. We have been destroying this planet, one plastic cup and bag at a time. Each of us should do more, because we can do more.” –SLO
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