Rashaad Holley
• – • Saturn Club
About the speaker
Rashaad Holley is a Fashion Designer and Educator from Buffalo, NY. Upon completing his management degree at the University at Buffalo in 2016, he enrolled in Buffalo State’s Fashion & Textile Technology program. Throughout his journey obtaining his own educational accreditation, he began developing programming for the youth of Buffalo that focused on creative exercises and eventually sewing skills. A few years of working as an independent contractor who shared experiences and invited youth to options in the fashion industry cultivated partnerships with several community organizations and the development of ongoing programming focused on skill building and equity for youth who are interested in fashion design. Holley founded “The Ruth L. Holley Design Studio” whose four pillars are community, access, education, and continuity. The Ruth is destined to become a world-renowned creative hub for fashion creatives. A trained photographer, stylist, creative director, tailor, designer of several lines, costume designer, educator, mentor, founder,… Holley is paving his was in the fashion industry on his own terms, and in his own way.
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Additional details
What is CreativeMornings?
CreativeMornings is a free breakfast speaker series that happens every month in cities around the world. Here in Buffalo, we formed a chapter to join the collective in 2016. Entirely through volunteerism, we’ve welcomed nearly 100 of the city’s thought leaders to the WNY stage and served 4591 cups of coffee.
Can anyone attend?
Yes! Everyone is creative; everyone is welcome! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable individuals of all abilities to engage fully. To request an accommodation, including reserved seating and/or ASL interpretation, please email us or message us via @bfloiscreative.
Wait, I work then!
Maybe we can help convince your boss that attending works? And, when we have the volunteer capacity, talks are live-streamed. Check out their event pages for availability and find any past talk in the Buffalo archive.
Is there a cost to attend?
No, CreativeMornings is a totally free event here and all around the world.
How do I register to attend?
In Buffalo, we gather on the second Friday of every month. At noon, on the Monday before, you’ll be able to reserve your seat via this event page. All registered attendees will receive a confirmation email.
How can I learn about upcoming events?
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How can I become a sponsor?
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I have something to give!
This whole thing is an engine of generosity, from the volunteers whose talent has made it run to attendees volunteering their time and attention to folks on stage each month. Giving is our love language. Send that language our way.
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