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Mar 2025
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Flexin' In My Complexion | Fashion Desig...

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Kheris Rogers, designer and CEO of the fashion brand, Flexin' in my Complexion, was inspired to start her brand at just 11 years old, after years of being bullied in school because of her dark skin complexion. She is the world's youngest designer to ever showcase at New York Fashion week. She's partnered with Nike and Lebron James, and her clothing line has been worn by celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, Lupita Nyong'o, and Alicia Keys. 

Originally published in April 2020. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

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